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PROJECTS The Hungry Fox, a Café in Melbourne in Thermally Modified American The link between our physical environments and our emotional wellbeing has been substantiated by a number of studies. Australian designers seem to have a unique affinity with the natural environment and an innate understanding of how best to bring nature closer to life and leisure. The latest example of this skill is a café which recently opened its doors in Melbourne. The Hungry Fox (by LaManna) at Autocentro at Essendon Fields has been designed using natural materials from around the world and has a mouth-watering global menu (Peking duck bao buns and homemade ricotta gnocchi) that combine to provide a uniquely uplifting Australian experience. The café is the first project in Australia to use thermally-modified American tulipwood in exterior cladding. Selected for its rich colour and uniform texture, American tulipwood provided not only the aesthetic impact sought by Bruce Henderson Architects, but also the stability. The thermal modification process heats the tulipwood to almost the point of combustion. This changes the molecular structure of the timber and results in a material that durable for outdoor use. It requires minimal attention once outside which makes it a perfect choice for a project such as this. Interior Architects, Lukas Partners, took on the challenge of creating a contemporary, warm and inviting interior for the café. Aware of biophilic design principles and their emotional impact, the mood they looked to capture was one of earthy Australian fauna. Their focus was on natural materials, inspired by gum nut and eucalyptus tones. The vaulted ceiling, taking its lead from the exterior design, is also an expanse of thermally- modified American tulipwood. This richness is offset by a stone counter. A velvetfinished granite with a steel edge adds impact front of house and counterbalances the exposed concrete floor. Chunky American ash tables, created by local high-end manufacturer Charles Sandford, are accompanied by chairs created from the same timber with perforated leather seating and wool which has retained its natural colour variation. This perforation forms a motif throughout the space, the screens in the waiting area and the laser cut American walnut veneer panels that mask an acoustic board with style, making the café the perfect venue to meet for relaxed conversation. The look is completed with vast drum pendants created to Lukas Partners’ design by local bespoke lighting specialist Bad Wolf. The playground adjacent to the café has been created by Adventure+. Australian white cypress thoughtfully treated with a tint to match the American tulipwood cladding means that the Hungry Fox is a magnet for families in addition to local professionals and shoppers from the nearby LaManna supermarket. The rich and welcoming space creates a true sense of wellbeing. Perhaps the biggest accolade is from the staff themselves. “I love coming to work here. It feels like a log cabin and it’s really cosy. Especially in winter” says Hayley Cardis, who has worked at The Hungry Fox since it opened. It’s a healthy habitat in every way for all who visit. Web: www.fastow.com.au 30 NOVEMBER <strong>2018</strong>, REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS
Cedar shingles help enhance the sound of music at Cumbrian Therapy Centre PROJECTS Marley Eternit’s Western Red Cedar Shingles have been specified internal and external building material for an award-winning music therapy centre that is helping to make a real difference to people of all ages. Created near Penrith in the Lake District, the Sunbeams Music Centre is a 600m sq. therapy centre which houses a number of meeting rooms, therapy rooms, a recording studio and a performance space, as well as administration facilities, supporting over 1,500 people each month. One of the critical objectives for the centre’s design was to ensure it sat seamlessly within its local environment. This led the design team at MawsonKerr to the use of natural building materials; the extensive use of Marley Eternit’s Western Red Cedar Shingles has helped achieve this perfectly. Marley Eternit’s Western Red Cedar Shingles delivered a renewable and sustainable cladding solution for the centre, providing one of the lowest carbon footprints of any widely used building product. In addition, the colour blend ensures the centre fits seamlessly into the local environment. A primary design theme was the wish to connect the inside of the centre with the exterior façade, and the use of cedar shingles both internally and externally brings with it a connected symmetry that accentuates the building’s positioning within the landscape. In addition, the natural aesthetics of timber add to the welcoming vibe the building designers wished to create. The unique design is the fulfilment of an original vision by the centre’s architect, Will Mawson co-founder of MawsonKerr Architects. He says: “The simple concept of running exterior materials internally encountered a number of technical challenges especially given the sensitive nature of the buildings use. We worked with Marley Eternit and their technical team on the specification to ensure the enduring natural qualities of the timber shingle were not lost. We have been able to put the use of Marley Eternit’s Western Red Cedar Shingles at the heart of the Sunbeams Music Therapy Centre as a welcoming, natural and wholly appropriate building material solution.” As part of the project’s conceptualisation, MawsonKerr, who were crowned Architect of the Year at the 2017 Structural Timber Awards following the success of the project, worked with music therapy charity Sunbeams Music Trust to help design and develop a true community building, which is now enhancing the daily experience of young and old who find music therapy supportive when confronting challenging neurological conditions such as childhood Alzheimer’s and dementia in older people. “The Sunbeams Music Centre is the culmination of 13 years work as I first started working on an original design as part of a university project. Over time the charity has acquired the funding to establish the new centre, which gives it the ability to provide badly needed therapeutic services within a natural, bespoke and welcoming setting. “Timber is a warm material and can enhance well-being and generate a sense of calm. The building has to offer a sense of belonging so that those visiting for therapy and support feel at home there and the important work carried out is managed within a peaceful setting. By using the timber to draw together the interior spaces and exterior look, we have successfully brought the entire building together as a whole which also helps the centre’s visitors to orientate themselves and navigate the internal spaces far more easily.” said Will Mawson. The sustainable characteristics of cedar shingles were another major plus point, helping to underpin the long-term and supportive values of the centre. With a 25-year lifespan, not only does cedar shingle offer hard-wearing performance within a heavily-used facility, they promise longevity as well. This is an important factor for the charity where cost effectiveness is a key consideration. Furthermore, the Marley Eternit’s Western Red Cedar Shingles, which are Certi-grade accredited as ‘Blue Label’ by the CSSB (Cedar Shingle and Shake Bureau) were specified as they guarantee the highest quality shingles and are PEFC accredited. Furthermore, the shingles specified were also treated with MicroPro®, a clear treatment which not only protects against wood rooting fungi and insect attacks, but also lets the shingle weather naturally without any staining sometimes associated with other treatments, and can deliver an extended life span of 40 years. Daniel Redfern Marketing Campaign Manager from Marley Eternit said: “Having worked alongside MawsonKerr from the onset of the project we were able to suggest a suitable cladding solution which not only complemented the wider surroundings, but which also helped meet the design vision for the project. Meeting regularly with the architect and contractors involved in the project meant we were able to offer extended support on some of the key benefits and considerations associated with Cedar Shingles in order to bring the design vision to life.” Tek: 01283 722588 Web: www.marleyeternit.co.uk REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS, NOVEMBER <strong>2018</strong> 31
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