FEB 2018 – What does an engineer do in the construction process?
Rob McGowan recently sat down with Dean Ipaviz, Director of Verdecon, to clarify what the role of an engineer is in the construction process. Link in image.
“So, what should you be looking for in your engineer? You’ve just received three quotes and they all appear to say they’ll make your building stand up – so why is one engineer twice the price of the other?This might sound bitter, but not all fruits are lemons! The piece of advice I’d give to any prospective client is to remember engineering is a service not a commodity – and a commodity generally sells for the lowest price. If your building ends up uneconomically designed by someone who hasn’t got the time (or fee) to give your project the proper thought it deserves, it could end up costing you substantially more money down the track.”
MAR 2018 - STRUCTURE honoured at ACSE Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
Four building projects won recognition at the ACSE Annual Excellence in Structural Engineering NSW awards. One project in particular was highly regarded by the judges. In the ‘Unusual Projects’ category, the decision was unanimous to award ‘Interloop’, a sculptural installation by artist Chris Fox that hangs from Wynyard Station ceiling. The project was commissioned by TfNSW as part of the recent Wynyard Station upgrade and reuses the fabric of the original 244 heritage timber escalator treads which served Sydney’s commuters for over eight decades. Structure Consulting Engineers took on the challenge of working out how to suspend more than 50 metres of twisting concertina box sections weighing over five tonnes from the rivetted steel beams of the building. Link in image.
“Interloop is a beautiful example of how engineers can make wonderful public art come to life – it is great to see engineers applying their skills beyond the traditional, and showing how they can work creatively with artists,” - Andrew Nimmo, President of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects.
APR 2018 - The value of cross discipline collaboration for structural engineers
For Rob McGowan and his structural engineering practice, STRUCTURE, investing time in technology is something he sees as the future of his business. From working in BIM to using Synergy project portals and document management to collaborate internally and externally, and manage project communications, it’s all part of the plan to grow the business. Click image to read on.
JULY 2020 - Contemporary Elegance – Inner West Residence by Michiru Design Studio
The new double-storey addition, whose bold gable roofline echoes the form of the original Victorian house, and a secondary self-contained cottage that takes the place of a previously unused garage, are sited so as to wrap around a lush green courtyard that offers an inviting outdoor entertaining area. Taking full advantage of the long, linear site, the new design ensures the rear yard that was once disconnected from the house becomes integral to the experience of the home. This new green space at the heart of the site thus becomes an element of connection – the place at which both the main house and the cottage converge. Link in image
OCT 2021 - Reclaiming the charm: Marrickville Half House
An unconventional house on an inner-western Sydney site is paired with a clever yet unassuming new addition by Aileen Sage, proving that charm can be reclaimed and humility can be an asset. Link in image
MAY 2020 - Balmain house with stunning transformation is inner west’s most popular home for sale right now
An article on a recently completed house by STRUCTURE Engineers. With soaring ceilings, custom finishes and a striking design, this inner west property on the market is unrecognisable from when it last sold three years ago. The Balmain semi has had a multimillion-dollar makeover that has seen everything bar the front facade replaced. The transformation of 52 Llewellyn St has captivated buyers across Sydney with it being the most popular inner west listing on realestate.com.au this past week. Link in image
MAR 2021 - ABOVE AND BELOW by Sydney Pemberton, Anne Harris and Mike Lipman
ABOVE AND BELOW; a group exhibition by Anne Harris, Sydney Pemberton and our very own Mike Lipman celebrates the coming together of three artists who capture the changing themes of how water moves us. A diverse exhibition of painting, drawing and sculpture, traversing medium of recycled materials, ink, charcoal, pastels, paint and paper maché. See the exhibition now before it finishes! Click image to find out more.
JUNE 2022 - Composed Calm - Curl Curl House by Nobbs Radford Architects
Set back from a busy thoroughfare to create and enhance the feeling of retreat, Curl Curl House draws together material elements to form a place of calm and sanctuary. Link in image