WEEK 10
On Site (2)
Block wall made of 190 x 200 x 400 concrete blocks. Reinforced vertically and horizontally by steel bars.
Formwork removed to reveal concrete, rebated for the placement of timber slats to provide seating.
Formwork has left an oregon woodgrain imprint on in-situ concrete for aesthetic purposes.
Progress
Formwork being assembled, into which concrete will be poured and set. It will be able to be removed after 7 to 14 days (‘Henry’ 2013, pers.comm., 11 October).
Since the site visit undertaken in week 3, much progress has occurred on site. While the week 3 visit allowed inspection of the ground-floor slab and early formwork, the week 10 visit gave a better insight into the final form of the structure. Much of the primary steel-framework has been erected, as well as the timber framing in-fill, and mechanical ductwork.
Steel primary structure Timber fascia Mullion Steel head
Timber frame in-fill Sisalation
Laminated timber columns
This is a lightweight structure of steel (“strongest low-cost material available” (Ching 2008, p.417)) and timber (“strong, durable, light in weight, and easy to work” (Ching 2008, p. 420)). This means that the structure is relatively quick and easy to erect resulting is lower labour costs. It has been designed with both function and aesthetics in mind; the pavilion functions as gathering and celebratory space during sporting events with glass Tongue and groove timber cladding hides nails as windows overlooking the oval, and a function room for any event at other members interlock and overlap (JG Architectural times of year, insulated to prevent sound from travelling to the surrounding n.d.), as pictured, below. student apartments (‘Henry’ 2013, pers.comm., 11 October). Aluminium fascia to be affixed to the parapet to protect the internal structure from water penetration, and for aesthetic appearance. This final addition can be seen in the assigned detail (previously examined) that is found in this area of the structure.
References: Ching, F. 2008, “Notes on Materials” in Building Construction Illustrated, ed. F. Ching, 4th edn, John Wiley and Sons Incorporated, Hoboken, New Jersey. JG Architectural n.d., ‘Glossary’, Available: http://www. jgarchitectural.com/sp_glossary.htm [2013, October 11].
Z-shaped pulins support 25mm timber flooring, battens, and then roof sheeting. This provides better noise insulation and creates a higher than average roof height.