Lightweight MAXI BEAM in Multiple Profiles and Acoustic Option Used Extensively Throughout Shopping Centre
Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, Clarkson WA
Posted By: Colin Beattie | CEO 6th, April 2018
Light weight beams a dominant feature throughout shopping mall
SUPASLAT light weight MAXI BEAMS dominate the mall ceilings and food precinct throughout the multimillion dollar redeveloped Ocean Keys Shopping Centre in Clarkson WA.
The design by Taylor Robinson involved the vast use of assorted profiles to form feature beams on the ceiling and mall bulkheads. The designers overcame excessive weight on the supporting structure and logistical problems by using the Maxi Beam, a light weight beam product. Simultaneously with the installation of the Maxi Beam the problem of noise reverberation was addressed in these vast open areas.
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The MAXI BEAM light weight beams gave the designer the creative freedom to customise the beam profiles and not have to worry about the issue of weight, plus the beams could be supplied with a superior acoustic backing option.
Taylor Robinson created the master plan and design for the several stages of the project. This involved reconfiguring and refurbishing of the existing malls and an extension to increase the Centre’s size by 65%, a total floor space of 35,000 m2.
Taylor Robinson had already used SUPAWOOD products including MAXI BEAM in other projects. This gave the designers confidence that SUPAWOOD could meet the program lead time required, have the product customised to exactly their requirements and be assured that the quality finish they wanted for their client would be achieved.
This is the largest project to date where the MAXI BEAM has been used in shaped profiles. In total 6140 linear metres of beams where supplied.
The beams use throughout are finished in easy-to maintain, durable laminated SUPALAMI Limed Poplar and Rustic White finishes. These textured rustic finishes create immense character and life to the whole project. The client’s vision to create a truly exceptional shopping and leisure experience with a strong emphasis on quality and conceptually detailed finishes has been truly achieved.
Project: Ocean Keys Shopping Centre redevelopment
Address: Ocean Keys Boulevard, Clarkson WA
Products/Finishes:
Food Court - MAXI BEAMS in mixed profiles on ceilings in SUPALAMI Limed Poplar.
Mall areas - MAXI BEAMS in mixed profiles on ceilings and bulkheads in SUPALAMI Rustic White.
Architect: Taylor Robinson
Builder: Built Environs
Photography: Courtesy of Australian National Construction Review
