The Ringwood Activity Centre Car Park forms part of the broader revitalisation of Ringwood’s civic precinct in Victoria. Designed by CO-OP Studio and constructed by Ireland Brown, the project delivers a multi-level public parking facility that balances robust infrastructure with an architectural facade treatment suited to its urban context.
Tensile contributed two specialist scopes to the project. The first involved the design, supply and installation of Jakob Webnet mesh barriers to provide compliant fall protection across the car park structure. The second was the installation of Flexbrick, a flexible ceramic facade system by Lohas that forms the distinctive external skin of the building.
Approximately 500m² of Webnet mesh was installed as barrier protection throughout the structure. The mesh utilised 1.5mm stainless steel wire with a 60mm aperture, providing the strength required for safety barriers while maintaining high permeability and visual transparency. This allows natural airflow and visibility through the structure while delivering reliable fall protection for users.
In addition to the barrier systems, Tensile installed 1,870m² of Flexbrick facade cladding. Flexbrick is a flexible ceramic textile system that combines the durability of brick with the adaptability of a tensile facade. Its modular construction allowed the facade to follow the building’s geometry while providing a durable and visually distinctive external layer.
Careful coordination with CO-OP Studio, Lohas, Ireland Brown and the wider subcontractor team ensured both systems integrated seamlessly into the car park structure. The combination of Webnet safety barriers and Flexbrick facade panels allowed the building to maintain openness and ventilation while achieving the architectural intent of the project.
The completed installation demonstrates how lightweight barrier systems and innovative facade materials can work together to deliver infrastructure that is both functional and architecturally expressive.
Transparent stainless steel mesh barriers are increasingly used in car park structures where ventilation, visibility and safety are essential. Webnet mesh allows architects and engineers to provide compliant fall protection while maintaining open facades that support airflow, daylight and urban integration.
Planning a car park or infrastructure project that requires safe, transparent barrier systems? Tensile designs and delivers stainless steel mesh solutions that combine compliance, durability and architectural clarity. Contact our team to discuss your project.
