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In August 2020 ASKIN non-combustible Volcore panel achieved a class one performance to standards FM4880 and FM4881.

ASKIN’s VOLCORE standard slip joint and concealed fix ViviD insulated panel recently achieved a best in class by complying with the requirements of a Class One material under the test regime dictated by standard FM4880 and FM4881..

FM4880: Corner Room Test

The Unified Buildings Code 26-3 Corner Room test establishes the expected reaction of a specific product specimen to a standardized fire positioned against the corner joint at the base of two adjacent walls, with the following dimensions:

  • Width: 2.4m
  • Height: 2.4m
  • Length: 3.6m

A calibrated wood crib is set to burn for thirty minutes applied at the base corner of the room.

ASKIN’S non-combustible Volcore panels achieved a best in class performance.

  • FM4880 unlimited height Class 1 Group A approval.
    In principle, the corner room test determines the following:
  • The potential for fire spread up and along the walls and ceiling, determined by extent of char inside the panel.
  • The potential for fire spread through a building is evaluated by the measurement of the total rate of heat release of the fire, determining the material contribution to the fire.

FM4881: Structural Wall test

The static and cyclic wall test intends to simulate a hurricane of growing then declining intensity to demonstrate resistance to catastrophic failure likely to cause danger to life and property.

The static test requires resistance to and holding of pressures up to 140% of the nominated design pressure both against the purlins and against the fixings for at least 60 seconds.

Stage one of the cyclic test is an increasing progression applied pressure to a nominated design pressure which consists of 4500 cycles of increasing pressure against the purlins.

Stage two consists of 50 cycles held at the nominated design pressure for at least one second per cycle, followed by 4450 cycles of decreasing pressure, against the fixings.

ASKIN’s Volcore standard slip joint and concealed fix ViviD insulated panel achieved a Class One rating for flat panel and for concealed fix ViviD panel by complying with the requirements of a Class One material under the test regime dictated by standard FM4881.

Case Study

La Trobe University Sports Park

The Project

The second phase of La Trobe University’s $5 billion University City of the future plan, is the construction of a $150 million Sports Park. ADCO Constructions were named builder of choice to complete the project designed by Warren and Mahoney architects.

The $50m design and construct project will consist of world-class, sports focused teaching spaces, research laboratories, as well as commercial offices, six multi-purpose indoor courts and a plaza with incorporated landscaping.

Senior Architect, Warren and Mahoney’s Brett Diprose describes the design as creating a ‘hubbing’ space for both community, university and elite sports groups in addition to the educational aspects of that.

“It was about bringing all of these aligned uses and all the various categorizations of sports under one roof,” Brett says.

During the design phase, a combination roof and wall system was specified for the project. The original specification was for an eight layered acoustic build-up system to achieve NCC requirements inclusive of the desired acoustics performance.

PROJECT DETAILS

La Trobe University Sports Park

Builder
Adco Constructions
Architect
Warren and Mahoney
Installer:
Close Commercial Services
Products

ASKIN VivID

Core: Volcore
Profile:
  • Metric Roofing
  • ViviD Seamless Walls with Roseanna Rib #65
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Surfmist (Roof)
  • COLORBOND® Astro and Cosmic (External Walls)
  • COLORBOND® Thredbo with Perforation (Internal Walls and Roof)
  • ASKIN Rosanna Ribs Bronze
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

The Challenge

ASKIN became involved after architects from Warren and Mahoney saw ASKIN’s acoustic wall featuring the Rosanna Rib at Rosanna Train station, Melbourne.

ASKIN Performance Panels has experience and strength in both education and sporting sectors in Victoria and nationwide with projects such as Melbourne Arena, and Melbourne Girls College. Known for finding solutions, the ASKIN Panel team conducted a series of presentations and meetings with both Warren and Mahoney Architects and Adco Constructions. As a result, ASKIN Roofing and Exteriors was specified for the La Trobe’s Sports Park as it could provide the acoustic and aesthetic results wanted all within one panel system.

