Located in Pemberton, Western Australia, the Gloucester Tree is a 300+ year-old karri tree and one of the state’s most recognisable tourism landmarks. The new lookout platform sits approximately 37 metres above ground, preserving the site’s unique climbing experience while supporting the long-term protection of the living tree.
CHALLENGES AND Solutions
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View Full Case StudyThe project required a highly specialised lookout platform that could safely integrate with a living tree, accommodate its irregular geometry and future growth, and be efficiently installed within a sensitive forest environment.
Living tree integration
The platform was designed around the tree’s actual 3D profile, using custom connections and controlled offsets to accommodate future growth without placing unnecessary stress on the trunk.
Complex circular geometry
A segmented circular platform approximately 4.4 metres in diameter was developed with radial framing to distribute loads evenly around the tree.
Remote site installation
The platform was divided into four prefabricated modular sections, simplifying transport and reducing installation requirements within the forest environment.
Hybrid material system
Anti-slip FRP decking was combined with Duplex 2205 stainless steel structural framing to provide long-term durability and minimal maintenance.
Precision fabrication
Tight fabrication tolerances and coordinated connection detailing ensured the prefabricated components aligned accurately during installation while minimising on-site adjustments.
