Colonising the Roof-top
Modular craneable Gymnasium addition to 4 storey heritage warehouse
Design team: Patrick O'Carrigan + Maurice Hayler
Modular craneable Gymnasium addition to 4 storey heritage warehouse
Design team: Patrick O'Carrigan + Maurice Hayler
A Union client sought to improve their staff and members on-site facilities. Given the limitations of the existing 4 storey heritage warehouse which was fully occupied , the only space capable of modification was on the roof. The current building envelope was less than the sites current planning potential.
After structural engineering investigations , it was concluded that the hybrid structure [ external load bearing shell and large scale ironbark post and beam internal] could take a light weight modular addition.
The scheme evolved to a concept where by a two module street structure could be lifted from a rear lane to bear on the external walls and overspan the existing metal deck. A skillion roof was then to be erected and an apron of timber decking linking it to the buildings core and providing safe fire egress to an extended fire stair.
After structural engineering investigations , it was concluded that the hybrid structure [ external load bearing shell and large scale ironbark post and beam internal] could take a light weight modular addition.
The scheme evolved to a concept where by a two module street structure could be lifted from a rear lane to bear on the external walls and overspan the existing metal deck. A skillion roof was then to be erected and an apron of timber decking linking it to the buildings core and providing safe fire egress to an extended fire stair.
Rear facade : Illustrations by Maurice Hayler Architect
