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SUPAWOOD ADAPTABLE LININGS (P.04) The atrium of Werrington Park Corporate Centre at Sydney University....
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HOW TO BUILD COSTAL PLAYGROUNDS WITH CONFIDENCE (P.05) The extreme marine package.
TRANSFORMING DUST TO GOLD (P.24) Brisbane’s GourmetBar at the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort - IN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
POINT LONSDALE BEACH HOUSE (P.06) Set among a copse of gnarled indigenous Moonah trees, the building’s simple form was planned around retention of the trees
THE BASEMENT BREWHOUSE (P.28) The P.A. People deliver Bankstown Sports Club Brewhouse AV brief
SAN FRANCISCO’S OCEANWIDE CENTRE (P.10) The ground breaking ceremony for Oceanwide Centre was held on Thursday, 8 December, marking the start of construction on one of the most pivotal urban projects in San Francisco’s recent history. RHINO LININGS... UTE LINERS? (P.14) That may have been true ten years ago, but since that time Rhino Linings has branched out significantly into the industrial, military and even the high growth flooring market. NEW ELEMENT 1200 FIREPLACE (P.16) Real Flame’s Breathtaking new fireplace.. Archi-Tech Services (Vic) Pty Ltd ABN 97 007 303 997 P: 1300 30 80 98 F: 1300 30 80 99 Publisher | Archi-Tech Services Editor | Neil Ibbott Design | Simple Designs Printing | Bounty Print Editorial Enquiries Advertising Enquiries architech@architech.com.au Disclaimer: Archi-Tech Services (Publisher) takes due care in the preparation of this publication, but is not liable for any mistake, misprint or omission. The publisher prints advertisements supplied, and makes no warranty as to their accuracy. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form in whole or in part without the written permission from the Publisher INSITE is a registered trademark of Archi-Tech Services
PNEUMATIC VACUUM ELEVATOR (P.17) Innovative technology, which will revolutionise how people & goods can be vertically transported... ARCHITECTURAL CEILING SYSTEMS (P.18) Renhurst Ripple Ceilings offer unique sound absorption benefits. However they also provide multiple architectural design possibilities and offer many different environmental benefits.
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NON-SLIP DECKING FOR RAMPS (P.31) Timberlast is the perfect selection for ramps and decking in commercial applications because of its slip rating of R-11 which is to AS/NZ 4586 standard.
GOLD COAST INTEGRATED RESORT PROJECT Blight Rayner Architects (P.32) $3 billion integrated resort development at the southern spit CHANGES TO THE NCC FOR TIMBER CLADDING (P.36) Recently the National Construction Code was changed to permit the installation of vertical and diagonal timber cladding as DTS solutions
HIGH QUALITY & PERFORMANCE DOOR TRACKS (P.37) NEW BICYCLE PARKING & SECURITY HANDBOOK FROM LEDA (P.38)
AUSTRALIAN-MADE TERMITE BARRIER FROM BAYER (P.20) Complete underslab installation of Kordon provides an impermeable moisture barrier for the entire building as well.
NEW SILENT MOTORISED CURTAIN TRACK (P.39) Touch Motion function which enables the opening/ closing of the curtains
UNDERDECK (P.22) used for the re-model of a house in Coolangatta
FORMBOSS - STEEL EDGING (P.40) The complete steel edging solution.
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Point Lonsdale Beach House Builder: Vaughan Constructions Architecture & Interior Design: Hayball A beach-side residence in a town on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula echoes the spirit of its vegetated coastal setting. Set among a copse of gnarled indigenous Moonah trees, the building’s simple form was planned around retention of the trees which are celebrated in the architectural response. Able to withstand the harsh coastal conditions, the use of timber is extensive throughout, with its rich hues bringing warmth to the interior. Fabricated by a bespoke joiner, windows and doors are designed as facade elements, seamlessly integrating into the external timber cladding which will naturally age and grey, receding into the coastal landscape. A gentle roof slope settles the house into its vegetated site. Austview Sashless Windows was proud to be associated with this home. The timber windows were supplied by LBA Joinery and Austview retro fitted double glazed horizontal sliders to great effect. Finalist 2014 – Australian Timber Design Awards. Residential Class 1 – New Buildings.
