A Bold Rhythm of Curved Timber Screens
EastCo

EastCo is the new home for the Victorian Government’s Department of Transport. Designed by Peckvonhartel, the 13,000m2 workplace and Customer Service Centre signals a new benchmark for public sector workplace design.
Product
Click-on Battens
Materials
White Oak
Applications
Feature Walls
Feature Ceilings
Facades
Sector
Workplace
Architect
Peckvonhartel
Builder
Maben Group
Installer
Comcraft Constructions
Location
Victoria, Australia
Completion
2022
Photographer
Steve Scalone

Purposefulness and simplicity
The new design was driven by the desire to facilitate the department’s transition to a hybrid work style, transforming the workspace into a flexible and adaptable setting. Each employee has the freedom to choose their work environment, and it offers a comprehensive list of facilities made to support the individuals daily needs.


Steam bending timber battens
Throughout the foyer, our curved Click-on Battens feature as a transition from the ceiling of the floor below. Crafted from White Oak, the timber is permeable and able to be curved to hug the interior.
Our state-of-the-art steam bending technologies allow us to deliver the most precise and accurate curved timber products available anywhere on the market in Australia and beyond. We have finessed our methods so that we can provide a simultaneously high-level of quality and output to achieve what is required for large scale projects.

Pattered timber walls
The interior of the foyer also creates pattern and interest on walls. Our Click-on Battens are spaced equally apart amongst other lengths of timber, with black acoustic backing behind. This is part of one of our signature looks, and offers acoustic qualities as well as aesthetic value to a space.

From the beginning, the design has been a highly integrated processes with involvement from the entire project team. Our practice has a strong understanding of the government sector, and our highly consultative approach means we were able to hone a clear design framework for creating a tailored environment for the Department’s people and also for the community they serve.
Rebecca Daff
National Practice Leader | Peckvonhartel

Product Specifications
Timber walls
Product
Click-on Battens
Material
Timber
Species
White Oak
Coating
Clear oil
Profile
Block, 32 x 32mm
Spacing
18mm
Acoustic backing
Autex - Black
Aluminium ceiling
Product
Click-on Battens
Material
Aluminium
Finish
Powdercoat - White Satin
Profile
25 x 150mm
Spacing
25mm
Track
Suspended ceiling mounting track
Acoustic Backing
Autex - Black

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