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2015
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall
Innovation & Excellence Awards
In 2015, leading quantity surveyor and advisory group,
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), celebrates its 230th year of
professional practice.
From humble beginnings as a professional quantity
surveying practice established in 1785 in Reading, England,
RLB has grown into one of the leading providers of
property and construction advisory services within Australia
and globally.
RLB now operates out of 120 offices across Asia, Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Oceania.
With a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes
through advice focused on cost, quality and sustainability
within property, infrastructure, construction and facilities,
RLB has a long and proud history of delivering awardwinning landmark projects.
Contents
2015 Award for Best Business or Industrial Park 7
2015 Award for Best Public Building 43
2015 Award for Best Office Development 11
2015 Award for Best Retirement Living Development 51
2015 Award for Best Residential Development 17
2015 Award for Best Sustainable Development
– Existing Buildings 55
2015 Award for Best Shopping Centre Development 19
2015 Award for Best Tourism & Leisure Development 25
2015 Award for Best Sustainable Development
– New Buildings 59
2015 Award for Government Leadership 29
2015 Award For Best Affordable Housing Development 65
2015 Award for Best Heritage Development 31
2015 Award for Innovation 69
2015 Award for Best Master Planned Community 37
2015 Rider Levett Bucknall Australian Development
of the Year Award 79
2015 Award for Best Mixed Use Development 39
Project Index 90
2015 Award for Best Workplace Project 41
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The 2015 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall
Innovation and Excellence Awards celebrate leading practice within
Australia’s property development and investment industries.
The 99 finalists across 17 categories demonstrate excellence across
the entire spectrum of the industry – and represent everything from
large-scale commercial offices and shopping centres through to
boutique residential and retirement living projects.
A new landmark, Mirvac Group’s 8 Chifley in the Sydney CBD, has been
named the ‘Rider Levett Bucknall Australian Development of the Year’.
Owned and nominated by Mirvac, 8 Chifley is dramatically different
to anything seen before on the Sydney skyline. The 34-storey office
building is made up of two stacked modules of 12 and nine floors, with
seven ‘vertical villages’ ranging between two and four storeys.
RLB has partnered with the Property Council of Australia to present this
awards program since its inception in 1982.
National award winners were announced at the 2015 Property Council of
Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards Gala
Dinner, held in Sydney on 1 May.
This book lists all property finalists in the respective award categories
and provides an overview of projects where RLB provided services.
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
BUSINESS OR INDUSTRIAL PARK
Austex Industrial Fabrics Warehouse Vic.
(CHT Architects)
Quarry at Greystanes NSW
(DEXUS Property Group)
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Quarry at Greystanes NSW
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Quarry at Greystanes is a unique 44-hectare industrial estate that offers a prime location in Greater Western Sydney
with proximity to key infrastructure networks and high specification facilities designed in collaboration with tenants.
Quarry at Greystanes is the next generation of industrial development that sets new benchmarks in innovative design
and sustainability. The estate has attracted a community of diverse high calibre tenants that have seen the benefit of
relocating their business to a unique location with long term benefits.
Client: Dexus Funds Management Pty Ltd
Architect: Various
Services provided: Cost planning, post contract administration, progress payment reports, variation assessments, tax
depreciation schedules upon completion, asset registers and replacement cost estimates
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
8 Chifley NSW
(Mirvac Group)
171 Collins Street Vic.
(Charter Hall and Cbus Property)
420 Flinders Street Qld.
(Arkhefield Pty Ltd)
Five Lobelia Circle Qld.
(Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd)
Liberty Place NSW
(Grocon)
National Australia Bank (NAB) 700 Bourke Street Vic.
(Woods Bagot)
Vaughan Constructions’ Head Office Vic. (Vaughan
Constructions Pty Ltd)
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171 Collins Street Vic.
