Study in green

The designers opted for a 100% Australian-made shelving system for the library in the new Jane Foss Russell Building. The Kingfisher Panizzi shelving system from Abax Systems was custom designed and built to suit the university's specific requirements.

Abax Systems director Mark Lock says colourful custom Marmoleum panels enliven the shelving units and help with way-finding.

"Marmoleum is also an environmentally friendly alternative that is proving increasingly popular."

Lock says the durability of the Kingfisher Panizzi shelving system was another key factor in its choice.

"The system features tubular steel rather than folded steel, and comes with double curved brackets. Both these features make it a particularly strong unit. It also has the advantage of easy installation shelves lock together and require no nuts and bolts. The curved edges of the shelves have the added advantage of eliminating the hard lines typically associated with shelving systems."

Lock says the system, which has been in use for more than 50 years, features powdercoated steel in an extensive range of colours. Clients can further customise their shelving with their choice of exterior panels.

For this project, Abax Systems also supplied a space-saving mobile storage system one of many filing systems manufactured by the company, which specialises in library fit-outs, and the supply of furniture and seating.

For more information or details of your nearest distributor, contact Abax Systems, phone 1300 300 369, fax 1300 300 676. Website: www.abax.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas