As part of the University of Tasmania’s Northern Transformation Program, The Shed at the Inveresk Precinct represents the next chapter in innovative educational spaces. The Shed is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to health and science education, setting new standards in design, sustainability, and functionality.

What makes The Shed remarkable isn’t just its scale. It’s how it redefines the relationship between structure and skin. Designed by Wardle and constructed by Fairbrother, the building uses ARAMAX® Aluminium as both an architectural and structural element, creating a cohesive form that’s as efficient as it is expressive.

With over 5,000 m² of roofing and perforated cladding, ARAMAX® shapes the building’s distinctive silhouette while delivering significant performance benefits: fewer secondary supports, reduced embodied carbon, and faster installation. The on-site roll-forming process allowed the material to adapt to the twin-shed geometry, achieving long, uninterrupted spans that reinforce the building’s industrial heritage and contemporary intent.

Available in COLORBOND® steel or aluminium, ARAMAX® adapts effortlessly to irregular geometry, cantilevers and long, uninterrupted planes. Its 150 mm rib height and 700–900 mm panel width achieve exceptional stiffness and visual depth, while on-site roll-forming delivers precision on complex builds.

Equally at home on roofs, façades and large-span structures, ARAMAX® has become a standout choice for stadiums, hangars, universities, industrial facilities and landmark civic buildings where design freedom and performance are equally critical.

Purpose-designed for complex applications:

  • Spans up to 20 m without purlins or girts
  • Cuts structural steel by up to 30% and speeds construction
  • Gauge range: 0.75–1.5 mm BMT for structural assurance
  • Concealed fixing for clean architectural lines
  • Minimum pitch: 1° for low-slope applications
  • Perforated aluminium option for screening, ventilation or shading
  • NCC compliant and available Australia-wide

For projects that demand performance and presence, ARAMAX® is where structure becomes statement.

For more information, visit: https://fielders.com.au/brands/aramax