6 New Schools Designed With Custom Lumiflon-Imbued Fiber Cement Panels to Nurture A Passion for Learning

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In many societies, schools are an integral part of the community. They provide the foundation for children to learn and grow, eventually becoming part of society. In an effort to provide the foundation and structure needed for their children, the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) in Australia began a project to build six primary schools on the outer western suburbs of Melbourne. These schools are located on indigenous lands belonging to the Wurundjeri and Wathaurung peoples of the Kulin Nation.
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Australia’s Most Colorful Schools Feature High-Performance Fiber Cement Cladding

Ivanhoe Grammar School Melbourne Australia McBride Charles Ryan Viragroup Vitrapanel Fiber Cement A&I Coatings Vitreflon Lumiflon FEVE
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Educational designs are inspired by the students and staff that inhabit them. The spaces are often designed to enhance well-being with features such as daylighting and communal areas. A critical element of educational design is the use of vibrant exterior materials. One such material, Vitrapanel fiber cement, is featured throughout Australia, adding color to the architectural landscape. Sit...
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Team Completes Colorful Refurbishment For Iconic Wheel of Light Memorial In Glasshoughton

Glasshoughton Wheel of Light, West Yorkshire, Colliergy and Coke Works, Memorial
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The Glasshoughton Wheel of Light in West Yorkshire, England, is iconic to the local community as it stands as a memorial to the Glasshoughton Colliery and Coke Works. From which the community was founded, the Glasshoughton Colliery and Coke Works has a long-standing history in the mining industry, with the wheel commemorating the thousands of workers, many of whom lost their lives from accidents and illness.
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Contemporary Hospital Produces Welcoming Facade With High Performance Sustainable Materials

Northern Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest, Australia, BVN Architecture, Photography John Gollings
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The Northern Beaches Hospital is a multipurpose healthcare development with emergency and clinical support facilities in a single location. Completed in 2018, the project was designed by Sydney-based firm BVN. At its core, the facility is a modern take on traditional healthcare design. Non-sterile looking, this warm building provides a welcoming atmosphere from the inside out.
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