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171 Collins Street is Melbourne's first premium grade 6 star Green Star office building in over 20 years, bringing a new
icon to the city. Beautifully crafted, its striking architecture is as forward thinking as the technology and sustainable
design lying beneath its surface. Owned and managed by Charter Hall and Cbus Property, the building sets a new
benchmark for business, by providing high quality accommodation, premium finishes and services, long-term efficiencies
and a healthier, better quality working environment for its tenants.
Client: Cbus
Architect: Bates Smart
Services provided: Quantity surveying
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Liberty Place NSW
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Liberty Place is a 6 star Green Star commercial and retail precinct. Developed by Grocon, the 45-level ANZ Tower
has redefined the city skyline, whilst the heritage listed Legion House represents true innovation as the first 'green'
refurbishment of its kind. Revitalising the mid-town, and offering a new public place in the form of an expansive, sunny
plaza and vibrant laneway - providing a new pedestrian link between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets. Grocon CEO, Carolyn
Viney describes Liberty Place as an inspiring space for all Sydneysiders to enjoy.
Client: LaSalle Investment Management
Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Services provided: Design reviews / development due diligence for LaSalle Investment Management and acted as
client representative until LIM established a Sydney office
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Albert Tower Vic.
(Perri Projects Pty Ltd)
Epping Park NSW
(Meriton Group)
Fifty Albert Vic.
(ISPT)
Fitzgibbon Chase Qld.
(Economic development queensland)
One Central Park NSW
(Frasers Property Australia Pty Ltd)
Panorama Apartments NSW
(JPR Architects)
The Concourse - One Tree Hill Qld.
(Sunland Group Limited)
THE PARC - STAGES 1 + 2 NSW
(SUNLAND GROUP LIMITED)
VSQ North NSW
(Meriton Group)
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
SHOPPING CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
Barkly Square Vic.
(ISPT)
Highpoint Vic.
(The GPT Group)
Melbourne's GPO Vic.
(ISPT)
Woodgrove Stage 2 Vic.
(QIC Global Real Estate)
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Highpoint Vic.
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Highpoint Shopping Centre is located in Maribyrnong, eight kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD and is one of
Australia’s leading retail destinations. A $300 million re-development of Highpoint Shopping Centre reached completion
in March 2013. The expansion represents a greatly improved centre for customers and the western region of Melbourne
with an extensively enhanced retail offer, including the first David Jones to Melbourne’s west, the creation of significant
job opportunities, improved traffic flow, new public spaces and innovative sustainability initiatives.
Client: The GPT Group
Architect: Buchan
Services provided: Quantity surveying
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Melbourne’s GPO Vic.
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Melbourne’s GPO was an ailing fashion destination of 40+ stores. High costs and competitive centres were putting
its future in doubt. A bold decision to pre-invest $10 million into extensive heritage works laid the foundation to try
something very unconventional: to source a global retailer to open a whole-of-building flagship store. Fashion giant H&M
took the opportunity to open one of their largest stores globally, preserving the heritage nature of this grand Victorian
building and reigniting the fashion landscape of the CBD.
Client: ISPT
Architect: DesignInc
Services provided: Quantity surveying
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
TOURISM & LEISURE DEVELOPMENT
The Adelaide Oval Redevelopment SA
(LEND LEASE + department of planning,
transport and infrastructure)
Quest at Sydney Olympic Park NSW
(Quest Serviced Apartments)
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The Adelaide Oval Redevelopment SA
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Adelaide Oval has been an indispensable part of the State’s sporting and social fabric since the 1870s. The redevelopment
has delivered a world-class sports stadium with a seating capacity of more than 50,000 that will be enjoyed for generations
to come. The $535 million redevelopment included a peak construction workforce of more than 850 contractors, with more
than 2,300,000 hours worked. Never before has a stadium of this size and scale been delivered in just 100 weeks.
Client: Stadium Management Authority
Architect: Cox Architects in association with Walter Brooke and Hames Sharley
Services provided: Full cost management services (including master planning, cost planning, trade quantities, contract
administration, sinking fund report and value engineering)
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP
Fitzgibbon Chase Qld.
