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Structural Strategy Exploded Axonometric

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

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