Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Tutorial 1 - Typical Detail


Site Visit 1 - Excellence in Construction





Storey Hall


RMIT University, Melbourne


Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM)


1995

Complex in design and construction, Storey Hall, utilises contemporary construction techniques with a twisted free-form geometric entrance, the façade of this building is a combination of in-situ, off-form concrete panels, glass, steel & plaster.


Detail:

Aluminium framed window element protruding from the Swanston streetscape.



Element:

Internal image of Swanston Street façade (Interior) -

Sprayed concrete window element, aluminium frame with light fittings fixed to concrete surface.














Interesting Element continued...