SUPACOUSTIC acoustic wall and ceiling panels meet fire hazard requirements for hospital atrium
Atrium at Gold Coast University Hospital, Birtinya QLD
Posted By: Colin Beattie | CEO 5th, April 2018
Acoustics and Fire problem solved at Gold Coast University Hospital
Noise reverberation control and high Fire Hazard requirements were needed for the huge main entrance atrium at the new Gold Coast University Hospital. SUPAWOOD’S SUPACOUSTIC products met both requirements perfectly and also achieved the aesthetics the design demanded.
The $1.7 billion GCUH at Birtinya Qld is the largest public health project undertaken in Australia to date. The design consortium included Silver Thomas Hanley, PDT and HASSELL.
The main entrance and foyer forms a huge atrium space lit by natural light through the large amount of glazing which integrates the interior with the surrounding parkland. However large spaces and acoustically reflective glazing create reverberation issues.The use of SUPACOUSTIC panels successfully softened the acoustics, achieving a non-clinical and welcoming atmosphere.
As the main entrance and exit of the hospital, BCA required the highest possible Fire Hazard rating, group 1. The SUPACOUSTIC panels supplied are in concept veneer on 12mm FR MDF were Fire Group 1 certified.
Perforated panels in SUPAFINISH Hoop Pine bring the warmth of timber and a welcoming atmosphere to a hospital visit. The concept veneer ensured consistency of colour and grain over a broad surface area.
SUPAWOOD acoustic panels and ceiling tiles in SUPAFINISH have also been used extensively throughout the Clinical Services Building and Internal Patient Unit of this hospital complex.
Aesthetic, tastefully dramatic but practical, the SUPACOUSTIC Hoop Pine panels used in this prestigious project met the highest expectations and standards the design team demanded.
Awards:
2014 Master Builders Australia National Awards - Commercial Master Builder of the Year - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Master Builders Australia National Awards - Public Buildings Award – over $50 million - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Master Builders Queensland Housing and Construction Awards - Winner - Project of the Year - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Master Builders Queensland Housing and Construction Awards - Winner - Health and Education Facilities over $250 million - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Engineers Australia Queensland Engineering Excellence Awards - Excellence Award in the Building and Structures category - awarded to Aurecon and Jacobs
2014 International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Best of Asia Pacific Design Award - Best of Category for Healthcare - awarded to GCUH Architecture
2014 International Academy for Design and Health - Finalist - Health Project Over 40,000 sqm
2014 Master Builders Gold Coast Region Housing and Construction Awards - Project of the Year - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Master Builders Gold Coast Region Housing and Construction Awards - Civil Contractor of the Year - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Master Builders Gold Coast Region Housing and Construction Awards - Winner - Health and Eucation Facilities over $150 million - awarded to Lend Lease Building
2014 Australian Institute of Architects (Queensland) Awards - State Commendation for Public Architecture - awarded to GCUH Architecture
2014 Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - National Infrastructure Awards - Finalist - Project of the Year
2014 Australian Institute of Architects (Queensland) Awards - Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards - Regional Commendation - awarded to GCUH Architecture
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