QUAMPI

Nestled in the heart of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), the Quandamooka Arts and Culture Centre (QUAMPI) stands as a testament to Indigenous knowledge, resilience, and creative expression. Designed by COX Architects, the Centre is a vital cultural landmark for the Quandamooka People, combining architectural innovation with deep cultural significance.

The colour palette is drawn from the island’s coloured sands, ochre clay and the hues of Moreton Bay and allows the building to merge organically with its environment.

Stratco played a pivotal role in delivering the COLORBOND® sheet metal wall cladding and roofing, using Stratco Hiland Tray 265mm for the Wall Cladding and Stratco Top Deck 700 for the roof sheeting.

The construction phase of QUAMPI posed unique logistical and environmental challenges, especially with transporting materials to the island and dealing with unpredictable Queensland weather. Stratco successfully transported a 35-metre-long truck to be barged across to the island, this involved precise planning and unprecedented manoeuvring to load and navigate the barge.

Additionally, the construction team faced weather disruptions including strong winds and seasonal rain. Despite these hurdles, the roofing and cladding were completed to high standards, a testament to the coordination and problem-solving ability of the project team.

Profiles: Wall Cladding : Nailstrip Hiland Tray |  Roofing : Top Deck 700

Colour Palette: COLORBOND® Studio Fire Opal | COLORBOND® Studio Clay Brown

Roofing Installer: JH Superior Metal Roofing

Photographer: Paynter & Williams