What is interior design’s responsibility in revolutionising aged-care environments? The new Emmy Monash Aged-Care facility in Melbourne’s Caufield has all the luxury commodities of a contemporary multi-residential complex. From thoughtfully considered finishes through to superior shared facilities, no expense has been spared on residents’ comfort and quality of life.
May 29th, 2017
Architect
Bates Smart
Photography
Sean Fennessy
Contractor
Icon Constructions
Project Manager
Aurecon
Quantity Surveyor
Rider Levitt Bucknell
Services Engineer
WSP
Lighting
Planet Lighting – Examination light
FSM – Heat lamp
Finishes
Shaw Contract – Carpet tiles throughout
Brintons – Custom carpet
Classic Architectural Products – Entry mats
Laminex – Laminate
Astor Metal Finishes – Ground floor salon and Synagogue metal
Sapphire Industries – Corner guards
Wattyl – Paint generally
Dulux – Powdercoat
Forbo Flooring Systems – Pinboards
Altro – Vinyl flooring
Acrovyn – Vinyl wall covering
Mirror Image Marble Dry Treat – Sealant
Signorino – Stone throughout
Embelton – Timber floorboards
Design Sense – Stained timber
Classic Ceramics – Ensuite tiles
Metz Tiles – Basement kitchen floor tiles
Kvadrat Maharam – Wardrobe and Synagogue wallpaper
Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor – Dining room decor
Materialised – Curtain fabric
Mokum – Upholstery fabric
Woven Image – Upholstery fabric
Warwick – Upholstery fabric
Fixed & Fitted
MiFab – Access panels
Caroma – Wash basins, urinals and staff toilets
Enware – Shampoo basin, clinical washbasins, shower, med room tap and elbow levers
Arjo Huntleigh – Bath
Atdec – Ceiling bracket
Material Handling – Bottlechock bracket
Hafele – Castor, cutlery tray and grommet
Ceiling Hoist Solutions – Ceiling track
Reece – Coat hook, shower mixer, sinks, ensuite tap and kitchen taps
Harvey Norman Commercial – Electric cooktop, coffee machine, dishwasher, microwave and oven
RBA Group – Dining room paper towel dispenser
Bradley – Bathroom paper towel dispenser and toilet roll holder
Superior Healthcare – Glove dispenser
Bobrick – Handwash bay paper towel dispenser and mop holder
Vere Apothecary – Soap dispenser
Johnson & Johnson – Antiseptic soap dispenser
Gojo – Bedroom soap dispenser
Ram Taps – Floor waste sink
Abbey Fireplaces – Electric fireplace
JD MacDonald – Grab rail and shower seat
Art Hanging Systems – Hanging rail
Tigger Hall – Decorative tassel
Excel Lockers – lockers
Assa Abloy – Key cabinet
EBOS Healthcare – Macerator disposal unit
Outdoor Emporium – Planter pots
Haier – Bar fridge
Rollex – Drug refrgerator
SHS Products – Sharps bin
Astra Walker – Shower shelf
Reaco Library – Magazine wall
Dexion – Shelving wall
Mei + Picchi – Display wall system
Phoenix Tapware – Change room shower and taps
Britex – Dirty utility sink
DTAC – Tactile stair indicators
Zip Industries – Tap
Kyissa – Toilet cubicle partition
Nova Hardware – Toilet coat hook
Mr Whiteboards – Whiteboards and pin boards
Mother of Pearl & Sons – Joinery hardware
Barben Industries – Joinery hardware
Designer Doorware – Joinery hardware
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