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Cabramatta Carpark |
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Building Studio |
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Davis Langdon |
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Structural Hardwood - Blackbutt species |
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Boral Timber's structural hardwood product has been used extensively throughout a much-needed new car park on Fisher Street in Cabramatta, with three levels covering a 5000m2 area, it was commissioned to alleviate the area's traffic problems.
The vertical installation of Boral’s F27 structural hardwood timber in Blackbutt species forms a façade for the building, spaced to allow a 50 per cent clear area to encourage natural air circulation. This eliminates the need for energy-consuming, mechanical ventilation systems. The incorporation of Boral’s hardwood timber in this design element is consistent with Fairfield City Council's objective that the building's carbon footprint be minimised.
Timber slats are used to screen the development as well as to create an element of interest. The slats are strategically placed and sized to create images which are visible when standing in front of the development. The timber is impact resistant and will weather to a silver grey colour over time, providing the aesthetic of a modern steel facade. Artwork of the same material is incorporated into the screen layout, achieving an interesting and always changing view for passing pedestrians and cars. Also acting as a decorative element which integrates softly with the residential streetscape, the spacing of the timber creates minimal surface area, discouraging graffiti vandalism.
According to the project manager, Jason Richards from Davis Langdon: “Due to the large quantity of hardwood timber required for the project, Boral was the only company that could meet the supply requirements for the project without going to multiple suppliers.”
Boral Timber's hardwood products have achieved Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) Chain of Custody certification, proving that its products are sourced from certified and legal sources. AFS is the largest forestry certification scheme in Australia and meets Australian Standard AS 4708-2007. It is also mutually acknowledged by the PEFC – the largest forestry certification scheme in the world.
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