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND)
Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy Qld.
(Queensland Government – Department of State
Development, Infrastructure and Planning)
Northshore - Mixed-use Urban Renewal Qld.
(Economic Development Queensland)
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT
Brisbane City Hall Restoration Qld.
(Thinc)
Gantry NSW
(Parkview Group Pty Ltd)
Legion House
(at Liberty Place) NSW (Grocon)
Newcastle Museum Redevelopment NSW
(ISIS Group Australia)
University of Sydney Fisher Library NSW
(ISIS Group Australia)
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Legion House (at Liberty Place) NSW
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Liberty Place is a 6 star Green Star commercial and retail precinct. Developed by Grocon, the 45-level ANZ Tower
has redefined the city skyline, whilst the heritage listed Legion House represents true innovation as the first 'green'
refurbishment of its kind. Revitalising the mid-town, and offering a new public place in the form of an expansive, sunny
plaza and vibrant laneway - providing a new pedestrian link between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets. Grocon CEO, Carolyn
Viney describes Liberty Place as an inspiring space for all Sydneysiders to enjoy.
Client: LaSalle Investment Management
Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Services provided: Design reviews / development due diligence for LaSalle Investment Management and acted as client
representative until LIM established a Sydney office
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Newcastle Museum Redevelopment NSW
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The Newcastle Museum redevelopment has created a link between old and new within the city. The redevelopment has
revived three disused heritage railway buildings and ISIS has transformed them into architectural statements merging
Newcastle’s history over 130 years. By embracing its past heritage the Museum has become a benchmark for Newcastle’s
modern public spaces. The completed project provides a unique educational precinct to be enjoyed and admired by
many for generations to come.
Client: Newcastle City Council
Architect: FJMT Architects
Services provided: Pre contract cost planning for feasibility estimates through to pre tender estimates
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
MASTERPLANNED COMMUNITY
Brightwater Qld.
(Stockland)
Highlands Vic.
(Stockland)
Newhaven WA
(Stockland)
Settlers Hills WA
(Stockland)
Vale WA
(Stockland)
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
Highett Mixed Use Development Vic.
(ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects)
Panorama Apartments NSW
(JPR Architects Pty Ltd)
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
WORKPLACE PROJECT
CBRE Sydney NSW
(WMK Architecture)
Cisco Sydney Consolidation NSW
(ISIS Group Australia)
Department of Industry Workplace ACT
(GHD Woodhead)
DEXUS Property Group Head Office NSW
(DEXUS Property Group)
MYOB Melbourne Headquarters Vic.
(Colliers International)
National Australia Bank (NAB) 700 Bourke Street Vic.
(Woods Bagot)
National Circuit Precinct tenant environment ACT
(ISPT)
Sydney Commonwealth Parliament Offices NSW
(Architectus)
Vaughan Constructions Headquarters Vic.
(Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd)
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
PUBLIC BUILDING
Dandenong Civic Centre, Vic.
(City of Greater Dandenong)
GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL QLD.
(Lend Lease and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service)
Newcastle Museum Redevelopment NSW
(ISIS Group Australia)
Perth Arena WA
(WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff)
Rathdowne Place Vic.
(Australian Unity Retirement Living Services)
Sustainable Industries Education Centre
(WSP PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF + TAFE SA)
Sydney Adventist Hospital Multi-Deck Carpark NSW
(MBMO Architects)
University of Sydney Fisher Library NSW
(ISIS Group Australia)
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GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL QLD.
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The $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital is a 750-bed tertiary hospital featuring modern facilities to cope with the
population growth in South East Queensland. It brings new specialist services, reducing the need for many Gold Coast
residents to travel to Brisbane for their care. Its design offers accessibility, capacity for future growth and the ability
to link with nearby educational facilities. The new hospital consists of six separate buildings with a total floor space of
around 170,000 square metres.
