26 Parry Street, Fremantle Development
Property
Project Type / Category
Hotel & Tourism
End Client
MFT Investments (WA) Pty Ltd
Architect
Motus Architecture
Project Value
$11M
Project Location
26 Parry Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160
Project Completion
2020
Value Engineering Solution
- The large flat-plate steel awnings have been used for structural support of the masonry façade. By incorporating the architectural components into the design, the supporting steel for the façade could be reduced.
- The depths of the concrete slabs have been locally stepped to create a more efficient slab design. This reduced the amount of concrete required for the job without compromising on the structural integrity
- Micro-cement grout has been suggested as a means of retaining the soil on site to reduce the piling required around the boundaries
- The top of the piles has been designed to tie into the concrete slab. This will allow for a smaller pile size to be used, saving on construction costs.
This new mixed-use development in Fremantle is a three-storey building consisting of a hotel, café and juice bar on the ground floor, 20 apartments on levels 1 and 2, and 10 short-stay accommodation units on level 3.
Pritchard Francis was engaged for the structural engineering services for this project, providing structural design, documentation and site administration during construction.
The tall masonry façade and the large steel-plate awnings are a visual stand-out for this project. By working closely with the Architect, Pritchard Francis were able to incorporate architectural elements like these into an optimised structural design that ultimately saved on material costs, and made the best use of the space available.