For more information contact: P: 1800 356 980 E: sales@austview.com.au W: www.austview.com.au
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Oceanwide Centre San Francisco The ground breaking ceremony for Oceanwide Centre was held on Thursday, the 8th December, marking the start of construction on one of the most pivotal urban projects in San Francisco’s recent history. Situated in the rapidly changing Transbay Area of San Francisco, close to Market Street and the financial district, this transit-oriented development is at the core of downtown San Francisco. The Foster + Partners and Heller Manus design knits the new scheme with the urban grain of the city, enhancing pedestrian circulation through the site. It comprises 2415.5 sqm (26,000 sq.ft) of new public spaces, along with two mixed-use towers: a 190.5 m (625foot), 54-storey mixed-use residential and hotel tower, and a 227.4 m (910-ft), 61-storey residential and office tower along First Street providing 222,968 sqm (2.4 million sq.ft) of new hotel, office and residential spaces in this downtown neighbourhood. It further restores and revitalises two historic buildings on First Street. Responsive in urban and environmental terms, it brings together places to live and work in close proximity to the city’s new Transbay Transit Centre. 10
A particular challenge for the design team, the irregularly shaped site, also offers opportunities for innovation. The design creates a highly efficient and flexible off-centre service core that allows for uninterrupted floorplates. This creates a truly accessible square at the ground floor of the First Street tower. The tower has been lifted up to provide a five-storey tall ‘urban plaza’, which is completely open-to-air and accessible throughout the day. This will be the most significant publicly accessible private space in the city featuring a restaurant and viewing
platform, events such as concerts and farmers’ markets, as well as works of art set in a lush landscape. The hotel, residences and offices have separate entrances at ground floor, but share a common basement, loading dock and parking garage. The design of the First Street tower is a response to San Francisco’s planning code that calls for proportionally reduced floorplates for higher floors. The tower takes on a crystalline form to articulate the façades on the skyline, and the floor plates are designed to allow tenants a high degree of flexibility. Their
open layout is supported by offset cores and a diagonal perimeter structure, developed for seismic stability and resulting in a lightweight structure that is intrinsic to the building’s aesthetic. The building foundations are also designed for maximum stability. The tower is 30 percent lighter than a traditional building with a central core of similar size. It features innovative MEP and vertical transportation systems developed to attain a LEED Platinum rating. Completing the new urban ensemble, is the mixed-use tower along Mission Street, which occupies a vacant site that was earlier used as a parking lot. It will be home to a new hotel operated by Waldorf Astoria, alongside stunning apartments located on the top floors. The stone-clad building features unique ‘glass vitrine’ windows, and is designed to achieve a LEED Gold rating.
The project is expected to be completed by 2021. For further informationplease contact: Katy Harris at Foster + Partners P: +44 (0)20 7738 0455 F: +44 (0)20 7738 1107 E: press@fosterandpartners.com
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Facts and Figures Oceanwide Centre - San Francisco, United States of America, March 2014 Client:
Oceanwide Centre
Appointment:
March 2014
Construction:
November 2016
Area (Gross):
219,892 m² (2,366,900 sq.ft)
Mission Street Tower: Residential: Hotel:
Mission Street Tower: 157
First Street Tower:
190.5 m (625’)
Structure:
Mission Street Tower: Concrete frame structure
277.4 m (910’)
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Mission Street Tower:
54
First Street Tower:
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Height:
Mission Street Tower:
First Street Tower:
Width:
Mission Street Tower:
28.2 m (92’-6”)
First Street Tower:
36.6 m (120’)
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On-floor systems maximise use of outside air through air-side economizer and through underfloor air distribution on a floor by-floor basis. High efficiency chillers and cooling towers have been specified, together with a CHP (microturbine) Expressed structure together with the underfloor buildup reduces potential glazing ratios. High performance glazing with shading applied to the facades where peak cooling loads are identified
Facilities: Hotel - Residential - Commercial spaces Parking facilities: Cars: 346 - Bikes: 400 Facts: Urban Room: ●● Covered by a canopy to mitigate the effects of high winds around the tower, and maximise comfort for pedestrians in the public realm
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First Street Tower: 140,005 m² Residential: 37,161 m² Hotel: 102,844 m²
Number of hotel & residential units:
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Residential units to be fitted with a traditional 4-pipe FCU with zonal control within apartments (standard practice in San Francisco) Modelling currently identifies a 26% energy cost reduction over ASHRAE 90.1 (2007) Connection to a future non-potable water network ‘purple pipe’ provided Combined greywater and rainwater harvesting system proposed.
Mobility: ●● Site located close to the new San Francisco Transit Centre, providing a future public transportation interchange ●● Bicycle storage and showering facilities are provided
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Credits Oceanwide Centre - San Francisco, United States of America, March 2014 Client:
Oceanwide Centre
Architect:
Foster + Partners
Collaborating Architect: • Norman Foster • Stefan Behling • David Summerfield • Michael Wurzel • Morgan Fleming • Armstrong Yakubu • Bassem Fawwaz • Michael Powers • Tillmann Lenz • Piers Heath
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Land Use Attorney
Reuben Junius & Rose
Parking Consultant
Watry Design
Structural Engineer
Magnusson Klemencic Associates
Wind Engineering Consultant
RWDI
Mechanical Engineers
Foster + Partners Taylor Engineering Engineering Enterprise
Façade Consultant
Heintges & Associates
Façade Access & Maintenance
Lerch Bates
Acoustic Consultant
Wilson Ihrig
Civil Engineer
BKF
Fire Consultant
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Elevator Consultant
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Landscape Consultant
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LEED Consultant
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Historic Preservation Consultant Page & Turnbull
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Rhino Linings... Ute Liners ?
