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it's a tower, Mike... just a funny-looking oneQuote:
Originally Posted by mikenot
No.. its the Museum of the Future, Dubai's 3rd Iconic building after Burj Khlifa and Burj Al Arab.
Its actually an exhibition centre, and 'incubator' for ideas of the future. well... at least that's what the blurb says.
Cant tell you what will be in it yet 'cos... well... thats in the future!
A MuseumQuote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
Of the future
lol... future ideas and exhibits
Check it out on line for a better description than I can give.
Reckon we cornered the Dubai market in scaffolding but this project requires so much temporary works its unreal!Quote:
Originally Posted by mikenot
Wait 'til you see the next photos I will be uploading.Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
Even I did not think my idea was going to turn out this good!
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Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
Gotta say that many of us move through our lives leaving little imprint on the future aside from our children, as a builder you'll leave quite a few large imprints by the looks of it. Must be easy on the CV, just take the pictures along.:)
I got a few yes, both in UK and here.Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
I was involved in the Aldar HQ building on Al Raha Beach mega project 10 years ago.
(that round glass building, which was the first of its kind in the world at the time)
As a photographer, you bet i have a 'few' snaps here an' there!
Progress on the Sala...
Finally started to work on those steps./ handrails.
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well.. posts in at least!
Nice. Put your foot down TD. Stairs terracotta!
Just thinking the same, yet they need to be fashioned up a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
Being of the old school romantic type, I would've opted for wood.
Nonetheless. Neither here or there.
Starting to come together, TD.
Project coming to an end soon, yes?
Guess you'll have to enact another.
Keeps ya outta trouble.
haha...Nowhere near the 'end' yet!!Quote:
Originally Posted by HuangLao
Just nearing completion of something habitable.
As I mentioned before, this is only stage 1 and 2
stage 1 - zone 1
stage 2 - zone 2
stage 3 - boundary wall
stage 3 - swimming pool
stage 5 - zone 3
stage 6 - double car port
And all that's before we even think about the resort on land no.1!!
Rest assured... I got plenty to do, and I'm still in UAE and not even there yet
Yep.... just got to get SWMBO on board !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
TD
Firstly I just went and had a look at the Museum of the Future online and it is awesome.
Secondly I am wondering how the poles for the staircase handrails are fixed into position.
Is there a hole in the bottom of the post that is fitted over a piece of steel that is set into the concrete?
How is the pole fixed to that if that is how it is done?
Cheers
Yeah ootai... there's some good MOTF info including some pretty good vids. Worth a look for a better insight.Quote:
Originally Posted by ootai
lol I wondered the same as you, so let me find out 'n' report back (unless any builders on here would care to jump in with the answer...!?)
Glue. :)
Lol...are we talking copydex or prit-stick, Norton?Quote:
Originally Posted by Norton
Supaglue is useless outside as its not waterproof....
Not obvious from the pic, but i assume he's drilled the uprights and slotted them onto rebar and glued. I have to say, and it's me picky nature (so apologies) but he's got some facing out that seem to have dark stain or grain imperfections which if you spun the 180 would not show. Just sayin as it'd do me nut every time i approached the stairs.:sorry1:Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
I think they are all going to be stained anyway.. but thanks for the heads-up.
i will get PJ to 'mention it' to him
The sala is supposed to match the wood colour on the upper floor...
TD, i'm sure it'll all be fine but to cover the black marks at the bottom of the uprights on the pics the stain/varnish is gonna have to be that gloop they paint on which looks like caramel - very heavy and you don't see the wood beneath.
Great thread, reminds me of old monkeys place in a way.
I must say I've learned alot through threads like this.
You see we had a place built a while back and although it's no where near complete you guys building recently give me hope that the job can be done by locals to a world wide standard.
I've been searching the web on development in Laos and found a few projects ongoing. These are not the farmhouse I've grown to love but some major projects. If the actual build reflects the dream of the builders then they will be quite the accomplishment as is yours thus far.
Good luck with it all...
The fishes.
