Shows the underneith of the roof. Steel beams are used to support the roof in-between the main structure. The huge structural beams and columns are counteracting for the glass walls which wouldn't be load bearing.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Geelong Carosel
Shows the underneith of the roof. Steel beams are used to support the roof in-between the main structure. The huge structural beams and columns are counteracting for the glass walls which wouldn't be load bearing.
Geelong Carosel
The detail of the joints show the building is able to move if there is strong winds and effects the building. Being on the shore it would need connections like this because of the strong winds that it would have to stand up to.
Geelong Carosel
A detail of one of the corners. Huge bolts have been used as the main connection style. Steel has been used mostly likely because of the lightness and the easiness to create such a shape as this with the material.
Site Visit- Carosel
The facade of the Geelong Carosel. The structure of the building is completely visible. The skin has a transluscent style to it.
Tilt Up Panels- Hope St and Latrobe Tce
A connection that is ready for beams and the rest of the structure to be attatched. Having these cast into the panels makes it easier to build the rest of the building if the supports are already there.
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