Creme de la Crem.

Top image Actual building top showing access to reception and chapel bottom image created with Revit.

Construction is complete for Thornlands Crematorium Project by Architects Black and Wilson.

This is the third (or fourth) funeral home we have been involved with and brings all our experience to the fore.

This project was a hard slog with Covid (construction restrictions) forcing a second-generation builder to close his doors. The subsequent acute shortage of materials and tradesmen meant sub-contractors needed more to complete the project and as consequence it dragged on for far too long.

Mark Wilson prefers to call this a Celebatorium as it is a place to gather and celebrate someone’s life and farewell them surrounded by loved ones.

The building becomes one of the most import aspects during this period of loss and grieving.

The entire memorial process has to welcoming and comforting. Unlike traditional enclosed and inward-facing chapels this facility is open and outward-looking connecting the building to the surrounding nature.

In recognition of the use the car park driveways and parking bays are all larger than the minimum requirements. The wheel stop tripping hazards have been replaced by extending the garden edges to allow the front of the cars to overhang. All paths lead to reception entry arch with all paths at grade for easy access.

This is a rudimentary “realistic” image with attached materials automatically mapped using QARC4Revit drag and drop plug in. The Stratco cladding and National Masonry blockwork represent very well in native Revit. They have not been exported to any other software.

Top image Actual building inside the Chapel bottom image created with Revit.

The chapel design also connects to the surrounding natural environment with glass on every side. Overhangs and sun reflective devices provide shade and balance the light to prevent glare while still allowing sharing of images (on monitors) reflecting a life well lived.

In addition the abundant natural light colour adjustable LED lighting enables users to select their favourite colours.

This project could not have segued from drawing to construction without QARC System’s software.

This is a rudimentary “realistic” image with attached materials automatically mapped using QARC4Revit drag and drop plug in. The materials represent very well in native Revit. They have not been exported to any other software.

Above image shows the actual covered linkway to the refreshments building, bottom image shows the entire complex as a rendered image by Revit.

After the service, guests can walk to the refreshments lounge using the covered walkway which visually separates the buildings and integrates them with the landscape.

Guests can assemble at the refreshment lounge to catch up with relatives and friends with expansive views across the countryside.

These are rudimentary “realistic” images with attached materials automatically mapped using QARC4Revit drag and drop plug in. The Stratco cladding and National Masonry blockwork represent very well in native Revit. They have not been exported to any other software. This is what Architects require and all manufacturers should deliver.

The client Alex Gow Funerals certainly could not complain they did not know what they were getting. This rendering of the proposal turned out to be very good representations of the finished product – probably more so when the plants grow to the same size. We may have to revisit again in a few years’ time.

Mark will be concentrating his efforts on taking QARC Systems to the next level to assist all designers so they can assist their clients.