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The family of 4 client brief for the Bondi Residence was to fuse the clean design aesthetics of Palm Springs modernism with an architecture responsive to climate and context that allows for the messiness of family life - “Hollywood on Holiday�. A key aspect of architecture of this period was the hearth, literally the heart of the home, and a strong vertical grounding spatial element to offset the floating roof-planes that maximise the ideal northern aspect. Our design solution nods to the Palm Springs architecture aspired by the clients whilst critiquing such diagrams and flexing to be more inclusive of local environment. This led to a challenging fireplace positioning, as the slipping floor-planes and connection desired meant that the ideal solution was a central, 3-sided fireplace to link to the diagonal spatial layout, viewable from all living spaces, and eaten out of the primary structural element in the house. The Real Flame Pure Vision 850 was the stand-out starting point,. The most aesthetic and minimal, many components allowed us to build it in, recess out of view, and achieve openness. We have customised the product in collaboration with the team, our structural engineer and contractor to achieve this innovative, customised application - our projects heart, and central feature.
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The concept for our fireplace began with the desire to create something that was greater than just a heating or decorative element. We designed a fireplace that becomes truly the hearth of a home. Sitting in the middle of the open plan apartment, the fireplace structures the room. It begins to define rooms with its solid intensity. The couples day to day programs are placed around this core. Whether its the freshly bought flowers on the mantle, working at the study desk or helping to prepare dinner, the fireplace becomes an integral part of their lives. The grate surrounding the fireplace, taking its inspiration from the heat sink, allows the installation to still serve its purpose even with the fire off. The fire, glimpsed at from all angles of the room centres this couple and allows a fireplace to play prominent part in their day to day life. CONCEPT SKETCHES
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New Lamborghini Building
Sant’Agata Bolognese - Italy THE PROJECT
The building made for Lamborghini, in which prototypes and pre -series cars are designed, had to be able to represent the company as such, and the goal that the automaker of Sant ’Agata Bolognese had set: Style and Protection of environment and territor y. To do this Prospazio created a Class A building with straight lines, highlighted by the use of corporate colours in opposition to one another, “absolute white and black ”, and reiterated on several innovative buffering materials. Coatings and claddings have played a vital role in achieving the maximum energy class. The use of the system arcoPlus® Double Connector has made it possible to considerably decrease the heat loss of the transparent facades. Consider that, while a strong high-per formance infix is able to reach a thermal transmittance equal to 1.2 W/m2K, the polycarbonate double -room used in there reaches a value equivalent to 0.62 W/m2K.
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In the conversation with the engineer Luca Bernardoni of Prospazio, it emerges how Lazzaro Srl has been able to offer the innovative solution of Dott.Gallina for the realization of large transparent facades of the building, to ensure adequate natural lighting, the confidentiality typical of a prototype depar tment and a high solar control. How impor tant was the facade of the building in the complex energy calculation and what were the values of thermal resistance required? For a building so large the facade plays an impor tant role. The more a building is small and compact, the less heat loss and the easier it is to achieve the maximum energy class. The PSC-Protoshop presents itself as a simple volume, regular and compact, the shape of which seeks to limit energy losses, but being constituted by wide transparent facades, for the fixtures it required a rather low thermal transmittance value: ≤0.83W/ m2K. This has been made possible thanks to the use of the product arcoPlus® Double Connector in triple -layer polycarbonate assembled with a unique connector. On the sides most exposed to sunlight the product arcoPlus® Double Connector was manufactured with a unique IR filter which can restrict the passage of infrared radiation that causes internal heating of the workplace. This system has allowed us to ensure a high energy per formance and reduce the thermal conduction between the outside and the All products in polycarbonate by dott.gallina are UV protected and block out the harmful ultraviolet inside of the building eliminating radiation. The Policarb®IR sheets and modular arcoPlus®IR panels transmit a higher quality of light, thermal bridges. and transmit less infra-red energy to the inside. 10
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What has determined the choice of the product arcoPlus® Double Connector from the different materials evaluated? The choice of arcoPlus® Double Connector is definitely due to the excellent energy per formance unmatched by any other arrangement of the cur tain wall. In addition to this, making polycarbonate the winning material, was the need for good lighting of the interior and at the same time maintenance of the confidentiality needed for a prototype depar tment as that housed in the building. The aesthetic and chromatic solution underlines the elegance and simplicity of forms at the same time: Lamborghini refuses any colour accepting only white, black and grey scale. The temperature inside is extremely lower... and the panel with IR filter allows you to watch the light source... as looking at the light with sunglasses... Have you had problems finding materials that fulfil these chromatic requirements? ArcoPlus® 626, with its neutral or white opal colour, was in accordance with company ’s policies and there fore per fect for the building in question. Most impor tant was the advice of Dott.Gallina by proposing for the most sun-exposed façades (east and south) a special product with filters capable of controlling solar radiation and preventing a greenhouse effect inside the premises. The function of the IR treatment is to absorb the infrared component of solar radiation (780 to 1400nm), blocking solar radiation responsible for the greenhouse effect, while permitting the passage of the visible component. Now that the PSC-Protoshop is completed what are your sensations perceived inside the building? The temperature inside is extremely lower than the outside temperature, and it is easily perceptible, by anyone, through the simple touch of the sheet.
