OFFSITE AWARDS 2017
Peak Performance The University Centre Farnborough, incorporates cross laminated timber (CLT), glulam, steel and timber cassettes to create a modern state-of-the-art teaching and learning facility.
The Centre offers a wide range of education programmes accredited by the University of Surrey. As the main entrance to the college, the new two-storey hybrid structure is a rectangular building formed from two triangles separated by a centrally positioned rooflight. Each triangle gently slopes upwards towards their apex which extends beyond the base of the opposing triangle. The first floor, plant room and roof are made from CLT, with CLT soffits left exposed within the building. The CLT panels take the ‘diaphragm action’ in the structure’s floor and roof to the steel-braced frame, whilst
working structurally to take the gravitational forces. The roof and floor diaphragm provide stability to the structure in combination with the vertically braced bays. A prefabricated insulated timber cassette system forms the internal leaf of all the external walls, together with some internal walls – improving the structure’s thermal performance – resulting in a comfortable environment for students. A protective finish was applied to the exposed CLT to prevent surface spread of flame. Shaped glulam beams were used in the roof to achieve the necessary bearing
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01 area between the CLT roof and steel frame below. The geometry of the building, with rising and falling slopes – combined with the wide range of materials used in the interface of the building – proved challenging for the project team, however the striking visual design of the finished structure was a fitting reward. For more information visit: www.bkstructures.co.uk IMAGES: 01. The building has a striking profile with engineered timber delivering superb quality
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