Case Study
CCCS Jubilee Church
- Location
Malua, Upolu, Western Samoa - Client
Congregational Christian Church in Samoa - Architect
Evan Ngau Chun - Structural Engineer
Kirk Roberts - Builder
CCCS/Shanghai Construction Group - Date
Winter 2016
Shelter under the rock
Our Challenge
Malua is a small village on the Samoan island of Upolu. The name originates from the Samoan word ‘Maluapapa’ which translates as 'shelter under the rock'. CCCS has been building their new church for several years and the massive structure is slowly taking shape.
Techlam got involved in early 2015, we soon realised that the roof design would need modification so it could perform in the cyclone prone area.
The Techlam Solution
We worked closely with the Church, engaging our engineer to redesign the structure making it stronger, and more importantly for the client, more efficient and less costly to build.
Our design incorporated a ‘box beam’ configuration which matched the width of the concrete columns already poured on site – this enabled a seamless transition from the walls to the rafter beams. The beams are a dizzying 19 metres above the floor level.
Products Used
General Secretary
CCCS Samoa
“Well thank you for the words of encouragement – but we owe it to you and your company.”
“CCCS would not be able to complete that project without your contribution, and I believe your price was very reasonable considering the effort you put in and the initial trouble caused by incorrect drawings. Again, I express thankfulness and gratitude on behalf of CCCS. We pray that the good Lord continue to bless your company. I will keep in touch for future church buildings.”
