C O M M E R C I A L

             NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE OFFICES

             BYRON BAY, NSW

                N E W  O F F I C E S

NOMINATED FOR AN RAIA AWARD 2007

             C O M P L E T E D   A U G U S T   2 0 0 7

N O R T H - E N T R Y

The design features environmentally sustainable aspects: twin water tanks on stands to create pressure, solar electricity panels and passive design strategies.

Other features include stone wall and large expanses of glass to view surrounding national park

C E N T R E:
Boardroom - First floor glazing offers views of the surrounding national park from the hills to the West of Byron Bay right around to the hills of the Cape.

R I G H T:
Water tank on the North-East corner.

W E S T E R N   S U N
C O N T R O L   S C R E E N 
 S Y S T E M

The Western sun shades are abstracted double glazed windows. Additional windows angle away from the windows in the wall, towards the afternoon sun, stopping the long wave radiation and ventilating the cavity between the windows, The clear glass permits a good view of the landscape while stopping the direct sun rays. A computer sun study showed very little direct sun entering the building. The elevations of the building respond to their aspect and outlook.

R I G H T:
Entry Foyer.

N O R T H E R N   F A C A D E:

The awnings were designed to admit the northern sunlight into the building in winter and keep out the hot summer sun.

The internal temperatures in the winter have been warm and comfortable, showing that the passive solar design of the building has been effective.

Openable windows should enable comfortable temperatures in summer also, and minimise the need for air-conditioning.

              C O N S T R U C T I O N  p h a s e

                   photographs of the building under construction - June 2007

The building is nearing completion. The water tanks have been constructed and the photovoltaic cells have been installed. The awnings, balconies and internal walls have also been erected.

When compared to the computer design models below, you can see how effective our models are at giving a realistic representation of the finished product of our architecture.

This photo, taken around 11am, shows the levels of natural daylighting acheived by the glazing and awnings. The awnings were designed to admit the northern sunlight into the building in winter and keep out the hot summer sun

Internal fitout by a separate contract, designed by Ildi Langmar.

E N T R Y  P A V I N G

Arakwal painters Sean Kay and Michael were engaged to paint the artwork in collaboration with the architects. The architects prepared initial designs which were corrected and embellished by the artists.

The design shows the Byron Bay Coastline with Dolphins, a Goanna and a Snake. The Dolphins are the motif of the Marine Parks, the Snake and the Goanna are the motifs of the National Parks and Wildlife.

            d e v e l o p e d  d e s i g n  p h a s e

                   computer generated images of the construction model

A computer-generated image of the construction model

W E S T

The Western facade responds to the climate and occupant needs.  Flared double glazing protects western windows from solar heat gain while still facilitating the view, modern stainless steel balustrades surround the first floor deck and a Ritek roof shades an outdoor meals area.

N O R T H - E A S T

The approach to the building showing new offices at the front with the existing work-shed behind. The extension pushes the properties of existing materials in combination with more modern building products to create a contemporary, user-friendly work environment

S C H E M A T I C  d e s i g n  p h a s e

Design prior to filling in of north-west corner on the first floor, with only one water tank.