Danpalon light architecture
As for the lines of the building, what is the symbolism? What are the specifications?
Understated, atypically local; a coastal Victorian, 'born and bred'. The building adopts the local 'fibro
beach shack' building language common to the area. In North facing walls, danpalon replaces cement sheeting
to allow maximum sunlight within the rooms.
For which technical specifications was the Danpalon representing a solution? Thermal insulation?
New buildings in Victoria must comply to a 5 star energy rating. Due to the thermal qualities of 16 mm
Danpalon, the polycarbonate was adopted as an alternative to glazing to allow maximum sunlight but
energy rating compliance.
What were the technical specifications for the fitting of the Danpalon?
Twin 600mm wide skins of 16mm 'ice' Danpalon were specified as wall cladding; fixed to hardwood stud walls
at 600mm centres. Both internal and external skins were reverse fixed to provide a flush seamless finish
both inside and out.
As for aestheticism and comfort, what are the advantages of the Danpalon (for the public, for users, for
the function of the building...)?
The Danpalon allows natural daylight, thermal protection, privacy and translucent light.
What is your concept of the light in architecture? How did you develop the idea of an architecture giving an
important place to the natural light? Day and night light?
At the rear of the site a grove of twisted tea tree once stood. A silhouette of the tea tree grove was
developed as a laser cut vinyl graphic and installed to the inside of the Danpalon panels. The graphic
creates 'ghosting affect' of the tea tree, embedded within the wall cavity. During the day the trees are
barely visible, during the night, back lit by house lights, the forest comes alive as though the trees are
growing up through the bedrooms.
For further information contact:
Danpal Australia Pty Ltd
Address: Unit 11, 4-6 Junction Street, Auburn, NSW, 2144
Phone: 02 9475 2....
Fax: 02 9475 2....
Web: www.danpalon.com.au
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