Astina Space Non-Combustible Aluminium Panel Façade: A Story of Collaboration and Craftsmanship
When the Astina Group embarked on their flagship project, Astina Space, a collection of dual-height micro-industrial warehouses designed around people, they envisioned a modern, sustainable, and architecturally iconic design. Central to this vision was a façade that would not only stand out visually but also meet the highest standards of safety and durability.
Union Railway Station Project
Union Railway Station serves as a commuter hub on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines, catering to the eastern Melbourne suburb of Mont Albert, Victoria, Australia. Designed by Hassell Architecture’s Melbourne studio, this modern station officially opened its doors on May 22, 2023, as part of the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project.
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American Australian Association
The American Australian Association (AAA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening ties and collaboration between Australia and the United States and has opened its headquarters high above New York City.
With the interior designed by Woods Bagot, aimed at “melding the spirit of Australia with the corporate culture of New York”.
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This project focuses on enhancing the school's outdoor environment by providing versatile and aesthetically pleasing outdoor settings, benches, and bin enclosures, fostering sustainable waste management practices and promoting a comfortable, functional space for students and staff to interact and engage.
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Sanifloor provided the only solution for an end-of-trip facility refit.
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Forbo’s Marmoleum collection has been used to create a stunning new patterned floor at the St James Theatre in Wellington. The project was undertaken by Shand Shelton, who has been involved in the restrengthening of the theatre since 2016, with the construction phase beginning in 2019. However, the scope for a new, replacement Marmoleum patterned floor was not introduced until October 2021, just 10 months before the theatres re-opening and at the height of material supply challenges caused by Covid-19.
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Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcing steel is the main issue affecting the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in coastal environments. In these environments, invasive chloride ions penetrate into concrete and create a corrosive environment for steel bars. This was the main concern of the client and architects for this beautiful concrete landscape located on the North Head sanctuary.
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Situated just 16 kilometres from the city on Sydney’s leafy North Shore, Ku-ring-gai is known for its natural beauty and urban villages. It’s a picturesque lifestyle with clean waterways, striking wildlife and action-packed events backed by great services and infrastructure.
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In the heart of Sydney's Circular Quay, Quay Quarter Tower stood at the crossroads of its life cycle. Instead of demolishing the building, the architects and designers at 3XN & BVN embraced a bold vision to repurpose and recycle the building. The result was a stunning display of sustainable design and a beacon of hope for a greener future.
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Existing Synpave courts were recoated using COOLTOP.
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Multiple Sanifos 280 were brought in as a solution for the decommissioning of aging and deteriorating septic systems servicing properties at Lake Rotoiti, NZ. The Sanifos 280’s pump waste up to the new bio treatment systems on the top end of the properties.
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Multiple Sanifos 280 were brought in as a solution for the decommissioning of aging and deteriorating septic systems servicing properties at Lake Rotoiti, NZ. The Sanifos 280’s pump waste up to the new bio treatment systems on the top end of the properties.
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In order to create these unique spaces, complete with a bathroom and kitchenette, renovators need the help of a recent Saniflo product, the Sanicubic 1GR.
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Completed in June 2017, a new Sydney Seaplane terminal brings the beloved back to Rose Bay. PENETRON ADMIX was used in the precast elements to ensure impermeability for a structure built wholly over seawater.