The COLORBOND® Metallic steel Creative Design Program is a quest for creative and distinctive use of COLORBOND® Metallic steel in any construction or building design in Australia.

The Mill Park library's architect Oaten Stanistreet has won one of the 15 preliminary prizes on offer until May 31, 2003.

The design judged the best overall entry will win its creator six nights - valued at A$30,000 - at the most distinctive and opulent hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. This landmark destination is the world's first six star hotel.

Oaten Stanistreet Architects achieved the brief by designing a practical, spacious building with a large curved portico which helps define the eye-catching exterior.

However, the innovative curved roof made from COLORBOND® Metallic steel in the colour Cortex is most visually stunning.

Project Architect Geoffrey Stanistreet said COLORBOND® Metallic steel made by BHP Steel was chosen for its classic high quality finish.

The look and texture of COLORBOND® Metallic steel changes depending on light and viewing angle. As light passes over the mica particles in the metallic finish, the appearance of the painted surface changes and a perception of depth is achieved.

Mr Stanistreet said the curved roof added a dynamic shape to the building and enhanced the overall look.

The ceiling follows the curve of the external roof, sloping slightly from back to front.

"The layout and design provides flexibility for the future and also maintains the clean sculptured form of the building," Mr Stanistreet said.

To obtain more information about the program or COLORBOND® Metallic steel, visit www.colorbond.com <http://www.colorbond.com> or call 1800 022 999.