The Solutions

ASKIN’s manufacturing was adjusted to create a perforated panel product that was fit for purpose. The newly designed architectural feature rib was 65mm, (the original Roseanne Rib was 35mm) was attached to more than 10,000 meters of Volcore ViviD panel.

Brett describes using the 65mm rib as breaking down the panels into 300mm modules as opposed to a 900mm which enabled them to achieve a high level of finish across the job.

Using COLORBOND® Astro and Cosmic on the panel walls and the ASKIN Rosanna Rib in Bronze, they were able to manipulate the facade so throughout different times of the day depending on the sunlight, the exterior would appear as a dark facade, and lighten as the sun moved throughout the day.

“It guides the perception of a different experience of the building every time you look at it from a different angle. We spoke about it as a bit like a jewellery box, in terms of it displaying a manipulation of light bouncing off the façade”, Brett says.

One of the biggest benefits of using ASKIN’s panel system was the ease and speed of build, saving the builder more than 3000-man hours. This was due to installing one product instead of the originally planned multi-layered approach.

As a result, ASKIN’s Volcore Panel Roofing and Exterior panel system provided multiple solutions and benefits including:

  • Acoustic properties
  • Green star rating
  • Thermal performance
  • Delivered ahead of time
  • Speed of build saving more than 3000-man hours by installing ASKIN Roofing products.

The Results

The result for La Trobe University is a unique sporting facility that incorporates a teaching and research building (designed with 5-star Green Star rating) which houses laboratories for biomechanics, strength and conditioning, sports analytics and exercise physiology, as well as modern teaching spaces.

Commercial tenancies, and indoor stadium with six multi-purpose highball courts and plaza area make this unique sporting facility suitable for students, the local community and elite sports teams to enjoy.

As I’ve said to a number of people, the outcome that we’ve achieved with the ASKIN products was the best value management experience of my entire career because we ended up with a much better design outcome. We worked closely with ASKIN to develop a bespoke response that met the cost objectives of the contractor and the clients, the programme requirements but also aesthetic and performance requirements at the same time.

Brett DiproseSenior Architect, Warren and Mahoney
Whitepaper

Recladding, refurbishment and rectification of existing commercial building

The solution for non-compliant wall systems

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In Australia, the release of the 2019 National Construction Code saw the overhaul of building standards related to fire resistance and stability, including the continued inclusion of section C1.9 after it was originally introduced as an amendment to the NCC 2016 in March 2018.

In this whitepaper, we take a look at the rising demand for insulated panels and the related circumstances that led to the current crisis, along with the ratified conditions for building compliance. Now more than ever before, Australian designers and specifiers must be able to relay relevant information back to their clients, concerning the new requirements of the NCC 2019 and the opportunity to upgrade building stock and improve energy efficiency.

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For more information on building requirements and Volume 1 and 2  of the construction code, visit Australian Building Codes Board.

Learn more about ASKIN Recladding and Rectification services HERE.

Sydney Airport recently unveiled their new lifestyle precinct at Domestic Terminal 2 (T2) featuring new brands, food and drink concepts hand-picked to create a fresh, relaxing pre and post-flight experience.

In addition to the retail precinct, a new loading bay was also completed. This is all part of the airport’s approach to sustainability and incorporates planning and design for future expansion.

Design Inc was the contracted architect for the first stage of T2 upgrades. Senior Associate Architect Voytek Trzebiatowski, says his team reached to European thinking for inspiration where pre-made insulated panels were commonly used.

“The mindset of our team was not designing something that was typically Australian, but to think outside the box,” says Voytek.

The loading bay area was the first stage, and although designed as a temporary building, it could be used for more than ten years and was required to perform, be simple, and meet stringent requirements in aviation.

Voytek says when searching for the right supplier they had limited knowledge of panel product suppliers but in the end, choosing ASKIN Performance Panels was ‘a no brainer’.

Design Inc Architects required performance certificates, particularly a non-combustibility certificate, and competitors of ASKIN were unable to provide this, ‘in the time frame they needed’.

“The team at ASKIN were responsive and helpful with supplying performance certificates and design solutions. The performance of the ASKIN panel product stood out compared to other products on the market and looked good.  For us, it was a no brainer.”