When you think of “Rhino Linings” do you automatically think “ute liners”? That may have been true ten years ago, but since that time Rhino Linings has branched out significantly into the industrial, military and even the high growth flooring market. Rhino’s pure polyureas and polyurethanes are recognised for their corrosion, abrasion and chemical resistance abilities, and further, are used extensively throughout the Australasian region in a variety of industrial and infrastructure applications including Water and Wastewater management. But were you aware that Rhino also manufactures a range of highly durable, yet decorative, polyaspartic and epoxy floor coatings for residential and commercial use? Rhino Armafloor was created by Rhino as a fast setting commercial and industrial flooring material. The product was highly resistant to chemicals and provided customers with a long-term return on investment and durability. More so were the added health and safety benefits of slip resistant particles imbedded in the floor coatings for premises such as warehouses, laboratories and factory floors. Because of its success, Rhino Linings then began looking at other opportunities for its flooring range. Rhino ArmaFloor 500 is a polyaspartic floor coating which contains zero VOCs, a feature that is seriously considered by our more environmentally friendly customers. With the addition of decorative flake or coloured quartz we found it was perfect for residential (and even commercial use) on garage floors, walkways, pool surrounds, patios, showrooms, commercial kitchens and even office floors. Another strength of this product is that it provides customers with a quick return-to-service. Depending on the size of the area to be coated, the floor can be completed in a day or overnight, as is the case of commercial premises such at restaurants that cannot afford interruption to their normal daily activities. An added bonus … the finished product also has no real long-term maintenance requirements, and spills can simply be wiped up! An ever growing number of Australian professional flooring applicators are now using Rhino ArmaFloor and have made it their leading product offering to customers. Rhino Linings continues to provide protective coatings and flooring solutions for everyone’s needs whether that be residential, commercial or industrial. For more information please contact: Rhino Linings Australasia Pty Ltd 501-505 Olsen Avenue, Molendinar, Qld, 4214 P: (07) 5585 7000 or Freecall: 1300 887 780 E: info@rhinolinings.com.au W: www.rhinolinings.com.au/flooring
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Commercial Climate Control Strip Curtains Happy Birthday!
Celebrating 40 years in 2016, PremFLEX Commercial Strip Curtains stand the test of time. Still extruded in Australia, the unique PVC strips provide an effective barrier against the ingress of pests and insects, whilst containing temperature and environment for many café’s, restaurants, and food service outlets.
For 40 Years now the PremFLEX Strip curtain has provided shop owners with a quality, durable barrier for their premises. Many curtains last up to 20 years + and prove, despite cheaper alternatives being available… the old adage is really true “buy cheap, buy twice”… and sometimes even three times.
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●● Food Production For more information on the Complete Range of Industrial Doors contact: Premier Door Systems Pty Ltd 69 Killara Road, Campbellfield, Vic, 3061 P: (03) 9357 8477 F: (03) 9357 8938 E: info@premierdoors.com.au W: www.premierdoors.com.au
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A BREATHTAKING ADDITION TO ANY SPACE Introducing the Element 1200 Simply breathtaking with its clean lines, beautiful flame pattern and multiple media options. With an impressive star rating and the latest in power balanced flue technology the Element 1200 makes it the perfect package for the discerning buyer. The Power Flue allows total flexibility during installation in two storey homes, apartments and commercial projects. A full remote is standard giving the owner complete control of the fire. 16
The Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator is innovative technology, which will revolutionise how people and goods can be vertically transported within the residential, marine and stage environments. Through the application of fundamental physics and the utilisation of attractive materials, the PVE has virtually created a transportation vehicle within a bubble. There are three vacuum elevator models; from single to a three-passenger capacity/wheelchairaccessible model. Rather than using cables or pistons, the PVE is an elevator that is powered by one of the most abundant resources in the world‌ AIR!
