Design strategy
I chose to use a steel frame system for this structure because I believed it would provide the most optimal spacing, given the open areas. Due to the size of the steel components, I do not believe that they significantly obstruct the open spaces.
Additionally, I encountered no issues with obstructing elevators, stairs, hallways, or doors. I believe that the longer spans of the steel frame system allowed for appropriate spacing and seamless execution of the designer's vision. Furthermore, the sleek and industrial steel columns complimented the stairwell designed by the designer.
As this is a short exercise, I did not spilt the file into a separate structural model and link it up. For the project, I will use the link function.
From my observation, The architectural model, however, needs some additional touches up to coordinate with the new structural scheme (to attach to the structural elements and avoid clashing using clash detection)
Structural detail
Detail of the structural element as below:
Columns: Steel column W10x33
Main Girder: Steel beam W12x26
Joist: I 200x100x7 beam, specs to the engineer's selection
The span between columns varies from 15’ to 35’
Grid floor plan and structural model
Interior view (Second floor)
Interior view (First floor)