ASKIN Panel was used extensively in the loading dock. Voytek explains the panel is pretty much the entire building, minus the roof, and a small area on the wall.

The second part of the T2 upgrades was the retail expansion for travelling aviation passengers.

This part of the project was driven by an interior design company who created the look and feel for Sydney Airport. The design included a mezzanine, rotunda, a round skylight, with the retail precinct located around this.

Voytek explains that the interior design company came up with a range of difficulties for architects, that they managed to overcome.

“This was due to the shape and how it would intersect with each other,” he says.

The space included a mezzanine floor, with high-level office space, overlooking the airfield.

“The difficulty of the shape was challenging as it was round, and initially we thought we would make those panels curved to some extent. We ended up with that wall being fully faceted, and the steelwork was slightly tweaked to allow for the curved looking shapes. I think it was a success”, Voytek says.

To be fully compliant to the building code, an external temporary wall that was non-combustible and had thermal performance to meet Section J was required. Although not part of the initial scope of works, ASKIN panel was used as exterior partition/hoarding while construction took place.

When asked about the final results Voytek says  that “although cautious to begin the final feedback was positive and the final look is great”.

Case Study

Sydney Airport Terminal 2 Upgrade

PROJECT DETAILS

Sydney Airport Terminal 2

Builder
Built Construction
Architect
DesignInc
Products
Core: Volcore
Core: XFLAM
Profile:
  • Flat
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Metallic Citi
  • COLORBOND® Permagard® Surfmist®
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

The Project

Sydney Airport required renovations to the existing Terminal 2 (T2). The renovations were designed to expand the space, upgrade finishes and to make the terminal lighter, brighter and better for travellers.

The Solutions

The architect DesignINC designed the upgrades for T2 and worked with the ASKIN team who were able to provide specification and engineering services as well as being able to undertake the installation.

A building product for the external walls and roofing of the terminal was required that had strong thermal and fire performing qualities. ASKIN Volcore was selected as the best solution due to its non-combustible properties, thermal performance and the ability to meet relevant building codes and aesthetic requirements.

XFLAM Interior panel was selected for retail shop walls within the terminal due to its fire-performance, ease to install and the contemporary look it provided.

ASKIN’s installation team delivered a quality build, completing the loading dock, roofing, retail walls and storage faciliites, on time and on budget.

Overall, ASKIN panel was easy to install and reduced a substantial amount of secondary steel that is typically used in traditional built up systems. The standout benefits were speed of build and value for money for both the builder and end user.

The Results

Sydney Airport’s new T2 has a new, contemporary layout delivering a warm and relaxing environment with increased seating capacity to cater for the millions of passengers who travel through the airport each year.

Whitepaper

The benefits of insulated wall panels in commercial projects

Performance, Passivhaus Design and compliance with the National Construction Code 2019

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Entering into force in early 2019, the latest version of the National Construction Code implements updated performance requirements for fire safety, condensation management and thermal performance. To successfully deliver energy efficient, high-performing and code-compliant buildings, it is critical for Australian designers and specifiers to identify which building products allow them to effectively navigate the changing regulatory landscape.Download this whitepaper to see how high-quality insulated wall panels can help commercial buildings meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

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Media Release

ASKIN completes acquisition of Retracom

ASKIN Performance Panels are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Retracom Insulated Panel Contracting Business (Retracom), effective 20th December 2019.

ASKIN Performance Panels are the largest manufacturer and installer of insulated, fire-rated and architectural facade systems, roofing systems and temperature-controlled facilities in Australasia.

ASKIN Performance Panels are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Retracom Insulated Panel Contracting Business (Retracom), effective 20th December 2019.

ASKIN Performance Panels are the largest manufacturer and installer of insulated, fire-rated and architectural facade systems, roofing systems and temperature-controlled facilities in Australasia.

As part of the sale agreement, ASKIN has acquired all Retracom Contracting assets, customer contracts and transferred over all Retracom employees.

ASKIN Performance Panels CEO, Steve Clarke says the culmination of this acquisition marks a significant milestone in the insulated panel industry, creating a unique company with enhanced scale and an even larger national footprint.