A WORK OF ART. POWERED BY AIR. Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators
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Due to the PVE's minimal footprint, rapid installation and its unique panoramic design, the vacuum elevator goes where other elevators simply cannot. To enquiry about the PVE please call: 1800 765 483
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Architectural Ceiling Systems Renhurst Ripple Ceilings offer unique sound absorption benefits. However they also provide multiple architectural design possibilities and offer many different environmental benefits. SOUND ABSORBTION Renhurst is synonymous with quality acoustic ceilings in Australia. With a strong focus on sound absorption in ceiling manufacture, Renhurst is at the leading edge of acoustic engineering. The corrugations of our Ripple products increase the surface area as much as 22% over conventional flat metal ceilings, delivering significant improvements in sound insulations. Ripplesound combines corrugations with perforations to enhance its acoustic properties. Rippletone provides the additional sound-absorbing benefit of woven acoustic textile adhered to the back. Berwick TAFE, Vic
St Bernadette’s Parish, Sunshine North
ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND Renhurst uses non-formaldehyde based finishes. Our metal acoustic products, made from aluminium are also 100% recyclable. The thermal and ventilation qualities of our ceiling systems also help to control ambient temperature, reducing energy consumption. By installing a Renhurst ceiling system, the end-users of the building are not the only beneficiaries of our superior products. The environment is too!
INNOVATIVE DESIGN Many designers are utilising our Ripple products for innovative and dramatic interior design. They provide designers with scope to create unique and exciting ceiling and wall features, while retaining the practical elements of flexibility, low weight and sound absorption. Renhurst’s longitudinal flexibility allows the sweeping curved shapes to a 1.5 metre radius within the support bars. When free standing, a minimum 300 mm radius may be specified for waved, tubular or semi-tubular effects in the vertical plane. In some circumstances, particularly where greater lengths are involved, combinations of both longitudinal wave and some latitudinal deflection may be applied to the Ripple products. Archi-Tech Services Pty Ltd
They can form full ceilings, infill’s, floating or feature panels for ceilings, walls and decorative items, with low weight loadings and efficient acoustic performance.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Our metal acoustic products are lightweight, incredibly strong, yet simply and quickly installed. Renhurst unique FasTrack Support System allows for easy installation and can be suspended or fixed directly to the roof purlins. Renhurst ceiling systems offer the designer flexibility for the installation of all lighting, mechanical and service systems. Provision is made for flush mounted fluorescent and low voltage light fittings, ventilation, air conditioning ducts and service access panels where required.
Officer, Vic - Specialist School For more information or samples of Ripplesound or Rippletone, contact: Renhurst Ceilings Pty Ltd 48 Westgate Drive, Altona North, Vic, 3025 P: 1300 655 035 F: 1300 655 045 E: sales@renhurst.com W: www.renhurst.com
Ripplesound and Rippletone are proudly Australian made.
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Kordon Termite Barrier is a uniquely flexible building protection tool that provides a combined physical and repellant termite barrier – and can easily be moulded or cut and joined to fit complex design features. Complete underslab installation of Kordon provides an impermeable moisture barrier for the entire building as well. Developed in Australia (a licensed Australian-Made product), Kordon is backed by global resources of Bayer. In on-going assessment since 1989 by Bayer, Kordon has achieved 100% success as a physical termite barrier. Kordon has also been tested and evaluated by the CSIRO, Australian Building Codes Board, State Forestry Departments, State Building Authorities and experts in buiding design.
50 Year Performance When correctly installed, Kordon will last 50+ years. Kordon is covered by a 6 year product warranty, and Bayer also now offers homeowners an exclusive $1 million Bayer Protection Warranty.
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AUSTRALIAN-MADE TERMITE BARRIER FROM BAYER
According to the CSIRO, termites cause $780 million of damage in Australia each year. They enter homes via underground tunnels. By the time they’re discovered, they can cause considerable damage. Termites build protective mud tubes up brickwork or around physical barriers to gain access to food – the timber homes are constructed with. Specifying a Kordon Termite Barrier, in conjunction with an annual termite inspection by a qualified professional, will protect the home from termites for up to 50+ years. Installing Kordon means termites cannot get into the home undetected. If there was no Kordon installed, termites would be able to do a significant amount of damage before they were detected. Kordon operates as an “early warning system”.
How Kordon Works Kordon contains deltamethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid that kills termites which come into contact with it. Equally importantly though, deltamethrin is a powerful termite repellant, so termites are very unlikely even to approach the barrier and attempt to breach it. Kordon is classified as a building product and it is approved for use in local government areas where soil termiticide treatments have been prohibited. Specify Kordon®, for peace of mind.
