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Westfield Kotara
A $160 million redevelopment, the spectacular facade at Westfield Kotara Shopping Complex utilises our Facade Blades to create large scale linear textures, whilst offering a gateway to the region.
Product
Facade Blades
Materials
A Supply and Install Project
Westfield Kotara allowed us to showcase our fast installation methods and ability to overcome challenges on site. The unexpected site conditions required our install team to adapt, performing some cutting on-site to ensure the project finished on time.
Our installation teams are prepared for any situation and are committed to delivering a quality result in the fastest time possible, providing peace of mind to the builder, architect and client.
“Sculptform couldn't have done better with this install, which was carried out within a very tight timeframe. I would highly recommend Sculptform to other Project or Design Managers. ”
A Flexible Façade Solution
Scentre Group chose to use the Sculptform Facade Blade system to create the facade due to its flexibility and robust design. 200mm deep blades were used to provide a modern aesthetic around the building while providing a strong identity for the project.
The design team at Scentre Group wanted to maintain a consistent design language throughout the facade, even in compromised areas such as the loading dock and service ramp. The flexibility of the Facade Blades system allowed the design team to continue the same look through different areas, without worrying about substrate issues.
Spacing between the battens can be adjusted to meet budget requirements, as was the case for Westfield Kotara. 350mm spacing both helped reduce costs and created a suitable space for the climbers between blades.
“One important reason is the flexibility, i.e. blade size, colour, spacing, and substrate requirement. It can work with all kinds of back wall harmoniously. The easy installation is another key point why we chose this product. ”
The System
The key to the system is the mounting rail, which is fixed to the structure at the required spacing and has preset locations for the blade sequence.
Prefinished blades are then easily connected to the mounting rail. The system has been designed to maximise design flexibility while maintaining ease of installation.
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Beauty Through Contrast
One of the design goals for Westfield Kotara was to create an earthy, warm and inviting entry to welcome patrons to the centre. The linear textures and dark tones of the powder coated battens contrast with the brighter tones and natural shapes of the climbers, bringing a unique aesthetic to the facade while achieving the design intent.
Specification details
| Product | Sculptform Facade Blades |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium |
| Finish | Powdercoat - Eternity Bronze Pearl |
| Profile | 50x200mm Block |
| Spacing | 350mm |
| Mounting Rail | 50x50 Standard |
“Price and Spec is a great tool we used during our design process, especially at the costing stage. We can easily test the spacing, size, and finishes of the blades and get a straightforward answer. In the end, with the help of Price and Spec, we tested our design solutions and were able to find the balance of design intent and cost quickly. ”
Project Summary
Architect
Scentre Group
Completion Date
2019
Builder
Scentre Group
Location
Kotara, NSW
Photographer
Grant Leslie
Sector
Commerical and mixed use
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