The Cottage
The Green Cottage addition at The Cottage School demonstrates how thoughtful material selection and environmental design can enhance learning spaces. Building upon existing Federation weatherboard cottages, the project creates a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas through a carefully designed verandah system.
The architects chose Austral Hoop Pine (Araucaria) plywood to create a warm, calming material palette that complements the domestic scale while supporting education, with particular attention paid to acoustic treatments and lighting. This harmonious blend of built form and natural elements creates versatile learning spaces that earned praise from the 2024 AIA Tasmanian Chapter for its successful integration of environmental consciousness and educational design.
Products used in The Cottage
Professionals used in The Cottage
More projects by Austral Plywoods
About the
Professional
Austral Plywoods is an Australian manufacturer of appearance grade plywood. We manufacture the full range of Hoop Pine plywood, including Marine, Exterior, Interior and Structural, including prefinished architectural panels.
Based in Brisbane and specialising in Queensland Hoop Pine (Araucaria), we have supplied a variety of projects ranging from concert halls to stadiums, courtrooms to schools, and shop fitouts to residential homes.
- Year founded1925
- ArchiPro Member since2022
- Follow
- More information
Why ArchiPro?
No more endless searching -
Everything you need, all in one place.Real projects, real experts -
Work with vetted architects, designers, and suppliers.Designed for New Zealand -
Projects, products, and professionals that meet local standards.From inspiration to reality -
Find your style and connect with the experts behind it.Start your Project
Start you project with a free account to unlock features designed to help you simplify your building project.
Learn MoreBecome a Pro
Showcase your business on ArchiPro and join industry leading brands showcasing their products and expertise.
Learn More
Manufacturers and Suppliers