ASP Access Floors delivered carbon-neutral ICON X flooring at UNSW HTH, combining sustainability, precision, and high-performance.
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As the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) set out to integrate research, education, and healthcare in one cutting-edge precinct, ensuring the building’s infrastructure supported its multi-use demands was key. For the flooring, ASP Access Floors delivered more than just a foundation, they brought performance, precision, and powerful sustainability.
“Our scope involved the installation of over 11,000m² of our ICON X access flooring system across six office levels,” said Angela Zlatar, Marketing & Sustainability at ASP Access Floors. “Given the HTH’s design constraints, we worked with a low-height configuration to meet the spatial requirements without compromising functionality.”
But this project wasn’t just about fit-for-purpose performance. The flooring was also a statement in environmental leadership. “Hansen Yuncken and UNSW opted for a carbon-neutral solution,” Angela said. “100% of the flooring installed through our Walk Carbon Neutral programme was fully offset, making it a ZeroCarbon certified installation.”
The facility’s diverse mix of clinical, research, and teaching spaces demanded a flooring system capable of handling significant load variations and traffic.
“We used the ICON X 3.0kN load-bearing system,” Angela explained. “It’s designed for high-use environments, perfect for supporting not just foot traffic, but also heavy equipment and furniture typical of a health and research precinct.”
ASP’s meticulous attention to detail was critical when it came to integration with mechanical, electrical, and data systems.
“Our estimating team conducted comprehensive drawing reviews and services overlays before installation,” said Angela. “This meant we could proactively resolve clashes and ensure seamless coordination with other services.”
That forward-planning was supported by close collaboration. “We worked with architects, consultants, and contractors from the earliest design phase,” Teah said. “We weren’t just there to install, we offered technical guidance, adjusted plans to match service layouts, and helped ensure the project ran smoothly.”
Innovation and sustainability went hand-in-hand throughout the delivery. “With our own logistics team and trucks, we had full control of delivery schedules,” Angela added. “This agility allowed us to align with the construction timeline, often helping accelerate the programme rather than hold it up.”
What truly set this project apart was ASP’s ability to balance innovation, environmental responsibility, and client outcomes without compromise.
“The feedback we’ve received from stakeholders has been overwhelmingly positive,” Angela noted. “There’s a real sense of pride in contributing to such a meaningful development. One that will benefit students, researchers, and the community for years to come.”
With 25 years of experience, ASP Access Floors continues to lead in projects where sustainability, design integration, and durability are key. “We’re proud to see our Walk Carbon Neutral programme gaining traction,” said Angela. “Seeing it applied in essential community projects like the UNSW Health Translation Hub shows the industry is moving in the right direction.”
In addition to their work on the UNSW HTH, ASP Access Floors is actively contributing to several high-profile developments across Australia.
These include the landmark 435 Bourke Street project in Victoria, where ASP is delivering premium access flooring solutions to support one of Melbourne’s most sustainable office towers.
In New South Wales, ASP is engaged at Gosford University, enhancing education infrastructure with durable and adaptable flooring systems.
Further north, they are working with James Cook University, supplying systems tailored to tropical conditions and high-traffic environments.
ASP is also playing a key role in the redevelopment of 55 Pitt Street in Sydney’s CBD, bringing their expertise in scalable, future-ready access flooring to one of the city’s most anticipated commercial projects.
From delivering low-profile, high-performance flooring to making carbon neutrality a standard rather than an exception, ASP’s work at UNSW HTH proves that sustainable building solutions are both practical and powerful.
For more information contact ASP Access Floors, Suite 4.08, The Bond, 8 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153, phone 02 9620 9915, email sales@aspfloors.com.au, website www.aspfloors.com.au