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UNDERDECK
used for the re-model of a house in Coolangatta Under the deck was divided into three sections with large beams, and the home owner researched and found Underdeck System which was perfect for his application in turning under the deck into a great entertainment area without the unsightly timber of the deck above. Underdeck is made in Australia and is a specially designed & engineered ceiling system that transforms the unsightliness of the underside of the deck or balcony into a clean looking ceiling, and the area under the deck can be a usable area all year round. Underdeck solves the age old problem for those who have wanted to utilize under the deck space and keep the area dry on wet days, and expand the outdoor living area without the cost of tiling the deck above etc. Up to now there has not been any standard way to cover under a deck or balcony, just many individual ideas. Underdeck panels interlock and are attached to top hat battens which creates the fall for the water to run along the panels. Underdeck comes in all the Colorbond colours and three Timber look finishes. Is it just for homes? No, Underdeck is the perfect solution for both home and commercial solutions when waterproofing under a deck or balcony is required. It can be used as a ceiling on all types of applications inside and outside. Underdeck is: • Made in Australia • Easy to install • Limited Lifetime warranty (salt spray excluded) • All components are maintenance free – will not Rust, Rot or Corrode • Made from recycled metal • Available in all Colorbond colours • Versatile product which works with either existing or new decks • Increases usable area for entertainment or storage, without weather worries • Adds value, beauty and is functional
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Architects Now you have a product which will save money when requiring waterproofing under decks and balconies, with no maintenance or painting. It looks smart and can be used for many applications inside or outside. for more information contact: Adrian Hunter P: 0417 591 113 E: huntersales@netspace.net.au W: www.underdeck.com.au
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Transforming dust to gold Brisbane’s GourmetBar is somewhat of an Australian first for the international hotel brand. While technically the third Gourmet Bar to be unveiled in Australia, following on from the Novotel Darling Harbour Sydney and the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, Brisbane’s new $350,000 outlet in fact spearheads a new generation of revised and refined GourmetBar concept venues that prioritise shared drinking and dining spaces at Novotel locations around the world. Transforming the old to new within the hospitality industry has become second nature to the services provided by IN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL. “We are delighted to have been on board since the early beginnings of this new brand standard” says director Penny del Castillo “Our design brief was to create a relaxed destination ‘drinking and eating’ venue within the successful business hotel. It needed to be a crowd pleaser intended to generate revenue from outside the hotels’ own four walls and encompass the essence of healthy living while promoting a highly social and interactive vibe.” Novotel Australia’s newest venue boasts a relaxed modern, urban décor and design. Interior finish highlights boast such elements as Maximum Stone porcelain bench tops, Passo hand tufted & carved floor rugs, Phillip Jefferies timber veneer wallpaper and
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the pièce de résistance, a Christopher Boots pendant light which truly lifts the standard of the previously dated setting. Behind the bar, automated sliding cabinet doors and colour changing LED strip lights enhance the ambience as day moves to night and the head bartender can play to the crowd! There were a series of challenges and restrictions which is expected with almost any renovation, particularly in a commercial hospitality situation!
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conjunction with Fixed Group Builders rose to the occasion and delivered an outstanding result that is proving both functional for the operators and absolute “eye candy” to the patrons! 25
List of SUPPLIERS Christopher Boots – Feature Pendant light Passo – Floor Rugs The Textile Company – Fabric & Wallpaper Maximum Stone Australia – Porcelain bench tops Formica – Joinery Academy Tiles – Floor and wall tiles Credits/Collaborations Interior Design - IN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL Builder - Fixed Group Construction Photography courtesy of ACCOR
IN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL MELBOURNE Penny del Castillo Studio 12 Nº 663 Victoria Street Abbotsford, VIC 3067, Australia P: (03) 9421 2611 E: penny@indesigninternational.com.au W: http://indesigninternational.com.au
The Basement Brewhouse
…Bankstown Sports Club serves up another attraction! The Basement Brewhouse, inside Bankstown Sports Club is now open! Featuring its own microbrewery serving a pilsner, sparkling ale, pale ale and American-style pale ale, 30 taps with a variety of craft beer and cider, and a tap wine selection for those looking for something a little sweeter, as well as a delicious burger menu and a gourmet delicatessen. “The brief given to The P.A. People in the lead-up to the Brewhouse project, was to provide us with high quality distributed sound system, high definition vision and a simple, yet intuitive control system. They have exceeded expectations in their delivery, with some very positive feedback from early on” said Jason Klippel, Audio Visual Team Leader. The Brewhouse was an engaging challenge from the outset, working within the confines of a fully operational club, ever conscious of noise and an existing structure. “We were in constant contact with the Club’s AV Team to give final approvals on all site locations as we would not get a second go at getting it right” observes Ross Ford, Project Manager for The P.A. People. The TVs around the outer walls of the venue were an initial challenge. Curtains ran behind each one and the desired outcome was not to see fix-points etc. The P.A. People designed a single-point swivel bracket that the curtain could be fitted around - with the TV sitting just in front hiding all fixings and cables. TV screens inside the barrels were an even bigger issue. The original design required single-sided units, mounted to a round pole which the joiner was supplying. During the process, the club decided to enhance these specs,
which required mounting them on both sides of a square pole fixture. Our team then came up with the mounting idea complete with tinted acrylic trim to hide all the cables and connections; a very neat result and presentation. “We were on site most days to ensure that we were not ‘builtout’ of any areas; thankfully we were mostly in front of where we needed to be and completed the install task days before the official opening” said Ross Ford. “In the process of this install, we upgraded the entire site-wide MATV system from analogue to digital. The Brewhouse was running Digital for Melbourne Cup Day!” adds Brett Steele, Manager - Installed Systems. A great result - complimenting a new high-quality venue at the club.
