The structural engineers also had to consider the area’s seismic activity.

Innovative structure design, intelligent use of precast concrete and high-quality execution earned this project the national Concrete Structure of the Year Award in 2016. The structures of the office complex partly overhang the sea. The building raises the visual profile of the town.

Exposed concrete slab walls add to the natural feel of these hulking … A lot was demanded of the structural system to meet these strict criteria, and prestressed precast was the most suitable solution. The untraditional balconies make the facade very interesting. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre changes the streetscape of the city. The construction environment posed many challenges and demanded careful planning, design, manufacture, logistics, and assembly. “With its unique dome design and precast Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) cladding manufactured by National Precast member Asurco Contracting, this visually stunning building is a landmark for Victoria’s second largest city, Geelong. The structural system is comprised of multi-story precast columns, prestressed beams, precast basement walls, long span prestressed precast slabs with structural topping and CIS shearwalls.”, Sanjeev Pillai, Project Manager, Engineering, Elematic. Helsingin Viuhka is a vivid architectural unity.”, Tarja Merikallio, Managing Director, Concrete Association of Finland, “This is a unique precast structure, the first of its kind in India. The apartments are small but functional, and the charming balconies serve as extensions to the living rooms. Famous‌ ‌Precast‌ ‌Concrete‌ ‌ Buildings‌ By Ron Sparks May 13, 2020 Concrete is the most used construction material around the world – by a large margin. Precast concrete is more than an efficient and durable building solution, it’s an artistic medium. This website uses cookies. Review our privacy policy for more details. The precast concrete elements were manufactured in Lithuania and shipped to Norway. Requirements for the building were very challenging with long span slabs (12 metres), high loading (15.0 kN/m2, which is 7.5 times residential loading), very high seismic conditions (zone 4) and stringent quality and hygiene requirements from Nestlé. We asked experts around the world to name outstanding buildings or projects that exhibit great applications of precast concrete – whether those buildings are architecturally beautiful, imaginative, structurally clever, or technically impressive.

The construction is characterised by its roofs, formed by huge precast concrete shells that comprise 1,056,006 V-shaped tiles. What makes these buildings exceptional. The ambitious $45.5 million project is an impressive demonstration of the flexibility of Glass Reinforced Concrete, a strong but lightweight material that saves transport costs and reduces environmental impact.
“With its unique dome design and precast Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) cladding manufactured by National Precast member Asurco Contracting, this visually stunning building is a landmark for Victoria’s second largest city, Geelong. Thank you in advance for your time! The tight schedule demanded good planning and smooth communication between all parties. The location is beautiful with the mountains on one side and the sea on the other. By using this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Felipe Escudero’s trefoil-shaped reinforced-concrete Clover House, constructed in Ecuador in 2012, … “This 11,000-m2 office building serves as a workplace for 600 office workers, but it’s also a shopping center. Designed to be long-lasting and environmentally friendly, the building boasts a 5 Star Green Star rating.”, Sarah Bachmann, CEO,National Precast Concrete Association, Australia, “This towering residential building is an impressive landmark in the local district of Vuosaari, Helsinki.

It’s durability, strength, and sustainability make it the perfect building block for any large structure.

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