Designers are working in an exciting health and aged-care climate where the very definitions of the sectors are being questioned, challenged and redefined. Cox Architecture’s (formerly CODA Studios) joyous and uplifting design of Karratha Central Healthcare is a strong example of a multi-dimensional health facility providing medical services and training opportunities that contribute to the improved health and wellbeing of the regional community.
December 18th, 2017
Architect
Cox Architecture
Photography
Peter Bennetts
Project Manager
NS Projects
Builder
Doric
Structural Engineer
Capital House Australasia
Mechanical Engineer
Geoff Hesford
Hydraulic Engineer
Norman Disney & Young
Electrical Engineer
Best Consultants
Acoustic Engineer
Gabriels
Building Code Assessor
Milestone
Quantity Surveyor
Davson + Ward
Landscape Designer
Cox Architecture
Finishes
Boral – ‘Almondbury’ midland brick paving
Alternative Surfaces – ‘Semco Prestain’ decorative concrete
Bluescope – ‘Kiplok Classic’ shale grey roofing
Trespa – ‘Meteon’ cladding panels
Colorbond – ‘Spandek’ sheet metal
James Hardie – ‘Versilux’ soffit linings
Laminex – Laminates throughout
Screenwood – ‘4020’ timber ceiling
Myaree Ceramics – ‘Durastone’ ceramic tiling throughout
Comcork – ‘Walkeasy’ surface flooring
Interface – ‘Syncopation’ carpet throughout
Dulux – Paint throughout
Fixed & Fitted
AWS – Aluminium windows and doors
Assa Abloy Australia – Door hardware
Hafele – Joinery hardware
Read the full story about the Karratha Central Healthcare Super Clinic here.
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