The Outcome
Due to different ground conditions across the site, a combination of pad foundations and ground slabs was developed. A steel portal frame to the service centre was installed to fit with the existing building. The showrooms required wide, open, well-lit spaces. Steel frames were used to accommodate substantial glazed side walls, together with Vierendeel girders to keep the roof below the parapet.
How we did it
Initial stages included assessment of the site and consideration of potential geotechnical and environmental aspects of this type of commercial facility. This allowed a measured and considerate design for the site.
The Challenge
The building design called for large open spans with fully glazed façades, and a high parapet to display the signage. This is complex structurally as deflection must be limited to fit with the ridged nature of the glazing, and other factors such as wind load had to be taken into consideration.
