Case Study
Our Lady of Mercy College
The Project
Our Lady of Mercy College required a new multi-purpose sports hall. Designed by award-winning education architects ClarkeHopkinsClarke, the centre was to include multipurpose indoor and outdoor courts, classrooms, staff offices, change facilities and an overall seating capacity of 1300.
PROJECT DETAILS
Our Lady of Mercy College
Builder
Melbcon
Architect
ClarkeHopkinsClarke
Products
Core: Volcore
Core: XFLAM
Profile:
- Seamless
Colours:
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Deep ocean
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Clay Pot (Custom)
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Classic Cream
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Thredbo White
The Challenge
The challenge for this project was the sports hall shared a common wall with a supermarket next door. To meet the Australian Building Code, a boundary wall is required to have a two-hour fire rating if within three metres of a neighbouring property. Not only that, the façade needed to reflect the college branding.
The Solutions
To overcome these challenges, ASKIN Performance Panels manufactured and installed a combination of XFLAM and Volcore external façade panel. ASKIN panel was selected not only because it was an excellent solution with having a two-hour fire rating, but also solved the problem of having to use heavy, pre-cast concrete, therefore making it easier, more time efficient and more cost efficient to install.
Furthermore, ASKIN pre-finished exterior façade panel was manufactured in both custom and standard Colorbond colours to match the school’s brand.
The Results
The result for Our Lady of Mercy College was not only a functional space but an aesthetically pleasing building that complements the city landscape and the school colours. The College are now making full use of their recently completed community centre, enjoying everything from netball to boxing, badminton and yoga.