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Adelaide Casino Construction Milestone
Construction on Adelaide Casino hit a major milestone last week, topping out at its full height of 10 storeys above the plaza. Set for completion in 2020, the newly expanded Adelaide Casino will stand as a world-class entertainment destination that will reinvigorate Adelaide’s riverbank precinct. Closer to the ground, a new two-storey glass atrium connects with the existing casino building linking heritage and contemporary design. Read more about the redevelopment
Victorian Specialist Centre Featured in Architecture & Design Magazine
Biophilic design principles partnered with an astute understanding of the role that environment plays in evoking a sense of well-being makes the Victorian Specialist Centre stand out from its traditional healthcare counterparts. You can read more about the thoughtful design in the most recent edition of Architecture & Design (Australia) magazine.
Pentridge Village Transformation
The reimagining of Pentridge into a lively ‘urban village’ for the community to enjoy is coming together, with the first stages – including the piazza – scheduled to open next year. A vibrant array of retail, hospitality and commercial offerings will establish the Pentridge precinct as a social magnet, enhancing the liveability of Coburg and the northern growth corridor of Melbourne. Context-sensitive designs bring new life to the site and
Construction to Begin on Yamanto Central
Construction will begin later this month on Yamanto Central, a sub-regional shopping centre located in Ipswich, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. Flexibility and forward planning have informed the composition of this retail precinct, which is designed to accommodate future expansion. Announcing the next-generation centre is a prominent architectural canopy that shelters the indoor/outdoor dining precinct and incorporates local materials. Pedestrian footpaths and existing bus networks are connected to the precinct
Bx Team Visit Qantas Founders Museum
Ahead of centenary celebrations for Australia’s national airline, our Brand Experience team are developing fuselage projection concepts with The NRA Collaborative as part of refurbishment work at the Qantas Founders Museum in outback Queensland. Recently, they’ve been on the ground garnering insight from museum curator Tom Harwood to further develop their light show narrative which will explore origins of the airline and the beauty of aircraft. The process is
PCA Future Directions Adelaide Casino Site Tour
Attendees of the Property Council of Australia Future Directions Site Tour recently stepped behind the scenes of the Adelaide Casino redevelopment to take a closer look at this transformative project. As part of the tour, Adelaide Associate Paul Harrison explored the project’s connection to the plaza and public realm, along with the design response to the existing heritage building. He also provided an insight into the concept and process of
“Bar Buchan” reimagines hospitality in an immersive event
The hotel industry is in the midst of significant evolution and opportunity, with guests expectations shifting towards authentic hospitality experiences which are responsive to both emotional and functional needs. In response to this change, our Melbourne studio transformed into “Bar Buchan” for an immersive hospitality event which delved into the underlying trends which are shaping this transformation. In the below video, our hospitality experts Valerie Mack, Harvey Male and Simon
Raffle City Chongqing Soft Opening
Raffles City Chongqing recently welcomed over 900,000 eager shoppers through its doors across three days for the soft opening of its retail podium. The development features over 400 stores including flagship, concept, and hospitality tenancies, set within actively curated precincts which cultivate a clear sense of place and facilitate opportunities for shoppers to connect. The 235,000m² shopping podium can be accessed by a 24-hour staircase which runs along the central
The Melbourne Hotel wins Award for Excellence
The Melbourne Hotel has taken home a win at the Australian Hotels Association WA Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence in the ‘Redeveloped/Refurbished’ category. The refurbishment seamlessly unifies its heritage fabric and contemporary design with striking results. Applying minimal intervention to the 1897 heritage fabric, The Melbourne Hotel’s contemporary rooms bookend the existing building creating a compelling juxtaposition between old and new. The result is a dynamic, characterful space which
Stockland Birtinya Awarded Excellence in Design
Stockland Birtinya was awarded an Excellence in Design Award at the Property Council of Australia Queensland Retail Property Awards on Friday night. Located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Stockland Birtinya embraces the vibrant coastal atmosphere of its surrounds with an emphasis on tropical greenery, relaxed open-air spaces and natural finishes. In-centre activations including breakout zones and meeting places further foster a sense of community and provide inclusive amenity for