Our team decided to investigate the construction technologies employed in design of Norman Foster's Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon, UK, 1980-82.
The following images were used in our initial investigations and helped developed an understanding of the structural process of the building. Images are courtesy of:
N Foster, Foster Associates: Buildings & Projects, I Lambot (ed.), Watermark, Hong Kong, 1996
N Foster, Foster Associates: Buildings & Projects, I Lambot (ed.), Watermark, Hong Kong, 1996
Floorplan
Section through split-level showroom/office space
Section through warehouse space
Roof plan showing sail structure and skylights
Exploded isometric showing the construction process of one 24x24m bayAs a team it was determined that the Renault Distribution Centre design best be applied to our site and conditions through six 24x24m bays, arranged as follows:
Proposed Site Plan
Proposed Roof Plan
These early drawings were used to determine the window layout of each facade, based on the floorplan and the sun movement.
This image (provided by www.dexion.com.au) was used in determining the internal layout of shelving in the warehouse.
North
East
South
West
3D representation:
My 5x5m model details each connection point in the generic steel columns:
Final A1 Presentations:
Proposed Site Plan
Proposed Roof PlanThese early drawings were used to determine the window layout of each facade, based on the floorplan and the sun movement.
This image (provided by www.dexion.com.au) was used in determining the internal layout of shelving in the warehouse.
Final Elevations:
North
East
South
West3D representation:
My 5x5m model details each connection point in the generic steel columns:
Final A1 Presentations:
3 comments:
What city or country is this Renault Building situated?
Buenas, tienes un 3d del edificio? te lo agradecería muchísimo
hey, can u send me the 3D. Please, thanks
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