Decor Systems delivered acoustic ceiling panels for the first stage of the new Eromanga Natural History Museum located in the small town of Eromanga, an 11-hour drive west of Brisbane.
With a population of around 35, this remote community is famous for being Australia’s ‘furthest town from the sea’. The extremely remote museum exists on account of a significant paleontological discovery. Several of Australia’s largest dinosaurs have been unearthed and the area is being heralded by scientists as the most exciting and prolific dinosaur site in Australia.
Architectus was appointed to design the first stage with a brief to share the Museum’s activities and collection with the public and provide research facilities for staff and visiting researchers.
The concrete structure has been designed to respond appropriately to harsh weather conditions. Eromanga can experience temperatures below 0ºC in winter and close to 50ºC in summer.
The successful use of external glazing, air gaps and insulation means that even when there is no air-conditioning running, the interior spaces are still significantly cooler than the external conditions on a hot day.
Additionally, acoustic panels were used to create a pleasant internal environment for visitors. Galleries and museums are inherently echoey spaces with their large open areas and hard surfaces, so the acoustic ceiling was an important element to absorb noise to facilitate a range of activities from quiet browsing to gallery tours.
DecorSlat panels complement the concrete and glass palette and the long linear slats create a sense of openness. The natural timber veneer finish provides an organic aesthetic alongside dinosaur bones and other artifacts found in nature.
Decor Systems is proud to have been a part of this project that defied the challenges of its remote location.
Project details
Project: Eromanga Natural History Museum
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Location: 1 Dinosaur Dr, Eromanga Qld 4480
Architects: Architectus
Builder: New State Builders
Photography: Brett Boardman
Traditional Custodians of The Land: The Dharawala people
