Argall

Kardinia International College

As part of the master plan for modernizing and upgrading Kardinia International College and their Junior School facilities Argall has teamed up with Croxon Ramsey to engineer the design. The plan includes new learning centers, a gymnasium, administration, and landscaped outdoor spaces. With a staged construction approach, the school can continue operations while securing support and funding for the project, involving new buildings, demolitions, and services upgrades.
The project comprised two large single-story structures of relatively equal size. These structures were predominantly constructed using structural steel frames supported by stiffened raft slabs. The steel frames were intricately designed to accommodate large, open-span areas, providing flexibility for future use by the school. To allow natural light to illuminate the expansive spaces, the roof structure was crafted with openings strategically placed throughout. Photos courtesy of Plan Group.

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Croxon Ramsey
2019
$12.5m
The sloping site offered stunning views of the city and bay, but it also posed various challenges during construction. Placing the buildings at optimal levels was important to minimise rock excavation and manage retention and access within the sloping landscape. Additionally, consideration was required for the staging of demolition works and ongoing occupation during the construction of the two structures, with potential impacts on the in-service design.

Architect:

Croxon Ramsey

Year:

2019

Construction Budget:

$12.5m

Challenges:

The sloping site offered stunning views of the city and bay, but it also posed various challenges during construction. Placing the buildings at optimal levels was important to minimise rock excavation and manage retention and access within the sloping landscape. Additionally, consideration was required for the staging of demolition works and ongoing occupation during the construction of the two structures, with potential impacts on the in-service design.
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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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