When the world’s largest sporting events roll into town, there’s absolutely no time to waste. Event organisers often need high-quality spaces designed around the event, delivered in tight timelines, built quickly, and ideally reused at their next event. Organisers are also becoming more focused on sustainability within the event industry and improving sustainable practices through reusable or recyclable products, reducing waste and transmissions.
Traditional construction isn’t always suited to that kind of pressure. That’s where modular construction comes into play.
From worldwide Formula 1 hospitality suites to the Australian Open’s broadcast facility and structures at the Paris Olympics, SPACECUBE has created flexible infrastructure without the lengthy timelines, reduced site time and material waste of traditional construction methods.
Why Major Events Are Turning to Temporary Modular Buildings
Major sporting events have to deliver impressive infrastructure within tight deadlines, often for facilities that may only be needed for a few days or weeks. Traditional construction can be difficult to justify in these situations, particularly when permanent structures may have limited use once an event is over.
So, what’s driving the shift to modular?
Tight Timelines
Major events demand rapid deployment. Modular structures can be built in days, fitting tight or accelerated event schedules.
Greater Cost Efficiency
Temporary infrastructure can provide the facilities an event needs without the long-term investment associated with permanent construction. Moreover, structures can be reconfigured for different applications, then adapted, relocated, or reused as requirements shift.
Less Waste
SPACECUBE structures are designed to be reconfigured and reused across different events and create far less waste than tradition construction.
Modules used at the Australian Open, for example, are redeployed just one month later for the F1 Australian Grand Prix. Some units are transported direct from one event to the other.
Learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Modular Building Solutions for Stadiums and Sporting Events
The SPACECUBE Build System® is designed for rapid installation, flexible configurations and repeated use. The versatility of the modules and ability to be installed in often hard to reach locations or small spaces, makes them ideal for stadium car parks and surrounding grounds.
Components are manufactured for efficient transport and assembly, allowing structures to be flat-packed and installed in days rather than months. Once an event is complete, the same system can be adapted, expanded, relocated or reconfigured for its next purpose.
Rapid Build Times
SPACECUBE modular structures can be manufactured and installed in significantly less time than traditional construction, making them well suited to major sporting events with tight and immovable deadlines.
Reusable Components
Unlike traditional temporary construction, SPACECUBE components are designed to be reused. Modules can be disassembled, transported and reconfigured rather than demolished at the end of an event.
Built for What’s Next
A SPACECUBE structure doesn’t have to be limited to one event or one location. Buildings can be relocated and adapted for new applications, extending the useful life of the original infrastructure.
Flexible Configurations
The SPACECUBE Build System® allows structures to be configured and reconfigured around changing event requirements. Spaces can be extended, modified or repurposed to suit different layouts and operational needs. Structures can be single or multi-level and scaled from a one cube build to large-scale 3,000+ sqm facilities such as Casa Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix or the Lexus Pavilion at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Greater Long-Term Value
By designing infrastructure for multiple applications rather than a single use, SPACECUBE helps event organisers get greater value from their investment while reducing the need for new temporary construction. This approach gives event organisers greater control over their infrastructure while delivering high-quality spaces that can evolve with the demands of each event. For example, the Lexus Pavilion at the Melbourne Cup will be reused for 5 years.
Proven Experience Across Major Sporting Events
SPACECUBE has delivered modular structures for major sporting events across Australia and internationally, from hospitality and broadcast facilities to retail spaces and brand activations.
Australian Open
SPACECUBE has supported the Australian Open by delivering a reusable 3,000 sqm, three-storey broadcasting facility. The operational building will be in use for the 5th year in 2027.
Read more about this project here.
F1 Australian Grand Prix
SPACECUBE has worked with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation for many years. Supporting them and their clients with premium temporary infrastructure, from smaller brand activations and broadcasting studios to large-scale hospitality suites.
Read more about this project here.
Melbourne Cup Carnival
SPACECUBE has been delivering modular structures at the Melbourne Cup Carnival for many years, including hospitality and brand activation spaces within the Birdcage enclosure.
Read more about this project here.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
For the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, SPACECUBE delivered custom modular retail activations in Melbourne and Sydney.
Read more about this project here.
International Sporting Events
Our experience extends beyond Australia, with modular structures delivered for events including:
- Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK
- Coachella, USA
- Formula 1 – USA, UK, Spain and Australia
- Paris Olympics, France
- Roland Garros, France
Get a Quote for Your Next Modular Structure
From grandstands and hospitality spaces to temporary facilities and event infrastructure, SPACECUBE makes it easier to deliver adaptable spaces around the demands of major sporting events.
Get in touch today with our team today to discuss your next sporting event project.
FAQs
Can modular building systems handle multi-level structures?
Yes, modular structures can absolutely handle multi-level structures. Our modular steel buildings have been deployed as two- and three-storey facilities at major events, including five multi-level hospitality suites at the F1 Australian Grand Prix and a three-storey broadcasting centre at the Australian Open.
What makes modular structures more sustainable than traditional builds?
Modular structures are more sustainable than traditional builds because they are designed for reuse, not demolition. Our modular systems cut material waste by up to 90%, with modules being repurposed and deployed across multiple events.
Unlike traditional construction, which generates significant waste and leaves behind permanent structures, flat-pack modular buildings can be relocated across multiple events and sites.
Are prefabricated modular buildings reusable across different events?
Yes, our modules travel between venues worldwide, reconfigured to suit each event’s layout. Rather than demolishing temporary construction after each event, we relocate each module to new sites, dramatically reducing waste.
