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Rooftop pavilion and venue for the Architecture Foundation
Intended to last for 60 years, the project was built on the top of Magdelen House; a building which could not carry any additional load. Because of this, the choice of structure and materials was driven by their lightness and transparency. The architects used copper mesh screens to minimise the weight and wind resistance. These, along with ETFE cushions, give a fabric-like impression to the whole.
The engineers designed an independent deck with bolted connections, using the principles of a moment sway frame to ensure it would not overturn. The frame was made from steel and comprised UC beams and C24 timber joists. It terms of construction, these structural members had to be craned in as individual components.
The frame was then fitted to cast iron columns, which came through the existing roof and were bolted to the walls. A larch deck and Kemperol membrane were installed further to this.
Data
- Begun: Aug 2010
- Completed: Sep 2010
- Floor area: 140m2
- Sector: Arts and culture
- Total cost: £150,000
- Tender date: Jun 2010
- Procurement: JCT Minor Works
- Address: The Architecture Foundation, 136-148 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2TU, United Kingdom
Professional Team
- Architect: David Kohn Architects with Fiona Banner
- Project architect: David Kohn
- Client: Lake Estates
- Commission consultant: The Architecture Foundation
- Structural engineer: Form Structural Design
- Project manager: David Kohn Architects with Fiona Banner
- Landscape architect: Jonathan Cook Landscape Architects
- Main contractor: REM Projects