An acoustic operable wall from Bildspec was recently installed at Deakin University (Melbourne Burwood Campus) to create teaching spaces at their HD Building. The Bildspec Series 100 Rw52 operable wall met the needs of the University, which sought a replacement operable wall that was simple and easy to operate, allowing them to quickly and easily adapt teaching spaces to suit different size requirements.
Operable walls improve the effectiveness of learning spaces by ensuring that they can:
- be adapted to accommodate small or large groups
- include learning centres with flexible spaces that allow students to learn in a variety of settings
- provide opportunities to enhance skills in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity
The University’s HD Building is a three-storey building within the campus, which houses a food court, several restaurants, a function room and two multipurpose rooms. The level 3 function room needed an operable wall system, which could be utilised to provide various sized classes or host conference type events within the shared space.
The architect, Tall Architects set strict design requirements for this project where the acoustic wall needed to:
- Allow the layout for two large learning spaces to be easily changed by one person, at least 10 times per week
- Provide very good acoustic insulation
- Meet current design standards for educational facilities and demonstrate a commitment to delivering accessibility by adopting the principles of Universal Design
- Support the University’s teaching and learning agenda by providing innovative premium located learning spaces
- Be completed in a Laminex Classic Oak Natural finish
Bildspec was chosen due to their excellent reputation for successfully meeting hundreds of operable wall projects with similar demanding requirements across Australia.
