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Editor’s Letter ON THE COVER Designed to meet
the demand for employees seeking
more flexibility, Yarra Falls offers
BRANKO MILETIC hotel- quality amenities to encourage
workers back to the office. This
According to one industry definition, “The primary goal includes end-of-trip, an on-site gym
of any commercial building is to optimise a business’ and café with 200-8,500sqm of
ability to turn a profit, taking into account factors that space for office suites available to
relate to each stakeholder group’s needs such as workflow meet varied needs.
process, aesthetics, comfort and physical space.”
Say construction firms like US-based Camm
Constructions, when designing an office building,
“many companies overlook the importance of quality
commercial building design. Many of the world’s
largest companies are making new investments in
commercial building design because great workplaces are Contents
a key element in retaining their employees and bringing
in new customers. PEOPLE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS PREVIEW 48
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A recent US study found that workers in the 18-55 COMMENT #2 20 PAINTS 66
age range are 18% more productive when they work STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS 72
in a building with natural daylight while retail stores PROJECTS BUILDING AUTOMATION 78
have achieved 15-40% higher sales under similar YARRA FALLS 22
circumstances. When you design a building that QUEENS CHAMBERS 26 SECTIONS2 82
accomplishes functional design elements, the people that TOM OFFERMANN 30
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NEW APPOINTMENTS AT GROUPGSA
APPOINTMENTS
Simone Carter and Sue DesBrosses have been
appointed Associate Directors of interior design
to lead GroupGSA’s Melbourne and Brisbane
studios, respectively.
Carter has more than 25 years of interior
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design global experience with a portfolio
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spanning the UK, Middle East, China
and Australia.
GroupGSA employs more than 230
design experts across four studios in Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City,
offering multidisciplinary design services in
Living Environments; Workplace & Commercial;
Education; Cities and Places; Cultural;
Hospitality; Mixed-Use, Retail and Industrial;
and Transport, Infrastructure & Defence.
Among the suite of new hires is Alice
Were, who joins GroupGSA as Senior Interior
Designer in Melbourne. Clare O’Brien has
been appointed Landscape Architect, based in
Sydney, while Marina Amado joins the Brisbane
studio as a Graduate Interior Designer.
4 ABOVE Simone Carter (left) and Sue DesBrosses (right).
ABOVE Richard Beel.
BEEL BECOMES ASSOCIATE
DIRECTOR AT CARR
Carr has announced that Richard Beel has been
elevated the role of Associate Director, further
bolstering its executive leadership team.
Holding 19 years of architectural experience,
Beel’s cross-disciplinary approach has seen
him work across a multitude of sectors during
his time as a built environment professional.
Beel’s work in delivering several multi-
residential projects for the practice is
attributed to his promotion.
Following the completion of Camberwell’s
Victoria & Burke complex in 2022, Beel is now
involved as the Project Lead on several high-
end and complex multi-residential projects
across Brighton and Brunswick.
Beel says his knowledge of designing for
lifestyle while imbuing quality has enabled him
to design across a number of locations
and demographics.
Carr Managing Director Chris McCue says
Beel’s promotion is a logical one following his
service to the practice.
VICTORIAN PREMIER’S DESIGN
AWARDS GETS NEW CHAIR
RMIT Associate Professor Leah Heiss has
been named Chair of the Victorian Premier’s
Design Awards, signifying a new era for the
awards program.
The current Eva and Marc Besen
International Research Chair in Design at
Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA),
Heiss is a six-time Good Design Awards
winner, most recently taking out the Australian
Women in Design Award.
Humanity sits firmly at the core of Heiss’
designs, which provide solutions for a range
of impairments and diseases. Her wearable
technologies are part of the Museums
Victoria and Powerhouse (MAAS) heritage
collections and have been exhibited to global
audiences. She also delivers new health
models in conjunction with the World Health
Organisation, Alfred Health and Turning Point.
The Victorian Premier’s Design Awards looks
to showcase the practice and application of
design in the federation state. Heiss will oversee
the program for a tenure of three years.
Heiss is currently Co-Leading Monash
University’s Future Healthcare research initiative.
The project leverages deep sector expertise and
research and will look at the ecosystem of health
care including devices, spaces, architectures,
and systems to deliver transformational impact
for Australian healthcare.
ABOVE Leah Heiss.

ABOVE Chrisney Formosa (top) and Zach Kwong
(bottom).
PLUS PROMOTE TWO NEW PRINCIPALS
Plus Architecture has announced two promotions
within its Australian team, which will strengthen
its leadership team and culture, which looks to
promote talented individuals from within its
ranks, with Chrisney Formosa and Zach Kwong
elevated to the role of Principal.
Formosa holds over 15 years of design
experience, delivering outstanding design
outcomes for several Queensland projects
across the multi-residential, hospitality and
tourism sectors. Formosa has led over 70
development applications for the practice in
the last two years, including Palm Beach Hotel,
The Esplanade (Palm Beach) and Chairlift
(Mermaid Beach).
Based in Sydney, Kwong is an accomplished
architect with a blend of skills and technical
knowledge spanning architectural practice,
building services and sustainable design.
Across a 15-year career, he has designed and
delivered major projects across the residential,
retail, commercial, education, aviation,
defence, and health sectors, including Scape
Kensington and Scape Ascot.
MASTERS TO OVERSEE HAYBALL’S NEW CANBERRA OUTFIT
Coinciding with the opening of its new Learning Environments Applied Research
Canberra office, Hayball has appointed Ella Network (LEaRN). She is the current Chair of
Masters as the practice’s new Studio Lead in the Learning Environments Australasia (LEA)
the nation’s capital. ACT Chapter.
A highly skilled and experienced leader,
Masters will now oversee the practice’s
operation in the region across the likes of
education, multi-residential and commercial.
Her experiences in the education sector
and in the ACT will assist in Hayball
crafting innovative and sustainable learning
environments, accounting for an already high
demand of projects in the region.
Prior to Hayball, Masters held senior
positions in a number of local design practices
and most recently led her own education
design consultancy Howff Design. She is
currently undertaking a PhD in education
and innovation policy through the University
of Melbourne and is closely aligned with the
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ABOVE Ella Masters.
PORTER BEGINS NEW CHAPTER AT GHD
GHD has announced that Andrew Porter
will move into a new role at the professional
services company, elevated to the role of
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Global Future Communities Lead.
Porter is tasked with leading several teams
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across the globe, assisting clients and their
abilities to remain resilient in the wake of
population growth, digital disruption, shifting
societal expectations and climate change.
The Future Communities arm of the
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company draws on a wide range of disciplines
including planning, engineering, architecture,
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advisory, digital and movement analytics.
Recent projects delivered via the Future
Communities department include designing
a park that enables children to play in a
ABOVE Vivian Mitsogianni. safe environment, while also serving as
vital stormwater infrastructure; revitalising
MITSOGIANNI TO LEAD RMIT the historic centre of Bath, England; and
ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS reimagining transportation in Tauranga, one
of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities.
RMIT has announced Vivian Mitsogianni will
lead the university’s School Architecture &
Urban Design as its new Dean.
An acclaimed architect, researcher and
academic leader, Mitsogianni is a readymade
leader of the university’s reputable design
school. The Director of M@ STUDIO
Architects, Mitsogianni has worked at RMIT
as both an Associate Dean, Architecture and
Professor of Architecture. She also headed up
the flagship RMIT Design Research Institute’s
Future Fabric of Cities program.
The Australian Institute of Architects
awarded Mitsogianni the Neville Quarry
Architectural Education Prize in 2019 for her
contributions to architectural education. ABOVE Andrew Porter. 5
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Gray Puksand has announced the appointment

of Aurelia Gachet as Associate of its Melbourne
outpost, strengthening its evolving health and
science team.
With over a decade of design experience,
Gachet has worked on a number of major
health infrastructure projects, including The
Royal Children’s Hospital and Bendigo Base
Hospital in Victoria. Gachet’s delivery of the
Cabrini Health Gandel Wing, claimed to be
the world’s most beautiful hospital by Vogue
Australia, is regarded as a career highlight.
Gachet says the opportunity to join Gray
Puksand, who is currently branching into the
healthcare sector, as exhilarating.
Gachet frequently lectures on architecture
practices at Melbourne University, while
lending her experience previously to both
Monash University and RMIT University. ABOVE Aurelia Gachet.
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CARR ADDS FOUR NEW ASSOCIATES

Carr has announced the elevation of four new Alan Hunt’s expertise in crafting high-end
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Associates which will begin a new chapter of multi-residential projects has resulted in
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their working lives as members of the practice’s
leadership team.
The new Associates – which include Alan
Hunt, Andrea Giuradei, Chris Eggleston, and
Marissa Kefalianos – will form part of Carr’s
new leadership generation. Hunt, Giuradei and
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outstanding design outcomes for the practice.
His understanding of the intricacies of cities
enables him and his teams to incorporate
meaningful retail and hospitality offerings
that elevate the experience of the residents and
broader community alike.

Eggleston have all contributed to Carr projects As an architect, Chris Eggleston thrives at
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across a range of sectors, while Kefalianos will
join the residential interior leadership team.
Giuradei originally studied in Milan and
ABOVE Thomas Hale (top) and Michael Hawes (bottom). cites the city as his major influence. Working
as an architect, landscape designer and interior
WARREN & MAHONEY EXPAND designer, the new Associate’s strength is his
THEIR LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT ability to deeply consider design outcomes.
spatial planning and problem solving where
he finds the transition from problem to
solution incredibly fulfilling.
Marissa Kefalianos joins Carr as an
esteemed interior designer who strikes a
balance between the practice’s design ethos
and client expectations.

Warren & Mahoney has further expanded its

studio to strengthen its city-shaping capabilities,
with the introduction of its new Urban Design
and Landscape Architecture service.
The new department will service both Australia
and New Zealand and will be headed by Thomas
Hale and Michael Hawes. The new department
has been created through recent projects, with
18 specialists now working within the sector
to provide clients with a completely integrated
design solution inhouse with their leading
architecture and Indigenous, sustainability and
digital-design consulting services.
The recently established team have been
working on an array of projects, including the
Maritime Museum precinct in Auckland and the
heritage redevelopment of the Pyrmont Campus
in Sydney for Google. This complex development
required a sensitive urban design strategy,
stitching together a high-profile water’s edge
6 and reconnecting the area to the bay. ABOVE (left to right) Alan Hunt, Marissa Kefalianos, Chris Eggleston and Andrea Giuradei.

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The COVID-19 pandemic hit the elderly and
those with pre-existing medical conditions the
hardest. Throughout 2020 and 2021 it became
clear that we need better healthcare spaces
to not only stop the spread of infection but
also to reduce the impact of social isolation
amongst these groups. In this context,
there is greater focus on how the layout and
construction of healthcare and aged care
facilities may enhance the quality of life for
residents and patients. One of the most cost-
effective methods to achieve better health and
wellbeing outcomes is through the use of high-
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modern construction materials and their role
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design. Third, we highlight the rising cost
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planning and design of healthcare spaces.
We discuss why building in flexibility and
adaptability is the best design response to
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ceiling design in achieving overarching health
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Designing the brand in
the commercial space
WORDS PRUE MILLER

