The Poplars

The Poplars aged care facility is located in Epping, NSW. It has been designed by Morrison Design Partnership, who primarily design health and aged care facilities. 

Estia Health Epping ‘The Poplars’ is one of Australia’s longest-serving and well established aged care facilities, with a history that dates back to 1928. 

While it has been recently rebuilt and modernised, the building still retains its exceptional heritage feel. The brief for this project was to create a truly breathtaking residence with the character of a grand country house. 

The building offers large single private rooms with ensuites; many also feature kitchenettes and park views from their verandahs and balconies. 

This aged care facility required an energy efficient solution to windows and doors to ensure compliance with BCA regulations for energy efficiency. 

Morrison Design Partnership utilised the AWS range of thermally broken ThermalHEART™ systems throughout the facility. 

The building is located in central Epping and needed to fit into its surrounds. A bold frame was required to give a look of timber to mimic the period style surroundings. However, the windows and doors needed to be more durable and energy efficient. 

ThermalHEART™ Series 726 awning windows and Series 726 casement windows were used throughout rooms and communal living spaces to allow crossflow ventilation and ensure ease of operation.

ThermalHEART™ Series 730 bi-fold doors were used to open up the stunning interiors and facilities to the beautiful landscaped gardens, flowing pathways and large open spaces.

The completed project involved restoring part of the existing building and added a fantastic extension which fits within the context of Sydney’s leafy Lower North Shore.