Contemporary Learning Environments with Potter Interior Systems

Potter Interior Systems were involved with Accent Construction Interiors for the recent fit-out of a high-rise floor in Queen Street, Auckland specifically designed for the Ministry of Education's Northern Health School. The school provides community, in-home and hospital based teaching to school aged students who are too unwell to attend their regular school.

The design by Rachel Xu of Pacific Environments features multiple learning spaces for an innovative learning environment, and integrates functioning office and administration spaces seamlessly.

Potter Interior Systems provided a solution to separate the two learning spaces with a DS Series quad slider over a 8.9m opening, with the four doors stacking seamlessly into a wall pocket. DS series sliding doors were also used to give further flexibility in opening up the boardroom and meeting spaces. DS series doors were used in hinged and pivot situations; this created a uniform look across all of the aluminium partition doors. The sliders and doors allow increased collaborative opportunities when open, and easy separation of spaces with increased acoustic privacy when closed — all whilst still retaining visual connectivity and natural daylight.

Incorporating acoustic performance solutions is essential for any learning environment. USG Mars ClimaPlus acoustic ceiling tiles in USG Grid provide high NRC and CAC throughout. The use of NovaHush insulation ensures sound transmission between learning and office spaces is minimal.

Acoustic wall covering finishes add colour, texture and tactile surfaces.

Potter Interior Systems' premium Vision whiteboards allow communication of thoughts and learnings — be it a picture or display of information that teachers, students, staff and parents can see, process and add to.

USG Steel Stud and Track and TRACKLOK were also supplied by Potter Interior Systems.

Completion date: September 2016
Client: Ministry of Education
Architect: Rachel Xu, Pacific Environments
Contractor: Accent Construction Interiors

A Series 105 - Aluminium Partition System

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A Series 105 provides a complete aluminium partition system for plasterboard and glazing.

Declare LBC Red List Free

NZ Made

Complete aluminium partition system for plasterboard and glazing:

Standard wall size based on 64mm steel stud with either a single or double layer of 13mm plaster board on each side
Can accommodate glass thicknesses between 6mm and 13mm
Door thicknesses between 35mm – 50mm can be used

All aluminium partition suites carry the Declare label.
Final Assembly: New Zealand. Life Expectancy: 50+ years. End of of Life Options: 100% Reusable/Recyclable.

DS Series — Doors & Sliders — Aluminium Partition System

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DS Series doors are designed to fit with Potters' aluminium systems for bifold and sliding doors.

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NZ Made

DS Series Door:

Designed to fit with Potter aluminium partition systems (PAS)
Available in 35mm thick doors only
Styles and rail sizes 45mm, 75mm, 100mm,120mm and 150mm
Can accommodate glass thicknesses of 13mm thick laminated glass

DS Series Sliders, Bi-Folds + Stacker Doors:

Designed to fit with Potter aluminium partition systems (PAS)
Available in numerous configurations based around the 38mm door series

DS Series Smoke Rated Doors:

Door system has undergone extensive testing at ambient temperatures in accordance with AS/NZS 1530.7:1998
-/-/-SM rating

DS Series Smoke Rated Doors system has undergone extensive testing at ambient temperatures in accordance with AS/NZS 1530.7:1998, and has a -/-/-SM rating

Tracklok

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Tracklok Ltd have designed and developed a range of pre-engineered, off the shelf connections to seismically and structurally bracing non structural elements in commercial buildings.

Importance Level 2, 3 and 4 Buildings
Hospitals
Commercial Interiors
Schools
Commercial/Residential
Hotels
Lateral support for sliding doors

Complies to and provides compliance with AS/NZS 1170.5 and AS/NZS 4219
Provides compliance with NZ Building Code:

Clause B1 — Structure
Clause B2 — Durability
Clause F2 — Hazardous Building Materials

Contributes to compliance with NZ Building Code:

Clause F6 — Visibility in Escape Routes
Clause D1 — Access Routes

Tracklok installation specifications were developed to perform under the seismic loads for parts specified in NZS 1170.5 Section 8, as referenced by B1/VM1 of the NZBC

Clause B1 — Structure
Clause B2 — Durability
Clause F2 — Hazardous Building Materials

Clause F6 — Visibility in Escape Routes
Clause D1 — Access Routes

Rondo DONN Exposed Grid Ceiling System

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The Rondo DONN Exposed Grid Ceiling System provides the framework for a variety of lay-in tiles including; acoustic, perforated plasterboard, PVC laminated, and metal.

Designed mainly for use in commercial buildings, retail, educational, entertainment, sports facilities, hospitals/ health organisations, hotels and multi-unit residential throughout New Zealand.