IG Masonry Support was engaged to help create an impressive brickwork design for The Junction community hub in Dungannon, County Tyrone.
Designed by architect Hall Black Douglas and built by contractor QMAC Construction, The Junction is a modern space that boasts sleek facilities for its tenants and prospective organisations wishing to use the centre as a venue.
As it was tipped to be a key feature of its environs, significant focus was placed on certain design considerations. An important aspect of The Junction’s design was accessibility. For this reason, it was decided that the entrances had to be visible from every approach. The ground floor level was to be wrapped in stunning glazing, providing visitors and passers-by with welcoming views of the community hub.
An equally important aesthetic was brickwork. The building’s impressive design – featuring the characteristically light and textured Wienerberger Bronsgroen brick – begins at the first-floor level. The upper levels have been designed to create a canopy over the ground level. This striking feature produced a 215mm return brick soffit around the full perimeter of the building.
IG Masonry Support facilitated the first course of brick, fixing its Brick on Soffit System (B.O.S.S.) to a pre-installed structural steel angle.
The effective B.O.S.S. achieves the 108m rowlock bond pattern around the edges of The Junction building. The bolt-up installation required a 215mm brick soffit to achieve the architect’s vision for the exposed brick soffit canopy detail.
As the excessive loads exerted through the outer leaf exceeded the capacity of masonry support, the angle supporting the suspended brickwork was designed and manufactured as structural steel. Pistol bricks were required for the second course of brick to accommodate the structural steel elements, ensuring the angle was fully concealed without affecting the bond pattern.
IG Masonry Support further supplied a number of Brick Slip Lintels for large window openings throughout the development, achieving impressive spans up to 3820mm.
The patented B.O.S.S. gives the impression of a floating façade of brickwork, enabling a seamless, continuous soffit detail around The Junction’s perimeter.
The system was bolted to the structural steel angle that was installed, in order to support the suspended upper level of brickwork. The B.O.S.S. is manufactured offsite in quality-controlled conditions. On this project it was manufactured in specific components, allowing the contractor to lift and position the units by hand. This process negates the need for any specialist lifting equipment. Once aligned and levelled, the B.O.S.S. units were torqued up and secured.
IG Masonry Support’s Thermal Shims were inserted for two crucial reasons: to provide a thermal break between the steel elements and make fine adjustments while fixing each unit into position. Utilising this patented offsite solution meant the same quality finish was ensured every time. In this regard, traditional methods would have fallen short in achieving this architectural detail.
IG Masonry Support’s innovative B.O.S.S. enabled the contractor to install 27 metres of product in under two hours. Furthermore, the B.O.S.S. requires no propping, saving further time in constructing the outer leaf brickwork. Both instances perfectly demonstrate the effectiveness of prefabrication in modern construction.
A stunning building that lies at the heart of its community, the presence of IG Masonry Support’s solutions will ensure The Junction serves the people and visitors of Dungannon for years to come.
Main contractor
QMAC Construction
Architect
Hall Black Douglas
Location
Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Products Used
Brick Slip Lintels
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