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 LADY BIRD LAKE HIKING TRIAL RESTROOMS   The project is a trial restroom located in Austin, Texas got completed in 2007. The project is the first restroom built in the park in over 30 years by the Trial foundation. The restroom was concieved as a sculpture in the park, a dynamic object along active trails.  This project used CORTEN steel ( a weathering steel with natural patina ) for its construction. These pre rusted steel plates are arranged in circular shape forming the walls of the toilet. There were totally 49 different panels that were embedded into the ground. Each panel is 2 cm thick and varies in height to create irregular profile. The plates are staggered in plan to allow the pass of light and ventilation. These plates were free standing which was supported only in the footing. The foundation consists of shallow concrete footing. Concrete flooring inside and an orange hued crushed granite exterior. Plumbing fixtures are made from heavy duty stainless steel to...

  PREFABRICATED NATURE LOCATION:   Cedeira, Spain BUILDI NG TYPE: vacation house MATERIALS:  perforated COR-TEN weathering steel panels- facade  viroc( a prefab ricated panel composed of eucalyptus wood shavings in a  cement-based matrix ) -   roof and side facades PLANNING: Six prefabricated modules-  Three of the prefabricated modules were combined into  the open living space, while the other three contain bedrooms,  a bath and stair, and a kitchen, respectively. attic-   sea views toward the southwest and the forest to the northeast CONSTRUCTION: galvanized steel columns and beams concrete floor decks facade walls total 2.2' (660 mm) in thickness and include a ventilated rain screen and a total of 4.7" (120 mm) of insulation. 

HALFTECTURE O The project halftecture is located in Chuo ward, Japan in a area of  580 sqm . This project is built by Shuhei Endo architects at 2005.  The project halftecture is a series of  3 public restrooms  planned at the important landmark for use by local residents and tourists. The architect named it halftecture because he wanted to involve the outdoor in the indoor and hence the project is not completely closed. Entrances to the building is not defined. Space above the toilet is open to allow free flow of air.  The structure is constructed with weathering steel plates.  Corten steel  (  steel alloys which were developed to eliminate the need for painting, and form a stable rust like appearance after several years of exposure to the weather  )  is used as a major material in the construction. To add an element of contrast, the booths were done with porcelain, stone, and metal finishes.  The project consists of a sin...

 LADY BIRD LAKE HIKING TRAIL RESTROOMS LOCATION:   Austin, Texas, USA  BUILDING TYPE: Public restrooms DESIGN INTENTION: to create a sculptural landmark, public restroom with low maintenance MATERIAL: C OR-TEN STEEL( cladding, roof, and door) DESIGN : STEEL PLATES OF VARYING HEIGHTS-  defines the path, provides enclosure. The plates are 0.75" (19 mm) thick and range in widths  of 1–2' (305–610 mm) and heights of 2–13' (610–3,960 mm) PLUMBING FIXTURES- polished stainless-steel- toilet and sink galvanized steel-  drinking fountain and rinse shower  FOUNDATION- shallow concrete footing FLOORING: CONCRETE, orange-hued crushed granite JOINERY-  steel connections- welded steel-concrete - s teel embed anchor bolts integration with the site:  organic form, reddish-brown hue tone of the weathered  corten steel  

  OSAKA’S CASTLE PARK LOCATION: Chuo-ku, Osaka, japan ARCHITECT: Shuhei Endo TYPE OF STEEL: COR-TEN STEEL DESIGN INTENTION Historical gathering place for people of Osaka- project is one of a series of three public restrooms planned at the important landmark for use by local residents and tourists. CONCEPT The architect describes this project as HALFTECTURE because it is not full enclosed; rather it is simultaneously open for convenience and closed for privacy, these openings in the structure act as source of ventilation and lighting to the toilet spaces. Curved roof structure help attaining those convenient opening in the structure MATERIALS USED   Roof and wall of this building are constructed of weathering steel plates , the rusted surface of which blends into the surrounding environment. To add a level of contrasting refinement to the comp osition, the booths beneath the oxidized steel roof contain glistening porcelain, stone and metal finishes. ARTI...

HALFTECTURE 0 LOCATION : OSAKA, JAPAN. BUILDING TYPE: PUBLIC RESTROOMS. CONCEPT: HALFTECTURE entrances are not define d compartments are grounded but don't touch the roof changing stations set open under roof plane "ONE IS NEVER COMPLETELY INSIDE HALFTECTURE 0" MATERIALS USED: COR-TEN STEEL FOR ROOF PORCELAIN STONE ETC. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE: Monolithic structural system The steel roof plates(16 mm) are welded into a single plane. The steel roof spans 125 times its thickness. wall thickness: 25 mm thickness, (20 m apart) ROOF: Warped curve shape. The primary structure, roof, and walls of this building are constructed of weathering steel plates, the rusted surface of which blends into the surrounding environment. 

12/September / 2020 Heatherwick Artists’ Studios in Aberystwyth, UK   Today’s session was about more case studies that dealt with steel structures. This has its basis on Stainless Steel structure and Polyurethane Foam. Never knew a spray could do this big, a difference in the play of form and structure in a built entity.   Design Intent Art Studio split into 8 smaller studios for better congregation and a way of approach to the design. To provide low cost facilities for start-up art organisations. This constraint brought such an innovation in the form of the structure. Aesthetics - In effort to respect the character of the wooded site, the program was broken down to 8 smaller studios and were placed among the woods. The structure was designed to be like a canopy between the other trees. The design was based on this concept.   Materials and Technical Details    The requirements of the material were it had to be thin, durable and resistant to we...

04/ September / 2020     Today’s session was about referring to some interesting examples where steel was used as a major material for construction. Although these examples were from abroad, they were of use because of similar context, based on coastal and semi-tropical climate. This gave an introduction for a lot of different materials (other ways of using steel in buildings other than the usual ones) and different ways to tackle the climate with steel.  St. Andrews Beach House, Australia   Intent - A vacation place for a stay away from busy routine. The construction is primarily based on oxidised mild steel. The other materials used in the construction are as follows: - Advantage of Oxidisation - It forms a layer on top of the steel which reduces the rusting tendency of steel Advantage of Mild Steel - It is cheap, it undergoes carburisation which optimises the amount of carbon to withstand the weather. Double-layer corrugated fiberglass - high pack...