Client: Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Department of Health
Architect: GCUH Architecture (a joint venture of PDT / STH / Hassell Architects)
Services provided: Bills of quantities and cost to complete review
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Newcastle Museum Redevelopment NSW
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2015 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards
The Newcastle Museum redevelopment has created a link between old and new within the city. The redevelopment has
revived three disused heritage railway buildings and ISIS has transformed them into architectural statements merging
Newcastle’s history over 130 years. By embracing its past heritage the Museum has become a benchmark for Newcastle’s
modern public spaces. The completed project provides a unique educational precinct to be enjoyed and admired by
many for generations to come.
Client: Newcastle City Council
Architect: FJMT Architects
Services provided: Pre contract cost planning for feasibility estimates through to pre tender estimates
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Sustainable Industries Education Centre SA
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With ageing TAFE infrastructure, the SA Government commissioned the $120m Sustainable Industries Education Centre
(SIEC) at the 61 hectare former Mitsubishi site in Adelaide. It is an excellent example of adaptive re-use on a grand scale.
Of the original Motor Assembly Building (MAB), 90% of steel structure and over 70% of the concrete slab has been retained.
Key features of the design of this world-class facility include:
• Demonstrator elements
• Spatial efficiency / shared spaces and
• Minimised recurrent costs
Client: DFEEST + TAFE SA
Architect: MPH in association with Architectus
Services provided: Cost planning from master plan to contract award including trade bills of quantities, contract negotiation,
contract administration and life cycle costing
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
RETIREMENT LIVING DEVELOPMENT
Monash Green Retirement Village ACT
(AMC Architecture)
Novacare Busselton Village WA
(Novacare Management Pty Ltd)
The Heights Retirement Village SA
(Area Construction & Australian Property
Projects Group)
Victoria Grange Retirement Village Vic.
(Australian Unity Retirement Living Services)
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Victoria Grange Retirement Village Vic.
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Victoria Grange Retirement Village offers service-rich accommodation through a range of independent living options
and residential aged care services. The service offering enables residents to age in place within a secure and supportive
community environment. Victoria Grange builds upon Australian Unity’s design principles of creating communities which
provide high quality built form solutions which reinforce a sense of home, are tailored to meet the target market and are
attractive, welcoming, functional, safe, adaptive and innovative.
Client: Australian Unity
Architect: GHD/Woodhead
Services provided: Quantity surveying
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT – EXISTING BUILDINGS
313 Adelaide Street Qld.
(Floth Sustainable Building Consultants)
Australia Post Strawberry Hills Base Building
Refurbishment NSW (Norman Disney & Young)
Donation and relocation of the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd
Visitors’ Centre to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
for its new clubhouse Qld. (Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd)
Sirius ACT
(Mirvac Group)
Sustainable Industries Education Centre
(WSP PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF + TAFE SA)
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Sustainable Industries Education Centre SA
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With ageing TAFE infrastructure, the SA Government commissioned the $120m Sustainable Industries Education Centre
(SIEC) at the 61 hectare former Mitsubishi site in Adelaide. It is an excellent example of adaptive re-use on a grand scale.
Of the original Motor Assembly Building (MAB), 90% of steel structure and over 70% of the concrete slab has been retained.
Key features of the design of this world-class facility include:
• Demonstrator elements
• Spatial efficiency / shared spaces and
• Minimised recurrent costs
Client: DFEEST + TAFE SA
Architect: MPH in association with Architectus
Services provided: Cost planning from master plan to contract award including trade bills of quantities, contract negotiation,
contract administration, life cycle costing
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT – NEW BUILDINGS
8 Chifley NSW
(Mirvac Group)
171 Collins Street Vic.
(Charter Hall and Cbus Property)
Cabrini Vic.
(Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd)
Fitzgibbon Chase Qld.
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND)
Liberty Place NSW
(Grocon)
National Australia Bank (NAB) 700 Bourke Street Vic.
