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This is a 1970's warehouse situated in Clayton, Melbourne. It is now home to a carpet warehouse and Floorworld retail showroom. An immediate difference to that of the design from Bunnings is the extensive use of bricks and windows.
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As is evident by the state of the insultation this warehouse is aging. But the same principle still apply, with a long spanning rafters and purlins allowing for uninterupted access that a forklift requires. What is interesting about this design is the long span cross bracing between rafter members, but this is not consistent throughout the warehouse.
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The warehouse bares a low pitching roof only spanning approximately 20 metres.
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