Located on the boundary of Taylors Mistake beach and the adjacent sand dues to the south east of Christchurch, Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club engaged Davis Ogilvie to provide design services for a new clubhouse and a gear shed to replace buildings damaged by the Canterbury Earthquake sequence.
The project included the design and specification of the structural elements, including pre-cast concrete panels, steel portal frames, gravity steel beams, a suspended floor slab, concrete foundations, and timber driven piles. Collaborating closely with the project architect, we developed the design, taking into account the complex architectural features and the challenges posed by the narrow access road leading to the site.
We provided supervision for both buildings throughout the construction phase, including liaising with the client, attending site meetings, reviewing shop drawings, and overseeing all significant construction procedures until the project reached completion.
The intended location presented intricate environmental and geotechnical challenges, marked by its susceptibility to various hazards. Jacobs Consultants conducted a comprehensive Hazard Assessment report, revealing that the site falls within a Coastal Hazard 1 Zone, with projected erosion of 3 meters and a 0.6-meter sea level rise over 50 years. Additionally, the report identified the potential for an uncontrolled sand dune retreat of up to 30 meters.
The concerns relating to coastal erosion were discussed with the client, as Jacobs had identified that there had been negligible erosion over the last 50 years which has likely been a result of the management of the sand dunes and the associated planting to maintain these. If erosion were to occur, the club agreed that mitigation methods would be carried out, such as reinstating the sand and adding rock rip-rap to protect the material around the foundation. If this was not managed, and the timber piles were exposed, then additional bracing between piles would be required and specific design would be required.
In addition, due to the proximity to the beach, the ground conditions under the proposed buildings included loose dune sands, over a band of dense sand, below which the natural sands were likely to be liquefiable. The foundation system required timber piles founded in the dense sand layer. The design of the above ground structure allowed for its location within a sea spray zone, with appropriate specification of steel and concrete elements to provide long term durability.
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New Zealand Institute of Architects – National Award
Located on the boundary of Taylors Mistake beach and the adjacent sand dues to the south east of Christchurch, Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club engaged Davis Ogilvie to provide design services for a new clubhouse and a gear shed to replace buildings damaged by the Canterbury Earthquake sequence.
The project included the design and specification of the structural elements, including pre-cast concrete panels, steel portal frames, gravity steel beams, a suspended floor slab, concrete foundations, and timber driven piles. Collaborating closely with the project architect, we developed the design, taking into account the complex architectural features and the challenges posed by the narrow access road leading to the site.
We provided supervision for both buildings throughout the construction phase, including liaising with the client, attending site meetings, reviewing shop drawings, and overseeing all significant construction procedures until the project reached completion.
The intended location presented intricate environmental and geotechnical challenges, marked by its susceptibility to various hazards. Jacobs Consultants conducted a comprehensive Hazard Assessment report, revealing that the site falls within a Coastal Hazard 1 Zone, with projected erosion of 3 meters and a 0.6-meter sea level rise over 50 years. Additionally, the report identified the potential for an uncontrolled sand dune retreat of up to 30 meters.
The concerns relating to coastal erosion were discussed with the client, as Jacobs had identified that there had been negligible erosion over the last 50 years which has likely been a result of the management of the sand dunes and the associated planting to maintain these. If erosion were to occur, the club agreed that mitigation methods would be carried out, such as reinstating the sand and adding rock rip-rap to protect the material around the foundation. If this was not managed, and the timber piles were exposed, then additional bracing between piles would be required and specific design would be required.
In addition, due to the proximity to the beach, the ground conditions under the proposed buildings included loose dune sands, over a band of dense sand, below which the natural sands were likely to be liquefiable. The foundation system required timber piles founded in the dense sand layer. The design of the above ground structure allowed for its location within a sea spray zone, with appropriate specification of steel and concrete elements to provide long term durability.
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New Zealand Institute of Architects – National Award