“As the insulated panel industry continues to grow, ASKIN will be in the best position to support our customers with quality and compliant insulated panel solutions,” he says.

ASKIN’s multi-purpose, pre-finished and easy to install panel products, benefits clients with quality cold rooms, innovative supermarkets, green star buildings and state of the art sporting facilities. The vertically integrated business covers the complete building process from R&D, design, engineering through to manufacturing, supply and installation.

Steve says all parties to the sale are working hard to ensure a smooth and orderly transition, that heralds a new era in insulated panel manufacturing, installation and servicing.

“The acquisition means we are growing our knowledge, experience and capabilities to deliver the best customer experience. There is a growing need for quality, certified and compliant insulated panel in the building industry and the acquisition of Retracom ensures ASKIN will be the partner of first choice.” says Steve.

The expanded business will continue to manufacture and install insulated panel products across a broad range of uses and applications across Australia and New Zealand.

ENDS

Case Study

Melbourne Girls College Reclad With Volcore

The Project

Being one of the schools identified by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) as a priority for rectification of their external wall cladding, the Melbourne Girls College had a combination of external wall panels that needed to be removed and replaced with a non-combustible solution.

With the primary focus on reducing the risk of fire propagation around the building, it was paramount that the expanded polystyrene and aluminium composite panels with the polyethylene (PE) core were to be replaced with a NCC Deemed to satisfy compliant system. In this instance, the ASKIN Volcore® Panel compromising a mineral wool core was used along with a 3mm solid aluminium material.

Building Engineering Pty Ltd were responsible for the project with ASKIN commissioned as the head contractor to manufacture and install a compliant solution in accordance with the requirements of the NCC.

PROJECT DETAILS

Melbourne Girls Grammar – School Block A and Administration

Builder
Building Engineering Pty Ltd
Products
Core: Volcore
Profile:
  • Flat
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Metallic Citi
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

Challenges and Solutions

ASKIN was initially approached to provide solutions that could fulfil the requirements of the NCC 2019 for non-combustibility. In this instance, the ASKIN Volcore® Panel was the obvious choice as it met the VSBA requirements for a Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) solution per AS1530.1. This, combined with the ability to manufacture product locally, offered assurance to meet the critical deadlines for completion.

In addition, ASKIN’S experience in the rectification of other façade types provided a level of comfort to all stakeholders involved.

Scheduled to be completed over the school holidays to minimise disruption, the project experienced some delays involving permits which meant the project overlapped the term four period. This disruption was to clarify the Deem to Satisfy requirements as required by the VSBA and its certifying representative. ASKIN’S experience comes into play by assisting Building Engineering Pty Ltd with additional fire testing to give the building surveyor and façade engineer assurance above and beyond the requirements of the NCC which enabled the project to begin without any further delay.

Building Engineering Pty Ltd Construction Manager Steve Sweeney says that there is much emotion in all of this and it was essential to use the right products to achieve 100% compliance.

“In terms of what the ASKIN team did to help us, they assisted throughout the testing stage, supplied extra labour and staged the program in a manner to make up for the delays”.

Construction, in general, can have its challenges, and in this instance, having to operate within a fully operational school, there were a number of factors to be taken into consideration. School drop off and pick up, recess and lunch, noise and the general transient nature of the facility all had to be taken on board. Safety was an absolute priority.

Melbourne Girls College Facilities Manager Glen Holland, says his experience with ASKIN was a positive one describing ASKIN as efficient, neat and tidy on site, and always professional.

The Results

Back in full operation, Melbourne Girls College ‘Block A’ is now fully compliant in accordance with the requirements of the NCC 2019, and as such satisfying the desired outcome for the Victorian School Building Authority.

The school is delighted with the result and has described the building as “it’s like brand new!”. ASKIN is proud to deliver a compliant façade solution with exceptional turnaround times for completion, all with a minimal amount of disruption to building operations and the safety of its occupants.

Construction Manager Steve Sweeney added that he’s happy to have a contractor that’s committed to getting the job done!

“The school is quite happy with our work and wants us to come back to do some unrelated work. This is due to the fact ASKIN made us look good!”

