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WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO
NAME: Joe Chapman ASSIGNED CASE STUDY
2_MSLE BUILDING (LINK BETWEEN BUILDINGS)
GROUP MEMBERS 1_EASTERN PRECINT STUDENT CENTRE (LINK BETWEEN BUILDINGS)
Potential construction constraints_
Potential construction constraints_ The larger size of the span between the two buildings compared to other sires visited.
The weight of the balcony relying on the strength of the mass construction brick wall would require engineering and testing. Links to other buildings_
Links to other buildings_
Narrower link with the space mainly used as an access point and entry to the buildings either side and the level above.
Roof acts as the main linking element between the two buildings, creating a new usable space inbetween them.
Construction type_
Construction type_
Plasterboard internal walls, with the floor as well as the two levels connected by a concrete staircase. Balconie has wooden floor and has steel beams connected to plates in the brick walls.
Concrete flooring throughout, concrete building on one side and brick on the other, with glass on the front and back facades of the linking area. Structural System(s)_ A steel frame structure links the two buildings, supporting the roof and front and back glass facades with a steel column in the middle, as well as creating some cantilevered elements in the roof. Materials_ Steel, glass, wood, concrete, brick
Structural System(s)_ Mass construction brickwork either side of link, then steel framework connecting the two buildings. Cantilevered balconies. Materials_ Plasterboard, concrete, brick, steel, carpet
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3_QUEENS COLLEGE EXTENTION
WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO 4_ORMOND THEOLOGY CENTRE RECEPTION
Potential construction constraints_ Having to work carefully when dealing with a heritage building, and therefore difficulties in linking with a new building Links to other buildings_ Veranda used to link the two buildings, as well as glass bricks in between the old and the new in some areas.
Potential construction constraints
Construction type_
Again the issues involved with working between heritage and new buildings, like not being able to alter the original building very much.
Concrete external walls of the new building, construction joints in these walls, supporting the wood and steel frame. Asphalt flooring outside. Plastic waterproofing membrane used for foundations.
Links to other buildings_
Structural System(s)_
Glass corridor link between the two buildings
Timber frame internal with steel connecting structure between old and new sections, as well as cantilevered roofing.
Construction type_
Materials_
Concrete and steel columns, with wood around the window’s. Glass brick façade with cladded structure above on the second floor, and concrete flooring.
Timber, steel, glass, glass bricks, concrete, asphalt, plastic
Structural System(s)_ New building has a steel frame and concrete column structural system, the old building has mass construction brick work and stone cladding. Materials_ Sandstone, concrete, steel, glass bricks, zinc cladding, wood
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WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO
Eastern Precinct Student Centre
MSLE Building
Steel framing structural system, cantilevered roofing elements.
Original mass construction b rick building with new steel supports inserted into walls to hold the cantilevered balcony.
Queens College Extension
Ormond Theology Centre Reception
Highligts the link between the old and the new, with glass bricks u sed to show the separation. New building employs concrete external walls.
One the rights is the brick mass construction original building with sandstone cladding, connected to the new glass brick and zinc cladded extension by a thin steel and glass linking corridor section.
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View 1
WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO
View 2
View across the the level one floor. Concrete has just been poured over smooth plywood boards that hold it’s form, and when removed will leave the exposed concrete that will form the ceiling for the lower level. Reinforcing steel and joists are present in this layer of concrete which will form the base for the first floor construction.
This view highlights the area that will create the link netween the new built form and the original built form. The original timber framed weatherboard structure will need to be connected to the new steel framed building, and a new concrete floor must still be added between the wood floored original and the concrete floor of the main structure visible to the left.
Origins and directions of photographs shown on separate general plan View 3
View 4
This view highlights the original weatherboard section of the old pavilion that will be saved and incorporated into the new buildings design. It’s form will be left pretty much as is, however it may need structural improvements and repairs particularly in the form of added wooden framing and trusing to help support any extra weight created by the linking section between it and the new form.
This view displays the front section of the new building which will contain seating sections covered by a cantilevered roof. The stands and roof will need considerable support due to the live loads created b y people and wind. As a result, we can see foundation trenches being dug and fitted with steel reinforcing bars. From here concrete will be poured to form strip footings that will support the loads of any walls, flooring or framing.