Babcock & Brown Communities Office Fitout
22.08.2008| The Babcock & Brown Communities (formally known as Primelife) corporate office fit out is a 2000sqm project featuring a large portion of open plan workstations and generously appointed staff lounge, training rooms and public meeting zone.
The brief was to create a relaxed corporate environment, achieved through a mix of stylish, relaxed break out areas versus the more formal reception and meeting room spaces. The open plan layout is designed to suit the ever changing needs of an office environment. The flexible layout will significantly reduce future churn costs and work towards a continued environmentally sustainable work place. The space planning provides equitable access to natural light for all staff, and the successful space efficacies have afforded a trafficable corridor around the perimeter. The office layout reflects a corporate office culture that encourages staff interaction. We appreciate that not all productive work is carried out in meeting rooms and workstations. |
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Plus two new Associates and Heads of Department
1.07.2008 |
The Directors of Plus Architecture are delighted to announce the appointment of two new associates and two Heads of Department. These Appointments reflect the continued growth for Plus Architecture.
Axel Baumann and Jaimin Atkins join Andromeda Lembo and Craig Smart as Associates. Anna Marinelli has been appointed Head of Documentation and Julie Mackenzie is Head of Fitout Documentation. |
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Nott Street, Port Melbourne
1.06.2008| Nott Street is a project won by Plus Architecture to design a multi-residential apartment building for the Buxton Group, and is a testament to Plus’ ever-growing folio of successful residential developments.
Inspired by its Port-side surroundings, the design is informed by the characteristics of both modern day and historic shipping ports – ocean setting, towering cranes, cargo shipping containers, historic sailing ships and modern day cruise ships, whilst simultaneously overlaying a contemporary architectural language to the design. The distinctive façade framing is influenced by the skyscraping cranes scattered across the city Ports. Dark glass is set back behind the façade to generate layering and depth. Contrastingly, the Eastern side of the building is oriented towards the CBD with picturesque views of the city skyline. |
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MFB Site, Abbotsford
30.05.2008| Plus Architecture has been selected to transform Melbourne’s landmark MFB site for Salta Properties.
The design is currently underway for the construction of a 20,000sqm building. |
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29/4/08 ‘Six-Star System Fails to Earn its Stripes’, The Australian Financial Review
30.04.2008| “A growing demand for six-star green buildings from Australian architects and developers means the country’s planning authorities are being pushed to rewrite archaic ratings systems and rules.
“The thing that’s really pathetic is the current assessment tool only considers heat loss,” Plus Architecture director Craig Yelland said of Melbourne’s system. Mr Yelland’s recently approved Society building in Prahran which has almost sold out to mainly generation Y buyers, has Moped and bicycle parking…and the units are smaller in size and rainwater is collected and used for gardens.” |
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