Advanced Engineering Building auditorium roof lifting

3,814 views · Published 13 July 2012 · 4:37 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Hassell · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Shot throughout 6 months of construction, and using over 50,000 photographs, this short film documents the construction of the roof of the new auditorium being constructed in the Advanced Engineering Building at the University of Queensland. Designed by joint venture partners, HASSELL and Richard Kirk Architect, the Advanced Engineering Building is due for completion in the first quarter of 2013. 

Facts:
_The Auditorium roof framing has a width of 28.3 metres and spans 25 metres
_It's constructed with mixed hardwood glue laminated beams bolted to steel plates 
_The timber frame was preassembled off site and reconstructed on site 
_The 240 tonne roof was lifted into position over two days  

Credits:
_Producer: Prof. Ian Cameron - University of Queensland
_Director/DOP - David Sheerman, Time In Motion, Sheer Image Photography
_Builders: WATPAC Construction Pty Ltd

For more information, visit https://www.hassellstudio.com/project/advanced-engineering-building

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