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Saphire by the Gardens

308 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Status
Completed 2023
Project builder
Multiplex
Project services
Full Design, Supply and install of GRC including all substructure and engineering
Project materials
GRC, Secondary Steel
Project size
1000-2500m^2
Project type
Prefabricated Custom Solution

Innovative Use of GRC Elements in a Complex Architectural Project

The design concept for the main structure was based on combining structural integrity with complex material shape; with the integration of distinctive GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) elements across the podium and tower as a key architectural requirement. The project featured 584 unique GRC pieces, covering a total of 2,480 m² of visual surface area. This intricate design, construction, and installation process required meticulous coordination and planning from the entire team.

Adding to the complexityof delivery, the GRC installation was executed after the main curtain wall was completed, involving numerous tower crane lifts to load the GRC onto tiered floor plates. The engineering and logistical challenges were further compounded by an access strategy that utilized cantilevered scaffold towers on the main towers.

This project achieved exceptional precision, with zero moulding errors, zero GRC panel remakes, and only a single minor repair needed—a remarkable accomplishment for such a complex undertaking.

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