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Easycraft VJ wall panels were installed at Youi’s headquarters in Queensland to minimise ongoing maintenance issues for the client.
A state-of-the-art facility designed by Cottee Parker Architects and built by Hutchison Builders, Youi’s headquarters and public plaza in Sippy Downs reflects the company’s fun and dynamic culture.
Cottee Parker chose the ForestOne Easycraft VJ wall panels in painted and veneered finishes as their client had an ongoing maintenance issue with constantly patching plasterboard walls in their previous office fitout. EasyVeneer in Tas Oak was used throughout the space.
Three years on, the Easycraft VJ walls at Youi look as good as the day they moved in.
Stephanie Stefanovic
Australia records some of the longest sunshine hours in the world, paired with some of the world’s harshest UV rays. This brings some unique design challenges (and possibilities) to Australian residential architecture, which has historically struggled to fully capture the benefits of the local climate.
Victorian styles in particular are not known for their energy efficiency, tending to be cold and dark in winter and overly hot in summer. In contrast, Queenslander architecture pays tribute to its surrounds and tends to be a good base to work from when designing a modern energy-efficient home. In particular, the trend of adapting traditional Queenslander homes to include contemporary features such as motorised louvres and outdoor screens is a great way to combine sustainable design with classic Australian architecture. Some charming examples include Keith Street House by Fouche Architects and Bowler House by DAH Architects, as well as bureau^proberts’ Queensl
Director at Cottee Parker Sandra Browne said the chance of finding a site that offers ocean views and is north-facing is incredibly rare. The materiality of the building exterior and the expansiveness of the open facade and viewing speaks to a quality of architecture that is higher than the surrounding market offering, she said. Cottee Parker-designed each residence will semi-outdoor entertaining space and limestone benchtops. Picture: Supplied. Buyers looking to downsize from houses will also be blown away by its sheer scale - there s no wasted space in apartments and premium niceties are maintained down to the final finishing. Every bedroom is equipped with an ensuite, and the master bedroom is built with the idea of retaining the view to the water through skylight and garden pieces with consideration to privacy.
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