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Another impor tant demonstration of the per formance of arcoPlus® Double Connector I could find by looking at the sun through the two different sheets: while the transparent one produces glare, the one with the filter allows you to watch the light source for a long time without any kind of discomfor t, a little like watching light first without sunglasses, and then with. Location: Sant ’Agata Bolognese - BO - Italia Customer: Automobili Lamborghini Spa Project: Prospazio Scarl (Ing. Luca Bernar doni) Buyer: Automobili Lamborghini Spa Area: 5.000 sqm total area Product used: Modular polycarbonate system with IR treatment arcoPlus® Double Connector The realization of the facades was per formed by the following companies: Dott. Gallina Srl - supply of polycarbonate sheets Prospazio Scarl - architectural design Mario Neri Spa - building works Lazzaro Srl - facade construction and finishes Light & Space Roof Systems 17 The Concord, Bundoora, Vic P: 1300 867 970 E: info@lightandspace.com.au W: www.arcospace.com.au
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Let There Be Light When architect Wayne Kr ygsman was renovating his home in Willoughby on Sydney ’s lower nor th shore, he knew he was going to need some light in the new, open-plan ground floor kitchen/living area.
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“ There was insufficient natural light in the space, par ticularly in the morning,” he said. “It ’s all one big room and I didn’t want to turn lights on in the morning to illuminate the kitchen bench spaces.
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“ Traditional skylight systems were not out of the question but would have been expensive because of our second floor and would have restricted our options on light source location. When Wayne attended an industr y product showcase and saw the world’s first shaftless solar skylight system, illume. He knew straight away that it perfectly suited his needs. “ What I really liked about the illume system is that it gave us so much more flexibility than other solutions,” Wayne said. “It allowed us to position the light source exactly where we wanted.” Wayne installed a single, 1200 x 300mm rectangular illume PREMIUM™ diffuser panel which is connected via hidden cable to a standard 600 x 600 roof-fitted solar collector.
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DPP Hydronic Heating Our services: Install - Maintain - Repair
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DPP are Hydronic Heating Specialists. We DPP Hydronic Heating Specialists are leaddo not outsource any of our work; whoever ing the industr y with innovative products you speak with will more than likely be the and a focus on customer ser vice. person installing your system. Based in Mordialloc, DPP ser vice and install As a smaller company we believe we give throughout Victoria with a special team of greater ser vice and quality of work for ever y hydronic mechanical tradesmen. We work one of our clients because their happiness with architects, builders and clients to prodirectly impacts on the growth of our com- vide you with the best solution for your pany. project. Working with both new and existing homes, commercial premises and aged care facilities, some of the ser vices we can offer include: • • • • • • • • •
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When you choose DPP Hydronic Heating, you are choosing years of experience with the highest quality of workmanship. We are proud to be known for maintaining an immaculate standard of installation and a de tailed, finishing touch. If you are considering a hydronic heating system for commercial, industrial or domestic application, you must speak with one of the team at DPP Hydronic Heating and also arrange a visit to our showroom by appointment only.
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Château Margaux Bordeaux, France, 2009–2015
Château Margaux is a Premier Cru and one of the world’s leading wine producers. Since it was built in the early 19th centur y, the Bordeaux estate has evolved to meet changing operational requirements, but no longer has the capacity to adapt to meet future needs. Following a 2009 study, Foster + Par tners were appointed to design the first new construction on the site for 200 years, providing the estate with the flexibility and new facilities that will suppor t its continued quest for excellence. To address the dual challenge of meeting exacting technical requirements, and integrating with the existing collection of buildings, the approach has been holistic. The original estate was planned as an entire farming village, with the chateau surrounded by all of the industrial facilities needed for wine -making. The design re tains this connection between process and architecture. A new building for the production of primarily white wine extends INSITE - Spring 2015
from the eastern wing of the existing winer y complex, balancing the overall composition. Its highly flexible, open enclosure is shaped by the different wine -making processes and includes a new research and development centre. In its simplicity, the new building reinterprets the form of the existing industrial facilities and comprises a pitched roof at the same level, suppor ted by tree -shaped load bearing columns and punctuated by light wells. In addition to new construction, the ensemble of buildings will be restored to their original design intent and the existing winer y will be connected to a new underground vinothèque. Located away from the flooding area, this will provide safe, environmentally stable underground storage at the hear t of the estate. This new facility is linked with the current refector y, which will be refurbished to form a new visitors’ centre, welcoming guests as the star t and end point for tours of the estate. The historic Orangerie, the oldest structure on the estate, will also be refurbished. 19
Château Margaux Margaux, France 2009 – 2015 Credits Client
SCA Château Margaux
Architect
Foster + Par tners
Foster + Par tners Design Team Norman Foster Taba Rasti Narinder Sagoo Pablo Urango Manuel Fernandez Jaime Valle Stefan Popa Ana Fernandez Daniel Mar tinez Begoña de Abajo Rosella Stina Foster + Par tners Engineering Team Roger Ridsdill Smith Andrea Solignon John Larkey Ar thur Lapeyrere Chris Trott Dorothee Woollard Laura Smith James Wroot Wolfgang Muller Umesh Patel Collaborating Architect
Structural Engineer
Ingerop
Mechanical Engineer
Secath
Wine Making Engineer
Ingerop
Lighting Engineer
KEE
Lighting Consultant
Claude Engle Lighting Consultants
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A3A Cabinet d’Architecture Guy Tropres Carolin Tropres Anne Sophie Tropres
Extension to the existing winer y facilities and new Vinothèque. Other existing winer y and Oranger y buildings will also be refurbished.
