The Ipswich Riverlink Shopping Complex fronts Union Street and Ellenbough St and is bounded at its rear by the Bremer River. This modern complex uses steel sections to emphasise curved shapes and spans to achieve the desired aesthetics. The food court exemplifies this effect.
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Rockhampton Shopping Complex (2008)
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The extended Rockhampton Shopping Complex at Musgrave Street required the resources of eight draughtsmen to achieve the delivery schedule. The new extended 900 tonne steel structured shopping complex required a bridge of steel across Moores Creek which will house specialty shops at its upper level.
The workshop detail drafting of Peregian Springs and Caloundra Shopping Centre on the Sunshine Coast was undertaken for Steelbiz Pty Ltd. This 150 tonne steel framed structure is typical of the many neighborhood shopping centers undertaken by Alpetros at regional centres along Australia’s East Coast.
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Target Goulburn (2011)
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The Target shopping centre and speciality shops are located in the thriving inland town of Goulburn NSW on the corner of Auburn and Bradley streets. This medium sized complex incorporates an extensive awning and brick fascade work to match the look and feel of the existing township buildings. Two independent structures of 185 tonnes of structural steel were separated by a roadway allowing the architect to provide asthetic fascade design to suit the surrounding environment.
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333 Ann Street, Brisbane (2008)
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A commercial high-rise tower in Brisbane’s Central Business District uses structural steel as a heritage facade and awning to level 1. Level 24 uses a structural steel boxed truss system for large roof span supports. The vertical blades running from the first floor to roof were also of a steel truss system.
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Suncorp Building - Ann Street, Brisbane (2008)
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A steep 38 degree slope of structural steel sections finishing at an observation deck, formed the roof of steel cladding and glazed sections. Three mezzanine levels of structural steel and concrete for mechanical plant support were created within the space. Steel stairs from the lower level allows for maintenance access.
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Synergy Building (2008)
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This impressive high-rise located at Queensland University of Technology’s Kelvin Grove campus uses structural steel trusses for facade support, sunshades and vertical fins. The colour cladded finishes to the steelwork enhances the buildings aesthetics.