The new public library in Stromarkt, Deventer is contemporary in design and use of materials, while blending in beautifully with its historical context. An impressive feature of this design by BiermanHenket architects for a building of this size. With its large glass windows, the new library building extends a welcoming invitation to the city. Since its opening
The impressive building in Buenos Aires was once a power plant. It was built in 1916 in the Florentine style by the Argentinian-Italian Electricity Company and indeed resembles a palazzo in Florence. Electricity was produced in the “Usina” up to the mid-1990s. The power plant in the Boca district near the old port then closed
Barr Smith Library, located within the University of Adelaide, was an underutilised space defined by low ceilings, poor lighting and row upon row of book stacks that deterred people from visiting. To revitalise the library, HASSELL designed an intimate space with rich and textured tones and finishes, turning it into an inviting and relevant destination
Sydney architect Sam Marshall, in partnership with the NSW Government Architect’s Office, recently completed the new Mordant wing and the refurbishment of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia, at Circular Quay on Sydney Harbour. X220 Moisture Fix A single pack one application spray on system that deeply penetrates new or old concrete, provides permanent waterproofing, curing
The Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus recently installed a Bildspec double-glazed glass operable wall in their library to acoustically separate the Learning Centre from the main library. The specification put out by NSW Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning called for “Sound Proofing of Library” including the procurement and installation of metal framed
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has installed high quality perforated folding closures to secure the entry to Melbourne University’s Southbank Library at their St Kilda Road campus. The specifying architect on the project was Lyons Architects based in Bourke St, Melbourne and the project managers were the APM Group who are based in Exhibition
Oxtek Solutions X263 Medi-Vet Repeller product is a practical and sustainable approach to enhancing the warehouse’s concrete surfaces for food industry use while addressing concerns related to durability, hygiene, and safety. Environmentally Friendly: The product is environmentally friendly, contributing to sustainability efforts. Low VOC: The product has low Volatile Organic Compounds emissions, ensuring a safer
Evolution Mining is a leading, globally relevant gold miner. Evolution operates five wholly-owned mines – Cowal in New South Wales, Mungari in Western Australia, Mt Rawdon and Ernest Henry in Queensland, and Red Lake in Ontario, Canada. The focus of Evolution Mining is on operating its projects safely and efficiently and developing them to their
The Australian Trellis Door Company™ (ATDC™) specializes in safety barriers which are ideal for restricting access to heavy plant and machinery and so preventing injury from potentially dangerous moving parts making them a vital organizational health and safety tool in the industrial sector. Examples of dangerous machinery to guard against personal injury include robotic arms,
Ashford Hospital is the largest private hospital in Adelaide, South Australia and is part of Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA). The hospital planned a significant upgrade that would include patient facilities, hospital infrastructure in addition to new theatres, and recladding the exterior of the building for better fire performance and modern finish. Ashford Hospital is