Background
Carrington Estate is a vast, sandstone manor in Sydney’s southwest. More than 130 years old, its life as a care facility began when, in 1888, William Henry Paling generously donated his Grasmere property of 500 acres to the people of NSW, and Lord Carrington established the Carrington Centennial Hospital. But within its venerable buildings now exists a thriving modern Aged Care facility. Carrington now offers multiple levels of care on the premises, including Retirement Living, Assisted Living, and Aged Care. The facility’s ethos is shaped by its charitable past and values, progressing towards a future that continues its story and values underpinned by care, attention, and innovation.
Challenge
Carrington recently added 41 luxury assisted living apartments to their offering. With 29 single bedroom, and 24 two bedroom apartments across 3 levels, it is a significant development. Carrington’s Assisted Living is the first of its kind in the Macarthur region, and provides support for people who can no longer live independently, but are still not quite ready for Residential Care. In order to promote wellness, the apartments cultivate a homely, modern feel, while still being designed for maximum occupant safety. Striking the perfect balance between these two objectives can be tricky, and not all products are up to the task.
Solution
When it comes to drainage in aged care applications, superior performance is paramount - a malfunctioning or substandard drain can leave surfaces wet and increase the chance of slips and falls. Stormtech was engaged to provide linear drains in the showers and wet areas of each apartment. Stormtech’s linear drains were an ideal solution for the project, as they sit flush with the floor - removing the need for shower hobs and thus increasing accessibility throughout the bathroom area. Stormtech’s drains also come with a number of customisable grate finishes, complementing the wider design vision of any project. While modern finishes like stainless steel or matte black are common in many projects, here the drain was specified with a tile insert. This means the same tile used to clad the bathroom sits on top of the drain, with a thin gap running around the edge for water removal. The drain elegantly blends into its surroundings, providing excellent performance with minimal visual impact. For Carrington Estate, Stormtech’s expert knowledge of the requirements of designing for aged care, as well as the highperformance and visual appeal of the products, made them the ideal choice for this project.
AT A GLANCE
Builder: Richard Crookes Constructions
Plumber: Ashmor Plumbing
Products Specified: 100Tii20MTL