Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre

West Gippsland Arts Centre

The refurbishment of the West Gippsland Arts Centre designed by Williams Ross Architects showcases the incredible flexibility of the Click-on Batten system, creating stunning curves and sharp angles through both the interior and exterior.

Product

Click-on Battens

Materials

Powder coated Aluminium White Oak
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre

Versatile Curves

The Click-on Batten system gives designers true freedom when it comes to designing curves in walls, ceilings or facades, and West Gippsland Arts Centre is no exception. Interior bulkheads are softened by sweeping curves lined in White Oak timber battens, utilising the specially designed curving track of the Click-on Batten system.

Battens ending on angles create a balanced aesthetic, the straight lines of the angles and linear textures contrasting the curves of the walls. The classic grain of the White Oak brightens the room and adds a sense of dynamism with the slight variations in colour.

Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Specification Details - Curved Wall
Product Sculptform Click-on Battens
Material Timber
Species White Oak
Profile 42x42mm Block
Spacing 20mm
Coating Clear Poly
Mounting Track Curving
Acoustic Backing Yes
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre

Auditorium Wall Linings

The huge 760 seat auditorium within the centre is lined with the same White Oak timber form the rest of the project, but this time in our Tongue & Groove Cladding system. Our system gives the classic timber cladding look along the walls of the auditorium, reflecting sound and assisting in the desired acoustic scenario of the design. Click-on Battens in varying profiles were installed with a minimal spacing on the back wall to further absorb sound.

Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre

Integrated Lighting

The adaptability and modular design of our systems allows for services such as lighting and sprinklers to be integrated seamlessly. In the West Gippsland Arts Centre, lights are integrated into the theatre walls and also the soffit above the stairs. This feature provides a unique look, with light radiating out from behind the panels of cladding in the theatre.

Our role as passionate collaborators in the design process allows us to help architects specify unique features like this into their designs and remain confident of the end result.

Specification Details - Auditorium Walls
Product Sculptform Tongue & Groove Cladding
Material Timber
Species White Oak
Profile 88x19mm Sorrento
Coating Clear Poly
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Specification Details - Exterior Screen
Product Sculptform Click-on Battens
Material Aluminium
Profile 50x50mm Block
Spacing 100mm
Finish Dulux Black Satin
Mounting Track Standard
Acoustic Backing No
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre
Sculptform West Gippsland Arts Centre

Project Summary

Architect

Williams Ross Architects

Completion Date

2018

Builder

Building Engineering Pty Ltd

Location

Warragul, VIC

Photographer

Dianna Snape

Sector

Cultural

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