Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Site Visit #6

Renzo Piano's Aurora Place in Sydney.



Corner elevation


Front elevation showing the residential building, in front, and the commercial tower behind.


The glass facade of the building is cleaned every two months, by means of cherry picker, see above, and absailing down the face.


Detail of the glass panel connection


One of the many motors that controls the movement of the glass louvers.



The structure behind part of the facade.

The inovative and stylish downpipe to drain water off the glass ceiling.

The steel supports that suspend the glazing over the courtyard.

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