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12 x 32” TV’s Booths 5 x 55” TV’s 1 x 98” TV All controlled by AMX 28 x Bose FS40 surface mount speakers and 3 x Freespace subs in the main areas 2 x private Lounges with 4 x Bose FS40 Flush mount speakers and a Freespace Sub in each Univox hearing loops in the main bar areas Shure ULXD radio mics Surface Touch Panel Control
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Marketing & Promotion to Architects & Designers
Archi-Tech Services can provide assistance with the marketing and exposure of your Company to Architects, Designers & Specifiers by informing and educating about your products and services, for selection and specification in their projects. We would like to make a time to meet with you to present and discuss the services that we offer. Following is brief background and outline of Archi-Tech Services and typical services that we provide for Companies such as yours.
ATS in brief: Archi-Tech Services provide the means to get your products presented directly to architects and designers for their specification. Archi-Tech Services have been in operation since 1984, and continue to be the specialists in this field of Architectural Marketing. Archi-Tech Services visit architectural practices in Victoria, New South Wales & ACT, Queensland, and South Australia, marketing & promoting Companies and their products direct to the Architects, Designers & Specifiers. (around 300-350 practices in each State).
Typical services that can be provided include: • • • • • • • • • • •
Company/Product representation (Architectural Representation) Distribution of literature/catalogues Sample presentation and distribution Marketing/Promotion Campaigns In practice Lunch or Morning Tea product presentations Literature design and development Industry surveys Email marketing Website development PDF creation & distribution INSITE™ Newsletter for more information contact:
Neil Ibbott
architectural marketing services
Archi-Tech Services (Vic) Pty Ltd P.O. Box 90, Vermont, Victoria, 3133 P: 1300 30 80 98 F: 1300 30 80 99 M: 0412 545 385 ABN 97 007 303 997
Non-Slip Decking for Ramps Recently Timberlast decking has been specified on two ramps because of its Australian Standard Slip Rating of R-11. ●● In Geelong it was used on a new pre-school ramp. ●● It was also used on the ramp at the new Warrandyte South CFA Fire Station. Timberlast is the perfect selection for ramps and decking in commercial applications because of its slip rating of R-11 which is to AS/NZ 4586 standard.
CFA Ramp Warrandyte South
Geelong Pre School Ramp
Geelong Pre School Ramp
Timberlast™ composite decking is: ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●●
environmentally friendly using recycled timber fibre & HDPE easy to install with concealed fixings splinter free & safe for children moisture, mildew and termite resistant great around wet areas, such as pools and spas a No Maintenance Deck, never needs painting, staining or sealing solid and coloured right through, and with the brushed surface if scratched it is easily repaired ●● comes with a 10 year limited warranty
Geelong Pre School Ramp
For more information contact: Adrian Hunter P: 0417 591 113 E: huntersales@netspace.net.au W: www.timberlast.com.au
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Gold Coast Integrated Resort Project Blight Rayner Architects
Queensland architecture firm Blight Rayner is designing the $3 billion integrated resort development at the southern spit. Designing the Gold Coast’s largest tourism project in decades is all in a day’s work for Queensland-based architects Jayson Blight and Michael Rayner who are no strangers to working at scale having worked on some of the Gold Coast’s significant, award-winning public and community projects, as well as one of China’s largest museum projects. Director of Blight Rayner, Michael Rayner said that designing a true people-orientated world-class coastal project is the result of bringing together an understanding of the community’s wants and their international experience. “In approaching the Gold Coast Integrated Resort project we took on board the community’s interests in the Broadwater and The Spit, as well as the desires of international visitors,” Mr Rayner said.
