Caloundra Library QLD

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We delivered an integrated combination of external Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens and internal SAS System 200 and 205 Metal Ceilings. Together, these systems establish a calm architectural backdrop that supports both wayfinding and spatial organisation.

Externally, Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens in a 50(d) × 50(w) profile, set out at 100mm centres, bring the warmth and visual weight of timber to the soffits while offering the stability, fire performance, and low-maintenance benefits of aluminium. Finished in Natural Ash, the battens provide a tactile, approachable aesthetic, while performing reliably in Caloundra’s coastal environment.

Colour plays a subtle but important role in the interior. A range of custom SAS System SAS 200 and 205 metal ceilings in various finishes allow individual areas such as reading spaces, meeting rooms, and circulation zones to be gently differentiated. These tonal shifts support intuitive wayfinding without disrupting the overall coherence of the space.

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Caloundra Library QLD

Set within Caloundra’s civic heart, the new Caloundra Library was envisioned as a welcoming, community-focused space that balances warmth and clarity with the robustness required of a coastal public building. Designed by Wilson Architects and delivered by Hutchinson Builders, the project called for a ceiling and soffit language that could unify internal and external spaces while remaining durable, legible, and easy to maintain.

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We delivered an integrated combination of external Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens and internal SAS System 200 and 205 Metal Ceilings. Together, these systems establish a calm architectural backdrop that supports both wayfinding and spatial organisation.

Externally, Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens in a 50(d) × 50(w) profile, set out at 100mm centres, bring the warmth and visual weight of timber to the soffits while offering the stability, fire performance, and low-maintenance benefits of aluminium. Finished in Natural Ash, the battens provide a tactile, approachable aesthetic, while performing reliably in Caloundra’s coastal environment.

Colour plays a subtle but important role in the interior. A range of custom SAS System SAS 200 and 205 metal ceilings in various finishes allow individual areas such as reading spaces, meeting rooms, and circulation zones to be gently differentiated. These tonal shifts support intuitive wayfinding without disrupting the overall coherence of the space.

Functionality was equally critical. The SAS ceiling systems provide a clean, accessible framework for lighting, sprinklers, air diffusers, and sensors, all integrated flush within the ceiling plane. This preserves the minimalist aesthetic while ensuring ease of access for ongoing maintenance in a busy public environment.

The result is a ceiling and soffit solution that feels considered, durable, and welcoming. Through material consistency, careful detailing, and fully integrated systems, the Caloundra Library delivers a civic interior that supports community use while responding confidently to its coastal context.

Caloundra Library QLD
Wilson Architects
Hutchinson Builders
Phoenix Construction & HQProjex
SAS System 200 & Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens
Battens = 50d x 50w & SAS200/SAS 205 Metal Ceilings = various sizes
Varied
MBS Architectural & SAS
Apollo Battens = Natural Ash & SAS Metal Ceilings = Various
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Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens spaced @ 100mm Centres
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