Case Study

Portable Buildings Brisbane Cool Rooms Kits

The Project

Portable Buildings Brisbane (PBB) is a family owned and operated business specialising in the manufacture and production of portable and modular buildings.

PBB have recently seen an opportunity to expand their business model into building portable cool rooms. When they started late in 2018, they struggled with a finding reliable panel supplier.

PBB owner Randall Freeman says panel suppliers they originally tried were unable to provide accurately cut panel, or didn’t offer a “kit room” option, meaning PBB would have to cut the panel themselves which cost time and money.

“We were looking for a quality panel product when we were introduced to ASKIN,” says Randall.

“The ASKIN Kit Room system really was attractive for us, and we’ve been using them ever since,” says Randall.

PROJECT DETAILS

Portable Buildings Brisbane

Products
Core: EPS-FR
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Permagard®
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Manufacturing

The Results

The process is easy when ordering a Kit Room from ASKIN. PBB provide the measurements and the ASKIN design and drafting team provide a detailed drawing ensuring best practice materials and construction methodology. Once approved, PBB are then supplied with an easy to assemble cool room kit which can include a floor if required, walls, ceilings and doors. The kit is also inclusive of fixings, sealants and all consumables required to follow the detailed installation plan provided.

Randall describes the Kit Room process as making his part much easier, quicker and more cost effective to assemble.

Our experience with ASKIN has always been a good one. We’ve built 11 cool rooms and freezers since we started. The first three we did prior to using ASKIN, and we've stuck with them ever since. Service and quality are why we use and recommend ASKIN.

Randall FreemanBrisbane Portable Buildings
Case Study

Melbourne Arena Facade Upgrade With ASKIN Volcore

When Hisense Arena, now known as Melbourne Arena identified cladding materials that required updating since being built 20 years ago, they didn’t muck around with the safety of its 1.5 million visitors each year.

Melbourne Arena in conjunction with the Victorian Government engaged Peddle Thorpe Architects, Domain National as the nominated builder and ASKIN Performance Panel to manufacture, supply and install the upgraded façade panel product.

ASKIN Performance Panels Group Sales and Marketing Manager, Adam Shannon says it was a great opportunity for an Australian owned and operated company, also based in Victoria to be able to put together a complete building solution for the Arena.

PROJECT DETAILS

Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust

Builder
Domain National
Architect
Peddle Thorp
Lead Engineers:
Aurecon Group
Products

ASKIN VivID

Core: Volcore
Profile:
  • Seamless
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Metallic Skybridge
  • COLORBOND® Metallic Citi
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Recladding
  • Manufacturing

“ASKIN were able to adapt and change what we manufacture and make something specific to what the client needed while ensuring we meet the building code requirements of today,” says Adam.

ASKIN’s Dandenong manufacturing facility upgraded manufacturing equipment to design and develop a specific width and thickness panel using Volcore Vivid.

ASKIN Volcore Vivid is a non-combustible certified building product that Domain National was able to have independently certified tested and validated.

Domain National set an ambitious goal to complete the removal and replacement of 6,500 m2 of cladding in only 12 weeks.

Domain National General Manager, Zed Macinkovic describes this as a massive project for all organisations involved that required a lot of preliminary work, all to be completed in a tight timeframe.

“We had a 12-week window to complete the work before the Australian Open and as a result, we spent 25,500 hours getting it done. The customer was over the moon. No one could believe that we finished it considering we were initially only supposed to get half the project done,” says Zed.

ASKIN had a project plan in place however, like every project there were challenges along the way. This was mainly due to access, working around the public and pre-scheduled events such as sporting events and concerts.

Additional unplanned materials were also required that were not budgeted for particularly within the internal of all the plenums on the top levels.

“We had to continually improvise access and find safe ways to do things. With all these additional works and setbacks, it did not change our end date. We just had to work a little harder to compress more work into the same timeframe,” says Adam.

“It was a great feat we did for the Victorian people, we made the building safe, and we should be proud of that and what we achieved,” says Zed.

The project was handed over in time for the Australian Open in December 2018.

