WIMBLEDON
As with all key suppliers, Star Live was tasked with working within the 8am-6pm timeframe over the 10- week build in the relatively tight event footprint while ensuring its creations seamlessly reflected the brand heritage of Wimbledon, with an emphasis on aesthetic quality, functional performance, and efficient, safe delivery.“ Detailed preconstruction project management and excellent communication is at the heart of everything that we do, particularly so at Wimbledon,” says Muir.
Muir says the project involved a dedicated team, with meticulous scheduling and noise management prioritised to minimise the impact on residents. Among the key team members was senior project manager Lorraine Scanes and project director, Michael Reid
With a focus on sustainability, Scanes says the modular Starbox solution enabled structures to be designed and built that could be flat-packed for efficient transportation. Benefitting both the sustainability credentials and the premium feel of the finished product, Star Live opted for long-lasting, and reusable, materials such as hardwood to build structures that last. It also implemented sustainability data tracking monitored via detailed dashboards.
Says Muir,“ The data covered everything from how staff travelled to work, how we picked up supplies, how our suppliers did that, what kit was used and where it was stored, and what the
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lifespan of the product is. It was fed back to the AELTC, and demonstrated that we provided a sustainable solution, with very little wastage.”
HALO GROUP
Halo Group ' s Gareth Chappell
Over the past three years Halo Group has worked with AELTC to support innovative solutions for The Hill and Tea Lawn areas close to Centre Court and Court No. 1. It was briefed to balance heritage with modern expectations around comfort and appearance, with the creation of structures that have a premium aesthetic and can be easily broken down then reused or reconfigured.
Halo Group co-founder & director Gareth Chappell says inspiration was taken from existing permanent infrastructure including the ribbed cladding on Court No. 1 and more historic elements such as the handrail features on Centre Court.
To get the desired results, much of the kit involved in the creation of the custom structures is powder coated to match Wimbledon ' s branding, while also providing a premium finish and longlasting protection. Enduring materials such as hardwood is also used to enhance the finish, and ease re-use as part of a wider sustainability strategy.
“ Something we ' ve been pioneering for quite a while now is that everything should be reusable, and sometimes that needs more investment from the client up front,” says Chappell.“ It ' s a different way of approaching the temporary build world, and it works best when you have a multi-year partnership such as the one we have with AELTC.
“ This year’ s Wimbledon was the third year of our agreement, and every bit of the equipment, including decking, facia cladding, and steel beams was used for a third year running. Nothing has been thrown away. After the Championships, we jet wash it and make sure it ' s carefully stored for the following year.”
One of the biggest challenges involved in installing temporary structures at the AELTC is that the site is far from level. Among the many structures created by Halo each year is the Amex Pavilion, which involves using a sophisticated levelling systems to enable the smooth installation of the structure and delivery of desired results.
Chappell says Halo’ s advanced levelling system was one of the key reasons it won the Wimbledon contract:“ It’ s a fantastic way to overcome the natural terrain challenges, ensuring structures look seamless and professional despite the uneven ground. This levelling approach is part of our broader strategy to create structures that appear permanent and high-quality, even in challenging landscape conditions.”
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