"wood preservation"

APPLICATION: Road CellPROJECT LOCATION: Chan Chan PeruPROJECT DETAILS: Protecting Walkways and Preventing erosionPROJECT COMPLETION: Sep 2016Chan Chan, the largest City of the pre-Columbian era in South America is now an archaeological site in La Libertad Region, 5 kilometres west of Trujillo Peru. Chan Chan is located in the mouth of the Moche Valley and was the capital of the historical empire of the Chimor from 900 to1470, when they were defeated and incorporated into the Inca Empire. The city Chan Chan spanned 20km2 and had a dense urban centre of 6 km2.The increasing popularity of the site forced the authorities to consider how to protect the walkways and to provide drainage, to remove rain water from the site to prevent erosion. The solution was to use the Atlantis® Road CellTM 53mm drainage cell. This installation made Chan Chan the second World Heritage site in all of Peru to have a highly technical system of protection of the original pavement installed and it covered almost the entire tourist circuit with the exception of the funeral zone.A layer of water proof membrane was laid down on the walkway and the the Atlantis® Road CellTM 53mm drainage cells were clipped together on the water proof membrane and filled with gravel. Thus providing protection for the walkway and also providing a drain for directing rain water away from the archaeological site to ameliorate erosion. Also it facilitated the access of visitors, especially those with disabilities, by providing a firm stable walk way.In all 1,700 m2 of the Atlantis® Road CellTM 53mm drainage cell were laid, and filled with gravel.

COLLABORATIONArchitects: Johnson Pilton Walker (JPW) and the Government Architect’s Office.Builder: Built.BRIEFThe project required a coating that would preserve and protect the feature precast concrete ceiling, beams, walls, and eyelet as part of the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project.MATERIAL & APPLICATIONECOCLEAN Porosity SealerECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning CoatingOUTCOMEA stunningly sustainable multi-award-winning project that includes the prestigious Sulman Medal. Our team is so proud to have played a part in the preservation of one of Sydney’s most iconic monuments, a symbol of our history and our future.

COLLABORATIONArchitect: EJE ArchitectsBuilder: Core Project GroupBRIEFDevelop the best coating system to maintain the surface appearance of the restored heritage-listed Kingsley building to align with its vision of being a true luxury hotel.MATERIAL & APPLICATIONECOCLEAN Porosity SealerECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning CoatingOUTCOMEThe ECOCLEAN coating system uses self-cleaning technology to preserve the concrete appearance of the Kingsley – the first luxury hotel in Newcastle.Winner of two Asia-Pacific Hotel of the Year awards, the Kingsley is a remarkable example of what photocatalyst coatings can do to preserve the appearance of heritage-listed buildings while reducing maintenance budgets.Images courtesy of Crystalbrook Kingsley

CollaborationArchitect: EJE ArchitectureBuilder: Core Project GroupBreifDevelop the best coating system to maintain the surface appearance of the newly restored heritage-listed Kingsley building to align with its vision of being a true luxury hotel.Material & ApplicationECOCLEAN Porosity CoatingECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning CoatingOutcomeThe ECOCLEAN coating system uses self-cleaning technology to preserve the concrete appearance of the Kingsley – the first luxury hotel in Newcastle. Winner of two Asia-Pacific Hotel of the Year awards, the Kingsley is a remarkable example of what photocatalyst coatings can do to preserve the appearance of heritage-listed buildings while reducing maintenance budgets.TestimonialAn old soul with a fresh twist, Crystalbrook Kingsley is culturally connected, sustainably-led, simply sophisticated, and steeped in history. The first luxury hotel to grace Newcastle, Crystalbrook Kingsley sparks vibrant energy and nostalgia in one moment.

