31 May 2007

MAJOR PROJECT MODEL


The model represents a corner of the warehouse. Inspired by Gehry to design a warehouse with higher aesthetics. The standard portal frame structure has been used as a prop for the metallic skin to flow and create a dynamic surface for the buildings exterior.


Curved UB 200 are braced by 100 EA attached to cleats welded at approx 2m centres. 100C purlins are fixed to cleats welded(glued) to the flange at 500mm centres to allow fixing og the sisalation, insulation, corrugated walling, plywood and finally the 550mm x 950mm (500mm x 900mm exposed) stainless steel panels.
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Introduction

I passed this site just after Christmas on my push bike. At first glance it appeared to be an ubiquitous portal frame. However the shining relfections from the frame signalled that it was different. The portal frame was not your normal hot rolled steel UB section but cold rolled. The type you usually see in those kit garages and barns, but this spans 20m!