CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY - EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF ENCLOSED UNITS

A hoisting jig system is used which have telescopic arms to extended to desired heights. These can be moved and slides volumetric modules into positions within the glulam framing using a horizontal converyor to slot in the modules. They are then attached to the frame using steel plates and rigid bolted connections on the diagonal and horizontal glulam members.

Finishes such as works on the roof decks and planter boxes will be undertaken once the modules are installed in place.

Flashing detail will be applied to the front face of the glulam modules for weather protection.

The diagrid is connected through a series of prefabricated welded plates which are delivered on site. The repeatable joint systems reduces costs and can be applied to both tower and new social housing units structures. Each Glulam element are precision milled to the correct angle and with slot channels to fix dowells through the timber and steel. The connection to the columns are a stirrup style steel plate which sits on the glulam column head. After connections are made flashing detail will be applied over joints to prevent water ingress.

All members are pretreated with Penta Oil after the fabrication process

Entry experience towards Co-Health and Hoddle Street Tram Stop.

Rooftop ‘mountain’ space for public uses having both fitness and activate spaces (in background). Semi private spaces and also more intimate spaces amongst greenery (right side of image) for mental health or medical patients respite

Rooftop ‘mountain’ space for public uses having both fitness and activate spaces (in background). Semi private spaces and also more intimate spaces amongst greenery (right side of image)

Interior walkway between additional housing units and gym and medical spaces, showing the relationship between public and semi-private elements and an activation of internal walkways. Large windows on between units and on ground brings light into the double heighted spaces.

Interior walkway between additional housing units and gym and medical spaces, showing the relationship between public and semi-private elements and an activation of internal walkways.

View from Perry Street with showing green balcony terraces, activation and a human scale interface

Existing current conditions of the tower units, small window opening and low floor to floor ceiling heights of 2600mm, lack of light and ammenity,

...How can we redefine this volume and space?

Existing current conditions of the tower units, small window opening and low floor to floor ceiling heights of 2600mm, lack of light and ammenity,

The same unit retrofitted with new winter gardens and balcony opening towards the landscape and extending living arrangements. Retrofitted with Hemp-Lime Insulation panels between ply wood interior finish for improved thermal comfort.

The same unit retrofitted with new winter gardens and balcony opening towards the landscape and extending living arrangements. Retrofitted with Hemp-Lime

Modular units lounge and dinning area with terraced outdoor decking and inbuilt planting. Austere and reserved finsihes.

Modular units lounge and dinning area with terraced outdoor decking and inbuilt planting. Austere and reserved finsihes.

View from balcony units across the the tower and Harmsworth Reserve

DESIGN REFLECTION & FUTURE THOUGHTS

This semester was challenging because of the nature of developing and exploring a design brief through theoretical research and focusing in on a research question which will guide the design process.

In saying this the challenge was enjoyable due to the loose and exploratory approach which allowed freedom with design.

The brief set out by myself was one of a complex nature, given that this idea of ‘resilience’ and how we provide a place of resilience though architecture was what manifested from my research. My interests within architecture orientate themselves around connecting people, fostering social connections to place and the well-being of the planet through creating buildings which perform well, retrofitting and reusing and the use of innovative construction.

I feel like my design which was developed from my interests and research aims to address some of these future 2050 problems that we will face. The design takes different scales of approach looking at broader issues and the larger scale master plan, then focusing down on interconnections between diverse programs and finally the smaller module units.

Overall when looking at my research topic of resilience and how can architecture be resilient in a 2050 context the design outcome explores this through a number of aspects and approaches.

In employing environmental resources to foster well-being the retrofitting component was fundamental to my design outcome due to the carbon investment in these high rises. Aiming to improve the amenity of the tower was also very challenging given their constrained form and structural composition but through implementation of modules and focusing in on specific smaller scale interventions it allowed me to explore how to create better outcomes socially, environmentally for the residents.

In providing resilience socially this focused on complex spatial dynamics and rich interlocking program. The design diversifies the monotonous monoculture on social housing providing diversity of program which are interconnected through open spaces, roof tops and the ground plane helps to create a place which provides a mix of people and uses. This is especially shown how the terracing forms interconnect with adjacent programs and housing.

This programmatic mix helps to employ human resources such as mental health, medical and clinical care as well as community areas such as the childcare. This employs social resources where it is needed most.

The project also explores an increase in density expanding the horizon of existing stock whilst increasing unit numbers for the future by providing an additional 42 social housing apartments, a large scale community health centre and mental health ward as well as other community spaces at the ground plane. It also accounts for different demographics and family compositions with a range of unit type typologies.

Zooming in a finer grain of detail was also very important in developing environmental resources for wellbeing of the residents. This includes the internal module spaces, construction methodology and detailing. The use of carbon neutral materials such as Glulam, CLT and Hemp-Lime SIP panels improve performance structurally and thermally. It also grasps with

construction of the modular elements and how there’s efficiencies in volumetric construction over insitu construction.

Overall the spatial qualities and the composition of the project are dynamic providing improved amenities to the existing 1960s tower typologies which can be applied to other buildings of a similar nature. Ultimately this creating an architecture of resilience for those most in need within out social housing typologies.

SECTION HEADING 07. Appendices.

Appendix A References

Appendix B List of Figures - Thesis Proposal

Appendix C List of Figures - Precedents

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