Bendigo Bank Project

• Location – Adelaide, South Australia 
• Year - 2010
• Client – Bendigo Bank
• Architect - Hassell Architecture 
• Installation - Planex
• Featured Products – Access Control, Locker lock solutions, door hardware

Hassell architects were awarded the commission to design a 10 level office building and workplace interior for the new Adelaide office of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. The finished building was to house the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s 900 staff.

Häfele was engaged to provide a suitable electronic locking system which would accommodate 1300 lockers over the 10 floors of office tenancy.  The scope of work was to provide the staff with a lock system which was both flexible and cost effective. The lock solution also needed to read the existing Mifare cards used on the base building access control system “Interlogix”.

Hassell architects designed the locker banks with stamped metal doors in a vibrant gradient colour palette to signify each locker zone within the building. Metal surfaces reflect energy emitted from RFID readers and create interference for RFID tag antennas. A recommendation by Häfele was to use a centralised wall reader programmed to each staff member. The staff member could then unlock their assigned locker from this centralised point by using their building integrated swipe card. Another benefit of this centralised locking solution was its minimal aesthetic. It provided an uninterrupted, seamless appearance to the front face of the well-considered metal door design.

With conscious use of colour, HEWI system 111 door hardware was also supplied by Häfele throughout the 10 level tenancy. The contemporary and timeless levers are a selection of classic lever designs with colour ways closely linked to the Bauhaus movement. The handles are constructed from steel providing a robust structure and the precise manufacturing of polyamide outer coating provides a flawless surface.

The Depot Locker Solution and the custom door hardware solutions fit the unique brief of this exceptional project. Working closely with Hassell architects and Planex, Häfele was able to make certain the product was fit for purpose and met the desired requirements of the client.

Product Features:

 Dialock Depot Lock