The real estate market in Australia is estimated to be worth $30bn,

in 2022 the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated the value of
the private dwelling sector at around $10bn, and last year, the top
thirty sales in the private market cost a pretty $1.05bn.
This is an industry that can afford to bestow
enormous rewards to the movers and shakers;
which includes the cutthroat, the suave, the
hot new players and the cool, older hands.
Far from being an online business, these
sales are done (in large majority) face to face.
To succeed a top agent one needs a physical
business presence in a brand aligned, brilliantly
designed, carefully resolved, agency space.
“It’s exciting,” says Tom Offermann of
the agency business, in a curious example of
understatement. But that is, in part, the style
of this more than 30-year veteran of the industry,
whose quiet expertise has led the Noosa based
agency to have a who’s who of clientele including
celebrities and industry leaders.
Recently, Offermann moved into the second
floor of his recently expanded office – though
the term office seems ridiculously out of place
when talking about the Noosa agency. Designer
Gavin Maddock has created a gallery-esque
space, with the utmost attention to design, detail
and function.
Maddock and Offermann had worked
together on the lower floor of the agency 14
years ago, and both were keen to work together
on this next stage, which involved a whole
second storey.
“As far as a brief goes from Tom,” says
Maddock “it really was very simple. He just
wanted a great space where he could meet with
clients in a relaxed manner. He wanted it very
much to look like a residential living room.
An area to relax and have good conversations”.
The result has been the creation of a dramatic
space; a merging of stone, timber and a
spectacular, unifying light source.
“I felt the concept had to be bold, and the
staircase – you could call it a wall – they are
one in the same thing, that was with the concept
of linking the two spaces,” says Maddock of
the sensuously curved, marble lined stairwell.
“Effectively the light coming in from above,
that’s the real magic, that links the two spaces.”
The painstaking and time consuming work
of creating a facetted curve out of Daino Reale
Italian marble allowed the continuity of the
stone to remain an uninterrupted partner in
the overall effect.
The choice of stone was one with which
Maddock was familiar – they had used it, in a
lesser degree, in the original lower floor design.
A warmer tone than other marbles, Maddock
reflects that it has been overlooked by other
designers who lean toward the cooler tones,
(‘It was very much out of trend’ he says)
and his faith is upheld by the effect.
“It is naturally beautiful,” says Maddock,
who partnered the tone with ash timbers and
restrained LED lighting.
“Recessed LED lighting has come a long way;
it allows us to accentuate elements and details.
I try and use it more to accentuate a specific
detail rather than a light source itself.”
It also, without any doubt, adds to the warm
elegance of the ‘residential style’ palette.
However, more unusual, and even more
rarely seen when used to this extent is the use
of artworks. The many pieces in the agency
are the work of the internationally celebrated
Australian artist and sculptor, Andrew Rogers.
“I’m always fascinated by sculpture and I
think sculpture elements offer life to spaces.
As much as we can design things and use
beautiful materials … with artwork it brings
a more soulful element to a space,” say
Maddock, who was introduced to the
sculptor by Offermann himself.
“Yes, I did have input there, I love sculpture,”
says Offermann who, according to Maddock
rethought the art budget at Maddock’s
suggestion. “Tom said alright then, well, if
we’re going to do this thing, we’re going to do it
properly’ and that’s how we ended up with the
Andrew Rogers pieces.”
The upper level is elegant, largely horizontal
in line and carefully considered. Two separated
lounge spaces, with large, comfortable bespoke
furnishings (designed by Maddock) offer a
relaxing, though luxurious space in which to
conduct business that often relates to multi-
million dollar purchases.
It is an atmosphere that suits the Tom
Offermann Real Estate style. Says the owner,
“It is an extension of us – we deal with very
important clients. They don’t want to see a multi-
million-dollar property, and discuss the deal in a
coffee shop,” concludes the agent. It might also
be apt to point out that behind that easy-going
manner, and ready smile is an agency that saw
$850m worth of sales in the last 12 months.
No wonder the man is smiling so easily.
One thousand kilometres south and Sydney,
by comparison, seems brash, in your face, and
noisy in so many ways. It is this sort of energy
that makes Sydney a hot spot for real estate
buys, and attracts purchasers that are both
savvy and short on time. Who better to describe
the market than one of Sydney’s most prolific
agents, Gavin Rubinstein.
“It’s relentless. Full stop,” says the
owner of TRG (The Rubinstein Group). In a
cutthroat industry, he is regarded as an expert
in the business.
His clients include the stratosphere of
Sydney’s A list, and he consistently seals
newsworthy sales. In February, this year,
for example, TRG saw sales of $125m. Gavin
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Rubinstein is wisely media aware, has a high
energy, high profile, and very successful brand,
that he’s expanding.
“He’s super decisive. He wants to make a
decision and move on,” says the award-winning
Anna Trefely, the name behind the interior
architecture company, Esoteriko. She designed
the first TRG office, in Woollahra. The property
presented constraints, not the least of which was
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a floor size of just 300sqm.
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Making an impact, a statement, in a relatively
small footprint is complex, but the client and
designer found a common language – curves.
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Trefely recalls the first meetings. “He says ‘I
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want arches everywhere’, and we say we don’t
want to do arches everywhere, but we’ll make a
big move about the arch.”
The interpretation for Esoteriko was an
almost monastic (as she describes it)
response. A neo- vaulted ceiling is echoed
by arched sculpture and repeated hints in
the terrazzo reception area. It is sharp, edgy –
and intriguing.
“I like to keep things as simple as possible,”
says Rubinstein who gives off an electric kind
of energy.
“I’ve given it 110% for the last 16 years,” he
says “I’m just passionate about it. You know I
truly believe the last 16 years have been laying
the foundation and the next 15 are when TRG
will make its mark.”
Which leads the agency boss to the
acquisition of a $5m building in Sydney’s
Rose Bay, and a great amount of work for
Trefely. “I’ve spent $2.6m on the fit out,” says
Rubinstein without a blink.
“We’re pushing the boundaries a bit, I mean
we’re not interested in cookie cutter design,”
says Trefely, who this time around has double
the space, and exposure to passing traffic via
3.5m glazing onto the street. 9
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RIGHT McGrath Estate office in Paddington by Unlisted Collective. LEFT Bianca Fraser from The Unlisted Collective.
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Not yet occupied by the agency team, as the
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upper floors in the building are being outfitted
for residential occupation, images are not being
released. But we are assured the new look will
be extraordinary – though not similar to the
first space.
“This is really about capturing the passing
traffic – and definitely not being discreet. It’s
about being on display and really making a
statement,” says the designer. A statement that is
pretty much all about very successful business.
“I follow my passion,’” says Rubinstein.
“I spend so much time in the office, I always
want to create a space, an environment that
people felt excited to be in.”
Maintaining the excitement of design requires
a whole new energy when, rather crating one
or two boutique agencies, multiples of ten are
involved. Bianca Fraser, the name behind The
Unlisted Collective, has been fitting out and
designing McGrath Estate Agents for five years.
“Each of them are designed to, of course,
be recognised as a McGrath office, but also to
represent the location that they’re in. They all
vary,” says Fraser.
The Paddington office was a chemist shop
for 30 years; the Double Bay office was once a
shoes store – creating a commonality in such
disparate locations is challenging. But, from an
observer point of view, I would have to say the
10 general atmosphere is one of svelte calmness.
“In some way, yeah, they are quite pared back.
I think the calmness is good because real estate
agents are always on the phone, right? It can be
hectic,” says Fraser with a laugh.
The signature piece is, on the whole, the front
desk. Elongated curves, the almost lime-washed-
look Polytech panelling, touches of brass.
Yet, for instance, the quiet curves and gentle
pastels in business like Double Bay give way
to an almost residential feel in the Hunters
Hill location.
“Hunters Hill is quite different again, it is
much more about the informal spaces and
entertaining and the kitchen area. There’s a
fireplace. The reception desk is designed to look
like a desk on someone’s home office or study.”
It is a world of quicker reactions, and shorter
turnaround times, and a designer who can
speak the shorthand of a brand, while delivering
high end results is life saver in this image
conscious industry. It is a relationship that has a
widespread impact on the brand.
“I know their business and how they work,”
says Fraser with actual affection. “There is a lot
of trust there.”
Real estate, as any agent will tell you, is
not about sales – it is about relationships.
With 46,000 agencies already established
in Australia, and more on the way, good
relationships will have greater value than ever
in the coming years.
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Victoria Cross set to
transform North Sydney’s
commercial heart

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Philip Vivian, Head of architecture firm Bates Smart specialises in large scale,
mixed use urban projects and leads the planning, design and implementation

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of Metro over-station developments at Victoria Cross, Pitt Street South and

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Parramatta. Jessica Paterson, an architect by background, is Project Director for
Lendlease at Victoria Square. They talked with Hamish McDonald about Victoria

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Cross station in North Sydney.

CAN YOU TELL US WHAT IS GOING TO
MAKE VICTORIA CROSS A SPECIAL
DEVELOPMENT?
JESSICA PATERSON: Lendlease secured
the Victoria Cross project back in 2018 as an
integrated station development. What this
means is that we are delivering the new station
on behalf of Sydney Metro, and the tower and
precinct that sits above the new Victoria Cross
Station. The new metro is a huge catalyst for
change in North Sydney which will make it a
special development.
PHILIP VIVIAN: The tower will be a symbol
of the Metro line. We picture Victoria Cross
not as a building, but as a place --it’s got so
many functions: the Metro itself, a landmark
tower, a co-working building, restaurants and
bars, a hospitality building, a retail arcade. Each
building has a different character, and they’re
all woven around our public spaces. There’s a
civic green running down one side, north-facing
so it’s got sun, terraced lawns where people
can sit out and relax, with restaurants looking
out on the ground floor. It’s got a little narrow
laneway that connects with Denison St. So,
it’s really a collection of buildings that creates
a place. It’s not one big building – it’s lots of
related smaller pieces and public spaces.
WHEN YOU SAY IT SYMBOLISES THE
METRO, IS THERE ANYTHING ABOUT
ITS APPEARANCE THAT WILL DRAW
PEOPLE IN?
PHILIP: It’s going to be one of the tallest
buildings in North Sydney, so it’s certainly
going to be a symbol on the skyline. As
Jess mentioned, it’s an integrated station
development, so the tower literally sits over
the station. When you come out of the station,
you’ll see the columns of the tower coming
down, so you’ll feel the structure of the tower.
You’ll come up the escalators – they are about
25 metres, some of the tallest on the line – and
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you’ll literally be standing under the structure
of the tower.
JESS: The Victoria Cross Station will be one of
the largest across the Metro line, in volume of
space so it’s a very impressive experience. And
when you surface from the station you’re met
with this really fine-grained precinct. Features
like our three-storey white brick building that
will be our retail anchor, called No.1 Miller.
This whole place experience is going to be quite
incredible, a game-changer for North Sydney.
PHILIP: The two train lines, in different
directions, are in one cavern. It’s enormous,
cathedral-like! I’ve been looking at it for seven
years now. When you first go down into that
space your jaw drops. When you come up
through the station, it’s certainly complex in
terms of engineering, because you do have a
building sitting over a station entry. But the
design focuses on how, as people exit onto the
street, they’re integrated into North Sydney. 13
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This will be the new social heart of North Sydney.
Certainly, in the morning they’ll come out of the
Metro and disperse through North Sydney, but
they’ll also come here at lunchtime, they’ll come
back in the evening to go to bars, restaurants.
It will really be a social activity centre.
JESS: Then if you look at the scale of the
CBD and what it will do for North Sydney, the
metro is going to pull North Sydney into the
CBD. There’ll be an exponential increase in
connectivity. As a comparison it takes you about
seven minutes to walk from Circular Quay to
Martin Place but if you catch the Metro from Vic
Cross to Martin Place it will be five minutes.
This will significantly change how we
conceptualise North Sydney. We partnered with
UNSW and the City Futures team to see what
the impact the Metro is going to have on travel
times. From Marrickville to North Sydney,
at the moment it might take you 60 minutes.
When the metro comes that’s going to halve.
From Bondi Junction to North Sydney now is
14 about 45 minutes; it will be about 30 minutes.
So you’ll see talent corridors open up. Different
businesses will look to occupy in North Sydney
because of that connectivity increase and this
new amenity in this new precinct.
PHILIP: Sydneysiders haven’t yet understood
the transformative potential of the Metro. When
the first line through the CBD opens next year,
our level of connectivity will go through the roof.
It will reframe the city in people’s minds, how
quickly you can be somewhere. North Sydney is
no longer a fringe, it’s actually a part of the CBD.
JESS: The CBD will be pulled northwards.
Like what we did at Barangaroo, we pulled it
sideways to the western corridor. This project
will do the same.
The centre of North Sydney is going to have a
shift as well. This will be a new centre and we’re
seeing a huge amount of development around
the station. North Sydney currently has a lot of
B and C grade buildings, so you are going to see
an uplift in quality in the area directly around
the station.
IS THE NEED TO LURE STAFF BACK FROM
WORK-FROM-HOME A FACTOR HERE?
JESS: People like to be around people. If you’re
collaborating – that’s best done in person. With
the Metro coming, time spent on commuting is
cut. We’re looking at restaurants and places to
meet. Our retail strategy is key as well, bringing
a new wave of retailers into North Sydney. We
already see retailers currently in Surry Hills, the
CBD or Bondi eyeing this opportunity gap that’s
here in North Sydney. Because so far there’s
nothing much here outside the nine-to-five.
PHILIP: North Sydney has lacked that amenity.
It’s always been short of restaurants and cafes
and public spaces in the sun. Victoria Cross
was designed pre-covid, but it will help attract
people back.
But more than that, tenants aren’t just
looking for an efficient and functional office
space, they’re looking to be part of an activated
precinct. Yes, they’ve got space in a building but
there’s places to meet, public spaces where you
It’s going to be one of the tallest buildings
in North Sydney, so it’s certainly going to
be a symbol on the skyline.
can relax, spaces where you can just open a
laptop, sit down in a park or café. We lifted the
lobby up, what we call a sky lobby, where you
go up one storey, specifically to get restaurants
underneath fronting onto the public spaces and
to activate the ground floor with fine grain retail.
JESS: So that’s an interesting point for us:
how do we think about the commercial lobby of
the future. No longer a transitional space that
people just walk through. So we are looking at
hotel lobby references and that feeling you get
when you’re in a hotel – you feel hosted – and
how we can bring some of those ideas into
commercial lobby spaces.
PHILIP: No more marble mausoleums! More
authenticity, bringing nature into lobbies, and
getting a kind of natural connection, not this
this sort of cold, air-conditioned, stainless steel
and marble space.
JESS: Part of the lobby where you can dwell,
you can have a meeting, do some work, hold an
event. One of our commitments is a 200sqm
community space in the lobby, and getting
the broader community involved in programs.
One program we’ve got in Victoria Cross is
called “Girls in STEM”. There are 17,000
high school students in North Sydney, with a
significant proportion of girls’ schools, so the
students studying those science, technology,
engineering, maths subjects we bring them
through and talk to them about what the future
in property or construction could look like.
WHAT ARE THE SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
BUILT INTO VICTORIA CROSS?
JESS: It’s going to be one of the most
sustainable buildings in North Sydney, and
there are reasons for that. As part of the
property industry, we are all trying to work
out how to decarbonise our buildings. One of
the things we did during covid was switch out
the gas from the heating of the building to an
electric model. Another was looking at energy
efficiency – we are planning to target a have
a 5.5 NABERS rating and a 6 Star Green Star
rating. Thirdly we’ve decided to be powered
by renewable energy. Then we look at how we
reduce the embodied carbon in construction,
incorporating 30% recycled material into the
concrete we’re using. It’s a really finely tuned
building. Thirdly we’ve made a decision to
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be powered by renewable energy. Then we
look at how we reduce the embodied carbon
in construction, incorporating 30% recycled
material into the concrete we’re using. It’s a
really finely-tuned building.
PHILIP: The building has passive solar
shading, reducing energy demands. We have
horizontal and vertical shading to the north.
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The tower has a very extensive west face
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where you can get that really high heat load,
so we’ve got a series of fins that are angled 37
and a half degrees. We’re very fortunate that
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the harbour views are to the south, so we can
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angle the fins at the view and protect ourselves
from the sun. They actually drop off on the
bottom of the building because we get enough
shading that we don’t need fins, so that’s saving
carbon because you’re not putting in things
unnecessarily. And then using materials like
brick which is a low carbon material around
the base of the building. We’re always trying
to use low-carbon materials and reduce our
operational energy demands.
SO HOW CAN WE SUM UP WHAT YOU
ARE TRYING TO CREATE?
PHILIP: Public spaces will be the really special TOP Philip Vivian. BOTTOM Jessica Paterson.
thing for people coming to Victoria Cross:
narrow laneways that connect into the rest
of North Sydney, cafes and fine-grain retail,
restaurants above. The different types of work
and tenants will give you a more vibrant mix
and greater diversity. Then this very generous,
wide green civic boulevard where people can
lie on the grass and have lunch, or sit in these
restaurants facing north, getting sunlight. It
will give people a space to be, even if they’re
not a tenant. It’s really going to be quite a
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ESG isn’t a buzz
word for Australia’s
commercial real estate
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The built environment is one of the largest single contributors to
global emissions, all the way through the construction process and to
specific building assets. In Australia, commercial buildings account for
25 percent of all electricity use, and 10 percent of carbon emissions.
Australia currently leads the world in real
estate Environmental, Social and Corporate
Governance (ESG) transparency and
sustainability, according to the 2022 Global
Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks (GRESB)
results. A good result, but complacency may risk
Australian industry fall behind the world.
The nation’s 43 percent net emissions
reduction by 2030 is now legislated, but
the process will hurt if businesses take it
slow. With only seven years to go, the built
environment can play a major role in reaching
these targets – and create a more efficient,
profitable, and sustainable future.
There are structural obstacles to overcome.
Within an office building, units are often owned
or tenanted privately, and the landlords often
have little access to the bigger picture data on
building emissions.
Further, there is a lingering misconception
that because heating, cooling, lights, waste
systems all require vast amounts of energy to
maintain, sustainability comes at the cost of
comfort or is expensive.
Despite this, demand for sustainability
and energy efficiency among shareholders
and consumers alike is high. Both the moral
imperative for climate action, and rising energy
costs in Australia, have meant the business case
for sustainability is strong. Building portfolio
owners are increasingly participating in
NABERS ratings, which present an analysis of
energy, water, and waste efficiency for investors.
This shows that visibility is important for
building managers and investors.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
FACES BIG OBSTACLES
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One significant challenge is the lack of data and
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metrics available to effectively measure and
report on ESG performance. This data is often
compiled from multiple sources, such as energy
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bills, building management systems or tenant
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feedback, which can make it difficult to obtain
accurate and reliable data.
To overcome this challenge, many Australian
companies are investing in technology and
infrastructure to collect and analyse data on
building energy consumption and emissions.
Specialised tools, such as building energy ABOVE Stefanie Oakes.
management systems, smart metering devices
and advanced controls software are used to
provide building managers with real-time data
on energy consumption and emissions.
These investments can’t work in siloes.
To reach target levels of efficiency, resiliency
and accountability, the vast elements of
commercial properties must be inextricably
linked to establish integrated ESG programs
– ones that balance fluctuations, improve
occupant experience, and can be controlled
remotely. The resulting data can then be
combined with AI-driven insights to identify
areas of improvement and implement
sustainable performance strategies.
Many iconic buildings around the world are
taking sustainability more seriously.
Sydney Opera House is focused on reducing its
energy consumption by maximising the capabilities
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House’s facilities team can reduce the use of
building assets like air conditioning in unused
rooms or concert halls while maintaining
comfort throughout the rest of the site.
Understanding where energy is used can help
enable big changes.
Meanwhile, the Eiffel Tower, a 136-year-old
structure, has installed wind turbines, upgraded
its cooling system, and connected rainwater
catchment systems. Even in older constructions
there are still significant adaptations to be made.
These examples demonstrate that the
commercial buildings sector can have a
powerful impact on sustainability initiatives
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worldwide with only minimal disruption.
Early movers will reap the rewards.
AUSTRALIA LEADS THE WAY,
BUT MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE
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The Australian Competition and Consumer
Commission (ACCC) has announced it will
crackdown on misleading ESG statements,
and so building managers will need to provide
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visibility in case of an audit. This is an
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opportunity for building managers to build
resilience into their ESG structures, and secure
stakeholder buy-in, and sustainability, can last
in the long-term.
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The incentives for sustainability are becoming
clearer as more new builds adopt new standards.
The National Australian Built Environment
Rating System (NABERS) estimates Australian
buildings which measure their energy ratings
have saved $1 billion in energy costs and
reduced emissions by half since 1998. Visibility
has been a major catalyst for building managers
to be able to understand energy usage and
implement strategies to reduce.
State governments around Australia have
set mandatory energy efficiency targets for
new builds and existing buildings. This is
further driving the adoption of new building
standards and technologies. By investing in
sustainable practices, building owners and
managers can not only meet these targets but
also benefit from cost savings and improved
environmental performance.
It is essential for building managers to take a
proactive approach and implement sustainable
practices and technologies in their buildings –
old mill management can’t cope with today’s
expectations. This will not only benefit the
environment but also provide a competitive
advantage in the long run. Transparency and
communication of sustainability efforts are also
important to build trust and credibility with
stakeholders. Without visibility, sustainability
is just a buzz word.