The Australian National Archives is located within Canberra ACT, Fairview products were used as both exterior cladding and interior lining on the National Archives of Australia’s new preservation and storage facility. The building includes enough shelving to stretch approximately 115kms and is expected to house around 10 million Commonwealth records.Builder: Doma Constructions, Architect: May & Russell Architects

AQURON 1000 penetrating hydrogel treatment was applied to the warehouse floor slabs for curing, sealing and deep hardening for durability.The slabs were poured in very high temperatures. The hydrogel treatment helped preserve the curing quality.This project was Green Star rated. AQURON 1000 is licenced to use the Environmental Choice New Zealand ecolabel, which is recognised by the Green Building Councils of Australia and New Zealand.

Construction has concluded on the redevelopment of the ‘old Harris Scarfe’ site at Rundle Mall in Adelaide. The renovations seek to re-energise the area but remain committed to preserve Adelaide’s most cherished department store. Four floors of retail space have had the base built by Interior Projects who have been a valued Rondo customer since 1988. Rondo provided essential technical expertise and design solutions for the fire walls and security mesh between tenancies.

The word Folia in Greek means nest, and this is precisely what Folia apartments by Mirvac have delivered. Foliage adorns the many balconies, rooftop conservatory and kitchen garden, contributing greatly to the tranquil ambience which feels wholeheartedly organic. The residences are an inviting place to call home for their new occupants. Able to be seen from below are the prominent soffits on floors 5 and 6, lined with our aluminium Click-on Cladding in a strikingly realistic Blackbutt wood finish. The wood finish on the cladding appears abundantly realistic, cleverly achieving the look of real timber in both tone and texture. Our wood finish wrapping is produced in Japan using a state of the art system to ensure that there is no repetitive wood grain pattern present, helping it to achieve the aesthetic variation of real timber. It also features an embossed texture further replicating that of real timber along with the shadow lines which imitate traditional timber cladding.

LOCATIONRandwick, New South WalesCOLLABORATIONDeveloper: CBUS PropertyArchitect: Bates Smart and Smart Design StudioBuilder: GanellenApplicator: Master CoatingBRIEFPreserve and protect concrete elements of Figtree Pocket apartments and Newmarket Residences.MATERIAL & APPLICATIONECOCLEAN Porosity CoatingECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning CoatingOUTCOMEOur invisible eco-friendly coatings will seal and protect the high-end concrete from water ingress and atmospheric carbonation. The coating will also provide self-cleaning properties via photocatalysis which utilises daylight, rain and moisture to self-clean external surfaces.

COLLABORATIONArchitect: ThomsonAdsett in collaboration with nettletontribeBuilder: L.U.SimonDeveloper: Deakin UniversityBRIEFThe Waterfront campus for Deakin University at Geelong celebrates the “individual” student through the prominent white precast concrete. The client on this project wanted to ensure that over time the white concrete stayed pristine – looking as good as new – without expensive cleaning and maintenance costs.MATERIAL & APPLICATIONECOCLEAN Porosity SealerECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning CoatingOUTCOMEOur ECOCLEAN Self-Cleaning system has been applied to the concrete to preserve the appearance of this building’s prominent facade. This significantly reduces cleaning and maintenance costs making this a cost-effective and net positive environmental solution.

Designed by Woods Bagot Pty Ltd and built by Lend Lease Group, BCG manufactured curved heat strengthened laminated glass panels for the feature stair to the entry lobby of the first completed commercial tower at Barangaroo – International Towers Sydney (ITS) 2. Working closely with Woods Bagot Architects and fabricators F & D Normoyle Engineering, BCG assisted with the fine tuning of the detail design. BCG’s precision bending and laminating processes provided the quality of finish and timely supply required to ensure the successful completion of the project.

