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Tricrest Construction
Functional, compliant and aesthetically pleasing
People with disabilities invariably have requirements unique to their personal situations, particularly in relation to housing. Responding to this need, developer Pulse Property Solutions and builder Tricrest Construction have recently completed an innovative and contemporary housing solution for people living with a disability.
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Situated in Warwick, the development consists of four villas on a corner block with a northern orientation overlooking a park.
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Phone: 0418 919 041 www.tricrest.com.au
The brief was to produce aesthetically pleasing buildings while at the same time meeting multiple codes and regulations in relation to the disability requirements. The designs not only needed to be functional and compliant, but also have the look and feel of a beautiful home. Each unit has been thoughtfully designed for people living with a disability and consists of two bedrooms and bathrooms designed to meet LHA Platinum design standards plus NDIS high physical Support requirements. This was achieved through a high level of engagement with various stakeholders and a huge amount of effort, together with lateral and critical thinking by both the builder and developer.
Unique accessibility features Some of the unique accessibility features include structural provision for ceiling hoists, smart home automation (blinds, lighting, air conditioning), accessible kitchens and bathrooms with underbench access for wheelchairs, UPS back-up power systems and a stunning design with high skillion raked ceilings. Other LHA Platinum features include full commercial wet and dry fire systems, flush transitions at every doorway without ramps,
commercial aluminium door framing, commercial and compliant door hardware, and compliant and accessible tapware. The main materials used on the project were double brick with acrylic texture coat render, Colorbond steel roof sheeting and Colorbond steel architectural fascias. Pulse Property Solutions was responsible for acquiring the property and managing the design, approvals and all consultants required to deliver the project through to completion. Pulse is also a registered NDIS provider for Specialist Disability Accommodation and will manage the properties as the tenants move in.
No precedents Tricrest was responsible for construction and compliance, including resolution of numerous difficult and complex issues that invariably arose because these buildings are of a new type and there is little or no historical experience in terms of construction details and compliance.
Tricrest needed to execute the construction whilst simultaneously sourcing, confirming and complying with exacting standards of compliance with little or no margin for error. Perth owned and operated, Tricrest Construction has been building quality commercial, industrial and residential developments for nearly three decades.
“Our philosophy is simple,” Greg Reilly from Tricrest said. “We aim to deliver for our clients by construction of robust, purposeful and durable buildings. “At Tricrest we pride ourselves on our reliability, integrity and always working collaboratively with our clients.
Pulse Property Solutions was established in 2008 by Amanda Gauci and her family and has completed many successful property developments across Western Australia. Amanda was named a WA
Business News under 40 winner in 2017. Ms Gauci said Pulse Property Solutions hopes those currently living in unsuitable accommodation, such as young people living in aged care or inaccessible housing, will be able to live in a home that’s suited to their needs.
“It is clear from the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability that there is a chronic shortage of suitable accommodation options,” she said.
“We want to create a calming yet contemporary home environment that everyone can access and enjoy.”
Pulse and Tricrest have a working relationship dating back to 1998 which brings with it familiarity and cooperation of a high order, resulting in smooth and successful completion of their projects.
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