Case study: 388 Barkly Street,
Brunswick, Melbourne
Architect: Dreamer and Breathe Architecture
Builder: Koorool Constructions
Product: Archetto and Azione
Background
Proudly brought to life by a Brunswick-based
architecture and design practice, Dreamer, in
close collaboration with Breathe Architecture,
388 Barkly Street is a unique project that
graciously embodies the notion of thoughtful,
ethical and considered design.
“The larger ambition for 388 Barkly Street
was to create a best practice sustainable
apartment development that encouraged small-
footprint living and would be an attractive inner
city higher density alternative to the suburban
family home,” explains Ben Shields, Director of
Dreamer. “At the occupant level we wanted to
create a small, diverse community that supports
low energy, low waste, sustainable, healthy
lifestyles. We also wanted to keep the heritage
brick shell intact and wanted to ensure it would
continue to connect the building to the urban
fabric of Brunswick.”
Employing biophilic design strategies – such
as a strong indoor-outdoor connection and
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the abundant incorporation of foliage – as
well as providing multiple waste streams, and
amplifying connections to public transport and
recreational hubs, were all crucial to achieving
these goals.
Challenges
“In order to complement the existing heritage
brick shell, we selected a material palette
composed of pared back, natural materials.
Timber was a major component of the palette
and helped to elevate the spaces, creating more
tactility particularly in areas that people touch
such as island benches, doors and door frames
and floors,” Ben explains.
Equally, in line with the project’s sustainability
strategy, a high performance thermal envelope
and glazing system was needed.
Solution
BINQ, a high quality window manufacturer with
headquarters in Victoria, were able to supply
the project with a premium performance
solution that aligned with 388 Barkly Street’s
sustainability goals, as well as its thermal
performance requirements.
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The timber-framed windows boast exceptionally
low u-Values, which was essential to
both reducing the carbon footprint of the
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consumptions – and achieving the building’s
desired NaTHERS rating. Moreover, BINQ’s
products are made with a sustainably sourced
Victorian Ash timber – which is locally
manufactured in Melbourne – as part of an
entirely sustainable supply chain.
The architects selected the Archetto and
Azione products in natural timber with brass door
furniture – both because of its environmental
profile and thermal performance, and because
of the refined aesthetics of the products.
“The detailing of these products and dimensions
of the window frame profile fitted in really well
with the sensibilities of the project,” Ben adds.
“BINQ’s timber windows with brass door
and window furniture met our brief and from all
accounts the occupants enjoy using them every
day.” Ben summarises. “We are really happy with
the result. Andre and the team were available
and receptive to understanding the project, and
helping to ensure the products selected were
tailored to our needs.”
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The rise of human-centred
office spaces in the ‘burbs
When compared to the traditional CBD office, decentralised office hubs provide multiple
benefits to both employers and workers, says Gray Puksand Partner Nik Tabain.
Contemporary offices
have become a place to
connect and collaborate.
Offering location convenience, easy commutes,
cheaper rents, and increased space for diversity
in work typologies and amenities, suburban
offices are now becoming sought-after hubs
amid shifting attitudes, as employers look to
entice staff back into the office with lifestyle-
driven contemporary workspaces that are closer
to home.
The suburbs have an important role to play
in the post-pandemic workplace environment,
with these areas poised to become prime
business locations delivering unique
advantages over the CBD.
‘EARN THE COMMUTE’ WITH
HOLISTIC PRECINCT DESIGN
While suburban office hubs can offer the
advantage of conveniently located workplaces
for people living in the city fringes, location
is not enough in a post-pandemic world.
Suburban workspaces must also shift away
from an office-only model to encourage workers
to ‘earn their commute’, i.e., give them a
compelling reason to come to work.
Design firm Hassell’s 2022 Workplace
Futures Survey, a global survey of 2500 office
workers, found that ‘home has become more
like the office so the office needs to become
more like home’. With fresh air, gardens,
greenery, cafes and focussed workspaces
topping the list of worker demands, Tabain
suggests holistic business precinct design to
create dynamic environments for workers that
blur the lines between work and lifestyle.
For instance, Gray Puksand has master
planned the Ferntree Business Park in
Melbourne’s south-east based on insights
gleaned from visits to commercial precincts
and university campuses around the world;
the master plan incorporates open-air Wi-Fi
enabled plazas, cafes, hotels, and exercise
equipment, all within walking distance, and
shared by tenants and the community.
BRINGING HEALTH-FOCUSSED
DESIGN TO THE SUBURBS
Designing healthy spaces that incorporate
fresh air, daylight and biophilic features has
become the standard baseline for workplace
design projects. Though suburban and regional
areas enjoy more access to open space than
cities, many commercial precincts in these
areas still lack pedestrian-friendly green
spaces, says Tabain.
Research-informed master planning and
architectural design to place better emphasis
on health and wellbeing can be leveraged
to reactivate existing precincts and support
healthier spaces.
Gray Puksand’s recent expansion of the
Nexus Corporate Park in Melbourne’s south-
east is an exemplar in human-centred design
with the removal of cars from the broader
precinct. Two new commercial buildings enjoy
an exclusive and expansive people-focused
plaza with much-needed access to light and
green space, while car parking has been moved
below ground.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY
Contemporary offices have become a place to
connect and collaborate: Smart architectural
design can support this connection, not just
within a building but also outwards by engaging
the local community.
ABOVE Nik Tabain.
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At Gray Puksand-designed commercial and
workspace projects, amenities such as business
lounges, meeting rooms, function spaces and
hospitality spaces are shared between tenants,
creating a sense of community and increasing
the appeal for employees.
One of the firm’s upcoming projects in
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Geelong for a Victorian regional centre includes
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plans for a winter garden with a fresh air meeting
room on every level of the building, in addition
to a rooftop complete with a bar and restaurant
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The building will provide a valuable ‘third
space’ for workers – a space between the work
and the office that’s an important setting for
leisure, relaxation and connection, both during
and after hours.
Delivering architecturally designed suburban
office precincts that meet the needs of a
contemporary workforce will ensure these
areas will continue to thrive as prime business
destinations in a post-pandemic landscape.
Based on the article ‘Rethinking the suburban
office – how architects can design human-
centred business precincts for the future of
work’, authored by Nik Tabain, Partner at
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the historic Yarra Falls building sees the

Architect Gray Puksand
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seeking more flexibility, Yarra Falls offers hotel-quality
amenities to encourage workers back to the office.
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Located on the scenic Yarra River Bike Trail,

the riverside proximity and expansive parkland
create a commercial building that is ideal for
businesses looking for city fringe space with
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easy CBD access with all the mixed mode and

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lifestyle amenity, creating some of the home

comforts we have become accustomed to the
last few years, such as easy access to nature.
Designed to meet the demand for employees
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seeking more flexibility, Yarra Falls offers hotel-

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quality amenities to encourage workers back to

the office. This includes end-of-trip, an on-site
gym and café with 200-8,500sqm of space for
office suites available to meet varied needs.
Centred around biophilic design principles,
an expansive 200sqm indoor winter garden is
at the heart of the tenancy spaces. A sculptural
stair draws you down through the wintergarden,
the lush garden spaces inspired by rainforest
canopies featuring communal meeting areas,
seating, and grassy knolls where you can just be
set amongst the green filled space.
Large skylights flood the garden with
natural light and views of the sky, encouraging
wellbeing and productivity through connection
to the nature.
The Yarra Falls Spinning Mills offers a
refined industrial aesthetic emphasising the
heritage features of the voluminous sawtooth
roof, exposed steel, and refinished existing
timber floors, combined with the amenities of
shared meeting rooms, spacious lounge and
café, wintergarden and modern workspaces is
adaptive re-use at its best.
The use of natural materials throughout the
communal areas such as terracotta, timber, and
leather with lush planting create an open airy
comfortable feel for building users.

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Balancing style, durability and compliance:
Designing with brass door handles
No matter what your design preferences are,
keeping door hardware consistent with your
interior styling and finishes is crucial. Door
handle materials, in particular, are an often
overlooked and underappreciated component
in a building specification. For commercial
projects requiring high levels of access and
fire safety, the common misconception is that
compliance opposes style. Brass breaks this
paradigm, offering door handles that both look
and perform beautifully.
Balancing Style, Durability and Compliance:
Designing with Brass Door Handles discusses
the importance of choosing fit-for-purpose door
handles, and the benefits of specifying brass
door handles for commercial applications.
First, we discuss why the choice of door
hardware is integral to how users experience a
built environment. Door handles are one of the
few parts of a building users directly interact
with every day. While they may be a physically
small item, door handles are integral to safety,
security and access. Taking site requirements
and environmental considerations into account,
the hardware needs to be fit for purpose,
long lasting and suitable for carrying out an
important daily function.
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From an aesthetic perspective, door
handles can also tie together different
design elements, for example by matching
with other components of the door itself
as well as the overall style of the building.
This can aid in creating a natural flow and
cohesiveness throughout the property,
turning a good design into a memorable one.
We take a brief look at compliance
considerations when designing and specifying
door systems. There are mandatory standards
governing the distances between the door
and handle, the height of the handle’s
location, the addition of snibs, and the
amount of force needed to operate the door.
Delivering a fully compliant project depends
on being aware of and staying current with
the relevant door hardware requirements.
Finally, against this backdrop, we consider
why brass door handles are an excellent
choice for a wide range of applications,
including challenging, heavy-use and
high-corrosion environments.
Brass is excellent for door handles for
both aesthetic and mechanical reasons.
Brass properties vary depending on the alloy,
but it is known for being highly workable
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thus lending itself to accurate and repeatable
manufacture. Some of the architectural
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• durability and strength;
• timeless style and range of finishes;
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that easily integrate with the building’s
architecture.
The Brass Core range is made from a
hardwearing and high-quality material that
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In addition to standard architectural plated
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Queens
Chambers
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The Queens Chambers expresses

a space of quiet contemplation and
inspiration. Serving to function both the
needs of work and hosting, the chambers
demarcates itself as a place of respite
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 Endeavouring to provide for the duality of
work and rest, the space transitions with the
day, and a pull of a curtain. An escape from
the hours spent on a case in a nurturing
environment, a place of comfort and source
of inspiration. Digital artwork displayed
on the TV provides a selection of art pieces
that engage an immersion with nature - the
symbolism of the mushroom art piece as chaos
and transformation – the curvaceous interiors
reflecting a cocoon that nestles the client.
The office’s tonal composition mediates
contrasting sculptural elements to highlight
the views of the city beyond. The furniture
throughout both texturally and formally
softening the space within – as the Fluffy
Lounge Chair offers a moment of respite
to engage with the everchanging urban
landscape outside.
Timber shelving extends itself as a branch,
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housing the functional requirements of the

workspace, as well as the historic components
of the legal identity.