“Our view is that the Broadwater has great potential to become a public arena for water-based performances, sports and public art,” he said. Blight Rayner’s design concept is focused around a great waterfront square that will open out to a 1,200 public seat Broadwater Amphitheatre. “We believe the all-weather, semi-covered waterfront square will become the heart of Gold Coast public life,” Mr Rayner said. “The amphitheatre will offer tiered seating along the water’s edge where people can watch outdoor concerts, plays, digital performances and opera performances, much like the Sydney Opera House has done with the outside performance of Aida,” he said.
also feature prominently in the multi-billion dollar Integrated Resort. “We’re focused on the integration of sustainable design, including elevated gardens and a canopy over the square that gives the effect of connecting the Broadwater across to Philip Park and the ocean,” Mr Rayner said. “We are looking to create a project which both embodies the subtropical character of the Gold Coast and performs environmentally,” he said.
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ASF Development Director Dean LaVigne said that the project vision is to deliver an internationally renowned Integrated Resort Development and a communal heart of the Gold Coast for all, local and international visitors alike, to enjoy. “Our design brings together aspects of Eastern and Western cultures, for example in the use of the lotus flower as a pervasive universal symbol of wellness, harmony and balance,” Mr. LaVigne said. “The architectural design embodies and enhances everything the Gold Coast stands for, relaxed outdoor lifestyle, lush subtropical landscape, dynamic entertainment, water leisure and healthy living,” he said. “A focus on health and wellbeing is an important part, with a range of experiential destinations within the project including the Gold Coast’s first true beach club and a comprehensive medispa. The heart of the design scheme is developed around a public square to create a cultural centre for community gatherings such as sporting events, theatre, opera, art and holiday celebrations,” said Mr LaVigne. The concept plan opens up a new precinct including nearly five football fields of public space to be enjoyed by all comprising streets, tiered gardens, beaches, waterfalls and promenades delivering a wide variety of experiences including swimming, fishing, waterfront dining or picnicking, walking, cycling, boating or feeding the ducks. “The waterfront promenade will deliver a pleasurable stroll to the magnificent piazza and amphitheater with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Broadwater,” said Mr. Lavigne. Mr LaVigne explains the project will have no impact on existing Broadwater activities and users can easily bypass the project to visit their favorite fishing spots. “The project will open up many opportunities for local businesses and employment, as well as be a major stimulus for wider tourism and commercial benefits,” he said.
Blight Rayner Architects 89 Grey Street, South Brisbane, Qld 4101 P: (07) 3905 6500 E: info@blightrayner.com.au
ASF Team: ASF Group - Lead developer Blight Rayner Architects China State Construction Engineering Co Limited - Construction Co. Clayton UTZ - Lawyers HWL Ebsworth - Lawyers Bitzios - Traffic engineering and transport planning consultancy Global Market Advisors - Boutique consulting group UPS - Town planning & project managers P4 Group - Marketing & communications
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Changes to the NCC for Timber Cladding Recently the National Construction Code was changed to permit the installation of vertical and diagonal timber cladding as DTS solutions. The change came into effect on 1st May 2016. In practice, vertical and diagonal installation of timber cladding has been used in Australia for many decades and has performed well as a weather protection element when installed as recommended by industry guidelines. This move makes it easier for architects and designers to achieve the more modern look that is achieved with Timber cladding. However, we are asked by many practioners, which timber is best and in reality it comes down to a combination of desired look and budgets. We find that there are currently two popular types of look. The first is to have the timber cladding grey off to a silvery patina and the second is to preserve the natural colour of the specific timber species. Currently painted cladding appears to be less of interest compared to the natural expression of timber. Many people believe that a softwood such as pine cladding is best left for the painted option however the development of thermowoods provides practitioners with softwood that can stand up to the harsh Australian conditions.
Thermowoods use heat to change the structure and performance of the timber and the process provides a timber that is class 2 durability and much more stable than even the native hardwoods. Because the thermowood process results in a timber that has a moisture content of around 4-5% compared to the 9-16% in other products it is a reliable performing product. Thermowood products grey off to a beautiful patina and provide a budget solution many practitioners would value. Hardwoods such as Spotted Gum, Blackbutt and Silvertop, and softwoods such as Cedar offer a rich choice of colour if the natural colour of the timber is to be retained. While there is a little more work required to protect the timber from the elements to retain the colour the warmth of the timber shines through. Years of experience has shown us that an oil based preservative works best in Australian conditions to retain the look desired. With the changes of the NCC it is now easier to use timber because of its versatility and timeless character.
Photo’s provided by Wright Forest Products supplier of Lunawood (brand of Thermowood).
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BALL BEARING DOOR TRACKS Engineered & Manufactured in Australia since 1880
Charles Marshall P/L is a family run business based in Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Our flagship product is an extensive range of FITZROY Ball Bearing Sliding Track systems.
