allowing for removal of formwork. Towards the
end of construction the pockets were grouted up
to achieve continuity.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
9TH LEVEL PLAN
10TH LEVEL PLAN
BELOW: Level 10 plant room for the Laminar Flow Theatre System
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Structural Considerations
Two floors had to be retrofitted inside double
volumes. One a post-tensioned parking floor
stretching across the total building footprint and
the other a gymnasium floor. This was achieved
through the principles of shear friction only, without
making use of corbels, dowelling or brackets.
During construction two more floors had to
be added and this could be achieved by replacing
heavy brickwork on certain floors with dry-walling.
These weight savings occurred on the upper floors
which enabled the earthquake design loads to stay
within the design parameters.
SUSTAINABILITY
• Intelligent façade - the building has been constructed with a double skin façade with a void
between the outer and in