CollaborationArchitects: Johnson Pilton Walker (JPW) and the Government Architect’s Office.Builder: Built.Material & ApplicationFunctional Coatings were applied to precast concrete elements to protect the memorial from carbonation in addition to giving the surface self-cleaning and air-purification propertiesOutcomeA stunningly sustainable multi-award winning project that includes the prestigious Sulman Medal. Our team is so proud to have played a part in the preservation of one of Sydney’s most iconic monuments, a symbol of our history and our future.TestimonialThe Anzac Centenary Project not only realises the vision from our past, it will continue to remind future generations of the contributions made by our servicemen and women.The Right Hon. Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney

The Paper Mill is located on the Georges River in Liverpool NSW and features 2,800m2 of Vitracore G2 in Zinc Light and Zinc Dark. Builder: MN Builders, Architect: Woods Bagot

The legendary Peninsula Hotel in the heart of Paris was undergoing a large renovation project and the project’s architect, who specialised in the restoration of exceptional establishments, decided on three Boon Edam Crystal Tourniket revolving doors and one Circleslide to fit their brief of installing a transparent and luxurious entrance. Built in 1908 to host the palace “Hotel Majestic”, this palace hotel was due for of an extensive renovation to offer modern facilities, standards and technology while still preserving its historic roots. The restoration took 4 years to complete and the end result is a five-star contemporary hotel which maintains and respects the spirit of the original institution. The project involved working with the finest artisans with an ancestral knowledge of this landmark building. The architectural renovation was led by AFFINE DESIGN, one of the major architecture and interior design offices in Paris

ZINTL® aluminium cladding system is a timelessly elegant and enduring material that offers a world of design possibilities. 8Projects did an amazing job installing ZINTL® Shadow 200 in Iroko Wood Grain cladding finish on the Alkira Apartment development in Ocean Grove.

LOCATIONBroadbeach Waters, QueenslandCOLLABORATIONDesigned by: Smek DesignBuilder: Live BuildBRIEFPreserve and protect the concrete elements of the high-end residential homeMATERIAL & APPLICATIONECOCLEAN Concrete Sealer(Specified concrete on the project including the bar area, front fence, and garden bed)OUTCOMEThe Beverly is a stunning $7.7mil high-end residential building sitting right on the water at Broadbeach Waters QLD. It was a pleasure for our QLD team to work in such a fantastic location. Our Concrete Sealer will keep the concrete looking clean, allow water to bead off the concrete and reduce carbonation which will extend the asset life of the concrete.TESTIMONIALWorking with ECOCLEAN has been a stress-free experience. The whole process was professional and positive from start to finish. The work is perfection. The concrete-look colour stain is seamless and the sealer used for all our pre-cast concrete panels have not had any issues with water damage or staining. I would highly recommend them and would be using them for all future projects.Ryan and Guech Venville, Homeowner

To set the internal aesthetics apart from other similar projects being built in Brisbane, Wood Marsh Architects designed some jaw-dropping gold ribbon ceilings that hover above the modern curved walls, which elegantly wrap around the lobby floor. In saying this, achieving perfection is not a simple task and none of this could have been accomplished without Rondo’s technical designs and NAC’s expertise in making them come to life.

Sculpform Design Studio in central Melbourne is designed by Woods Bagot and utilises Curved Timber Battens to create a stunning studio space for us to work collaboratively with the clients. Working with Australia’s leading architects and builders is Sculpform's strength, and the vision behind the studio was an environment to foster and enhance that collaboration process. Far from a typical showroom, the studio centres around the Co-lab workshop, where clients can interact and understand the practicalities of the products.

Collaboration Architect: Mayoh ArchitectsBuilder: Reitsma ConstructionsDeveloper: Macarthur Anglican SchoolMaterial & ApplicationUsing our CXD process in collaboration with the design team, our ECOTONE team created a specialised wood grain colour finish using ECOTONE Matt Plus and ECOTONE Sharp. The surface colour finish was applied onsite to the grey compressed fibre cement cladding soffits to match in with the internal timber used in the project.OutcomeThe design required a space that was inviting and inspiring to students allowing them to remain in touch with the outside as well as being environmentally friendly. Our long-life ECOTONE finish to cladding replicating natural wood delivered in both design and sustainability. This project also went on to win a commendation award for Learning Environments Australasia Category 2: New Construction / New Individual Facility (or Facilities) Over $8m.TestimonialThe challenge of incorporating feature timber soffits within a bushfire zone was solved by the use of ECOTONE over non-combustible fibre cement sheeting. The soffits were colour matched to the natural spotted gum timber, which was used internally, resulting in a seamless visual appearance and an external soffit that is almost indistinguishable from real timberJonathan Henley, Mayoh Architects

