Latrobe Valley Gov Hub

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: The Latrobe Valley Gov Hub in Morwell stands as a beacon of innovation and community engagement. This pivotal development supports regional growth by bringing public sector jobs and creating a modern, multifunctional space that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: Clad in UniCote LUX Ashwood, the Gov Hub integrates a striking aesthetic with unmatched durability. The Ashwood finish provides the warmth and appeal of wood but with the resilience of advanced steel technology, making it ideal for the architectural demands of modern sustainable buildings.
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𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Faced with the need for a design that could revitalise the local economy and endure the regional climate, the project's architects chose materials that reflected local heritage while incorporating modern technology. UniCote LUX Ashwood was selected for its aesthetic versatility and environmental resistance, matching the project's dual goals of beauty and sustainability.
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𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Designed by WMK Architects, the Gov Hub is a testament to modern design fused with functional architecture. The building features community spaces, incubator zones for businesses, and a design that embodies the transition from an industrial past to a diversified, knowledge-based future.
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𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: UniCote LUX Ashwood is particularly noted for its high-performance in challenging environments. It offers superior UV resistance, maintaining colour and finish integrity under intense solar exposure. Additionally, its thermal efficiency enhances the building's energy performance, contributing to the Gov Hub's 4.5-star energy rating. The product’s robust coating system also ensures excellent scratch and impact resistance, important for high-traffic public buildings.
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: The Gov Hub has significantly impacted Morwell by providing a state-of-the-art facility that supports local jobs and businesses. It acts as a cornerstone for economic revitalisation, reflecting the community's resilient spirit and commitment to sustainable development.
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𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Latrobe Valley Gov Hub has achieved extensive recognition within the architectural and development communities, highlighted by several prestigious awards:
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀: The Latrobe Valley Gov Hub, clad in UniCote LUX Ashwood, not only stands as a symbol of regional renewal but also exemplifies the potential of modern materials to meet aesthetic and functional demands in architecture. The project underscores the UniCote® commitment to delivering products that provide beauty, durability, and sustainability in equal measure.