| A large smash repairs workshop situated in the Sydney suburb of Rouse Hill is successfully transformed into one of the districts' most inviting and exciting entertainment venues - the Australian Hotel & Brewery. |
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Ray Brown - building
designer for the project explains " The existing structure was essentially
a large open plan, metal-clad shed, that encased an expansive concrete slab
which literally provided the foundation for the venues final layout and
design". Ray adds "Working with what effectively was a blank canvas
afforded us both the freedom and opportunity to create a multi-purpose venue
that would satisfy the diverse needs of an increasing sophisticated
clientele".
With the building
parameters set, Ray and the team from Premier Venues needed to give particular
consideration to the various elements that would form the key structural and
decorative components of the building. Fortunately, unanimous agreement was
reached regarding the use of face brickwork for all major dividing walls and
internal perimeter walls.
Marcello Colosimo the
General Manager of Premier Venues explains why bricks were selected to feature
so extensively in the development. "The decision to use face brick was
threefold, firstly, because the existing structure was already clad with metal
sheeting, using brickwork as an internal lining material created a 'reverse
brick veneer' which allowed us to take advantage of the thermal mass properties
inherent in clay brickwork; potentially reducing our energy demands for both
heating & cooling and creating a more comfortable environment for our
patrons.
Additionally, Marcello
cited bricks as being essentially maintenance free and renowned for their long
term durability. "This is an important factor, considering this venue will
most likely be retained by 'The Group' for at least a generation". And
finally he adds, "The face bricks selected for this project delivered the
richness and warmth that was crucial to creating the friendly and enticing
atmosphere we were trying to achieve".
Over 34,000 face bricks from
the PGH Timeless Sandstocks Collection were used on the project and according
to Jenny Page - Architectural Segment Manager for PGH, the combination of
'Balmain' and 'Seaforth' bricks were without doubt the right choice,
delivering the texture, colour and uniqueness that can only be achieved with a genuine
Sandstock brick. Jenny adds " I like to think of Sandstocks as being one
of the few building materials that can be considered 'grounded, almost organic'
as each and every brick is touched by a human hand during the manufacturing process,
which makes them as individual as the earth they're derived from".
The Australian Brewery
and Hotel opened its doors approximately twelve months ago, and the resulting
interior design is a testament to the vision of the management team and designers
that worked on the project. The combination of face brick, glass, recycled
timber and the stunning concrete formed bar work seamlessly to create a
contemporary environment that will undoubtedly
stand the test of time.
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| State |
NSW |
| Location |
350 Annangrove Rd, Rouse Hill |
| Project Name |
Australian Hotel and Brewery |
Architect /
Building Designer |
Regency Design Centre |
| Construction Architect |
Premier Venues Group |
| Owner |
Australian Hotel and Brewery |
| Builder |
Premier Venues Group |
| Bricklayer |
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