Case StudyMelbourne’s Trades Hall is Australia’s oldest and largest trades hall, built in several stages from 1873-1926. It is a prominent Carlton landmark, and it continues to serve as a hub for union organisation. The project The Trades Hall recently benefited from a grant of $10 million from the State Government of Victoria for essential conservation […]
Case StudyNestled between Lake Kogalup and the natural bushland of Beeliar National Park, 20km south of Perth, is the modern structure of Emmanuel Catholic College, which first opened its doors in 1999 and has now grown to more than 1000 students. The project After a gradual increase in student numbers over several years, it became obvious […]
Case StudyEagle Street in Brisbane, Queensland is at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ where the CBD meets exclusive riverfront and creates the region’s key employment hub. The project Eagle Street is a vibrant precinct for residents and workers alike. The area has a dense concentration of skyscrapers and buildings interspersed by major parks and open […]
Case StudyThe open learning space at Northern Beaches Christian School caters to as many as 180 students at any one time. In creating it, the designers knew acoustics would be vital – and found a solution in Knauf’s Cleaneo (now superseded with Stratopanel). The project Project architect Catherine Downie, of BVN Donovan Hill Architecture, explains that […]
Case StudyNational Foods head office is located in one of Melbourne’s most sought after business locations – Docklands, and exemplifies modern office building design. The project The striking building owned, developed and constructed by Lorenz Grollo’s Equiset is situated in the Batman’s Hill precinct at 737 Bourke Street. National Foods occupies levels three to eight of […]
Case StudyAs part of the Energising Mathematics and Science Education in Victoria policy, Mount Clear College in Ballarat was selected to build one of six specialist Maths Science Centres to provide high quality educational experiences for students. The project The centre at Mount Clear College has the twin themes of Renewable Energy and Earth Science. It […]
Case StudyThrough the use of Knauf’s Stratopanel (previously Cleaneo), the architect responsible for the refurbishment of Roseville College’s new library was able to counter the acoustic challenge triggered by the ceiling’s 46 service panels. The project Paul Gallagher, director of Studio GA, says the paradox between acoustic privacy and spatial continuity (with an added serviceability consideration) […]
Case StudyOrmond College was formally opened in 1881 with a total of 20 students in residence. From the outset the College has practised a policy of open entry and encouragement to aspire its members to reach the academic heights required to become leaders in their chosen fields. The project In keeping with this original vision, the […]
Case StudyWhen it came to making design and product choices for his own home, builder Anthony Chidiac of Capacity Pty Ltd, had a particular vision and exacting requirements for the end result. The project The project, in Oatlands in Sydney’s western suburbs, is a $2 million build, Hampton’s style home, designed with grand proportions and top […]
Case StudyBuilding the new wing to house the administration staff of the National Museum of Australia, and provide safe and comfortable passage throughout the different wings seems an easy project on the surface. But, when you consider that the surface has to convey a story as well, choosing the right product that will also meet design […]
Case StudyThe recently completed Melbourne School of Design Building for the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at Melbourne University is a culmination of five years of collaboration that involved inspired design, careful consideration of materials and quality craftsmanship. The project The project started life in 2009 as an international design competition launched by Melbourne University. […]
Case StudyIn a city where sport forms a major part of the local culture, providing world-class facilities is just par for the course. The project Major Projects Victoria has a master plan for the Melbourne Park redevelopment to provide an innovative multipurpose, internationally competitive sports venue for year-round use, starting with the major upgrade of the […]
Case StudyEnsuring our future generations get the best access to practical and inspiring facilities was a priority project commenced by a cluster of five schools in the South Western suburbs of Melbourne. The project Emmanuel College Principal, Chris Stock, one of the driving forces behind this project along with four other principals, secured funding to provide […]
Case StudyWith sustainable construction and living being a big focus for new development, especially for Government projects, and all eyes being focused on the Barangaroo Development in Sydney, developer for the project, Lendlease was fully committed to a range of sustainability initiatives. The project One of their targets was a 20% reduction in Embodied Carbon (EC), […]
Case StudyEvery community needs a meeting place. A hub where people can meet enjoy music, theatre or art. For Victoria’s largest municipality, the City of Casey with nearly 300,000 residents, it was the opportunity to create an inviting centre for the community that also celebrates the traditional owners of the land. The project Bunjil Place opened […]
Case StudyAs part of Bankstown City Council’s Library and Knowledge Centre upgrade program, the decision to convert the old Bankstown Town Hall building into a state of the art Library and Knowledge Centre has resulted in an award-winning urban hub that has breathed new life into aging community facilities, and turned the space into a vibrant […]
Case StudyMelbourne’s Docklands area is home to a buzzing new executive lifestyle and is fast becoming one of the most desirable addresses in the city. The project The Array Apartments, created by Mirvac, sit proudly in the heart of the precinct on the north-facing banks of the Yarra River. Providing prospective buyers with incredible views, easy […]
Case StudySt Monica’s Parish Primary School is situated in the north-western suburbs of Melbourne, in Moonee Ponds, with heritage dating back to 1856. Over the last 30 years, the school has undergone extensive renovations from the amalgamation of the girls’ and boys’ schools, to the construction of the Junior School, refurbishment of the tuckshop and year […]
Case StudyMelton, an outlying suburb around 35km to the west of Melbourne CBD, is one of the fastest growing urban districts in Australia. With a low socio-economic profile and rapid growth since the 1990s, providing outstanding community facilities at the same time as meeting a commitment to reducing the municipality’s environmental footprint is high on the […]
Case StudyWhen you want your seat of education to stand out from the crowd, creating an audio-visual wonderland at your ‘front door’ is certainly one way to do it. The project Griffith University, Queensland, has done just this with two Red Zone Visitor Experience Centres at their Gold Coast and Nathan Campuses. Designed to capture the […]
Case StudyFor over 90 years, the motto of Coburg West Primary School has been to “Serve the children”. The school caters to students from a local community of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and aims to provide a broad curriculum within a secure and attractive learning environment, as well as before and after school care programs. […]
Case StudyKnauf’s GIB X-Block system was installed in Baralaba Hospital’s X-ray unit instead of traditional leadlined ply, which reduced the amount of material needed and eliminated the need for additional wet trades – cutting costs by 15%. The project and product The $11 million upgrade of Queensland’s isolated Baralaba Hospital was completed in 2011, replacing an […]
Case StudyThe construction of an indoor swimming pool is typically a problematic and complex area for wall and ceiling linings. Intensive exposure to moisture from the swimming pool itself, and the high degrees of humidity, pose a challenge for traditional lining materials. The project These were key considerations during the design stage of a family swimming […]
