The Downland Gridshell
Conservation Store and Workshop
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Excavation , Foundations and Ground Floor Blockwork
May 2000
Excavation of the site commenced, the excavated chalk was used as
fill material for the construction and improvement of farm roads in the locality, avoiding
expensive transport and tipping costs and minimising environmental impact.
June 2000
Excavation completed in preparation for the installation of the
large concrete ducts under the oversite. These ducts form part of the environmental
control system and circulating air will transfer excess heat from the building during
warmer periods to the chalk below the building which will act as a heat sink. Heat
will be released back into the building when the air temperature in the building falls
below that of the chalk.
July 2000
This picture shows the steelwork for the reinforced concrete strip
foundations and the various stages of constructing the reinforced concrete slab; blinding
with sand, waterproof membrane, concrete and in the distance the steel reinforcing for the
slab.
August 2000
The foundation slab is complete and the extension to the slab to
form the plant room on the lower floor is being constructed (08/08/00)
The blockwork and reinforcing for the walls to the ground floor
store are rising quickly (08/08/00)
The timber subframes are in position for the doors from the
reception area to the conservation workshop and special store (18/08/00)
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