COMPANY HISTORY
Charles Marshall established his engineering business in Fitzroy, Victoria in 1880. Over one hundred and thirty years on, the company has grown, prospered and is still owned and run by the Marshall family. This unique patented system covers a vast range of applications from light-weight kitchen drawers up to giant one tonne door installations and beyond. Developed in 1932, the unique FITZROY system provides a reliable and simple solution to the challenge of finding a durable sliding door track. A FITZROY system was fitted to the bronze doors in 1932 at the Shrine of Rememberance in Melbourne. Today, that same system shows negligible wear and is still operating with effortless ease. Since 1932 FITZROY has been opening doors on some of the most prestigious architectural projects around Australia.
UNIVERSITY TESTED
The University of Melbourne Engineering Department tested a typical section of FITZROY track. The track was subjected to 258 hours of non-stop opening and closing operation. This means that the test door opened and closed fully 130,000 times, travelling approximately 160 kilometres.
PRECISION MEASUREMENT RESULTS WERE IMPRESSIVE. Cage Wear - No evidence of wear on either surface Ball Wear - Precision measuring found no evidence of ball wear. Track Wear - 0.0005", So minute as to be regarded as negligible.
CONCLUSION
From these exhaustive tests, the wear rate calculated was so low it was not possible to estimate the life of the track.
Although FITZROY boasts installation in such projects as the Melbourne Casino, Parliament House in Canberra and the Sydney Opera House - there are thousands of smaller, but equally spectacular buildings around Australia that have chosen FITZROY. Used universally in the construction industry you will find FITZROY in such places as: • • • • • • • • • •
Hospitals, schools, prisons Police stations, sports stadiums Off-shore drilling rigs Power stations, fire stations Swimming pool enclosures Residential housing Commercial premises, hotels Factories, banks Locomotives and rail carriages Horse stables
for more information contact: Stephen Hawes P: (03) 9429 9044 E: info@fitzroytracks.com W: www.fitzroytracks.com
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NEW Silent Motorised Curtain Track TOSO Australia
TOSO is well known in the Australian market for its premium Mytec Roller blind system, which is ideal for has a Touch Motion function which enables the opening/closing of the curtains without using any commercial, residential and Itswitch operations. If the curtain is drawn, it will begin to move in the direction pulled, and will stop aged care applications and at the place on the limit setup is considered the best roller that the new TOSO system can fill a limits or curtain heading, which is blind in the market. But what is less known is that TOSO in Japan was first established in 1949 as a manufacturer of curtain tracks and since that time has maintained its position as “number one” in the Japanese market and never fails to provide constantly evolving designs, new functions, and a wide selection. There has been a noticeable trend back towards curtains, where before roller blinds and shutters lead the way. There are now more textile options for curtains and this is giving both the consumer and Interior Designers the opportunity to use their creative flair to use this as their preferred window furnishing solution. There also has been a noticeable trend towards the motorisation of curtain tracks, not just for high end homes and hotels but also in every day family homes, and rather than just one motorised track being requested they are now being installed in multiples as they become more affordable, and the public become more aware that it can also extend the lifespan of the curtain as you can avoid damage caused by cords and manual operation. As a result of this, and knowing INSITE - Autumn 2017
gap in the market, due to its ultraquiet operation along with smooth operation even when drawn by hand, it has been decided to launch the new TOSO Ti-8040 motorised curtain track into the Australian market and has recently been issued its Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) for both motor and remote. This was previously known as the C-Tick, which all motorised systems require if they are to be sold in the Australian/NZ market, though many Chinese systems seem to ignore this regulation. The super silent TOSO Ti-8040 with its highly durable belt drive transmission system has a built-in FM remote control receiver along with a Touch Motion function which enables the opening/closing of the curtains without using any switch operations. If the curtain is drawn, it will begin to move in the direction pulled, and will stop at the place on the limit setup. Along with its motor operation, it also has hand-draw operation because of its built-in electromagnetic clutch, so it can still be operated by hand when no power is available or when a user is unaware that it is a motorised track with no damage to the motor
a big benefit in a Hotel situation. Operating the curtain by hand is that light that you would think that it was just a normal manual curtain track when opening or closing the curtain. This motorised track will also be the quietest available in the market, with the noise level being under 40 dB, as against most motorised curtain tracks which are between 44 and 50dB, and be able to do widths of 10 metres with 40kg carrying capacity. The Decibels (dB) are worked on a logarithmic scale and a 3 dB difference is a doubling of the amount of sound energy. In layman’s terms it is about ‘one notch’ on a volume control, and 6-10 dB is generally said to be a subjective doubling of volume, so this is a considerable improvement on other systems currently in the market. For more information contact: Malcolm Young, Managing Director Toso Australia Pty Ltd Unit 4, 22 Narabang Way Belrose NSW 2085 P: (02) 9986 1400 M: 0421 665 160 W: www.tosoaustralia.com.au
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