Deakin Mailing and Distribution Centre

The renovation of this distribution centre has put some funk back into what could be a typically boring building.
An example of how a functional element such as a down pipe can be integrated to create an elegant design feature.
Another example of how aesthetically unpleasing items can be hidden in a way that fashions an architectural form. For example here I think it is the ventilation system that is placed on top of the roof which has then been concealed through the use of wooden slats. This is an innovative and striking technique

Below shows the rigid knee joint between the stanchion and rafter in a portal frame system. The advantage of this assembly allows for a higher degree of restraint to the rotational loads as opposed to a flexible joint. It is also clear to see the safety mesh and sarking.