About The Project
A recently completed, new-build school in Taylor ACT – designed to house 800 students in years 7 – 10. The campus consists of two buildings – one full of classrooms and learning spaces, and the other a hub for gym, drama and kitchen-based classes.
Both interior and exterior of the project were inspired by Indigenous people and animals, and First Nations artworks play a central role in this theme. The various spaces of the school are coloured to represent the six seasons in the Ngunnawal calendar and thus the different functions of each space is articulated.
Series 5000 Stacking Door System
Now a part of the EDIS blueprint for all ACT schools, Series 5000 Stacking Doors are a brilliant solution for educational spaces.
They are heavy-duty – each door can weigh up to 200kg and be 1200mm wide. This, combined with the ability to “stack” up to five panels, means a single system can span up to 6 metres! Full-glazed panels create a sound barrier whilst maintaining clear visibility, and bottom tracks finish flush with the floor to eliminate trip hazards.
At Agnes Shea, along with Margaret Hendry and Throsby schools, stackers are used to separate large communal spaces into several smaller classrooms.
Hardware Scheduling
On such a large project, the door and hardware schedule can be a complete nightmare. That’s what we’re here for!
We take the schedule, cross-check it to make sure every door is functioning optimally and is assigned the correct hardware, then source and pack the hardware in door-by-door lots.
This process is a win-win: ensuring there is no excess material, eliminating any schedule errors early, and significantly reducing the amount of time spent on-site locating hardware, and working out which door needs what. This process saved our customer an incredible amount of time on this project.