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Case study: 400 George St, Brisbane
Project: 400 George St, Brisbane
Client: Cromwell Property Group
Products: Methven Kiri Low Flow showers
with Satinjet® technology
Background
Located in Brisbane’s prestigious North
Quarter, 400 George St is a 5-star Green Star
office building. Originally designed by Cox
Architects, the building provides 43,978 m2
of commercial office floor area, with close
proximity to the Kurilpa Bridge which extends
over the Brisbane River to the Gallery of
Modern Art and South Bank cultural precinct.
While construction was completed in 2009,
the addition of the building’s end-of-trip
facilities was completed in 2021 as part of
project “Refresh at 400”, led by designers
from nettletontribe in partnership with building
owners Cromwell Property Group.
Challenges
Part of the refresh project required the
addition of an end of trip facility into a space
that did not previously have one.
PROMOTION
With 400 George’s reputation as a highly efficient
building, this had to be done with two primary
goals in mind - first, to measurably improve the
tenant experience. Second, to reduce the water
usage in the End of Trip facilities by 5% while
retaining the building’s 5.5 star energy, and 4.5
star water NABERS Ratings.
From a design perspective, there was also
the challenge of creating harmony between the
existing building services and the new additions.
Finally, environmental factors such as COVID
and the Queensland floods disrupted build times
and caused fluctuations in building occupancy.
Solution
Knowing that bathroom fixture features and
flow rates significantly impact water savings,
Methven Kiri Low Flow showers with Satinjet®
technology were installed to achieve the
clear goals of reducing water usage whilst
improving the experience for the building’s
high value tenants.
Methven Kiri Low Flow showers were able
to optimise performance with 5L/min shower
heads, a significant reduction on standard
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shower flow rates of 9L/min. In turn, this
resulted in a huge 82.41kL in direct savings
from Methven Kiri Low Flow Satinjet®
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“By installing Methven Kiri Satinjet® Low
Flow showers as part of the 400 George Street
end of trip renovation, we were able to turn an
existing food court space into a luxurious and
well-appointed end of trip experience for the
tenants.,” said Jenni Ford, General Manager
of Cromwell Property Group. “It was important
to us that we retained the strong sustainability
credentials of the building, so installing low
flow showers without compromising tenant
experience was key. Not only did we receive
positive tenant feedback, we were able to
keep water consumption down and retain
our NABERS Water rating, with the showers
contributing a large part of our efficiencies.
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PHOTOGRAPHY SCOTT BURROWS WORDS GAVIN MADDOCK

The client’s brief was simple – provide a space

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The concept was equally simple – make
the connection between the existing office
and the new meeting spaces the core of
the project. Make restrained, make it
clear, make it bold. Create one element
that impacts two floors.
The stone staircase is the stone wall and
vice versa, as if carved out of a singular
block of stone. The stone is hollowed
out the top, punching a hole through the
roof to the sky. While the stone stair is
the physical connection between the two
floors, it is the light that truly connects
the spaces. The stone is carved further,
creating crevices, revealing the timber
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Architect MADDOCK
Location Noosa Heads, QLD
Year Completed 2022
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The sofas are designed and fabricated to suit

the professional office environment. Selection
of quality fabrics that soften and enhance the
spaces bound by stone and glass.
The backdrop of a heavy luxurious curtain
lined with a delicate sheer fabric to add lustre
and finesse.
The timeless aesthetic, used in a modern
manner that speaks to the longevity of the
brand, is calm and minimally luxurious.

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Efficiency at Scale: Commercial
Bathroom Installation
While construction demand continues to rise,
supply chain constraints are placing pressure on
property prices as well as the cost of materials
and labour. Even in a specific field like bathroom
installation, there is significant pressure on
the industry to find new design innovations to
help meet the growing backlog of new building
developments. While cost-effective products
are available, real game-changing savings can
be found in the adoption of highly-efficient
prefabrication and modular construction
methods, particularly for large-scale commercial
projects with consistent product specifications.
In Efficiency at Scale: Applying Prefabrication
and Modular Construction Principles to
Commercial Bathroom Installation, we examine
these issues and how off-site manufacturing
can increase construction quality, efficiency
and productivity.
Challenges in commercial
bathroom installation
In medium to large scale projects where multiple
bathrooms are being worked on, each bathroom
space may have different dimensions and layouts
and specific requirements for accessibility, safety
and durability. The introduction of variables in
layout as well as mixing and matching bathroom
products and fixtures from multiple suppliers
can increase the risk of defects.
PROMOTION
In addition, the current skilled labour shortage
makes it difficult to not only find experts but
also schedule them when they are needed.
One of the most challenging stages in
bathroom installation is the plumbing “rough-
in”. Any mistakes during this stage are costly
as remediating defective work will involve
removing tiles, breaking through walls and
rectifying waterproofing.
Prefabrication and modular
construction for bathroom projects
Modular construction refers to an approach to
building wherein construction elements and
modules are produced off-site (or prefabricated)
in a factory-like setting, then transported to the
building site and installed there. In the bathroom
installation sector, for example, prefabricated
bathroom pods have emerged as a viable
option in construction projects and a significant
contributor to productivity.
Modular construction offers several benefits
to commercial bathroom projects:
• minimises on-site construction, labour and
equipment requirements;
• controlled manufacturing environment
ensures a consistent level of quality;
• streamlines product specification and
installation process; and
• reduces construction waste.
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Australian-owned and operated, leading
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joined the “prefab revolution” by developing
a suite of prefabricated in-wall framing
systems called CAMFIS (Caroma Modular
Frame Installation Solution), which allows
for plumbers to run their own prefabricated
production lines and help solve their labour
crisis and drive growth.
By simplifying the prefabrication process
down to pre-roughed in-wall units that support
and connect Caroma bathroom products,
plumbing businesses can install and fit off
bathrooms in commercial applications with
reduced on-site labour.
With prefabricated assembled frames
delivered to their door, plumbers can rough-in
prior to site delivery on a standardised frame
in factory conditions, deliver to site, and then
simply click them in to minimise on-site labour,
reduce costs and alleviate the headache of
coordinating on-site personnel.
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PHOTOGRAPHY DEREK SWALWELL WORDS NATHAN PORTER

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Ballarat Orthopaedics and Sports

Medicine precinct is an additions
and alterations project based in the
regional city of Ballarat, Victoria.
The broad context encompasses a
diverse mix of medium sized medical/
hospital and domestic buildings from
the 19th century to current era.

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listed 19th century building surrounded by an
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Builder Searle Brothers its life from originally a hospital to a large
Project size 973 m2 residence and now a sports medicine precinct.
Site size 4174 m2 An existing grand old 19th century building,
Project Budget $1.2m the brief included restoring the existing 19th
Year Completed 2021 century features, a new contemporary rear
Building levels 2 entry, various additions and alterations and a
new contemporary fit out tailored for today’s
building code requirements.
The main contemporary entry pavilion was
strategically located at the rear of the building
for various reasons. This included the ease of
pedestrian traffic between the local private
hospital behind the site, being adjacent to
the new carpark area and importantly so the
front of the existing 19th century building
was unchanged, architecturally this gave
the architect some freedom to explore a
contemporary intervention to a significant
heritage building. The new rear entry pavilion to
the south of the building has a very transparent
fabric to bring in as much ambient and direct
sunlight as possible. The main external fabric
is a locally sourced dark stained Australian
silvertop ash hardwood cladding. This was used
because the lightweight dark timber softens the
aesthetic with the existing dominant detailed
brick façade. So, the combination of the glazed
and dark timber clad entry pavilion helped
balance and inform an appropriate architectural
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Internally, the building required transformation
from a domestic residence to a full functioning
commercial medical consultant fit out. The main
atrium/ open area was simplified and restored.
A contemporary blackbutt hardwood timber
reception desk was added to serve patients.
Once again, the strategy of using the warmth of
the timber balanced well with existing heritage
features. Locally sourced Australian hardwood
timber daybeds and joinery were installed
throughout the remainder of the fit out.
Thermal mass concrete floors and underfloor
insulation reduce the heating and cooling loads
on the building so that it can be as comfortable
as possible without the overuse of mechanical
heating/cooling. Thermally broken triple
glazed windows were installed which help
thermal comfort levels. Hidden solar panels are
located on the existing roof to reduce electricity
grid usage and the building is openable and
closable for natural ventilation which is flexible
with the seasonal Ballarat weather conditions.
The result is a carefully considered
contemporary additions/alterations and fit
out balanced with the heritage listed building
whilst engaging the local context. And finally,
it adds a new chapter in the building's long and
changing journey.
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PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID SIEVERS WORDS SARAH GILBERT

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commercial CBD high-rise building
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Responding to the demand for a new and
inviting contemporary building entrance
which introduces the recently upgraded
interior aesthetic and resulting high-end
tenant experience within the rest of the
building. A modern industrial materials palette
is complemented by a high level of design
detailing, with features such as an expressed
steelwork structure, high ceilings and curved
timber wall panels creating a feeling of opulence
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Incorporating an integrated café zone, an
open plan concept has achieved a welcoming
atmosphere and brought a new identity for
the building and its tenants. New external
integrated feature lighting and tenant signage
has balanced tenant brand exposure with the
architectural concept.
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Project Team Studio Nine Architects

Year Completed 2022

IMAGES Incorporating an integrated café zone, an open plan concept has achieved a
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Centre
PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLE ENGLAND

The Waterman Eastland Business

Centre in Ringwood in Melbourne`s
outer eastern suburbs was recently
shortlisted for the 2022 Australian
Interior Design Award for Workplace
Design. It exemplifies these changing
aspirations and shows how innovative
retail environments are reinventing
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Architect ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects

Year Completed 2022

Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke
Architects, certified carbon neutral, Climate
Active B-Corporation specialising in
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contemporary community building with

positive social and environmental impact, the
Waterman Eastland Business Centre offers
the first glimpse of Waterman`s innovative
new co-working model, which weaves a
small business community into the dynamic
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ecosystem of a retail mall.

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The long-term vision of Eastland`s owner,

QIC-GRE, is to create a vibrant town centre
that clusters cultural, civic, hospitality and
business communities around a retail core.
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narrative that will shape future fit outs while

responding to site-specific opportunities
including a voluminous retail atrium,
barrel-vaulted ceiling, and neighbouring
Mullum Mullum Creek. Located on Level 3,
the 3,300sqm fit-out comprises 37 private
offices of all sizes, capacity for 400 people,
70-plus hot desks, seven meeting rooms
including a boardroom, luxe amenities and
communal spaces including a café, kitchen,
lounges, and breakouts.
The design transforms a long, narrow,
potentially internalised floorplate by
opening the entire fit-out to the spectacular
ceiling and retail void, illuminating every
space with natural light, generous volumes,
and energising sightlines.
Twin entrances, front and rear, are linked
by circulation paths winding past beautiful
shared and private habitats. Inspired by
the creek`s lovely ecology, the design
accommodates diverse tenants through
flexibility that can flex as tenancies do,
communal habitats that naturally encourage
interaction, and spectacular natural light,
volumes, and views through the retail void.
Interiors Associate Michelle Cavicchiolo
says, “We’ve created pathways that wind
like the creek through spaces designed for
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There are adaptable offices for diverse tenants
and lovely communal lounge, kitchen, and
breakout areas, where people can cross paths
and get to know one another. The entire fit-out
overlooks the atrium, which floods it with
beautiful natural light, views and generous
volumes.” We’ve used a palette of robust,
sustainable materials and natural tones
inspired by the flora, fauna and structural
elements of the creek.” Hence warm timbers,
a preserved moss feature wall and terrazzo tiles
reminiscent of the creek bed. Meeting rooms
are wrapped in curved bulkheads finished in
polished plaster, echoing the forms of rocks
and gorges. Luxe bathrooms feature curvy
walls with tiles whose tonal variations suggest
moving water. The kitchen’s centrepiece is
an extraordinary nine-metre island bench of
pebble-like terrazzo, which tenants naturally
gather around to chat, get to know one another,
and build a sense of belonging.
Bill Barakia, Architectural Associate in Retail
and Mixed Use at ClarkeHopkinsClarke, says
the entire project was an exercise in connection.
IMAGES Hence warm timbers, a preserved moss feature wall and terrazzo tiles reminiscent of the creek bed.
“It’s an outward-focused space with extensive
glazing and great sightlines, and even on a
dull day the entire fit-out is illuminated by
natural light,” he says. Communal spaces open
generously to the life of the mall beyond and
create focal points for moments of intimacy.
“This design brings people together, and for me,
that’s one of its highlights.”
Waterman’s Managing Director Neville
Waterman agrees. “The physical scale of the
Eastland centre required an immense level of
design thought to maximise our coworking
and office space, while also featuring an
onsite café and generous communal areas
that are central to delivering a productive and
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inspiring workspace for businesses”, he says.
“We’re proud of our design collaboration with
ClarkeHopkinsClarke. It has created a centre
that genuinely inspires those working from
it. There is a real sense of community and
collaboration, and the space plays a significant
role in developing and nurturing that.”
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celebrate sustainability?
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According to the Green Business Bureau (GBB), the UN Global Compact-

Accenture CEO Study on Sustainability found that 84% – of the 1,000
global CEOs surveyed – thought businesses should lead efforts to
address global priority issues, such as environmental damage and
poverty alleviation. 30% of businesses, at the time, rose to this challenge.