Zed says there was a real positive attitude working with ASKIN and being that they manufactured their own façade product, there was a lot of ownership on this project.
ASKIN managed the whole process professionally and it would be great to do some more projects with them again,

Zed MacinkovicDomain National General Manager
Case Study

Valley Pack Cold Storage

The Project

Valley Pack Cold Storage provides cold storage and international logistics services to producers of perishable commodities.  As the Melbourne based business is growing, they required a new facility to be built beside the existing premises at Shepparton, Victoria.

PROJECT DETAILS

Valley Pack Cold Storage

Contractor
Richardson Coolroom
Products
Core: XFLAM
Profile:
  • Surfmist
Colours:
  • COLORBOND®
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Cool Rooms
  • Manufacturing

The Challenge

The primary goal for Valley Pack was to build multiple Controlled Atmosphere (CA) and freezer rooms with a hermetic seal and in accordance with FM Approved building standards to meet insurance requirements.

Controlled Atmosphere rooms otherwise known as CA rooms are required to be 100% airtight to allow for the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as the temperature and humidity to be regulated.

The Solutions

Using a FM approved panel system, and built in compliance with FM standard’s were the keys to the success of this project. In the very early stages of development, Valley Pack liaised with the ASKIN Engineering, Design and Drafting teams to assist with designing a building that met their needs, while ensuring correct and conforming building products were specified.

ASKIN manufactured and supplied 5000m2 XFLAM Interior walls and ceilings. ASKIN’s XFLAM Panel with its superior joining system and stable R Values meant CA room standards was achieved.

Richardson Coolrooms installed the panel, as per ASKIN’s design which incorporated compliance with IPCA, NCC and FM.

"ASKIN’s XFLAM panel products are definitely a good building product. Working with XFLAM on this project made my job much easier, and the clients have responded well to the panel product."

Dave RichardsonRichardson Coolrooms

The Results

Valley Pack now has fully operational Cold Storage facility to meet the demand of their clients. The CA rooms and load in and load out areas means there is no break in the cold chain from storage, distribution through to the supermarket shelf.

Using a conforming building product combined with design and a quality installation is absolute paramount to achieving compliance with the guidelines of an FM Approved building system.

One of the biggest reasons for us choosing to use ASKIN’s XFLAM over its competitors, was its joining mechanism. We know it holds together well, it doesn’t move around and is airtight. Being used for Controlled Atmosphere rooms, they need to be incredibly airtight, and XFLAM did that!

Taylor HallValley Pack
Case Study

The Lights Community Centre

The Project

City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council in partnership with the South Australian State Government wished to create a modern, sustainably managed and fit-for-purpose indoor recreation facility.

The goal was to build a premier recreational venue where people from a diverse community can lead an active and healthy lifestyle and participate in a range of sport.

The new facility includes three multi-purpose courts, two basketball courts, a cafe, office and commercial space. Studio 9 Architects were awarded the contract to design the facility.

PROJECT DETAILS

The Lights Community Centre

Architect
Studio 9 Architects
Products

ASKIN VivID

Core: Volcore
Profile:
  • Silkline
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Custom Colours x 12
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

The requirements for this project was to use materials that were lightweight due to soil conditions of this particular site. When considering an insulated panel cladding solution, ensuring the panel product complied and exceeded fire and safety considerations was essential. As always, being conscious of cost played a part in determining the right building solutions. As a result, ASKIN Volcore was NATSPEC specified as per 0437p ASKIN VOLCORE® PERFORMANCE PANEL CLADDING.

Studio 9 Architects Associate Architect, Kirsty Coultas, says creating a space that was flexible in nature with a high focus on community was a very high priority for the client.

“The process itself was excellent with both the community, council, and consultants working through the design so all in all it was an inclusive process,” she says.

Watch ‘The Lights’ Take Shape
See our project The Lights Community and Sports Centre in Lightsview take shape in this time-lapse video of the past few months on site.

Approach

ASKIN Performance Panel supplied Volcore Vivid panel in 12 shades of blues, greens, and violets with a silkline profile. Volcore panel system is a lightweight, insulated panel product with a non-combustible core, addressing all the requirements for this project. This one component wall solution doubles as the external cladding and the robust internal wall lining, exceeding client expectations.

