Industry:
Government Owned Art Facility
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales
Purpose:
Architectural Design Profile
Who The Project Was For:
NSW Government – The transformation of the Art Gallery of New South Wales – the Sydney Modern Project.
This once-in-a-generation project is an important transformation of our flagship public institution into a two-building art museum that almost doubles the space for the display and enjoyment of art, providing more art for more people.
Problem:
Assistance was required in the design and construction of a green edge garden, gutter grating and support retaining façade for the New South Wales Art Gallery expansion (Sydney Modern Project).
The original conceptual discussion by the principal architect was the use of Stainless Steel, or a possible galvanised option was considered.
- The cost associated with stainless and known difficulties of fabrication and site work made this choice unsuitable.
- The galvanised steel option would have further complications with material distorting due to heat process of galvanising and visually inconsistent surface finish.
- Another factor against use of steel was the weight of the material.
Cost
Original quotes for stainless steel or galvanised steel had imposed a large cost.
Material:
A limitation on available alternative materials, cost for export and structural component adaptability to design.
Design:
The architectural plan had complex smooth curvatures and aesthetic requirements that are hard to achieve.
Project Goals:
All areas of the New South Wales Art Gallery expansion (Sydney Modern Project) finishes hide the true craftmanship required to produce the finished product, fabricated worked materials, machining lines and cuts are all hidden form the view of the passerby unaware of the detailing required to achieve the finish visual to visitors
Reduce:
- Costs/ risks associated to install.
- Possible mess from garden beds.
Increase:
- Design line curvatures.
- Efficiency for install.
Appeal:
- Aesthetically consistent.
- Clean lines and artistic modern appearance.
Solution:
Introduce:
- Our teams reviewed the clients objectives and ideas for a complex design and took considerations of achievability.
- We introduced the concept of cost benefits, engineering, longevity and practicality in comparison to alternative materials.
Prototype:
- We created and supplied several tangible prototypes and 3D modelled designs for the client to review with a thorough estimation of costs to accompany.
- We demonstrated similar projects and data to accompany.
Consistency:
- As the project required a composed and exacta aesthetic, we had chosen a consistent RAL colour match to be used for the design.
- We were also precise in our engineering developments to ensure the curvature mathematics were precise.
Project Outcome:
- The use of FRP materials in this project provided a material which was visually consistent in the finished material and flexibility to produce several zone area requirements for edge grating and garden retention profiles.
- The significant reduction of weight ensures handling on site is manageable by hand and reduced the risks and costs associated with craning members into position.
- Shadow-line edging for courtyards and guttering has a finish which is difficult to produce using steel materials and here with the application of FRP Fiberglass the edges are sharp straight lines where needed and free flowing un interrupted curves through relaxing courtyard enclosures.
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