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they reaped the returns from having a strong
purpose. For instance, research by Deutsche
Bank revealed that companies with high ESG
ratings outperformed the market in the medium
(5 years) and the long term (5-10 years).
Supporting these findings, a 2021
Morningstar U.S. Sustainability Leaders Index
report found companies with the best ESG
scores returned a 33.3% higher return over
one year, beating the broader US market by
more than 8%. A 2020 study by Accenture
gives an update on these findings, concluding
that companies with high ratings for ESG
performance enjoyed average operating
margins that were 3.7x higher than those
of lower ESG performers. This meant such
companies outpaced poorer ESG performers
by 2.6 times. On top of this, reports show
companies in the Carbon Disclosure
Leadership substantially outperformed the
FTSE Global 500 companies.
As the GBB concludes, sustainability creates
business value for long-term prosperity.
And that’s because the sustainable business
is built to last – strategies are implemented
for longevity. The dependencies between our
environmental, social, and economic systems
are leveraged.
This is of crucial when it comes to the
A,B,C,D,E,F&G sectors – architecture, building,
construction, design, engineering, facilities and
geotechnical – which all up account for about
50% of all our carbon emissions.
Which at least partly explains why for the
past 17 years, Architecture & Design has run
the Sustainability Awards. And not just ‘run’
– its more like re-engineered awards that are
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now the most celebrated in Australia within
the built environment.
Part of our success has been that the awards
programme as we call it, is we are not just about
giving out prizes, we are also al about educating.
That’s why in 2017, we launched
Sustainability Live and now called the
Sustainability Summit, a CPD panel event
designed to educate as well as support the
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TOPIC 1: HOW ELECTRIC VEHICLES
WILL IMPACT BOTH DESIGN &
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
TOPIC 2: SENSE & SUSTAINABILITY
– HOW 3 WOMEN CHANGED OUR
APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY
TOPIC 3: THE ROAD TO BRISBANE
2032: CREATING A LASTING LEGACY
OF SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL
AMENITY IN 21ST CENTURY SPORTS
TOPIC 4: THE RISE AND RISE OF
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MODELS AND HOW THEY ARE
CHANGING THE WAY WE LIVE
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OUTCOMES, WELLNESS AND
PERFORMANCE BY USING
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
TOPIC 7: DESIGNING FOR RESILIENCE
AND DISASTER PLANNING – WHY
SUSTAINABILITY NOW ALSO MEANS
BEING PREPARED
TOPIC 8: HOW TO DESIGN
AND ESTABLISH SOCIAL AND
SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FOR COMMUNITIES
TOPIC 9: WHY 10-STAR HOMES WILL
BECOME THE NORM IN RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN. BUT HOW TO GET THERE
TOPIC 10: SUSTAINABILITY As for the actual awards, the 2023
CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE categories are:
- WHY THIS MEANS EVERYTHING
FOR YOUR BUSINESS PEOPLE
• Emerging Sustainable
Architect / Designer
• Lifetime Achievement
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• Commercial Architecture (Small)
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• Adaptive Reuse (Alteration/Addition)
• Landscape & Urban
• Interior Design
• Public Building
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Small Sustainable Practice
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• Green Building Material
• Smart Building Ideas
• Editor’s Choice
• Best of the Best
So, it’s high everyone stops talking about the
awards and signs up to enter them and of course
come to the Summit, this year to be held in
Sydney, on Thursday November 9.
For more information, please visit
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Designed to keep cold out, mitigate sound,

and prevent fire, insulation has been utilised
for millennia. While mud and animal hide were
the first examples of insulative material, we
now have purpose-built, mass manufactured
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ABOVE St Albans Leisure Centre Replacement (Brimbank Health and Wellbeing Hub) using Askin’s CodeMark Volcore Non-Combustible Panels with a weather-iron steel face.
PRACTICAL
Insulation effectively refers to a material that
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thermal, acoustic or fire insulation, with some
panels and products able to account for more
than one form of insulation.
Providing acoustic, thermal, and fire-
resistant performance, superior insulation
solutions in commercial buildings are non-
negotiable. The Australian offerings market
wide are consistently at the coalface of industry
trends, with each providing architects with
adaptable solutions with individual qualities.
LET’S GO NATURAL
AIS Group’s Rockwool insulation range is made
from natural stone wool, the sustainable and
non-combustible material is created through
rocks ingeniously spun into fibres.
Available in an array of forms, including rolls,
boards and slabs and possessing the ability
to be pre-formed, the range is a specification
haven for architects. Superior thermal and
acoustic performance is backed by the highest
level of fire protection (AS1530.1, AS1530.3
and AS4859.1) possible, underlining both its
functional and safe qualities.
Made to be environmentally friendly, Rockwool
insulation has also been designed to be more
durable than other insulation materials with a
longer lifespan. It is resistant to damage from
54 pests and moisture, making it suitable for use
in a variety of different climates and weather
conditions. It is also a good choice for use in
areas with high levels of moisture, as it can
absorb and release moisture as needed.
Sydney’s most exclusive address, Lendlease
and Renzo Piano’s One Sydney Harbour, has
been insulated with the Rockwool range, with
buildings at Melbourne’s Monash University
and the University of Technology Sydney also
the beneficiary of the AIS Group range.
GETTING HIGH PERFORMANCE
Askin’s XFLAM Insulated Panels are high
performance panels that are fully recyclable
and can be utilised for roofing, walls, ceilings,
and architectural facades, XFLAM’s syntactic
thermoset foam core meets all NCC requirements.
Askin’s CodeMark Volcore Panels are claimed
to be the most fire-resistant panels on the market.
Suited to extreme high-risk environments
including multi-residential buildings, data
centres and plant rooms, CodeMark achieves
its resistance through its mineral wool core
manufactured from Basalt Rock, which achieves
high fire resistance levels (FRL).
Australia’s distinctive climate makes for several
issues for architects and specifiers alike. With
eight climate zones from the warm and humid
north to the cooler south, the full range of Askin
products account for the cold-storage sector
through to non-combustible building envelope.
Askin provided its CodeMark Volcore Non-
Combustible Panels with a weather-iron
steel face to provide fire resistance and
aesthetic appeal to St Albans Leisure Centre
Replacement (Brimbank Health and Wellbeing
Hub) in Melbourne’s west.
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Autex’s carbon neutral treatments are
produced entirely from PET, with a minimum
of 45 percent recycled fibre. Each product
is rigorously tested to support performance
claims, with a locally based supply chain
ensuring peace of mind.
Autex’s list of accreditations include a Level
A GreenRate certification, Declare - Third-
Party Verified ‘Red List Free' status, CDPH
standard and ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO
45001 certificates. The newly completed Seek
HQ, designed by Hassell, is insulated with
Autex’s Quietspace Panel, ensuing in a quiet,
well insulated workplace defined by Autex’s
sustainable operation.
MAXIMUM PROTECTION
Designed specifically for commercial metal
framed partitions, wall systems and ceilings,
Fletcher Insulation’s Fletcher Insulation’s Pink
Partition range epitomises the company’s mantra
of creating outstanding and protective products.
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defines the glasswool product and is ideal for
both low- and high-rise buildings, including
(and certainly not limited to) offices, schools,
universities, and shopping centres.
A catalogue of densities, thicknesses
and dimensions assure architects of its
suitability, with Pink Partition assisting
in meeting NCC requirements.
Fletcher’s products are thermally rated
to AS4859.1, as well as meeting AS 1530.1,
avoiding additional fuel loading to a building
and furthering a building’s safety.
Most importantly, the entirety of Fletcher’s
range complies with the requirements of AS
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3959 Bushfire Attack Level Low-FZ in walls,
floors and ceilings.
Fletcher’s panels were utilised for
Melbourne’s award-winning Collins Arch
commercial tower, while maintaining safety
and optimal thermal and acoustic performance
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Kingspan Kooltherm and Kingspan Therma
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Kooltherm is an extensive range of rigid
thermoset phenolic insulation for roofs,
walls, and floors, boasting the most thermally
efficient conductivity and thermal performance
values of any product available on the market.
The product is commonly used amongst
waterproofed flat roofs and tapered roofs to
enhance water drainage and is regarded by
the company as being compatible with most
green roof systems.
An alternative to standard insulation
products, the thin AIR-CELL product been
shown to reflect up to 97% of radiant heat away
from its foil surface. Fibre-free, non-allergenic
and non-irritant, the advanced thermal
performance of the reflective foil is both
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Australian made within the company’s 6-Star
rated Somerton facility, all Kingspan products
hold at least one or more CodeMark, Group 1&
2 NCC fire or Branz Appraised accreditation.
Kingspan’s Kooltherm has been installed
at the world-class Allianz Stadium, designed
by COX, and site of the upcoming 2023
Sustainability Awards.
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GETTING ALL GLASSY
Oceania Glass is the only (and by default, the
largest) glass manufacturer on the continent.
Supplying the company’s insulation products,
ComfortHush and QLam Hush that provide
a contemporary alternative to atypical
insulation materials.
ComfortHush incorporates a 3-ply acoustic
PVB interlayer designed to reduce sound
transmission, with a Low E coated component
providing high-quality thermal performance,
while additionally eliminating some 99
percent of UV radiation. QLam Hush sees two
Grade A sheets of glass bonded together that PAGE 52 Photography by Erik Mclean, Unsplash.com.
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FOR THE WET AREAS
Siniat’s TruRock and TruRock HD
plasterboards are designed to be a cost-
effective all-in-one lining solution for
commercial construction. Impact, water,
and fire resistant, the panels limit sound
transfer, with their high-density gypsum
core, glass fibre reinforcement and recycled
heavy-duty liner paper culminating in an all-
encompassing plasterboard.
All Siniat products are available under
the Siniat Carbon Neutral Opt-in Program,
certified by Climate Active. The range is
certified to GreenRate Level A by Global
GreenTag, with the durability of both TruRock
and TruRock HD resulting in the products
being specified for wet areas.
Burling Brown Architects specified Siniat’s
plasterboards for Robina’s Arcadia College.
The nature of the project saw the company
involved heavily throughout the design process.
TruRock HD was used on classroom walls to
soundproof the spaces, with SoundShield,
another plasterboard offering, implemented
underneath hard surfaces to strengthen
acoustic treatment.
At the end of the day, insulation is one of the
most efficient ways to save energy since it keeps
buildings and their occupants warm in the
winter and cool in the summer. On top of that,
it saves energy use and helps with making our
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 RIGHT ASI JD MacDonald’s Velare Behind the Mirror Cabinets are made from stainless steel. The mirrored door features
6mm thick tempered glass, which is supported by twin damped gas springs when opened and includes etched backlit
icons directing the user to their choice of soap and hand drying options.
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Modern
commercial
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bathrooms: Where
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hygiene and
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aesthetics meet
WORDS STEPHANIE STEFANOVIC

