Comprising of five interlocking buildings, the Cradle Mountain Gateway development is an ode to perforated metal.

The main building is a double storey visitor centre connected to four peripheral buildings, linked by undercover walkways.

Perforated metal panels

Beyond the structural ply and its abstract angles are the powdercoated perforated panels. In this beautiful and natural setting, it is hard to imagine anything but timber fitting in so harmoniously. However, there is flexibility in these perforated panels.

Perforated metal panels

Each panel has been individually designed to hug the mould of the building envelope. This collage of shapes creates a truly unique and prominent building facade. Sometimes it’s fragile like the fauna and sometimes aggressive like the Tassie Devils that inhabit the area – every factor was considered to create something that was low impact and reflective of this stunning national park.

Perforated metal panels

Further on down the perforated walkways are the pick-up and drop-off bus shelter and external toilet facilities, all clad in architectural perforated metal. With the planned build time and temperamental weather conditions, perforated metal provided a strong, quick and easy installation solution.

Perforated metal panels

The open area and offset of the panels allow for the facade to be backlit in a stunning day-to-night-time transformation.

Perforated metal panels

Finally, peeking out from the eaves of the perforated metal walkways, you can see how 2D imagePerf™ has been used to create a large-scale representation of the world map. The transition to this product sits effortlessly within the facade and is a welcome addition to the artistic finish.

Perforated metal panels

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Project details

Project: The Cradle Mountain Gateway

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Architect: Cumulus Studio

Builder: Fairbrother

Product: Metrix Group RH60 M6.35-9.53 (40%)

Pattern Code: Metrix 3D Strata

Application: External Sunshades

Material: Aluminium

Architecture & Design Team

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