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Boronggook Drysdale Library

The City of Greater Geelong Council commissioned the construction of a library in Drysdale’s town center to provide an integrated community hub with multi-purpose spaces for use by people of all ages. The new facility will incorporate communal spaces with quiet study areas, a changing places facility, as well as featuring a green roof and internal courtyard garden
The library consists of a green roof, with a hybrid steel and timber roofing structure. With steel lintel framing to support masonry for level one glazing, a reinforced concrete two way flat plate slab for level one flooring, supported by concrete columns and walls and block walls between the ground and level one. All sitting on a stiffened raft slab and shallow footings. Photo Credit: Peter Bennetts.

Architect:

Year:

Construction Budget:

Challenges:

Antartica Architects
2020-2023
$9m
A key feature of the structure was the roof access with the addition of a roof garden. The additional loading of the roof had to be resolved on a steep roof pitch of 40 degrees to ensure the building was structurally safe. Other engineering challenges that were resolved by our team were the 7m high walls, masonry suspended over windows, slender columns and circular walls resulting in no wall bracing. Additionally the site of construction was up against and connecting to the adjacent existing shopping center hence extra considerations needed to be taken into account throughout the design.

Architect:

Antartica Architects

Year:

2020-2023

Construction Budget:

$9m

Challenges:

A key feature of the structure was the roof access with the addition of a roof garden. The additional loading of the roof had to be resolved on a steep roof pitch of 40 degrees to ensure the building was structurally safe. Other engineering challenges that were resolved by our team were the 7m high walls, masonry suspended over windows, slender columns and circular walls resulting in no wall bracing. Additionally the site of construction was up against and connecting to the adjacent existing shopping center hence extra considerations needed to be taken into account throughout the design.
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Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo by Peter Bennetts
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LIAM OMAR, PROJECT engineer

Liam is an accomplished Structural Engineer with diverse experience across a wide range of projects throughout Australia. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering with Honors from RMIT and brings over 6 years of combined undergraduate and postgraduate experience to his profession.

He is highly skilled in structural and civil engineering design, client communication, and providing construction stage services. His expertise extends to managing projects within the structural engineering domain, where he ensures compliance with design standards and delivers high-quality, tailored solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

With a strong passion for efficiency in design, Liam continually seeks opportunities to optimize project outcomes. His commitment to innovation drives him to explore improvements in all facets of a project, from conceptual planning to final execution. An effective communicator and collaborative team member, he excels in building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring seamless project delivery and long-term success.

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ANDREW GALL, Director

Argall was founded in 2017 by Andrew Gall, an engineer with a passion for complex design and breaking the mould. His work experience as a senior structural engineer across a variety of project disciplines made him realise there was a real need for a bespoke people and service-oriented structural engineering consultancy that would inspire sustainability practices and innovation often lacking in big companies.

This is over and above his experience in traditional procurement roles, his work with builders in the design and construct field, managing projects in sport, tertiary education, the arts and zoological fields, as well as community, commercial, residential and multi- residential enterprises. With such a wealth of knowledge and understanding of different design methodologies, he has the expertise to challenge the status quo in his new venture.

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