272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture los ntawm Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl

Qhov qauv tsim 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture los ntawm Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2023 A' Design Award Platinum hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev.

PlatinumVaj Tsev· 2023

272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture

los ntawm Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl

Tus Neeg Siv: Contreras Earl Architecture

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Platinum hauv Pawg Vaj Tsev

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Ob-storey pedestal puag ntawm 272 Hedges Avenue nyob rau hauv Gold Coast, Australia, coj ib tug tib neeg scale mus rau lub pej thuam nyob thiab tsim ib tug contextual kev twb kev txuas nrog rau ib puag ncig. Raws li kev loj hlob hauv nroog loj, nws cais tib neeg los ntawm qhov xwm txheej. Lub pedestal sib koom ua ke tsim thiab ib puag ncig ntuj, txhim kho thaj chaw thiab zej zog. Cov txheej txheem tsim qauv thiab cov khoom lag luam tau siv los ntawm Contreras Earl Architecture los tsim kom muaj kev paub txog kev noj qab haus huv thiab kev tsim kho digitally. Lub pedestal yog ib qho tshwj xeeb thiab qhov chaw tshwj xeeb kev daws teeb meem uas ua rau muaj kev hloov pauv ntawm architecture thiab kev loj hlob hauv nroog, muaj txiaj ntsig zoo rau cov neeg nyob hauv thiab ib puag ncig.

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Txog A' Design Award Platinum

272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Platinum, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo kawg nkaus, zoo nkauj thiab ci ntsa iab tiag tiag. Cov neeg yeej Platinum yog cov khoom xav tsis thoob ntawm kev tsim, yog cov pov thawj ntawm qhov kawg ntawm kev txawj tsim ntawm tib neeg, thiab qhia txog kev tshaj lij uas tsis muaj leej twg piv tau thiab kev txawj ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Cov qauv tsim no xav tias yuav yog cov haujlwm muaj koob npe tshaj plaws uas txiav txim lub caij nyoog txoj kev zoo nkauj, pab rau zej zog txoj kev noj qab haus huv thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture qhia txog qib zoo tshaj plaws thiab tsis muaj kev xyem xyav ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua nrog nws cov yam ntxwv muaj txiaj ntsig thiab muaj nqi. 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture yog ib qho haujlwm uas yeej A' Design Award Platinum, uas txhawb kev xav, tshoov siab, ua rau zoo siab thiab ua rau muaj kev xyiv fab loj.

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Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: The two-story pedestal base of 272 Hedges Avenue in Gold Coast, Australia, brings a human scale to the residential tower and creates a contextual connection with the surroundings. As urbanization grows, it separates humans from nature. The pedestal merges the built and natural environments, improving the area and community. Advanced design techniques and products were used by Contreras Earl Architecture to create a biologically informed and digitally engineered design. The pedestal is a unique and site-specific solution that contributes to the evolution of architecture and urban development, benefiting inhabitants and the environment.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: The Pedestal, comprising the ground floor and the first level, offers an exceptional range of residential facilities, including a dedicated concierge service, a resident lounge, a boardroom, a function room, a 15-meter heated swimming pool, a spa, a gym, a sauna, a hammam steam room, and treatment rooms. The external facade was designed to be transportable, utilizing 40-foot and 20-foot shipping containers that were transported from the Netherlands to Australia and assembled on-site.
Cov Ntsiab Lus: monocoque, stainless steel, erosion, sand patterns, innovation, unique
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: The podium envelope is a 6-millimetre stainless-steel monocoque that supports the loads and enables the structure to be a singular, stand-alone sculpture. We tendered the production of the pedestal to stainless steel fabricators in Australia. They did not have the capability to manufacture the monocoque structure in stainless steel. We consequently tendered the production to CIG Architecture in The Netherlands, an expert in complex 3D-formed steel constructions. CIG used our 3D model to prefabricate the 120 panels at full scale, and pre-assembled them in its workshop in The Netherlands. Once received in Australia, the structure was fully assembled on-site. The originality and complexity of this design and execution will encourage local contractors to develop their skills, raising the level of stainless-steel fabrication in Australia.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: Our objective was to construct a podium that would serve as a link or intermediary between a towering edifice and the pedestrians. We devised a distinctive work of art that would serve as a warm greeting to visitors and provide a delightful user experience. The neighbourhood and general public have been exceedingly receptive to the concept, with individuals frequently stopping to admire the pedestal and appreciate the true impact of architectural design. The spectacle is indeed mesmerizing, leaving onlookers captivated by its sheer beauty.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: We hold the view that it was imperative to employ a distinctive material that would enable us to produce an intriguing reflection of the environment, characterized by a specific dynamism such as the presence of vegetation and high pedestrian traffic. The utilization of Stainless steel presented a considerable challenge, given that builders and clients typically adhere to conventional materials and customary fabrication techniques. Nevertheless, the endeavour was deemed worthwhile. The monocoque panels underwent manufacturing and pre-assembly in the Netherlands' factory and were subsequently transported to Australia. The on-site assembly was completed swiftly as all quality control measures had already been executed at the factory.
Kev Txhawb Siab: Biologically informed and digitally engineered, the contoured design acknowledges nature’s extraordinary sculptors: the wind and ocean. The facade is a stainless-steel monocoque structure that is original and complex in its conception, design and execution. The subtle curvatures resemble the crests and erosion of wind on sand, while the interior alludes to a rock cave naturally eroded by the ocean. The innovative and advanced architecture is imbued with warmth, soul and artistry.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: In 2018, Contreras Earl Architecture was commissioned to design the interior and communal areas of the two-story pedestal base for the 272 Hedges Avenue tower in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Australia. The project reached completion in 2022. Situated in an exceptional location, 272 Hedges Avenue offers an unparalleled experience of architectural sophistication and luxury amenities. Soaring 44 stories above the beach, this residential tower represents a pivotal point in the region's urban landscape, serving as the southern demarcation of the high-density zone. Drawing inspiration from the organic patterns created by wind and water on rocks and sand, the Pedestal design imbues a human scale to the project and establishes a stunning sculptural connection with the surrounding streetscape and parklands.
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: Our design approach emphasizes the connection between architecture and nature. Nature provides solutions to many design challenges and inspires us to study biology and natural systems for new ideas. We use advanced techniques like computational parametric modeling, cutting-edge technology, and inventive fabrication to create novel designs. The organic design of the pedestal benefits pedestrians and the beachside area, connecting the natural and built environments. The stainless-steel skin can be touched and appreciated for its intricate details. The façade's subtle curvatures resemble wind patterns on sand and the interior evokes a naturally eroded rock cave. The pedestal's human scale and artistic design enhances the tower's beauty as a work of art. This type of contextual and sensitive architecture can improve people's lives and the future development of urban areas.
Cov Tswv Cuab Pab: Rafael Contreras - Director / Lead Architect
Monica Earl - Director / Lead Archtiect
Kev Qhuas Duab: IMAGE #1: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #2: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
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Video: Filmed by - Hutchinson Builders, 2022
Editor: Dwayne Liu, 2022