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CASESTUDYQUEENSLANDUNIVERSITY OFTECHNOLOGY
CASE STUDYProject:Queensland University of Technology,Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct,Kelvin Grove CampusCompletion:January, 2019Location:Brisbane, AustraliaArchitect:Wilson Architects, in association withHenning Larsen ArchitectsBuilder:Hansen YunkenIntallationContractor:Auzline Pty LtdPROJECT PROFILEThe Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct is a purpose built facility designed toprepare pre-service teachers for teaching in both today’s & future learningenvironments.Incorporating teaching spaces, student lounges, creative and function spaces,office and study areas, this 94.4mil development features sustainable designprinciples including use of natural filtered light, glare reduction and a high performancefacade, to protect from the harsh Queensland climate.2
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HIGHEST-QUALITY FINISHES REFLECT THE STANDARDTHROUGHOUTCHALLENGESElegant timber wall finishes and flawless mirror ceilings that provide noise reduction, durability as well as ease of maintenance, were allcritical specifications for the building’s sophisticated, feature entryway. The mirror ceiling projects out to the exterior, with a requirementto withstand high wind loading.SOLUTIONSArmstrong WoodWorks Solid Blackbutt Grille, direct fixed Wall Panels were selected to wrap around the lift and services core, based onhigh quality and outstanding visual, combined with design flexibility and acoustical performance.The atrium and lift lobby ceilings consist of MetalWorks R-H215 Hook On, micro-perforated, mirror stainless steel panels, providing theideal acoustical solution for a vibrant interior space. The exterior entryway also features the mirror stainless steel R-H215 Ceilings,which are non-perforated and durable to withstand high wind loading conditions.5
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A HARMONIOUS MIX OFWOOD AND METALSURROUNDS THE ICONICSPHERESuspended over two levels at the heart of the facility isthe iconic LED Sphere, which incorporates the very bestin visualisation technology, enabling students to streamcontent using their own devices, via an interactive wallscreen.CHALLENGESA ceiling to complement the facilitiy’s main attraction wasno easy feat. A requirement for a contemporary visual,high sound absorption, concealed suspension, yetunrestricted access to services was not just aconsideration but a non negotiable.SOLUTIONSAn Armstrong MetalWorks RH-215 Mesh Ceiling Systemfeatures above the Sphere. White Optra infill panelscomplete the Rhombic 7 Mesh ceiling, absorbing 85% ofreflected sound, enhancing the environment both visuallyand acoustically. The Mesh Panels simply hook on to theconcealed suspension system and are easily demounted,ensuring simple access to services above.WoodWorks Solid Blackbutt Grille Wall Panels provide awarm and inviting backdrop to the interactive digital wallscreen. Applied floor to ceiling around the buildingservices core, the WoodWorks Grille Panels are producedfrom sustainably sourced Australian Backbutt.7
TEACHING SPACESConfigured to accommodate both face to face and on-line learning, teaching spaces are fully equipped with advanced audio-visualtechnology. To ensure ease of access and maintenance to AV and other services, WoodWorks Solid Blackbutt Grille Tegular acousticalceilings, suspended on semi-concealed Black PeakForm 24mm Tee Grid, incorporate shallow and light weight access panels. TheWoodWorks Grille Access Panels were custom designed to comply with QUT’s Occupational Health and Safety maximum weight limit of3.8kg per panel.8
CREATIVE SPACESMetalWorks Rhombic Mesh ceilings with Optra infills give a bold industrial visual, complementing the elegant WoodWorks Grille WallPanels. Both ceilings and walls functional together to provide a sophisticated visual combined with high sound absorption performance,resulting in both visual and acoustical comfort, for these busy collaborative and private creative spaces.9
LOUNGE AND FUNCTION SPACESWoodworks Solid Blackbutt Grille panels provide design flexibility resulting in sophisticated, warm and inviting lounge and function spaces.Transitioning from the ceiling and down the walls, WoodWorks Grille panels effectively help to control noise reflected from hard surfacessuch as windows and flooring.The technical team at Armstrong developed bespoke solutions to seamlessly integrate each of the lighting, mechanical and electricalservices into the WoodWorks Grille ceiling panels that are screw fixed to a concealed structural grid system.10
SEISMIC DESIGN COMPLIANCETo comply with Australian Standard AS 1170.4 and ensure the highest level of safety, the Technical Team at Armstrong developeddetailed Seismic Designs for each of the ceilings throughout the facility.11
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