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Public Art in the Gasometer: Shotblasting at Gasworks, Newstead

Project Background

Brisbane Gasworks Public Art - Concrete Floor ShotblastingThe Gasworks is Brisbanes newest riverside master planned urban community, set in the highly sought-after Newstead Riverpark precinct. The Gasworks features stylish residential apartments, upmarket retail and leisure outlets, A-grade office space and a vibrant plaza with the iconic gasometer frame as it's spectacular focal point.

In the 1860s, this site was home to Brisbanes Gasworks, which was an indispensable source of energy for the city's major street lights, public buildings, factories and homes for over a century.

The beautiful and ornate framework of the original Gasometer Frame has been carefully restored and will take price of place as the stunning centrepiece for the Gasworks plaza.This includes a number of historical public art images, which have been shotblasted into the concrete floor by Transitions.

Specification

Brisbane Gasworks Public Art - Concrete Floor Shotblasting

- Transitions Shotblasting

- Heavy shotblast to fully expose aggregate

- Specially formulated aggregate design mix

Scope

- Approximately 600m2 of area with shoblasted public art

- 12 Shotblasted images

Client Objective

The main intent with the public art installed in the Gasometer, by Transitions, was to highlight the cultural significance of the structure. The client wanted to create a space that was not only functional for the public to utilise and enjoy, but also which payed homage to the sites history and significance to the city of Brisbane.

Client Requirements

The shot blasted images had three main requirements. They were to be clear, consistent with sharp detailing.

Overall Outcome

The public art installed in the Gasometer was overall a huge success. From the coordination of template design and manufacture to the installation of the artworks, Transitions were able to fulfil the clients objectives without fail and within half of the allowed timeframe. The final result really speaks for itself and the client, designer and Brisbane City Council were all thrilled with the historical images that can now be enjoyed by the people of Brisbane.

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Honed Concrete at Helensvale Library and Community & Cultural Centre, Gold Coast

Honed Concrete floors at Helensvale Library on the Gold CoastProject Background

The Helensvale Library and Community & Cultural Centre is a $23million project based on the existing library site in Helensvale on the Gold Coast. This centre is an integrated facility incorporating a library, Divisional Councillors office, the City of Gold Coast customer service centre and community centre.

This project included the installation of Transitions Honed Concrete to all external flooring areas of the building including stair landings, profiling and faces and a large plaza seating area.

Specification

- New Concrete Slab in Icelandier (White) and Florence (Black) by Hanson

- Transitions Honed Concrete with an R12 Slip rating

Scope

- Approximately 900m2 of Transitions Honed Concrete on external flooring areas

- Approximately 100Lm of Transitions Honed Concrete on Plaza Seating

Transitions Honed Concrete on external stair landings, stair profiles and stair faces

Client Objective

The main objective for the client on this project was to create a seamless look, feel and finish between the internal and external areas. In addition to achieving this, the client wanted a floor that was durable however would maintain this aesthetic appeal over time.

Client Requirement

The honed concrete floor at new Helensvale Centre would, over time, receive a very high amount of foot traffic. For this reason the external concrete floors needed to be very hardwearing and long lasting. Furthermore, being external, the honed concrete floor was to achieve a minimum R12 slip rating to avoid slip and trips when wet.

Overall Outcome

All parties involved were happy with the final floors presented by Transitions at the completion of this project. Not only have Transitions been able to create a uniform look from the internal areas out into the external areas, but the honed concrete floors have also brightened up the communal plaza seating area vastly. All Transitions Honed Concrete floors passed the test and successfully achieved an R12 slip rating.

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