WAITAKERE CIVIC CENTRE

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Balustrades, Metalworks, Portfolio

Location: Henderson, Auckland NZ (circa. 2007)

Design Brief: New Council Building Metalworks Package and Temporary Works

CAD System: StruCad

I had the opportunity to work on the handrails and balustrades scattered around what was to be the new Civic Centre for Waitakere City. An audacious concept for a public building it would also become the transport hub for the wider city.

Photo Credit: Arch Daily


One particular feature I enjoyed was the Link Bridge across the main TransRail tracks. This required a temporary works form to straddle the rail tracks so that the reinforced concrete could be placed and poured without disruption to rail traffic.

With millimetre precision and a 4 hour time slot the site team were able to install the framework without incident.

Although destined to be removed I was always proud of the structure designed for a quick installation without fuss.

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