Gawler East, SA Project

• Location: Gawler East, South Australia
• Year: 2022
• Developer: Metcalf Group (SA)
• Architect: Mavtect Designs
• Builder: Metcalf Group (SA)
• NDIS Provider: New Dawn Housing

Gawler East Specialist Disability Accommodation comprises two free-standing, high-quality homes designed by Mavtect Designs.

Each home features 3 bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms and suitable for 2 participants plus OOA (Onsite Overnight Assistance). This project is the first of twelve (12) locations selected by Metcalf Group (SA) in collaboration with SDA Providers and participants.

The Metcalf Group (SA) vision is to build new Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA) compliant homes for SDA participants to live.

independent lives in a built-for-purpose dwelling and providing participants greater choice as to where they wish to live within a community. Dedicated to quality construction and working in collaboration with SDA Partners to ensure the homes are designed to simplify day-to-day life and create improved liveability.

The Directors of Metcalf Group (SA), Cheryl and Gary Metcalf, are passionate about providing their services to families and participants.

who require homes that provide for a better lifestyle as they have a young Grandson, Oliver with Autism and understand the demands and concerns of families. When the time is right and Oliver is ready, Metcalf Groups (SA) will provide Oliver with the same independence and opportunity as they are now creating for the South Australian Disability Community.

Häfele collaborated with Metcalf Group (SA) to specify, document and deliver a comprehensive assisted living fittings schedule and architectural door hardware and access control solution that met the specific design requirements of the project. As a leader in assisted living hardware, Häfele’s comprehensive range offered a wide choice of options to ensure these homes not only met the SDA design criteria and created opportunities to adapt the homes functionality to each participant.

Designed to adapt to a broad range of mobility situations, the Ropox Flexi Electric Bench Mechanism provides users flexibility to adjust the kitchen work surface to optimum levels at the touch of button and adapt to a range of activities. Intuitive user design with rigorous safety features supports independence and the concealed hardware with designer’s choice of benchtop material supports consistent, integrated design.

In tandem with the flexi-electric bench, the Ropox Verti Electric Overhead Cupboard Mechanism providers users improved accessibility to storage cupboards and further enhances independence and liveability. This functionality also extends to the joinery throughout the home, Häfele hardware fittings have been selected to ensure everyday tasks such as opening drawers and cupboards are simple, reliable, meet the SDA design standards. The high-quality fittings ensure the homes longevity and serviceability, a key principle of Metcalf Groups’ strategy.

The Häfele architectural door hardware system is critical to the user experience. Touchless RFID Dialock WT200 entrance locks provide an effective solution for accessibility, safety and security. Chosen for their high performance and long-life span, GEZE overhead door operators are used at the entry door and provide suitable opening.

and closing forces for a wide variety of conditions. Opening and closing forces can be adjusted to suit individual requirements and electrically controlled latching ensures secure door closure for residents.

Häfele Australia is proud to partner with Metcalf Group (SA), Mavtect Designs and New Dawn Housing to support and deliver an outstanding project that sets a new standard for specialist disability accommodation in South Australia.

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