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Karratha Central Healthcare by CODA Studio/Cox Architecture

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.


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December 18th, 2017

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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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