Architect and Builder June 2020 | Page 41

FAR LEFT: HOTEL 8th FLOOR LEFT: HOTEL 1st FLOOR water entering the augured hole and collapsing the sides at around a 9m depth. Fortunately the challenge was resolved successfully through the use of a novel idea of using a temporary plastic sleeve to support the sides until the steel cage and concrete could be poured. As with most mixed use developments which have suspended outdoor podium space, the first floor structure was particularly complex. In this case an overall envelope depth of 1.5m was required to cater for pools, planters and other hard landscaping in the courtyard area. HOTEL GROUND FLOOR HVAC & Plumbing City Gas provides piped gas to the precinct where it is tapped off to provide the fuel for bulk water gas heaters with a separate supply to the residential, hotel and retail to maximise efficiencies resulting HOTEL BASEMENT One on Whiteley 41