From offices to hotels, retail spaces, restaurants

and even warehouses, there are countless
examples of commercial spaces, which, while
different in function, face the same key challenges
in terms of bathroom design. Namely, designing
bathrooms that can meet the hygiene needs of
a high-traffic public space while maintaining a
60 cohesive and contemporary design aesthetic.
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LEFT Designer double bathroom with Lauxes Grates Slimline Tile Insert. RIGHT Stormtech’s 120SCS Shower Screen Support drain.
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DRAINAGE
One of the most crucial aspects of any wet
space is drainage. While pooling, flooding and
water damage are some of the most obvious
issues, design aesthetics are another important
consideration. Not only can traditional drainage
solutions be unsightly, but they can also add
unnecessary work during the tiling process.
These issues can be avoided by using tile
inserts, which are essentially a more modern way
to conceal how floor waste exits the building.
One such example is Lauxes Grates’ Slimline Tile
Insert, an aluminium linear drainage solution
with a hollow top tray to insert a tile and give an
“invisible drainage” look.
According to the supplier, one of the key
benefits of this product is that it’s made from
anodised aluminium, making it lightweight
and easy to cut while remaining strong and
durable. The use of aluminium also prevents the
tile insert from rusting; an issue prevalent in
older drainage solutions that are often made of
stainless steel.
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The use of linear grates also creates more
flexibility in terms of aesthetics, with the ability to
insert virtually any tile and create a seamless look.
And importantly, it saves time during the tiling
process when compared to traditional centre
wastes. For example, with a centre waste, the fall
of the bathroom needs to be located towards the
centre of the room and tiles need to be cut to fit,
compromising on aesthetics while also increasing
labour time and waste of materials. With linear
grates, you only need one fall and can avoid
multiple cuts, resulting in a cleaner aesthetic.
One good example of the Slimline Tile Insert
in use is in Little National Hotel in the Sydney
CBD. Located above Wynyard Station, the Bates
Smart-designed hotel houses over 200 rooms,
created with affordable luxury at the forefront.
The hotel includes 150 Slimline Tile Insert grates
throughout, which are used to hold the large-
format white tiles while providing essential water
waste drainage. According to the supplier, with
no visible holes and an easy roll out cleaning
feature, the grates were an ideal solution for the
hotel’s design.
Another good drainage option is Stormtech’s
120SCS Shower Screen Support drain. This new
product is a versatile linear drainage system
that acts as a drain for both sides of the shower
screen, plus a support for the shower screen
itself. It also includes a Shower Screen Support
Channel for any Stormtech grating style.
According to the supplier, wall-to-wall
installation allows a simple dual fall across the
bathroom. As a result, a single floor waste can drain
the entire bathroom, once again saving time in the
tiling and design process, as it avoids the need for a
traditional centred floor waste. Because the simple
dual fall sheds water more effectively, this also
makes it possible to use larger-format tiles.
Improved waterproofing is another key benefit,
as the waterproofed substrate falls towards the
location under which the Shower Screen Support
Channel drain will be placed, meaning less water
will travel through grout joints due to effective
water-shedding. And because the drain will be
away from the entry door to the bathroom, water
thrown towards the door will run back to the
drain, lessening the risk of bathroom flooding.
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SENSOR TAPS AND DISPENSERS
While hygiene is always a key concern in bathroom
design, especially in commercial buildings, the
recent COVID-19 pandemic has brought this to the
forefront even more. As a result, sensor-enabled
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tapware and soap dispensers have become more
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important than ever.
One option is Caroma’s Liano II and Urbane
II Bathroom Sensor tapware range, which the
supplier describes as “the perfect solution for
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the commercial bathroom”. With touchless
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activation, the range of taps and soap dispensers
promotes high hygiene standards, while
preventing water wastage. Matching tap and
soap dispensers are also available in hob and
wall-mounted configurations, making them
suitable for a wide range of bathroom layouts.
Another suitable solution is Galvin
Engineering’s CliniMix CMV2 electronic
tapware. Manufactured to high standards,
the CMV2 has AS 4032.4 approval and
is compliant with modern healthcare
requirements. Its innovative design features
a hygienic flush feature, thermal disinfection
and a smooth tubular spout, making it easy to
clean while minimising internal and external
bacteria growth.
If lead is a concern, the CMV2 has a Lead Safe
range that has been designed and engineered
to provide safer water delivery by utilising
specialist materials such as stainless steel,
plastic or polymers that are free of lead, as well
as DZR brass with low lead levels. According to
the supplier, an additional benefit of this range
is its ability to reduce water and energy usage,
along with administration and maintenance
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costs, due to continuous monitoring of the TMV
temperature during day-to-day use and the
implementation of automatic hygiene flushes.
Another option is Billi’s contactless sensor
tap range, which has been designed as a
solution for modern, ultra-hygienic bathrooms,
providing a combination of sustainability,
ergonomics and design compatibility for a
range of architectural applications. One of
the key benefits of this product is its user-
friendly and ergonomic design, which conforms
to current Australian Standards for ease of
use by persons with a disability. This makes
it suitable for a wide range of commercial
spaces, including healthcare spaces. As the
taps are automated, this also reduces ongoing
maintenance due to the elimination of moving
parts such as levers and knobs that are prone
to wear and tear through heavy use.
According to the supplier, the COVID-19
pandemic has highlighted the need for sensor-
enabled solutions to prevent the spread of
disease, and the use of hygiene measures
like sensor taps is an important step towards
creating a greater perception of safety in
offices and public spaces. And with more
people feeling safe to frequent these spaces,
says Billi, the net effect will be a vital boost to
the economy.
SMART MIRRORS
Sometimes, mirrors are more than meets
the eye. This is certainly the case with smart
mirrors, which make an innovative and tech-
forward addition to any bathroom. They may
not be widespread across Australian commercial
spaces yet, but they are an attractive solution
that represents the next step forward in
bathroom technology.
One such example is ASI JD MacDonald’s
Velare Behind the Mirror Cabinets, designed
to “elegantly conceal clutter”. Made from
stainless steel, the cabinet houses a hands-free
automatic soap dispenser, plus your choice of
a paper towel dispenser or high-speed hand
dryer including a HEPA filter. The mirrored
door features 6mm thick tempered glass, which
is supported by twin damped gas springs when
opened, and includes etched backlit icons
directing the user to their choice of soap and
hand drying options.
A good example of this product in use is
in the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
in Shenzhen, China. Designed by M Moser
Associates, the tower includes 23 floors and
over 200,000sqm of office space, combining
banking services and office functions in a single
building.
In dealing with such a large-scale project, one
of the biggest challenges was to make efficient
use of the available space. Part of this was the
need to incorporate 99 hand washing stations in
public bathrooms and dining rooms throughout
the SPDB headquarters.
With space efficiency in mind, and the
desire to maintain the building’s architectural
aesthetics, M Moser selected the ASI Velare
Behind the Mirror Cabinet system, due to
its ability to elegantly conceal a paper towel
dispenser or hand dryer and soap dispenser.
Its functionality, paired with its sleek,
sophisticated design made it an ideal choice
for the SPDB headquarters.
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What lies on the surface:
The latest in commercial
paints, stains & coatings
WORDS NATHALIE CRAIG
Aesthetic appeal, durability and environmentally friendly
options are top considerations when selecting paints and
coatings for commercial properties.
There is now a healthy selection of low and zero
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) formulas
to choose from which not only reduce interior
odors but also help improve long-term indoor
air quality. There are also paints and coatings
available with inbuilt anti-microbial agents
which prevent the growth of mildew and mould
resulting in a cleaner environment.
And when it comes to durability there is a
wide choice of products made to withstand the
busiest commercial setting. Such technologies
include UV-resistant paints that won’t peel,
blister, and crack under the Australian sun to
long lasting powder coatings with super high
wear resistance.
When it comes to commercial flooring,
solutions such as epoxy resin flooring ensure
a hard-wearing surface that is ideal for
most arduous industrial and commercial
environments.
Chief Executive Officer of Ability Building
Colours, Mitch Barber says Ability’s Duro Paint
is an “excellent option” for exterior and interior
paint jobs on commercial buildings.
“Many heritage buildings have been restored
to their original finishes with the aid of Duro
Paint,” he says.
The polymer-modified, long life surface
protection coating is odourless, watertight,
and available in a huge range of decorative
UV-resistant colours. Duro Paint is suitable for
application on walls, roofs, floors, pavements,
ramps, stairs, tanks and pools. The coatings
have a matte stipple textured finish that gives a
subtle sandy feel (depending on the implement
used to apply it). Duro Paint is safe to use as
it is low in VOCs and does not emit harmful
greenhouse gasses.
Ability Building Colours CEO Mitch Barber
explains that Duro Paint is particularly
effective for restoring old, tired-looking
concrete and masonry structures. As one
property renovator put it, “it hides a multitude
of sins.”
Duro Paint has been selected for a range
of commercial structures from very old
invaluable heritage-listed buildings to modern
architectural expressions. Executive Officer
for The Royal Society Dr Robb Stanley said
when the time came to refresh the historic
Royal Society Building of Victoria, founded in
1854, they turned to Ablity Building Colours.
Duro Paint was specified for the external
refurbishment of the heritage listed building.
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As Duro Paint is designed for historical masonry
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surfaces, the paint was able to reflect the look of
the textured surface of the original limewashed
buildings. Although the brick and rendered
building was painted with a limestone colour
until the 1950s, the original colour remains
unknown (as it was stripped off completely
with no residue being found). For this reason,
a new colour selection was made based on a
Heritage Victoria approved colour scheme.
“What impressed us (the selection committee)
most was the colour selection and the mineral
finish of the paint which sets like concrete
and is harder than the sand component and is
obviously extremely durable,” Dr Stanley says.
“The Ability team has also been very helpful
in guiding us through the process along with
directing us to accredited applicators,” he says.
Duro Paint was also chosen for the concrete
on St Kilda Pier in Victoria to fix a problematic
and inconsistent finish that was not acceptable
to the client, Melbourne Water.
They were looking for a remedy that was
going to be relatively quick and didn’t involve
replacing all the concrete.
“We presented the engineers with the idea of
using Duro Paint as a coating solution. 67
 Of course, their main concern was whether it
would be durable and able to handle all the foot
traffic without wearing down. It also had to look
like concrete,” CEO of Ability Mitch Barber says.
“Of course, it was also very important that any
of the product that might get washed into the
sea during application was non-toxic or harmful
to the environment in any way,” he says.
Another environmentally considerate paint
solution for commercial projects comes from
Wattyl, the Australian paint makers that
specialises in coatings that are hard-wearing,
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non-slip and environmentally friendly.
Wattyl I.D Advanced, for example, is a choice
for inside commercial buildings. The interior
paint resists the growth of mould and fungus
and offers advanced cleanability, washability and
stain resistance. It also has an ultra-low VOC
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formula at less than one gram per litre, exceeding
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green building requirements.
A popular choice for painting commercial
coating, this tough and durable paint offers
aesthetics and protection for concrete, timber,
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and metal building exteriors. Solagard’s Total
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Protection Technology provides complete
protection against cracking, peeling, blistering,
and flaking. Its high-performance polymers and
LEFT Victoria Police headquarters by Dulux. durable pigments provide resistance against
RIGHT Interpons D2525 Stone Effect powder chalking and colour fading in the extremes of
coating used for Dublin Landings. sun and weather.
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Wattyl was selected as the preferred coatings
supplier for the Blacktown Hospital Redevelopment
Stage 1 project which included a five-storey new
inpatient building with 185 in-patient beds,
additional outpatient clinics, a new in-centre
renal dialysis unit and cancer care centre,
medical imaging, pharmacy, and retail spaces.
The $312 million project was designed to
green star standards by architects and Jacobs.
The building interior was painted using Wattyl
I.D, in a variety of bright colours to help
define the different sections of the hospital.
Externally, Wattyl Solagard was used. Wattyl’s
GranoImpact, a pure acrylic, high performance
elastomeric coating, was also applied to the
hospital exterior, delivering a high-profile
textured finish.
Dulux is another brand offering a selection of
paints for commercial applications. Several
Dulux paints and protective coatings were
specified for the new Victoria Police headquarters
in Melbourne to meet both sustainability
objectives and practical considerations.
Located on Spencer Street in the Melbourne
CBD, the $650 million Victoria Police Centre
was developed by Cbus Property as a purpose-
built 39-storey tower designed by Woods Bagot.
As a high-profile, critically important building, it
was essential that the products specified offered
low-maintenance, long-lasting performance.
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immense foot traffic each day, especially in the
common areas, it was vital that the walls were
able to withstand knocks, scrapes and scuffs.
Dulux Wash & Wear was used here to provide
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long-lasting, washable surfaces. For the new
plasterboard, Dulux Professional Enviro2 interior
was used to meet the sustainability ratings.
External steel and other substrates were
protected from the elements with Dulux Protective
Coatings that were also aesthetically pleasing.
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on commercial builds a whole new look and level
of performance, Interpon’s D2525 Stone Effect
