Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai
Architect: Arkiteknik
Engineer: Mark L Batchelar
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1.Architect's reflected ceiling plan showing 4 suspended dhow hulls. (Originally designed as steel frames and trusses). |
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2.McIntosh timber solutions using 34m long x 7m deep “Keel” trusses; proved more cost effective than steel. All members pre-assembled in factory. |
3.Hull-shape formed with curved Glulam gunwale and ribs. Service area for ducting etc. about gunwale and planking to be fixed to ribs for exposed hull shape |
4.Four site-assembled trusses craned into place at 11m centres. |
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5.Completed feature boat roof with main curved truss chord also expressed as decorative keel. Total roof area supported by McIntosh Glulam structure 34m x 56m |
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