Appointment
2009
Construction Star t
2012
Projected Completion
2015
Area (Gross)
Refurbishment of existing oranger y : 640m² Refurbishment of existing winer y : 500m² New Chai: 1,200m² New Vinothèque: 1,430m²
Number of Floors
All single storey buildings plus mezzanine levels in the new Chai and Vinothèque
Building Height
10m
Structure
Steel diagrid suppor ted on tree -shaped columns for the new Chai, in situ and precast concrete in the Vinothèque and timber in the existing structures
Materials
Lime treated natural timber cladding Glass
Sustainability
The new Chai is shaded under a generous pitched roof. The barrel and vat halls are mechanically ventilated to allow CO2 to escape during the fermentation process.
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Waterproof Solution for Under Your Deck Underdeck solves the age old problem for those who have wanted to utilize under the deck space and keep it dry in the wet, and expand the outdoor living space. The owners of this newly built Glenbrook, NSW home were told that it was impossible to waterproof the underside of their deck, or cover the concrete slab of the floor above, or the galvanised steel frame of the deck. That is, not until they were made aware of Underdeck. The team at Underdeck quickly put together a proposal to solve their problem. 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 colors, & now woodgrain finishes ●● Versatile product which works with either existing or new decks. ●● Increases useable area for entertainment or storage, without weather worries. ●● Adds value, beauty and is functional.
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“The work by Adrian Hunter and his team at underdeck.com.au aimed to finish a difficult part of our new house build. Our original plans had no lower deck so no provision was made for waterproofing this large area in the original upper deck design. We had been told it was “impossible to retrofit a waterproofing solution”. We were thrilled when Adrian and his team’s assessment visit culminated in a definitive solution. It exceeded our expectations in terms of cost and the speed with which they could complete the work. What we appreciated most about working with the Underdeck Team was their punctuality, attention to detail and tidiness. The job was completed on budget, on time and performs as promised. The appearance has improved dramatically & now we finally have a larger, waterproofed lower deck area to enjoy. I can recommend the Underdeck system unreservedly.” -- With sincerest thanks, Kent & Liz, Glenbrook NSW for more information contact: Adrian Hunter Phone: 0417 591 113 Email: huntersales@netspace.net.au Website: www.underdeck.com.au 22
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Por tsea, Victoria Por tsea Victoria - The owners of this Por tsea home were looking for a way to enclose there outdoor entertainment area. Needing to replace their current weather damaged outdoor furniture, the owners wanted to find a solution to enclose this area to protect it from the weather, with one massive consideration – the view! The owners were adamant that they did not want to compromise their view of the golf course or hinder the natural light into their home. Their search for the per fect solution lead them to CLEAR EDGE GLASS SYSTEMS. A new Australian made clear edged glass sliding and stacking system. Designed by Archie Shaw, with 15 years of experience in the European fenestration industr y, re alising that Australia needs a clear edged system which meets the standards and the demands of the Australian market. The Trip-Free™ floor track gives seamless flow from the outside to the inside and the ability to completely reopen the space – give the home owners options in changing weather conditions. The owners chose to add a lock to the doors allowing them to secure the area when they are away. And the most impor tant par t – the view is never compromised!
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CLEAR EDGE GLASS BENEFITS 10mm,12mm,15mm toughened safety glass AWA 6 year peace of mind warrantee & is tested to satisfy Australian Standards AS/NZ 4284:2008 – achieving 3.3kPA positive and negative wind pressure without failure. Trip-Free™ track or Raised track Many Configuration options including cur ved and 90° corner Glass panels stack away completely APPLICATIONS Residential: Enclose: Balconies Patios Pool houses Alfresco kitchens Outdoor enter taining areas Commercial: Internal bifold doors for offices Divide conference rooms Separate large open plan areas Shop fronts Stadium glazing Ser ver y windows Restaurant alfresco dining areas For more information contact Archie Shaw 0478 629 838 email archie@clearedgeglass.com.au Office 03 9770 8164 email info@clearedgeglass.com.au address 20/32 Silkwood Rise Carrum Downs www.clearedgeglass.com.au
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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 Phone: (03) 9429 9044 Email: info@fitzroytracks.com Website: www.fitzroytracks.com 26
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