powder coatings will transform these surfaces to
give them a beautiful, stone-like appearance.
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Available in seven different styles, the
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speciality coating has all the aesthetic qualities
of Portland stone, limestone, and brickwork,
but without the practical challenges and costs
that come with installing the real thing. Surfaces
protected by Interpon D2525 Stone Effect
powder coating are lighter, super durable, and
easier to handle.
Interpon explains that applying the coating
is a “very green process” as there are no
solvents in the paint and no heavy metals in
the formulation. The process is clean too, there
are no toxins or dust deposits for the people
who spray it. It’s lead-free, it’s easy to dispose
of, there are no VOCs and there is a high
application efficiency with up to 99% usage.
Interpons D2525 Stone Effect powder coatings
have only just launched in Australia, but the
coatings have already seen some great results
overseas. In Ireland, Interpon’s powder coating
was used for the Dublin Landings, a prestigious
office block on the banks of River Liffey. Interpon
D2525 Stone Effect was chosen for the structure’s
banding elements, helping to compliment the fin
detailing. Interpon’s powder coating in White
Stone was used at mixed use development City
North in Finsbury Park London.
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Low VOC and high-performance coatings
are also in high demand when it comes to
commercial flooring. To meet this need
Tremco has developed Flowcoat Terrosso,
a highly decorative resin-based flooring system.
The multi-layered system features an epoxy
primer, base coat, acrylic paint flakes, followed
by coats of a UV-resistant sealer.
There are a few options for gloss or satin
finish, and it is available in a >P1 to >P4 slip-
resistant finish depending on the project needs
and legislative requirements.
The system can be put together with a range
of low VOC clear sealers including water-based
options. These polyurethane-based sealers
offer enhanced protection against abrasion
and can be used not just on Tremco’s own
systems, but also for sealing polished concrete.
Performance resin flooring systems such as
the Flowcoat Terrosso system are ideal for
commercial applications thanks to
its durability and abrasion resistance.
Flowcoat Terrosso was the flooring of
choice for the new state-of-the-art $177 million
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
designed by Arkhefield in collaboration with
Arup. The public spaces including the internal
walkways, communal areas and departure
lounge featured Flowcoat Terrosso in four
bespoke colour combinations. The decorative
resin-based flooring system was chosen
to provide a decorative, seamless surface
that would not only create a luxurious and
welcoming environment but withstand the
expected foot traffic.
Sika Floorings and Coatings has also seen
an increase in the desire for sustainable
flooring coatings in the commercial space.
Sikafloor Resin flooring solutions (Epoxy,
PurCem and Polyurethane) have been a
strong choice for public spaces, the food
industry, cleanroom environments and car
parking areas.
Sika floor coatings were chosen for the popular
direct factory outlet shopping centre in
Homebush. The shopping hotspot is open to the
public seven days, attracting tens of thousands of
shoppers each week. Years of constant foot traffic
resulted in the entire centre requiring renovations.
The unique project required a complete revamp
of approximately 1200sqm worth of flooring
within the centre. Given the flooring would be
located directly in premium and high-end shop
fronts, a durable yet very aesthetically appealing
solution that tied in with the decorative theme of
the surrounding store fascias was needed. A key
requirement for this project was that the same
finish and effect that was applied to the flooring
would also need to be applied to a 40-metre-long
ramp at a slope of 1:40 leading into the centre.
This required special attention during the
planning stages of the project. A challenge
for this project was the application of the
flooring while the centre was still trading as
well as having renovations carried out to other
areas. Firmstone Flooring Specialists were
sub-contracted for the project and before
construction began, a timber mock-up of the
flooring was made to ensure that the finish
matched the architect’s artist's impression.
Once this was approved, Sika and Firmstone
began work on the floor. Working in areas of
300sqm, the floor was vacuum ground before
being primed with Sikafloor-160, a two-part
solvent-free, epoxy primer and binder used
in past flooring systems such as the MCG and
Perth Arena. Sikafloor-160 was then mixed
with the silver and grey metallic shards which
would ultimately give the floor the desired
metallic effect.
When it comes to commercial builds,
architects, builders, and designers are looking
for paints, coatings and sealings that are
not only hard-wearing and fit for use but
also environmentally friendly, low VOC and
aesthetically pleasing.
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exhibited in this selection of structural elements suitable for commercial
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In an age where architectural success is
measured in terms of not only function and
form, but also closely watched bottom lines,
heightened environmental awareness and more,
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structural elements continue to evolve.
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COLUMNS & CURVES
According to AFS Systems, one of the most
interesting recent developments in in this area is
the increased popularity of columns and curves.
While in the case of curves, the trend is
very much design-driven, blade columns are
important because they’re all about useable
space. For architects and designers, the
attraction of slimmer load bearing blade
columns comes down to the fact that they
deliver more useable space, while for builders
the attraction is more about speed. They allow
them to complete their work faster.
The company has introduced the RW200
curved system, an easy to install solution that
comes in a 0.5M radius (1M diameter) with
15-degree angles. Finished in standard Rediwall
white PVC, it meets all required performance
standards – including those relating to fire,
acoustic and thermal capabilities.
Then, in terms of columns, AFS Systems
offers an advanced design method to construct
AFS Rediwall blade column and wall. With
simplified design and detailing, it provides
flexibility in combining walls, columns, blades,
and cores. It can ensure increased speed
of installation by reducing the complexity
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reinforcement arrangements. while meeting
the compliance requirements of AS3600-2018
Amendment 2 and the NCC.
TRIED & TESTED SOLUTIONS
According to Peter Robertson, Director of
Robertson Façade Systems, concern regarding
the much-publicised presence of combustible
external cladding on multi-storey buildings has
led many architects, engineers, and developers
to return to “tried and tested solutions”, like
brick and concrete.
“We supply a system to embed thin brick into
precast concrete. Naturally designers
are looking for flexibility and interesting design
challenges. With this support we have created
new brick bond patterns, protruding brick
options and curved panel solutions,”
says Robertson.
Known as brick inlay, the system was
developed in the US by a company called
Scott System. One of the best examples of its
use is at the San Francisco Museum of Modern
Art, a project by renowned Swiss architect
Mario Botta.
“The challenge [on that project] was to have
a brick façade that related to the San Francisco
character and have this perform safely with
the seismic challenges presented by the San
Andreas fault,” Robertson says.
Having been made a licensee of the system in
1998, Robertson Façade Systems has gone on
to supply it for numerous projects in this part
of the world.
One noteworthy recent example is Auckland’s
Hotel Britomart. As in the San Francisco
Museum of Modern Art example, one of the main
considerations in this project was ensuring the
brick inlay met New Zealand’s stringent seismic
requirements. After six months of compliance
testing, which included the production of a series
of mock-up brick panels, this was achieved,
and the system was deemed suitable to use.
Considering the result, a slimline grey brick tile
blend paired with glazed, frameless tessellated
windows, this level of thoroughness was clearly
worth the effort. Today, the Hotel Britomart
stands as not just the first building in New Zealand
to feature a façade of this type, but also a welcome
addition to the heritage precinct in which it stands.
THE EMERGENCE OF
STRUCTURAL TIMBER
Another development worth noting is the
rapidly growing interest in structural timber.
“In the last couple of years, we’ve seen an
amazing variety of buildings incorporating
structural timber elements delivered around the
country,” says Laurence Ritchie, an Advisor with
WoodSolutions, a not-for-profit information
provider, resourced by Forest & Wood Products
Australia and supported by industry bodies and
technical associations.
“From aquatic centres, to libraries, schools,
apartment buildings, offices, and more, actual
experience has demonstrated that structural
timber products can be utilised to deliver
diverse indoor and outdoor spaces.”
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of engineered wood products (EWPs) in
commercial projects has been driven by two
key factors – increased interest in sustainable
outcomes and the updating of building codes
around the world to consider and allow mid
to high rise timber systems as a standard
construction method.
“Interestingly we’re just starting to see EWPs
take off in popularity in mid-high-rise offices,
with glue laminated timber (Glulam) and cross
laminated timber (CLT) being specified in a few
major office projects in Melbourne and Sydney,”
says Ritchie.
As he explains, Glulam and CLT along with
another type of EWP known as laminated
veneer lumber (LVL), can be produced in large-
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format columns, beams, and panels. Lighter,
easier to connect, more aesthetic, and better for
the environment than familiar precast elements,
these products can be used for the same
purposes as precast concrete – as columns,
beams, suspended floors, loadbearing walls, etc.
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“The use of these products offers a range
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of benefits to a project beyond the obvious
sustainability outcomes. They typically weigh
about 80% less than a reinforced concrete
alternative so they are fast to lift and easier
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to install. They’re very dimensionally stable
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meaning they don’t require ugly expansion
joints,” says Ritchie.
And, beyond their acknowledged capacity to
“imbue a really beautiful raw yet comfortable
aesthetic to an indoor space”, they don’t
conduct heat well, and can therefore help create
very thermally stable indoor environments.
CLT INSTALLED ALONGSIDE
STEEL & CONCRETE
According to Kieran Hayes, Senior Technical
Engineer at XLAM, CLT is being installed
also alongside steel and concrete in a hybrid
building typology for buildings of all sizes.
“We are now often seeing CLT paired with
alternative beam elements from the traditional
combination Glulam,” said Hayes.
XLAM recently introduced the first ever CLT
band beam solution.
CLT band beams follow the same principle of
manufacture as CLT panels. Layers of radiata
pine boards are stacked together in alternating
directions and bonded by adhesive. However,
these beams are manufactured up to 360mm
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deep and typically range from 900mm
to 1700mm wide.
“These band beams are used in place of
primary Glulam, steel or concrete and can be
paired with CLT slabs that run over the top.
The CLT slabs can be connected to the beams
using inclined screws or adhesive to develop
composite action,” says Hayes.
The product was developed in response to
two main drivers. The first relates to the fact
that, traditionally in Australia, construction
of mid-rise buildings has involved the use of
PT concrete band beams. These systems have
shallow structural depths which allow services
to reticulate beneath beams and means there
is very little need for coordination between
engineering disciplines.
“The CLT band beam system mimics this
strategy of service reticulation and takes some
burden off inter disciplinary coordination,
which can often be a friction point for
practitioners engaging in their first mass timber
project,” says Hayes.
The second motivation behind the
development of the CLT band beam was that
previously, before its development, Australia
had limited manufacturing capacity for wide
and deep glulam beams.
“This was particularly highlighted during the
Covid-19 pandemic when there were significant
wait times for Glulam elements,” says Hayes,
adding that XLAM’s new product represents
an alternative option which can be readily
produced locally.
When asked about projects that feature
the CLT band beam, Hayes pointed to the
Maryborough Fire Station, Australia’s first
such building to include CLT. An upgrade
to the existing art deco brick structure, the
project was completed by Hutchinson Builders
in association with partners Baber Architects,
Bligh Tanner & The University of Queensland.
The design of the new buildings, which
include extensive use of exposed CLT and
Glulam, was completed with the assistance of
3D building information modelling. According
to Hutchinson, this facilitated the off-site design
and prefabrication of the individual panels.
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
Architectural Window Systems (AWS), a supply
of aluminium window and door systems, takes a
different approach to sustainability.
The company’s Series 168 Curtain Wall
– as used to great effect at Mutual Bank
in Maitland, at 102 Wakefield Street in
Adelaide, at the Melbourne Hotel in Perth,
and elsewhere – is designed to help maximise
the thermal efficiency of buildings, and in so
doing, to minimise energy requirements.
Developed to meet ongoing changes
to building regulations and in particular
Section J of the National Construction Code
(NCC), the Curtain Wall is available in three
types – Thermally shielded, Thermally
shielded with clip on aluminium glazing
fins, and Thermally broken.
Designed and manufactured in Australia,
the systems achieve impressive thermal
transmission performance (Uw values range
from 1.7-2.5, and SHGC values range from
0.22-0.33).
Included to protect the thermal break from
UV degradation caused by the aggressive
Australian sun, the anodised aluminium cap is
also an ideal adhesion surface for the silicone
weather seal between glass and frame and
provides protection from potential hail damage.
Meanwhile, the sun fin bracket is thermally
isolated from the mullion, while the mullion
members are extruded in T6 alloy for added
strength.
Series 168 Curtain Walls accept double
glazing up to 32mm thick. Having been tested
for compliance with relevant Australian
Standards, they have achieved a water
resistance figure of 1124Pa.
Mutual Bank’s new Head Office in Maitland,
a building completed by North Construction
and Building, illustrates the effectiveness of
Series 168 Curtain Walls. The project brief
called for a striking, modern design that also
delivered in terms of energy efficiency.
The design delivered by the architects
dwp delivers on both these terms. Featuring
expressed mullions, horizontal sunshades, a
105-degree faceted corner and bracketry detail,
the building also includes window, door, and
curtain wall solutions from AWS’ Elevate
Aluminium range.
Specified by Superior Windows, Series 168
Curtain Wall was a key inclusion. Apart from
ensuring a Uw Value as low as 1.7 and helping
meet thermal efficiency goals, it delivered the
flexibility required to facilitate the inclusion of
a custom faceted corner and bracketing detail
on the structure’s primary facade.
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Driven by several factors, including

