The front facade and entry to the Disaster Coordination Centre illuminated at twilight
The Tablelands Regional Council Community Education, Training and Disaster Coordination Centre (aka Atherton Disaster Centre) functions as both a disaster management hub and a multi-function centre, where community groups and government agencies can conduct educational and training programs. Coburn Architecture commissioned us with the architecture and interiors photography of the building.
Designed to withstand category 5 cyclones, the building features a robust and dynamic form, with strong angular elements including a folded roofline. The centre is enveloped by a protective screening, that allows transparency and for light to penetrate its high ceiling spaces. Internally, the centre includes office, call centre and disaster coordination areas, along with flexible-design training rooms.
Foyer entry and office areas
Disaster co-ordination centre interior
Rear profile view showing angled design elements
Call centre area
Western side showing angular roof and window screening
Flexible educational and training space
Side lighting enclosed by screening
Office corridor showing wooden wall paneling
Protective, transparent screening on the building’s side
Centre hallway
Window detail showing transparency of window screening
Protective screening enveloping the building
Kitchen and training room areas
Foyer and reception interior
Front facade featuring folded angular roof
Disaster co-ordination centre interior
Conference room for education and training sessions
Side profile showing angular elements and external screening
View through to meeting rooms
Front facade featuring folded angular roof and external screening
Side profile showing angular design and external screening
View through kitchen window to training room