Melbourne’s CBD features a $230 million Victoria Police ‘super’ complex. Designed by Woods Bagot Architects, the 12 level, 27,000m2 project provided Rondo Victoria’s Charlie Khoury with the opportunity to work with their project team in the early design process to come up with solutions to meet their architectural requirements. Together with Rondo’s technical services engineers many solutions were found such as how to satisfy a requirement for the many free-standing walls to be constructed without using structural steel.

Imagine waking up in this 4-star luxury hotel with panoramic view of the IJ and the city of Amsterdam. Hotel Jakarta: a BREEAM Excellent certified energy-neutral hotel in Amsterdam. Designed with sustainability in mind. Unique for the Netherlands is the 30-meter-high timber structure of the hotel. All columns, ceilings and frames are made from natural, FSC or PEFC certified wood. The south and east façades are covered with 700 m2 of building-integrated solar energy panels (BIPV panels). The glass roof that covers the atrium also contains BIPV cells that, in addition to collecting energy, also function as sun blinds for the subtropical inner garden. The atrium is the center of the hotel and works as a temperature controller in both summer and winter. On each side of the building, rooms have their own covered outdoor space that functions as a structural awning. A custom made revolving door provides access to the hotel where there is a dynamic public area with various bars, restaurants, coffee corners and a wellness center. This transparent revolving door is almost 6 meters high and fits perfectly with the appearance of the facade. In addition, this type of entrance solution is in line with the sustainability requirements of the building.

The Berkeley Hotel is a luxurious and iconic hotel, housed in the fashionable district of Knightsbridge, London. When renovations were required, Roger Stirk Harbour & Partners designed a glass façade entrance to the hotel. Boon Edam Ltd was consulted to provide a stylish entry solution to complement the updated lobby entrance and reflect the luxurious image of the Berkeley Hotel brand. Business Challenges The hotel entrance required a renovation which would give guests an instant welcome upon arrival, whilst also providing a practical function to meet access needs. For a hotel as prestigious as The Berkeley, first impressions are hugely important. The entrance and welcome given by a hotel provides the guest with an indication of what to expect from their stay, so therefore the entry solution was a key consideration within the renovation project. With a constant flow of visitors in and out of the lobby, the entrance door is vital in maintaining a comfortable climate and pleasant atmosphere for guests. As sliding or swinging doors bring in cold draughts, the specification called for a revolving door to keep out wind, noise and dust. The project architect specified that the door was to be fully automatic and made entirely of glass to match the newly renovated lobby. However, for a door to be fully automatic, there must be several sensors and buffers which would have impacted the all-glass aesthetic of the entrance. Boon Edam was appointed to provide a tailored solution which could meet all the specific functional requirements, without needing to compromise on the luxurious style and quality desired. The Boon Edam Solution A Custom Designed Crystal Tourniket Due to the high-end nature of The Berkeley Hotel, attention to detail was paramount. Multiple meetings were held with the architect to ensure that Boon Edam’s team of experts could fully capture all requirements to provide the perfect, bespoke solution. Boon Edam’s Crystal Tourniket door was selected for the entrance of The Berkley Hotel; one of the most impressive and eye-catching revolving doors available. A Crystal Tourniket is constructed almost entirely from glass, with added stainless steel accents to support the solidity of the door. The End Result The Berkeley Hotel is now home to a grand lobby entrance provided by Boon Edam, which utilises natural wood in the drum wall of the Crystal Tourniket revolving door to provide guests with a warm and elegant welcome. In combination with the all-glass door set and modern lighting, the bespoke solution truly reflects the prestigious Berkley Hotel brand.