the need to reduce carbon emissions
and even the COVID-19 pandemic,
building automation continues to
become more and more mainstream.
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 Predictive analytics and machine learning
algorithms are being used to anticipate and
respond to building performance issues.
By now, the smart building concept is well-
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established. Organisations of varying sizes now
understand the benefits they stand to gain by
automating their workplaces.
That said, considering that we are a long way
from reaching the ‘end-game’ in terms of smart
building technology, now is an opportune time
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to ask how the revolution is proceeding. What is
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the latest when it comes to commercial building
automation? And what more should specifiers
be doing to extract the most benefit from the
available technologies?
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According to Matthew Doley, National
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Market Development Manager, Electrification
– Smart Building Division at ABB, beyond
the integration of different building systems,
into single platforms with the aim of creating
more comfortable, personalized environment’s,
artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive
analytics are coming into play.
“Predictive analytics and machine learning
algorithms [are being used] to anticipate and
respond to building performance issues,” he says.
“These algorithms can detect patterns and
anomalies in data and use them to identify
potential problems before they occur.
This proactive approach can help building
managers reduce maintenance costs and
downtime while improving building efficiency
and occupant comfort.”
According to Doley, in terms of products,
customers are increasingly interested in
solutions that offer greater connectivity,
flexibility, and scalability. This includes wireless
sensors, cloud-based platforms, and mobile
apps that allow for remote monitoring and
control of building systems.
“Customers are also asking for solutions
that are easy to use, understand, and maintain.
Building managers and operators are often
responsible for multiple buildings and need a
centralized, user-friendly interface to manage
80 them efficiently,” he says.
Responding to these market demands, ABB
Cylon building automation products offer various
features such as energy management, HVAC
control, lighting control and AI building analytics.
Scalable and suitable for various building
sizes, the ABB Cylon Building Management
system can also be customized and configured
to suit specific building requirements. On
top of that, because it uses open protocols
such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks, it is
compatible with a wide range of devices and
systems. Since the system can be connected to
the cloud, it allows for remote monitoring and
control of building systems from anywhere in
the world.
VENTILATION & AUTOMATION
David Auret, Director of EBSA, an Australian
company that specialises in performance driven
solutions for the facade industry, points to
another area in which building automation has
begun to make its mark.
“The covid 19 pandemic has fast tracked the
mainstream shift towards automated façades as a
means to provide natural ventilation and thereby
improve indoor air quality,” he says.
“Window automation technology stagnated
for a period but more recent technological
developments using digital actuators and
controllers has allowed a level of integration
with a building's BMS that was simply not
possible in the past.”
This means that the BMS can now communicate
directly with every window actuator, receiving
status feedback and real time fault reporting. At
the same time many such systems, such as those
from D+H Mechatronic, are dual purpose can also
form part of a smoke control solution.
According to Auret, this technology is future
proofing commercial buildings by allowing the
floor layout to be changed and windows regrouped
without the need to change field cabling.
“In an effort to reduce the amount of field
cabling required to naturally ventilate a
building, EBSA has worked with our partners
to develop a digital satellite module,” he says.
This module, which is installed remotely
from controllers, accepts inputs from air quality
sensors and wall switches and provides outputs
to interface with mechanical heating and
cooling. Each module can control a ventilation
zone whilst reducing the size of the master
controller and eliminating up to 50% of the
field cabling. This makes the implementation
of window automation for natural ventilation
system and smoke control and incredibly
sustainable option.
“It has completely revolutionised the way
normal automation systems are designed and
implemented,” says Auret, adding that he
expects that, over time, it will shift industry
expectations regarding such systems.
HEALTHY & SUSTAINABLE
Auret isn’t the only industry figure to point to
the pandemic as a key factor in the increased
uptake of building automation systems.
“COVID-19 has raised occupant awareness of
building health, particularly in terms of Indoor
Air Quality (IAQ),” says Stefanie Oakes, General
Manager of Asia Pacific Services, Honeywell.
“In a Honeywell global survey of office
workers conducted this year, 45% of
respondents across five markets said their
expectations for improved IAQ had increased
‘significantly’ over the last three years, while
93% reported at least a slight increase.”
Honeywell Buildings Sustainability Manager
(HBSM) powered by Honeywell Forge, a
ready-now autonomous controls platform
features a suite of intelligent applications
that address a set of objectives long viewed as
mutually exclusive: optimizing IAQ while also
increasing energy efficiency and reducing the
environmental impact of buildings – particularly,
their Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions.
The system-agnostic HBSM platform sits
atop a BMS to help achieve sustainability goals
while avoiding unnecessary trade-offs. HBSM
leverages the AI and ML algorithms of the
Honeywell Forge software to aggregate and
analyse energy performance data – down to
the device level in a building.
Using sensors, analytics and self-learning
algorithms, the platform establishes
performance baselines, detects sources of
energy waste, and eliminates them to optimize
energy efficiency and IAQ. At the same time,
HBSM tracks and records both direct and
indirect carbon emissions, using AI/ML
algorithms to optimize energy performance
and thereby reduce carbon footprint.
“Building owners and operators are under
increasing pressure – from regulatory agencies,
internal sustainability initiatives and public
concern – to cut carbon emissions along with
their energy consumption,” says Oakes.
At the same time, however, they face a
three-way dilemma. They need to find ways to
make their buildings more sustainable while
providing a healthier indoor environment.
And they need to do so in a cost-effective way.
“Addressing all three at once may seem
challenging, especially if there’s a portfolio
of buildings involved, but AI and ML
are enabling new capabilities in energy
performance management that now make it
possible to avoid trade-offs,” says Oakes.
As she explains, it’s important not just
to have data but to be able to leverage it to
drive outcomes. “HBSM not only identifying
abnormalities and opportunities in energy
performance but also enables users to
optimize building systems – autonomously or
manually – to reduce energy use and carbon
emissions without compromising occupant
comfort,” she says.
SCOPE FOR EFFECTIVE INNOVATION
The best way to illustrate the effectiveness of
building automation is by way of example.
Panasonic’s Z Series Air Conditioning range,
which is positioned as having innovation at its
core and integrates smart features such as in-
built Wi-Fi and the Comfort Cloud App, is one
such example.
According to its manufacturer, automation
remains an essential focus for the range.
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“One of the ways the organisation achieves
this is via its Comfort Cloud App which
revolutionises the use, monitoring and
management of air conditioners,” says
Michael Tate, Trade Marketing Manager,
Air Conditioning at Panasonic Australia.
“While others in the market also release
applications that connect to a range of smart
devices, the Comfort Cloud App allows users
to adjust room temperatures – anytime and
anywhere –delivering a highly tailored level
of control.”
The Comfort Cloud App also provides greater
oversight and control of energy consumption,
so that users can monitor power output and
transfer it to various units accordingly. It allows
for up to seven unique users access to the smart
system network of air conditioners.
“This means multiple users can specifically
tailor their environment to their own
preferences, without affecting others. The
App also delivers new capabilities to activate
or deactivate Panasonic’s unique nanoe X
technology, which has been integrated into the
Z Series models,” says Tate.
“The nanoe X technology inhibits common
indoor pollutants from viruses to allergens,
creating a fresher and healthier living
environment...By using the Comfort Cloud
App, a consumer can activate the nanoe X
technology before entering a room, neutralising
potential odours or pollutants, and making the
environment cleaner and fresher.”
For commercial applications, Panasonic also
provides a range of unique solutions in addition to
the standard proprietary central controllers and
Building Energy Management System (BEMS)
integration solutions it has across the industry.
AC Smart Cloud and AC Service Cloud are
cloud-based secure central control solutions that
offer remote control and monitoring for end users.
They also offer the option of remote fault analysis
for mechanical contractors and installers, without
the need to physically go to site.
Together, according to the company, this
functionality expands the efficiency of the air
conditioning systems and sets them apart from
non-automated alternatives.
OPEN STANDARD PROTOCOLS
The proliferation of all these technologies
requires effective communication protocols. One
such example, which is not owned by any single
company but has been adopted by more than
500 companies around the world, is the KNX
open standard protocol.
“One of the key advantages of the open nature
of KNX is that it allows for interoperability
between devices and systems from different
manufacturers,” explains Andy Moore, Sales
Manager Building Automation, at Theben.
“KNX devices from different companies
can communicate with each other seamlessly,
allowing building operators to create a fully
integrated building automation system using
products from multiple manufacturers.”
In contrast, proprietary systems are often
designed to only work with products from
a single manufacturer, which can limit the
flexibility and interoperability of the system.
Some popular KNX products now available
include KNX sensors, which are used to
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monitor various building parameters such as
temperature, humidity, and lighting levels; KNX
switches, which allow users to control building
systems like lighting, HVAC, and blinds from a
single interface; and KNX actuators, which are
used to control such systems based on signals
received from sensors or switches.
Meanwhile, KNX gateways allow for the
integration of KNX systems with other protocols
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such as BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks. In
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this way, they enable interoperability between
different building automation systems.
Overall, the KNX Open protocol is well-
suited to commercial building automation
applications. According to Moore, as demand
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for intelligent building systems continues to
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grow, we can expect to see more innovative KNX
products and solutions introduced on top of the
8,000 devices already available.
“Because the protocol is open, any
manufacturer can develop and market KNX
devices without having to pay licensing fees
or royalties. This encourages competition and
innovation, which can lead to better products
and lower costs for end-users,” says Moore.
In this way, it has a key role in helping to
ensure that, as we move further into the 21st
century, commercial buildings will continue to
become more comfortable, more efficient, and
more environmentally sustainable.
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Beirut Year Zero: Shifting, Shielding
On August 4, 2020, a devastating explosion hit
the Port of Beirut at 6:07 pm. With shattered
glass raining down and covering the streets,
glass is blamed for causing the majority of
recorded injuries and deaths, as well as a
new phenomenon of anxiety – glassophobia
(Daronboz, 2020).
Before people can trust glass, how can we
curate a trauma-informed paradigm that
provides emotional safety and empowers
emotional expression reacting to glassophobia?
This thesis does not aim at curing, but
exploring a shielding and narrative system in
response to individual perceptions of different
phases, materialising the intangible trauma
of glassophobia.
In the light of devastating explosion of Beirut
in 2020, this project explores a shielding and
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narrative system in response to individual
perceptions of different phases, materializing the
intangible trauma of “Glassophobia”. The system
will be facilitated by celebrating the ancient
Arab art of storytelling – Hakawati. Viewing
the shifting shelters as a lens of storytelling
will provide inhabitants with responsive levels
of shielding in different phases, updating the
narrative of “trust” as an indicator of the shifting
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Master of Architecture degree at The University
of Melbourne, where she also completed her
Bachelor of Design undergraduate degree
(Major in Architecture). Enamoured by
the pursuit of narrative architecture, her
work focuses specifically on engaging the
storytelling techniques with the spatial quality
of architecture. For her, architecture is never
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Comprehensive fire safety remediation
project with Mitsubishi’s ALPOLIC™ NC/A1
As high-rise buildings continue to transform
Australia’s skyline, fire safety remains a
crucial concern for architects, construction
professionals and building owners alike.
While the use of combustible materials in the
construction industry is still a significant issue,
there is a greater awareness of the safety risks
associated with non-compliant products – and
this large residential complex in the nation’s
capital exemplifies successful remediation
projects that are shifting the status quo.
An upmarket apartment block in Canberra
was reviewed by Risk Assessor Benjamin
Hughes-Brown from Vortex Fire. The
investigation aimed at verifying whether the
lightweight cladding was non-combustible,
and found that the product didn’t meet
stringent Australian Safety Standards.
Following an independent review of two
lightweight alternatives available in the market,
the aluminium composite panel Mitsubishi
ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 was selected as a
replacement for the non-compliant cladding.
This outstanding product was specified not only
because of its DtS non-combustible, compliant
profile, but also because of its industry-leading
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Mitsubishi-backed full-cover warranty, as well
as the product’s outstanding durability.
Widely considered as the most extensively
tested cladding product both locally and
world-wide, ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 meets the strict
Australian Safety Standards, while a broad
range of colours enabled the project team to
select a shade that would match the complex’s
existing palette.
Wainwright Facades were engaged to
remove the flammable cladding product, and
replace it with Network Architectural’s product.
We found it very good to work with,” enthuses
Joseph Wainwright, Director at Wainwright
Facades. “It cuts well, we find it is easier on
our drill bits, it is great to handle, and product
performance is exceptional.”
Project Coordination Australia, who
commissioned Wainwright Facades, had
similar feedback: “Because of the ease of
manufacturing, cutting, and handling of
ALPOLIC™ NC/A1, the project has run much
smoother and more swiftly with short-term
logistics,” says Project Coordinator Alex
Shaughnessy. “Because we are dealing with
330+ units and an existing client base, we’ve had
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of ALPOLIC™ to run through the machines has
allowed us to respond to these issues easily.”
In addition, Network Architectural assisted
with a sustainable disposal of the old, removed
cladding. “Part of the requirement of the project
was that the old cladding had to be removed
and it needed to be recycled rather than
go into landfill,” explains Joseph. “Network
Architectural was fantastic in assisting us with
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the best solution for this and offered a returning
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truck to Sydney to take the removed material
back to the PanelCycle Recycling Centre.
This ensured the project was better for the
environment and streamlined the process.”
This high-profile ACT project not only
highlights the importance of thorough,
independent evaluations – it’s also a testament
to Mitsubishi’s ALPOLIC™ NC/A1’s unmatched
fire safety credentials, outstanding quality
and remarkable performance. In addition, it’s
yet another course-corrected construction
endeavour that advances Australia one step
closer to more enduring, sustainable and
safer high-rise buildings and, perhaps most
importantly, cities.
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After several years in strategic roles at Taronga
Zoo, Macquarie University and the Centre for
Sustainability Leadership, Laura is currently the
CEO of the Living Future Institute of Australia
(LFIA). LFIA harnesses the built environment as
a powerful vehicle to create a world that is socially
just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative.
She talks with us about the importance of
biophilia, fractals and why the Living Building
Challenge is important to the built environment.
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OF THE WESTERN PARKLAND CITY
AUTHORITY & HER VISION OF THE FUTURE
OF WESTERN SYDNEY
Dr Sarah Hill, the CEO of the Western
Parkland City Authority, talks about delivering
her vision for ‘a metropolis of three cities’’,
a vision she co-created as the inaugural
CEO of the Greater Sydney Commission, to
fundamentally change the way we think and
plan for Greater Sydney.
Sarah talks about leading the Commission to
develop new ways of engaging with citizens, to
measure and monitor key planning outcomes
and to better align growth with infrastructure
through new methods such as Australia’s first
Place-Based Infrastructure Compact.
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GH COMMERCIAL TALKS ABOUT WHY
FLOORING AND BIOPHILIC DESIGN GO
TOGETHER
Joel talks about the major shift in how people
use offices or in other words, hotelisation of
office design, where the products being used
are often driven by softer and warmer colours
and products and these spaces are being
designed to deliver a better environment for
community to develop.
Joel also talks about a range of issues
that affect the flooring sector, including
sustainability and supply chain issues as well
as his journey in merging Australia’s largest
carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest
flooring company.
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In this episode, Troy talks about the many new
and exciting ideas, solutions, and technologies
that we are now seeing in the bathrooms of
clubs, pubs, hotels, bars and restaurants.
Troy explains how the hospitality sector is
taking the lead in ensuring we not only have a
better carbon footprint, but also where there is
a much- improved customer experience.
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in the design department, and explains why the
Lichen Community product fits so well with the
needs of a modern workplace.
“Lichen Community is such a fantastic
example of a biophilic concept,” Joel starts.
“To design the product, we actually sent
biologists into the field to study lichen blooms,
and then we translated that into carpet using
our custom Pattern Perfect® Technology.”
Mimicking lichen’s organic forms, Lichen
Community enables architects and designers
to fade the blooms in and out, to zone out
specific sections of the floor, creating spatial
definition. But while the original concept
was predominantly colour-driven, the latest
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more pared back palette, further augmenting
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the carpet’s biophilic properties. “On top of
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to introduce a warmer colour selection, as
well as enhance the realism of the pattern by
introducing some bark texture,” Joel explains.
“We named the product ‘Lichen Community’
partly because our commercial spaces have
been used differently since the pandemic,”
Joel says. “We’re seeing more of that
‘hotelisation’ of the workplace where you’re
booking rooms and you’re using the office
buildings as event space, which is then
complimented by hybrid work which sees
people working from home. The range has
been designed specifically for that trend, and
the name ‘community’ also reflects the fact
that lichens are not singular organisms. It’s
about symbiosis between multiple organisms,
and we think that that’s reflective of the new
era of the workplace and how we work with
each other.”
Joel adds that from a design point of view,
the company hopes that Lichen Community
can help create interiors that bring the sense
of neutral environment indoors – and this
notion encapsulates both GH Commercial’s
broader sustainability strategy as well as their
commitment to biophilic design. “We want
our products to help people feel like they’re
in a natural environment, they can be more
productive and feel less stress,” he says.
This notion definitely ties in with the
company’s guiding motto: ‘Believe in
Better.’“When we say ‘believe in better’,
we want to talk about being better for people
– both for our customers, people who are
using the product, but also for the people
who handle it while it’s being manufactured
in our factories. Ideally, the goal is to create
products using less materials that can
perform for longer, and are better for both
people and planet,” Joel summarises. “It all
ties together.”
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Norfolk Blinds are manufacturers
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They have a range of recycled
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Allproof’s large capacity channel
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solutions for draining large surface
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STYLISH COMFORT
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Every detail of an ADF wood-burning
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For projects requiring increased
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BUILD GREENER SPORT
USING TIMBER
Sporting facilities have a unique role
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sustainable built environment because
they draw such a large audience,
and they often are the stage to
some of the society most captivating
moments. The appeal of timber in
sport infrastructures is
an intrinsic beauty and
a deep connection that
can draw to the natural
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FACADE SOLUTION
Brick Inlay was flexible and beneficial
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facade design for Encore Cremorne,
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wall, an anodised curtain wall panel
on the front façade, and
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FEATURING AN ELEGANT
CAMPFIRE-STYLE FLAME
PATTERN
The Vektor brings back the traditional
4 x 3 aspect ratio fireplace with the
simplicity and cleanliness of natural
gas. Lift your project with an authentic
fireside experience featuring an
elegant campfire-style
flame pattern made
possible with in-log
burners and an LED
glowing ember bed.
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WEATHERBOARD CLADDING
PROVEN OVER GENERATIONS
Luvia Wood weatherboards are
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METHVEN MINIMALIST MK2
The new Minimalist MK2 bathroom
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Engineered Timber inherits the
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Fairview products set the standard
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CASSETTE PANEL SYSTEM
Alumate's cassette panel system
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labour costs and construction time.
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Electrolux Group introduces high
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Vintec, AEG and Westinghouse
brands. Developed natively in
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of categories, these are available to
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versions.
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LOCAI®: LOWER CARBON
ALUMINIUM
Capral is excited to introduce
LocAI®, a lower-carbon primary
aluminium option available across
Capral’s window and door systems.
Providing Australian architects and
builders access to cleaner and
more sustainable aluminium for their
projects. The LocAl® offer includes
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INTAFLO HYDRONICS
Packages are now available
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pumps which contain all the parts
needed to install the heat pumps
for either single or multi-zone
systems systems. The packages
ensure a technically competent
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DESSO ORIGIN’S RECHARGE
AND RETRACE CARPET TILE
COLLECTION
The Desso Origin Carpet Tile
collection is 100% recyclable. ‘Made
to be remade’, it is designed to be
disassembled so its components
can be recycled into raw material
for new carpet tiles. The result: a
collection that combines technical
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and textural beauty.
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WEATHERGROOVE FUSION:
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This exclusively designed
architectural panel is available in
two finishes, Natural and Smooth.
Weathergroove Fusion combines
the grooves from our popular
profiles to create a unique style
while retaining every measure of
durability and safety.
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INNOWOOD CEILING SYSTEM
Introducing Innowood's Clip-Fix
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ceiling solution that combines style
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stunning colours and finishes, this
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