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Project info

Cabinet of structural engineering (9th semester)

Consultant: doc. Ing. Sabah Shawkat, PhD.

 

Task

Observatory design and construction for a specific location

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Description

The observatory walkway is located at the reef Sivec near the Ružín dam. It stretches above the rocky top that sits on the hill. It covers about 2/3 of the rocky top length. It serves as a safer walkway on the narrow and pointy rocky terrain.

The whole walkway consits of platforms and ramps that are oriented in linear directions while occasionaly accenting certain views with cantilevered spots. The observatory is made of wood with steel joints. The structure is designed as rib segments that sit on beams. This creates an open feeling for the visitors since they can see in any direction while walking through the structure. This modular rib approach also helps with the construction time and procedure.

The walkway is built in a way that allows for an option to walk on the rocks themselves. There is a ramp connection in the end of the walkway that connects to the rock. From there you can get to the last segment of the rock which was left untouched. Therefore, people can still experience the natural view without any obstructions with the same essence of the place as before construction.

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