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Shot throughout 6 months of construction, and using over 50,000 photographs, this short film documents the construction of the roof of the new auditorium being constructed in the Advanced Engineering Building at the University of Queensland. Designed by joint venture partners, HASSELL and Richard Kirk Architect, the Advanced Engineering Building is due for completion in the first quarter of 2013. Facts: _The Auditorium roof framing has a width of 28.3 metres and spans 25 metres _It's constructed with mixed hardwood glue laminated beams bolted to steel plates _The timber frame was preassembled off site and reconstructed on site _The 240 tonne roof was lifted into position over two days Credits: _Producer: Prof. Ian Cameron - University of Queensland _Director/DOP - David Sheerman, Time In Motion, Sheer Image Photography _Builders: WATPAC Construction Pty Ltd For more information, visit http://www.hassellstudio.com/en/cms-projects/detail/advanced-engineering-building/ http://www.hassellstudio.com