CONSTRUCTING ENVIRONMENTS ENVS10003 WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO NAME: Joe Chapman

ASSIGNED CASE STUDY

GROUP MEMBERS

1_EASTERN PRECINT STUDENT CENTRE (LINK BETWEEN BUILDINGS)

Potential construction constraints_

The larger size of the span between the two buildings compared to other sires visited.

Links to other buildings_

Roof acts as the main linking element between the two buildings, creating a new usable space inbetween them.

Construction type_

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

2_MSLE BUILDING (LINK BETWEEN BUILDINGS)

Potential construction constraints_

The weight of the balcony relying on the strength of the mass construction brick wall would require engineering and testing.

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.

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.

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

CONSTRUCTING ENVIRONMENTS ENVS10003 WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO 3_QUEENS COLLEGE EXTENTION

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.

Construction type_

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.

Structural System(s)_

Timber frame internal with steel connecting structure between old and new sections, as well as cantilevered roofing.

Materials_

Timber, steel, glass, glass bricks, concrete, asphalt, plastic

4_ORMOND THEOLOGY CENTRE RECEPTION

Potential construction constraints

Again the issues involved with working between heritage and new buildings, like not being able to alter the original building very much.

Links to other buildings_

Glass corridor link between the two buildings

Construction type_

Concrete and steel columns, with wood around the window’s. Glass brick façade with cladded structure above on the second floor, and concrete flooring.

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

CONSTRUCTING ENVIRONMENTS ENVS10003 WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO

Eastern  Precinct  Student  Centre  

Steel  framing  structural  system,  cantilevered  roofing  elements.  

MSLE  Building  

Original  mass  construction  brick  building  with  new  steel  supports  inserted  into  walls  to  hold  the  cantilevered  balcony.  

Queens  College  Extension  

Highligts  the  link  between  the  old  and  the  new,  with  glass  bricks  used  to  show  the  separation.  New  building  employs  concrete  external  walls.  

Ormond  Theology  Centre  Reception  

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.  

CONSTRUCTING ENVIRONMENTS ENVS10003 WEEK 3. ACTIVITY_CASE STUDY SITE VISIT INTRO

View 1 View 2

View 3 View 4

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.    

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  by  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.  

Origins  and  directions  of  photographs  shown  on  separate  general  plan