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Mother of Mercy Shrine

  • Date of Steelwork Completion
    2023-07-31
Project Type
  • Tubular
  • Architectural
  • Community Enrichment
Project Team Zoom Interview Case Study
Steel Profiles Used
  • Date of Steelwork Completion
    2023-07-31
  • Tonnage
    72
  • Hot Rolled Structural Sections
    Universal Beams (I Sections), Equal Angles, Unequal Angles
  • Plates
    Commercial Quality & EN S355JR Structural Plates
  • Tubes and Pipes
    Structural Tubes & Hollow Sections – Rectangular, Structural Tubes & Hollow Sections – Round
Metal Cladding and Roofing Overview
  • Date of Cladding Completion
    2024-06-29
  • Other Materials Used
    Cladding Material Used: 0,50 ARCELORMITTAL CHROMADEK FISH EAGLE WHITE Cladding Profile: PROLOK 700=1246,81m2 + ULTRALOK=871,38m2
  • Cladding Profile
    ProLok 700 (ProRoof)
  • Cladding Tonnage
    11
  • Cladding Area Coverage (m2)
    2119
Project Overview

The Mother of Mercy Shrine showcases the steel industry's ability to realise a striking architectural vision. Featuring a seven-sided flower-like design, the complex geometry presented significant fabrication and erection challenges. The team overcame these obstacles through innovative solutions, including circular hollow sections and a central scaffold tower system to support the self-supporting roof structure. The result is a remarkable building that integrates engineering ingenuity and design elegance. The use of steel was essential, allowing the team to shape the intricate structure and create a visually stunning centrepiece that exemplifies the capabilities of the steel construction industry.

Project Details
The fabrication of the Mother of Mercy Shrine's steel structure was a remarkable feat, with the team overcoming the complex, non-parallel geometry through innovative solutions. Circular hollow sections were utilised to follow the constantly changing curvature, while meticulous quality control ensured precision in the intricate connections and intersections.
The erection of the Mother of Mercy Shrine's steel structure was a carefully orchestrated process. A central scaffold tower system temporarily supported the elevated heptagon, allowing the radial steel members to be methodically added. The removal of the central props was a critical moment, with the self-supporting design proving its integrity.
The Mother of Mercy Shrine presented the project team with a myriad of geometric challenges. The constantly changing curvature and lack of parallel sides necessitated innovative solutions, such as the use of circular hollow sections that could better follow the required form. Meticulous quality control and attention to detail were essential in overcoming these complexities.
Benefits of Steel in this Application

Steel was essential in realising the striking architectural vision of the Mother of Mercy Shrine. Its inherent strength, versatility and ability to be shaped into complex forms allowed the project team to overcome the significant geometric challenges presented by the seven-sided, flower-like design. Innovative solutions like circular hollow sections and a central scaffold tower system enabled the construction of the self-supporting roof structure. The end result is a visually stunning, award-winning building that seamlessly integrates engineering ingenuity and design elegance - a true testament to the capabilities of the steel construction industry.

Testimonials

The project team is immensely proud of their achievement in realising the striking architectural vision of the Mother of Mercy Shrine. Through their engineering ingenuity and collaborative efforts, they were able to overcome the significant geometric challenges, creating a self-supporting steel structure that seamlessly integrates design elegance and technical prowess.

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