Site Visits (Additional)

When I was in Sydney for the weekend I took some photos of some building of interest, as mentioned in a previous blog. So here is the second instalment of my tour of Sydney by foot.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, looking from the Opera House.

Looking from the Observatory.

The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon

Looking at the apex and the joining of glass to concrete.

Tiled exterior surface.

The roof loads are transferred down into the ground through the concrete, water stained flashings.

The AMP Tower.

A pavilion sheltering an entry to the subway.

Details of the glass to steel connection, and the use of structural glass.

Before i went off to Sydney, I attended DesignEX at Jeff's Shed, which is a trade fair for the building and design industry. Definitely worth a look next year, plus it is free for students.

While there i got talking to a guy about louvers and external venetian blinds, and he sent me to have a look at The Bond, Sydney, see below, which uses the product extensively. Here is some info on the product. http://www.nysan.com.au/

The Bond, commercial building.

Uses louvers and external venetian blinds to control natural lighting and heat from the sun.

The Bond, residential complex

Uses sliding adjustable louver panels, that can adapt to any weather conditions.

Governor Phillip and Governor Macquarie Towers by Denton Corker and Marshall

Museum of Sydney tucked into the base of the Gov. Phillip building

The joining of the two buildings.

Main entry.
Existing buildings were considered in the design and build of the twin skyscrapers.