This picture shows that there is foundation work in progress Oval Pavilion

The beams are used for constructing load bearing walls and the timber would leave a pattern finish

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Soil is relatively stable so a shallow foundation is sufficient to ensure the structure is stable

This type of foundation system directly transfers the load vertically and onto the ground

This picture shows the layer under the floor

Made of white concrete slabs

There are two layers of reinforcement because as the span of the concrete slabs increase in width, thicker concrete is needed for extra reinforcement

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Structure made of steel frame, glass blocks (for enclosure) and concrete columns

There is also an internal gutter which is used as a back up, in the case of overflowing of the primary gutter

Concrete columns are generally thicker on the outside because load is usually transferred to the outside, hence stronger structure on the outside is needed

Concrete columns

Structure of the roof

The roof basically has beams stretching out to the fascia to support its self-load

To reinforce this, more beams are installed perpendicular to the beams that stretches out to the fascia

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The link between the MSLE Buildings relies on mass structure to allow the building to be stable. In the interior, the

mezzanine levels is supported by pre-fabricated steel bearings

Steel beams supporting glass panels

Cantilever

Size of structure is limited due to adjacent buildings constraining the space

In the interior, polished concrete is used for the finishing of the floor

Steel in between concrete to prevent cracking as temperatures fluctuate

Mass structures does not allow steel to expand, hence supporting the structure