CFLockerOct2017
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LOCKER a valmont ^ company PROJECT: Darling Harbour Live

DARLING HARBOUR LIVE PRODUCT: Custom expanded metal sun 3426 and Bespoke fixing system ARCHITECT: Populous & Hassell PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett Darling Harbour Live is Sydney’s new international convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct. Made up of three separate venues, each with their own unique architectural character, Darling Harbour Live is a world class entertainment precinct sure to capture the hearts of locals and visitors for many years to come. The theatre, situated at the southern end of the precinct, utilises a custom designed expanded metal sunshade that covers the...

CATHEDRAL SQUARE PRODUCT: Pic PerfTM & Ikon 511 ARCHITECT: Brisbane City Council PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett Cathedral Square is in the heart of Brisbane’s central business district and the project began as a way to rejuvenate the area into a more inviting and aesthetically cohesive public space. Locker Group worked closely with the designers to supply materials that would support the goal of modernisation without completely separating it from its namesake, the gothic revival style St John’s Cathedral. Primarily, Pic Perf was used to help maintain this cohesion, with the perforated sheets...

JOHNSON HOTEL PRODUCT: Transit 210 ARCHITECT: Blackbox Retail Projects PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett The Johnson Hotel in Spring Hill, Queensland features an elegant, sophisticated bistro. The bistro itself is expansive and covers a lot of ground. The designers utilised our Transit 210 wire mesh curtains to delineate the space into smaller, more intimate areas. Set on heavy duty tracks, these curtains can be drawn to reopen the bistro for larger functions. When used to create a more personal dining space, our curtains allow light and air to flow throughout the venue without sacrificing the...

PROJECT: Johnson Hotel

LIGHT RAIL PRODUCT: Pic Perf ARCHITECT: Architecture & Access (John Holland) PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett The stops along Sydney’s inner west light rail line were recently overhauled to more accurately reflect the surrounding suburbs. Segments of this line have been used since the 1850s, and designers needed to produce an aesthetic that paid homage to the history of the line while at the same time looked to Sydney’s future as a cultural hub. The light rail project made use of Locker Group’s Pic Perf for the weather shielding of the stops. Utilising eye catching and stylised graphics that...

PURE APARTMENTS PRODUCT: Pic Perf ARCHITECT: Group GSA PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett Pure Apartments is 9 stories of upmarket residences, located in Brisbane’s inner suburb of Spring Hill. Due to its unique position, the building forms part of a new commercial corridor that extends inwards towards the central business district. With frontages on three sides, an abundance of trees surrounding the complex, and a boutique lobby arrangement, Pure Apartments adds some character to the area for residents and neighbours alike. Locker Group’s Pic Perf was used in the facades. Our precision perforated...

NIDA PRODUCT: Pic Perf and standard Perf ARCHITECT: Hassell PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett The National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney has unique design requirements as a centre for both education and the performing arts, necessitating the need for spaces that cater to both. A world leader in their field, Nida also needed a look that would reflect this to the public. Employing both Pic Perf and Perforated metal products from Locker Group’s range, the designers were able to establish an upscale, modern look through a sharp interplay of different textures. One facade of the building uses the...

RYDGES HOTEL PRODUCT: Expanded metal sun 636a /f ARCHITECT: Mostaghim Associates ID PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett Rydges is a four point five star hotel situated in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The suburb itself is aesthetically exceptional, with a contrasting balance between the elegant and the grungy, where heritage sites stand side by side with contemporary designs. The designers of Rydges wanted to move away from the conventional design approach for a business hotel. The porte-cochere and main entry to the hotel are on a cobbled laneway at the rear of the site. It Is this entryway where...

PROJECT: Rydges Hotel

PEDESTRIAN LINK, UQ PRODUCT: DragonscaleTM ARCHITECT: Cox Rayner PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett The University of Queensland’s pedestrian link bridge serves as the new eastern entrance to the campus. The pedestrian bridge improves access for those with limited mobility, and during the semester it’s estimated that around 20,000 people use the link on a daily basis. The University of Queensland has a long standing commitment to sustainability, and this project reflects that - solar panels have been installed along the roof of the walkway to help generate clean energy. This walkway utilises Locker...

SPORTSHUB, UQ PRODUCT: Custom perforated triangle facade /f ARCHITECT: BVN Architects ID PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett Returning to the University of Queensland, the new St Lucia SportsHub features two playing fields above a 500 car capacity parking area with additional space for 200 bikes. Incorporating green design elements such as rainwater collection and durable turf that reduces impact of play on natural grass, the SportsHub is an innovative and impressive design. Locker Group created a facade for the SportsHub office. The frontage used custom designed sheets with three different...

THE WINNING APPLIANCE STORE PRODUCT: Anodised Champagne PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Burnett The Winning Appliance Store is a long running family business, who have been dedicated to quality for their entire lifespan. The branches are known for their amazing interior design, the company opting for singular design solutions in each site rather than the cookie cutter approach taken by retail chains. The designers used Locker Group’s anodised Champagne perforated metal in their drop ceiling in the entry way, and as mounted panels on the walls of the test kitchen. Every sheet has a unique perforated...