Strengthening a connection to Country through acoustic design
Architect: ARM Architecture
Installer: LL Installations
Categories: Education, Project, Sports and aquatics
Builder: Hansen Yuncken
Account Manager: Dimitri Ekanayake
Photographer: John Gollings
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Enhancing learning opportunities across complex vertical layouts
The project
Located on the land of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, North Melbourne Primary School is a unique state-of-the-art vertical school in the heart of inner-city Melbourne. Funded by the Victorian School Building Authority and designed by ARM Architecture, the innovative design responds to complex site challenges, setting a benchmark for vertical learning environments which continue to gain traction as the urban population grows.
As a pilot project, the design of North Melbourne Primary was always going to be under the spotlight. Located on a challenging triangular site the design optimises every inch of space by layering general learning, specialist and multi-purpose spaces with outdoor learning environments in a six-storey vertical design.
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Custom printed Cube™ in indigenous inspired patterns, Composition® with Koala Vertiface®
Birds eye view of the entire school site
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The solution
This outcome was the result of close collaboration between Autex Acoustics’ design and print teams and the client. Autex Acoustics’ technical staff took time to understand the brief and the space itself, and then went to work designing the ideal solution using panels of varying shapes and sizes, including custom cuts.
Autex Acoustics Composition® is sustainable, featuring a high percentage of recycled PET in its make-up. This is a significant advantage for specifiers looking to make environmentally sound decisions and meet Australian and international industry standards. “ESD credentials are an important part of every project,” says Andrea. “Our clients enjoy understanding the origin of Autex Acoustics’ recycled material–this always adds character to the ESD story.”
The result
Finally, due to its PET construction, Autex Acoustics Composition® doubles as a pinboard–enabling students and teachers to bring the space to life with their own artwork and designs, further enhancing the personalised and unique character of the space. “Autex Acoustics board versatility was key in highlighting the joyous and unique nature of this education space,” says Andrea. “This is a gallery space for the children. Art is pinned on these walls much to the delight of everyone–us included.”
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