Latrobe Valley Gov Hub

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜„: 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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๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€: 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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๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: 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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๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: 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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๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€: 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 productโ€™s robust coating system also ensures excellent scratch and impact resistance, important for high-traffic public buildings.
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๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜: 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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๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: The Latrobe Valley Gov Hub has achieved extensive recognition within the architectural and development communities, highlighted by several prestigious awards:
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๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€: 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 UniCoteยฎ commitment to delivering products that provide beauty, durability, and sustainability in equal measure.


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Get a glimpse of Ashwood in action as the LaTrobe Gov Hub is built!


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Take a look at the inspiring images as we deliver the final project in our inspiration gallery. You’ll see how the steel blends seamlessly into the intricate spaces of the project with its remarkable wood-like finish. The authenticity is so convincing that even we had to examine it closely. You’d never guess the wood texture was steel if you didn’t know!


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