top of page
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3261c0_9f680e10aaf0412daa2a88aad3c89387~mv2_d_2480_3508_s_4_2.png/v1/crop/x_4,y_0,w_2473,h_3131/fill/w_663,h_839,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/3261c0_9f680e10aaf0412daa2a88aad3c89387~mv2_d_2480_3508_s_4_2.png)
Structural Strategy Exploded Axonometric
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3261c0_7bd46c3201214135a5c9d86dd6e46bd9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_600,h_522,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/3261c0_7bd46c3201214135a5c9d86dd6e46bd9~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3261c0_6cde53cae91741aa8e75f185f5c3ab1a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_288,h_235,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/3261c0_6cde53cae91741aa8e75f185f5c3ab1a~mv2.png)
Structural Strategy
200x400 Glulam Frame
Chosen due to long spans required.Supporting the roof build up and, in the main building, the upper floor
Concrete Slab Foundation
Reinforced where frame rests, direct steel connection into frame via shoe detail
Steel Frame 'Book Swap Tower'
Steel Bracing Cables
To resist sideways load (mainly lateral wind force)
Timber Roof Joists
Exposed where possible
Glazed Curtain Wall
Non load bearing
Structural Bay Model
bottom of page