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Newcastle University
School of Architecture, Newcastle, NSW
Job Requirement:
Supply quality insulated sandwich panel
Project:
Newcastle University,
School of Architecture
Product:
 Vertical panel
cladding system
Panel Type:
ZINCALUME® Steel internal and external skins bonded to a 100mm polystyrene core |
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James Grose of Grose Bradley Architects won the prestigious "Sir John
Sullman Award" for the new building at Newcastle University. The award hasn't been presented since 1994 due
to the juries failing to find a building they considered worthy of it. This year, the judges were unanimous in
their decision.
The biggest challenge was to provide suitable studio space for 250 students while staying within the strict $1
million budget. Panel Tech's Cladding system and ZINCALUME® steel was the key to the building's success. Long span "off
the shelf" conventional systems were used since they offered distinct advantages. The long-spanning profiles
and composites formed from steel are very economical, allowing the project to stay within budget. |
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The finish will remain relatively maintenance-free for years and it's energy
efficient dut to Panel Tech's panels consisting of an expanded polystyrene core laminated between two skins of
ZINCALUME® steel.
John Bilmon, the chair of the Awards jury, said "The solution devised by architects Grose Bradley to meet
the requirement of the architectural facility provides a useful model for future education buildings requiring
maximum space and flexibility at very low costs.
Panel Tech's
Cladding system was chosen for versatility of colour and finish in the panel skins; High strength to weight ratio
reducing structural steel works; Excellent Insulation performance reducing heating and cooling costs; Zincalume
skins resulting in a low maintenance and durable finish. |
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