View of bakery from the west
Block plan
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Typical in-situ post-tensional rib detail
Far East BUILDER, June 1970
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PROPOSED BREAD FACTORY
D.D. 390, LOT 194
AREA - 69,800 SQ. FT.
hexagons, being the shape most cap- able of being easily extended on the same module.
MIXING
BAKING
PREPARATION
COOKING &
WRAPPING
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STORE
OFFICE
PACKING
LOADING
↓ DISPATCH
LOT
1966
PRECAST STRJT SI
bound line
Typical in-situ connection at top of tetrahedron
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PRACKET STORT H
The hexagonal bays on the north of the site contain the mixing and baking areas, and face Castle Peak Road so that passers-by can watch the baking operation. Additional bays can be built in front of this area to take the second production unit.
The area in the centre of the hexa- gons was originally planned as a garden. oasis, but during construction was con- verted into storage space, making the total building area 24.626 sq.ft. and the total volume 503,636 cu.ft.
Structure
Having decided on a hexagonal shape plan, the designers studied several types of structure to weigh their structural suitability and their architectural merits. Finally, a precast concrete space frame was selected as the most advantageous solution at a favourable cost.
With this system, each of the seven hexagonal shape roofs behaves as an independent unit, spanning 73 ft. dia- gonally between columns. The struc tural components of each roof are 24
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