Project Name: WALGA Location: Western Australia Application: Facade Specification: Atmoshpere Scope In redesigning its headquarters, the Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) had quite a few specific requirements it needed to meet. The design had to be attractive. It had to be environmentally responsible. And it had to reflect the particular local flavour of Western […]
Project Name: Royal North Shore Hospital Location: Sydney, New South Whales Architect: BVN Architecture Builder: Thiess Specification: Atmoshpere Scope The primary scope of this project was to build a decorative façade and sunscreen that could also act as a pedestrian barrier for the new seven-level, 567-space parking building constructed as part of the $1.127 billion […]
Locker Group Case Study – Custom Perforated Panels & Pic Perf – John Curtin Project Name: John Curtin College of the Arts Location: Fremantle, WA Architect: JCY Architects Builder: EMCO Building Application: Facade Specification: Custom Perforated Panels & Pic-Perf Photography: Rob Burnett Commercial construction is a collaborative process more than anything else, from the initial […]
Project Name: Frew Park Location: Brisbane Builder: Locker Group / Playworks Architect Guymer Bailey Application: Playground enclosures Specification: Boston 311 T316 Stainless How Locker Group designed, supplied and constructed Frew Park Traditionally, Locker Group’s role in construction projects has been that of a supplier only. Now, the firm’s services are becoming more comprehensive, guiding initiatives […]
As the role of robots increases in industrial manufacturing, what effect will this have on people in the workplace and their safety?
Bad building call: The danger of cutting costs More often we see builds go ahead using alternative imported products. Does this create a risk that your quality and aesthetic expectations may not be met? Today, the race to get things done cheaply is too often compromising quality. We’re seeing time and time again builders […]
There are many artistic applications for metal – we look at a few modern examples, and suggest how Locker Group’s Pic-Perf could be used in art.
As space mining becomes a reality, we look at how Locker Group products could equip a hypothetical outer space mine.
Climate change is increasingly causing problems for health and resource management. How can Locker Group’s products offer an architectural solution?
Architecture is moving beyond the confines of traditional building materials, and Locker Group provides a unique solution to enhance your building’s appeal.
October is National Work Safe Month, and it’s an ideal time to check out these three safety-focused products from Locker Group
There are a number of options for industrial metal products from Locker Group. These five considerations will help determine the right choice for your project.