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CSL's new Global Headquarters in Melbourne, designed by COX Architecture, blends innovation with sustainability. The building highlights CSL’s rich history, cutting-edge laboratories, and biophilic design while targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating for environmental performance. Gyprock’s plasterboard products were crucial in meeting the project's needs, from fire safety to sound control.
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Transport hubs are becoming multipurpose commercial spaces, offering a range of services and facilities to improve the travel experience. Accordingly, architects and designers need to pay greater attention to how these spaces are designed and how they impact the experience of travellers and staff.
Steel cladding gives buildings an air of modernity. A clean, nearly seamless facade with smooth transitions between different materials and architectural elements can be achieved with modern fabrication and installation techniques. But each material has its own unique set of challenges. In order to reap the full benefits of steel cladding, it needs to be sufficiently protected and specified with the right coating system.
The Talking Architecture and Design podcast showcases the innovative and amazing from all corners of the Australian architecture and design sector. The Sustainability series, sponsored by Moddex, investigates concepts of sustainable design through captivating and engaging conversations with some of Australia’s eminent architects and design specialists.
Hymba Yumba Independent School in Springfield, Qld, is a beacon of culturally responsive architecture, designed by Deicke Richards and installed by Xclusive Interiors. The project’s complex cantilevered performance hall required innovative fire protection solutions. PROMATECT® XS 2nd Generation, with its advanced PromaX technology, provided robust fire resistance and ease of installation, enabling the architectural vision to come to life.
Alongside brick and cement, aluminium is one of the most important building materials used worldwide. Shifting to lower-carbon aluminium products is essential to helping the design and construction industry meet its zero-emissions targets.
Cities are major contributors to carbon emissions, but sustainability efforts often focus on central business districts, overlooking suburbs and industrial areas. In Australia, urban sprawl presents challenges, as inner-city solutions don’t fit suburban lifestyles. To revitalise suburbs, we need to consider unique residential needs, prioritise proximity over density, improve connectivity, and enhance local centres.
The Salisbury Aquatic Centre's redevelopment showcases the power of collaboration between CSR Himmel and Rondo. By integrating Rondo’s KEY-LOCK® Ceiling System and Himmel’s Troldtekt Acoustic Panels, the project achieved durability, sustainability, and excellent acoustic performance, overcoming challenges to create a vibrant community hub that supports recreation and wellness for all ages.
External sun shading is a valuable tool for managing solar gain and significantly contributes to project aesthetics. There is a huge variety of options for keeping the sun at bay, some of which are stylish additions to any building exterior. By selecting different shading products, colours, and materials, designers can add visual interest to a project.
Sports flooring is more than just a surface; it is a dynamic element that can help or hurt an athlete's performance. Whether it is a school gym, a world-class training facility or a commercial recreation centre, the quality of the floor is a crucial component of the overall experience.
Medical advancements have enabled us to live and remain active for longer, but as we age, our health requirements inevitably change. To meet these needs, architects, designers, and specifiers must create inclusive, safe, and hygienic spaces for an ageing population and facilities that support staff and caregivers.
The Base, designed by J Mammone Architecture, is a modern home blending into Cobbitty’s landscape. Emphasizing expansive views, it uses glass, concrete, and timber for a timeless design. Challenges of thermal efficiency were met with AWS's high-performance glazing and doors, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living. This residence harmonizes with its environment, offering both visual splendor and energy efficiency.
