The gently curved Grace Medical Centre, a wonderful feat of sensitive architectural design, sits on a hillside overlooking the Brindabella Ranges.
The project was initiated by Dr John and Dr Mel Deery, a husband-and-wife team who wanted to build a medical facility that would grow with the Gungahlin community.
Speaking about their motivation for the project, Dr Mel Deery explained, “The Gungahlin area is under resourced from a medical perspective – there is always a need for more GPs wherever you are – so our plan is to provide high-quality medical and health care services in a modern environment that is easy to access and close to other facilities.”
Their goal was to create a long-term community hub. Every design decision supports that purpose, from the welcoming layout to the use of durable, low-maintenance materials like steel.
Grace Medical Centre’s crowning feature is the jagged Fielders ARAMAX® roof.
The ARAMAX® profile’s deep ribs and concealed fixing system create the clean, continuous finish that makes the building so recognisable. Its ability to be roll-formed on site also makes it well suited to complex or curved designs like Crace Medical Centre.
The profile is manufactured from COLORBOND® steel, a non-combustible material that meets National Construction Code (NCC) fire performance requirements, which suits Canberra’s varied climate.
Crace Medical Centre shows what can be achieved when design and engineering work together. The curved ARAMAX® roof gives the building its distinctive form and practical strength, while the use of steel ensures a durable, low-maintenance structure that will serve the community well into the future.
Find out more at: https://fielders.com.au/inspiration/blog/crace-medical-centre-structural-performance-meets-community-design