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Fltr Service: Fire Safety Plans

  • Gorman House

    Gorman House

    Gorman House was originally built in 1925 as a hostel for public servants. Today, the historical building has been repurposed as the Gorman Arts Centre – a hub for the artists and the wider community of Canberra.


    Vortex Fire played a pivotal role in refurbishments of the building as Fire Engineering Consultants, ensuring compliance with all applicable fire safety codes and regulations mandated by the National Construction Code, while preserving the building’s architectural and historical significance. Vortex Fire also developed an Interim Fire Safety Strategy (IFSS) for the Gorman House Arts Centre renovation works.


    The project is a result of a partnership with Phillip Leeson Architects and Complete Constructions Australia, combining expertise to create a dynamic and innovative arts hub that meets the evolving needs of Canberra’s artistic community.


  • Etihad Railway, UAE

    Etihad Railway, UAE

    Vortex Fire developed a state-of-the-art fire safety strategy, incorporating advanced CFD fire modeling and egress analysis. This innovative approach ensures the highest level of passenger safety in the enclosed trainways that navigate through the RAK, Sharjah, and Fujairah mountains.

     

    Etihad Rail represents a remarkable milestone in infrastructure development that is set to transform transportation in the UAE. As the nation’s first freight and passenger railway network, it spans 1,200 kilometers, connecting the Saudi Arabian border to the Omani border. Etihad Rail is poised to significantly reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% and alleviate traffic congestion on the UAE’s busy roads. Upon its successful completion, it will promote economic development, enhance connectivity and trade, and improve the quality of life for residents across the region.

  • Dubai Creek Harbour (DCH)Master Plan

    Dubai Creek Harbour (DCH)Master Plan


    Dubai Creek Harbour (DCH) is a new masterplan developed by Emaar Properties in collaboration with Dubai Holding. The development is situated on the banks of the Dubai Creek to the north, and adjacent to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary to the west. The project covers a 5.6 million square meter footprint and is expected to feature 48,500 residential units in total, housing approximately 175,000 residents. Vortex Fire was involved in preparing a site-wide fire strategy for the development.

  • The Art Gallery Of Sudbury

    The Art Gallery Of Sudbury

    The Art Gallery of Sudbury has been a prominent cultural institution since its establishment in 1967, initiated as a Centennial project by the Sudbury and District Chamber of Commerce.

     

    The new 104,000-square-foot Junction East building represents a significant addition to Sudbury’s cultural landscape, housing not only the Greater Sudbury Central Public Library but also the Art Gallery of Sudbury, the Sudbury Multicultural, and the Folk Arts Association. The building is envisioned as a central cultural hub for the city.

     

    Vortex Fire plays a crucial role in this project as the building code consultant. Their expertise has been instrumental in evaluating various massing and integration approaches, ensuring a robust fire safety strategy for the interconnected floor space, and defining spatial separation between buildings.

  • University Of Toronto

    University Of Toronto

    The new cross-disciplinary campus hub is designed to prioritize student-centered learning, moving away from traditional single-purpose lecture halls. The innovative design expands the campus with a diverse learning landscape, featuring flexible and hybrid spaces that can accommodate both large gatherings and small breakout sessions. This design approach aims to blur the lines between the virtual and physical realms, enhancing the overall learning experience.

     

    Vortex Fire played a crucial role in this project as the Building Code Consultant, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and regulations. Additionally, Vortex Fire provided a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling analysis for the interconnected floor voids throughout the building, contributing to the safety and functionality of the space.

     

    The project is a result of a partnership with ZAS Architects + Interiors, combining expertise to create a dynamic and innovative campus hub that meets the evolving needs of modern education.

  • T3 Sterling Road

    T3 Sterling Road

    T3 Sterling Road will consist of two mass timber office buildings located in Toronto’s Lower Junction neighborhood. The project aims to combine timber, transit, and technology to create an inspired workplace tailored for the modern creative workforce. The buildings will offer various amenities, including employee collaboration areas, rooftop patios with skyline views, balconies on every floor, indoor bike parking and end-of-trip facilities, a fitness center, and high-quality independent retail options.

     

    Vortex Fire is serving as the building code consultant and fire safety engineer for the project.

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