Pour water in da teapot, it become da teapot, you must be da water. Feel yoursel floowww
Hey..Mr.Fish&Co.... welcome back!!Quote:
Originally Posted by fishlocker
Yeah, you know though, that we never quite 'finish' housing projects? There is always 'just one more thing' to do!
My milestone is getting this one into a state where we can move in to it and live there but there will still be construction work even after that.
Thanks for the good luck wishes...
Lol... err.. What do you mean!>Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
I think i was replying to fish who i think was referring to the TV series Kung Fu, it was late and i may have been wrong. Ignore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
Ahh OK... actually it was me with the 'Grasshopper' reference on a previous post!Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
So TD, you've probably already said but how long is it do you envisage until you are full time in Thailand.
It was always around June next year but it might be sooner as I am getting pretty racked off at work just now. Funny how a few idiots can fcuk it up, eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
Project is good but some of the people in the company really know how to piss you off... guess that's the same everywhere
haha lets see....
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Originally Posted by Thai Dhupp
Yeah, funny that. I got say that i have probably 4 years til i finish but some weeks when you spend as much time sorting out muppets as you do your own job you start to think maybe i'll move the retirement slider a little to the left. I have a feeling the closer i get, the harder its gonna get to resist the urge to throw it in.
For you having the house must be an added frustration. Just keep your eyes on the prize.:)
Having that house there n me here is a real incentive to chuck it in NOW.Quote:
Originally Posted by NamPikToot
I don't need to be here, I here cos I want to be here its an interesting project but , i don't suffer fools gladly, never have and the guy way above me is a .. F O O L. a self-centred, egotistic, loner with zero idea about team-building, too much time on his hands and who gotta have the last word. The crazy thing is... everyone warned me what a twat he was when i started but i gave the benefit of doubt and actually supported n stuck up for him for 9 months. jeez was i wrong about that...
You can always spot the person with too much time on his hands cos there's guilt and he gotta go round telling everyone how 'busy' he is all the time.
This is not like me at all. I really have got to stop sitting on the fence....
OK... back to the thread!
The floor laying going on...
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That's the Buddha room (she chose the tiles)
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here's bedroom 2
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and again
Looking real good TD, I finally made it to the LOS, paid off all the kin, amazing how they all have gas money to get here but none to get home.
Question on the stair posts, are they going to be exposed to the weather and if so is there a lot of upkeep?
Norton I'll get in touch when I get caught up.
PM me when you want to meet up.Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis4558
Hey there Dennis... welcome back to the thread and welcome back to Thailand!Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis4558
That gas money is a given, if where they want to stay is better than where they should go back to.
A high wall, solid gates, CCTV entry and a crocodile inside are all essential.
So.. those stair posts? They have been treated for termite control, but of course, anything out in the elements will eventually suffer, so there will surely be upkeep,
But I will be jobless with time on my hands (you can't lounge around in the pool with a beer all day every day) so i can do it!
Seriously, yes...houses need maintenance same as anything. we will just have to make a plan for that and other areas too.
Just remind me cos i am getting old n i think Alzheimer's is setting in, where are you based in Thailand?
Thanks for that!Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis4558
Hey TD have you discovered how the stair handrail posts are attached to the stairs yet?
Or are you too busy like your boss?
You know what curiosity does.
Cheers
Not yet ootai... been sorting stuff on the 'day job' but I hope for an answer today!Quote:
Originally Posted by ootai
Watch this space!
External wall-painting progress.
Remember, we start with something like this:
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The wall gets the thick base coat treatment...
Then the real painting build up work starts.
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Painting progress
Its the same for the soffits...
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Painting progress - general pictures
I can't wait for that scaffolding to come down now...
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Most of these pics - is still work in progress - there's is some finishing still to do!
Interesting process for how they're putting down a solid wood floor.
I'm based in RoiEt, wife had a couple condo's that she sold now has a plot of land which we're planning to build on, looked at a new house about an hour east of here, the builder did a very nice job not per Thai standards
Haven't had a chance to call him yet, so it looks promising