Ercildoune Historical Homestead, Melbourne

CASE STUDY

Ercildoune Historical Homestead, Melbourne

Architect

Coleman architects

Manufacturer, Supplier and Toilet Partitions Installer

ASI JD MacDonald

Background

Located in Melbourne’s suburbs, Ercildoune homestead is a former farming property dating back to 1850.

The homestead built in 1888 is a well-preserved example of a Victorian Italianate villa and is one of a small number of surviving farmhouses.

In March 2023 the restored homestead and surrounding landscape were opened by council as a valuable community space for locals to come together to connect, belong, learn and play.

This refurbishment, including the washroom facilities, of the homestead has allowed the space to be available as a community centre, and also as a co-working space for local business and health providers.

The homestead aspires to be:

• a place where people can build relationships and a community identity
• a place where locals can meet and carry out activities
• a place that strengthens the life of the community
• a place where locals can access a range of activities, programs, and services

Challenge

To meet the council’s needs the most efficient option was for them to partner with a single source supplier of washroom accessories and toilet partitions for the community centre.

The council required modern, reliable and sustainable products to be delivered with a quick turnaround time and supplied with maximum value. In addition to supply, the toilet partitions also needed expert installation on site.

To eliminate paper towel usage for sustainability and practicality reasons the decision was made to use modern hand dryers.

Many of the washroom product solutions needed by community members had to be accessible compliant.

Solution

ASI JD MacDonald is committed to providing the highest quality washroom accessories and toilet partitions for projects of all sizes and requirements, from large sporting stadiums and office buildings through to small projects such as the homestead refurbishment. The collection of washroom accessories was provided to meet council’s requirements and to allow the community access to all modern facilities in a refurbished and historic homestead.

Products

• Tranquility floor mounted overhead braced toilet partition systems
• Applause hand dryers
• Soap dispensers
• Baby change station
• Shower seat, tracks and curtain
• Grab rails

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