Architect: ARCHITECTUS
Awards: 2010 UDIA (NSW) Austral Bricks Awards for Excellence – Sustainable Development Award.
UNSW STUDENT VILLAGE
Located on High Street Kensington on the grounds of the University of NSW campus, the UNSW Village was built in 2010 to provide modern self-contained accommodation for students.
ARCHITECTURAL BRIEF:
The architects for this project presented us with the challenge of specifying a sustainably sourced single product that would deliver multiple requirements including the look and texture of natural timber while simultaneously delivering a high level of fire, water and thermal resistance.
INNOWOOD’S SOLUTION:
INNOWOOD’s proven fire, water and thermal resistance ratings combined with the product’s high aesthetic appeal and sustainable manufacturing process made it the obvious choice for the project, most notably for use on the building’s façade cladding and shade screening areas. The product has since been installed in multiple locations on the campus for a range of applications.
THE RESULT:
Not only has the completed building been widely acclaimed for its elegant timeless beauty, safety ratings and low maintenance ease, but INNOWOOD has also been credited for helping the Architect win a string of awards for the project, including an award for Sustainability.