Becoming involved in the project in the early stages of design meant ASKIN could address any concerns around the fire safety of Volcore with documented testing, certifications and approvals so all those involved felt confident they were using a safe and conforming Australian building product.

Kirsty describes working with ASKIN as being very collaborative.

“We had conversations with the ASKIN team in the early stages of design regarding fire properties. We worked through the details and requirements and this flowed through to the construction phase,” she says.

Together ASKIN and Studio 9 Architects selected 12 shades of blues, greens and violets, all custom colours manufactured by COLORBOND® – BlueScope Steel.

Selection of the 12 colours to meet the client’s expectations, maintaining ASKIN’s panel quality and ensuring warranty from Blue Scope Steel required collaboration between all parties.

Consideration of darker and lighter colour placement, as well as the panel lengths for each elevation was required to maintain the thermal deflection of an insulated panel wall system.

Darker colours in a COLORBOND® steel finish can reach up to a maximum of 100 degrees in certain regions of Australia, whereas lighter shades will only reach a maximum of 60 degrees on the hottest day.

Volcore is a non-combustible insulated panel system with the added benefits of acoustic properties and is thermal efficiency with R Values that far exceed the NCC minimum requirements. Its continuous insulation properties will ensue the centre stays cool during summer and warmer in the winter months.

Kirtsy explains with the recent issues here and abroad in regards to fire and non-combustibility, they were really conscious of going with something that had the right certifications.

“We began investigating products in the early stages of the project and ASKIN’s Volcore with a mineral wool core, ticked all the boxes,” she says.

The Results

The result is a modern, cutting edge design for the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, focusing on flexibility and functionality, providing a multi-use space for the local community. The main priority was to build a facility that is inclusive and accessible to all has been achieved.

Working with ASKIN was fantastic and we are very happy with the outcome

Kirsty CoultasStudio 9 Architects Associate Architect
Case Study

Ashford Hospital

The Project

Ashford Hospital is the largest private hospital in Adelaide, South Australia and is part of Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA).

The hospital planned a significant upgrade that would include patient facilities, hospital infrastructure in addition to new theatres, and recladding the exterior of the building for better fire performance and modern finish.

Ashford Hospital is 67 years old, and this is the first major upgrade in almost 40 years.

Schiavello Construction held the head contract, and SA Construct was contracted to replace the exterior cladding using ASKIN ViviD panel with non-combustible Volcore.

PROJECT DETAILS

Ashford Hospital

Builder
Schiavello Construction
Architect
SA Construct
Products

ASKIN VivID

Core: Volcore
Profile:
  • Seamless
Colours:
  • COLORBOND® Basalt
Services
  • Design and drafting
  • Specification
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Recladding

Challenges and Solutions

As well as updating the exterior with a new look, the hospital required the old cladding to be replaced with a product that met today’s’ building codes, fire performance and insurance requirements.

As a result, ASKIN’s ViviD panel with Volcore was selected based on its non-combustibility, concealed fixing system and ASKIN’s ability to manufacture and deliver within budget and time frame.

SA Construct Project Manager, Brian Cvetinovic says he recommended ASKIN Panel for this project because of the unique concealed fix system, and because ‘they could deliver within a quick turnaround’.

Removal of the cladding took some time and detail and a lot of planning with each panel being removed piece by piece. Daily task tasks were set to ensure each panel removed, required replacement that same day.

It was important that Ashford Hospital continued to operate as usual while works were undertaken.

The ViviD panel was manufactured in 3-metre lengths and was installed horizontally and vertically with Seamless profile in COLORBOND® Basalt.

The Results

Ashford Hospital now has a modern and refreshed looking building. Staff and patients now have peace of mind that the building materials used meet the relevant building codes and provide a safe place to work and receive their medical treatments.

The benefit for Ashford Hospital is they now have a fire-rated panel while giving the hospital a new a look.
Yes, I would work with ASKIN again, they helped out on every level.

Brian CvetinovicSA Construct Project Manager