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Goldfields Women’s refugee Accommodation Structural Modification
An expansive space that will straddle LA’s famed Wilshire Boulevard, the project will feature 110,000 square feet of gallery space in one single level to display and present art in a non-hierarchical, egalitarian way. As part of the new building, Clark will construct a new theater, education spaces, three restaurants, a museum shop, multi-purpose event spaces, and ancillary and back-of-house facilities.
The California Building for the Permanent Collection is slated to open to the public in 2024.
Client
California Building Co
Location
Los Angeles, California
Category
Construction & Engineering
Architect
Thomas Smith Studio
Year Completed
2024
Goldfields Women’s refugee Accommodation Structural Modification
Overview
We got our hands on some point cloud data, which we used to make a few tweaks to the front elevation and structure. It was a bit of a mission, but here’s how it all went down.
Tools Used
- Reverse Engineering Software: For accessing and working with the point cloud data.
- 3D Modeling Software: For designing the structure.
Outcome
In the end, we pulled it off by staying flexible and working closely with the fabrication team. The structure was beefed up with precision, making sure everything was solid as a rock when it was all put together on-site. Another successful job, showing that a bit of Aussie know-how goes a long way!
The Process
First off, I used the point cloud data as a reference and started by mapping out the existing structures. Then, I got cracking on extending the ground floor beams up to the first floor. After that, I built the top structure using edge beams, rafters, and pitching plates. Once that was sorted, I chucked in the stairs and the remaining beams.
The tricky bit was clamping perforated sheets all around the structure. Given the size of this beast, most of the fabrication work had to be sorted before getting to the site. The challenge here was that when it came time to place the sheets and sort out the bolt positions, things could end up a bit different from the original design due to site conditions.