(Norman Disney & Young)
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC)
- University of Wollongong NSW (COX Richardson
Architects & Planners and University of Wollongong)
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171 Collins Street Vic.
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171 Collins Street is Melbourne's first premium grade 6 star Green Star office building in over 20 years, bringing a new
icon to the city. Beautifully crafted, its striking architecture is as forward thinking as the technology and sustainable
design lying beneath its surface. Owned and managed by Charter Hall and Cbus Property, the building sets a new
benchmark for business, by providing high quality accommodation, premium finishes and services, long-term efficiencies
and a healthier, better quality working environment for its tenants.
Client: Cbus
Architect: Bates Smart
Services provided: Quantity surveying
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Liberty Place NSW
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Liberty Place is a 6 star Green Star commercial and retail precinct. Developed by Grocon, the 45-level ANZ Tower
has redefined the city skyline, whilst the heritage listed Legion House represents true innovation as the first 'green'
refurbishment of its kind. Revitalising the mid-town, and offering a new public place in the form of an expansive, sunny
plaza and vibrant laneway - providing a new pedestrian link between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets. Grocon CEO, Carolyn
Viney describes Liberty Place as an inspiring space for all Sydneysiders to enjoy.
Client: LaSalle Investment Management
Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Services provided: Design reviews / development due diligence for LaSalle Investment Management and acted as client
representative until LIM established a Sydney office
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2015
National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR BEST
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Ergo - Stage 1 SA
(ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL / HINDMARSH DEVELOPMENTS)
The Pines Townhome Collection Qld.
(Sunland Group Limited)
Whiteman Edge WA
(Stockland)
THE PARC - STAGES 1 + 2 NSW
(SUNLAND GROUP LIMITED)
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Ergo – Stage 1 SA
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The Ergo development is a progressive inner urban housing development that supports a strong and connected
community, perfect for people who want convenience and an inner city lifestyle. The central location gives residents easy
access to public transport, and a range of other services and facilities.
The project has successfully delivered 72 affordable housing opportunities through an innovative mix of Federal, State
and Local Government funding initiatives and has allowed people on low to moderate incomes to afford to rent or to buy
in the city.
Client: Adelaide City Council / Hindmarsh Developments
Architect: Hames Sharley
Services provided: Cost planning and Adelaide city council advisor
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National
Award
Finalists
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
AWARD FOR INNOVATION
8 Chifley NSW (Mirvac Group)
Donation and relocation of the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Visitors’
Centre to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for its new clubhouse
Qld. (Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd)
Fitzgibbon Chase Area C Qld. (Economic development queensland)
Golden Square WA (Development Management Group Pty Ltd)
IEQ Analytics NSW (University of Sydney)
Liberty Place NSW (Grocon)
Lifestyle Working Collins Street Vic. (Lend Lease & The Stable Group)
Malvern Central Shopping Centre Repositioning Vic. (AMP Capital)
McDonald's Cranbourne North Family Flagship Restaurant Vic.
(McDonald's Australia Limited)
Mirvac Land App WA (Mirvac Group)
National Circuit Precinct tenant environment ACT (ISPT)
One Central Park NSW (Frasers Property Australia Pty Ltd)
Prefabrication Resets Construction Standard at Barangaroo
NSW (Lend Lease & A.G. Coombs Group)
Shrine of Remembrance - Galleries of Remembrance Vic.
(Major Projects Victoria)
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) SA
(Aurecon)
Ticketless Parking Innovation at Westfield Miranda NSW
(Scentre Group Ltd & SKIDATA Australasia Pty Ltd)
Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre Vic.
(Major Projects Victoria)
Western Precinct Redevelopment (Margaret Court Arena) Vic.
(Major Projects Victoria)
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Golden Square WA
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Golden Group’s development in the Perth CBD, reflects the application of innovative design and construction techniques
to breathe new life into a disused 1960s office block. It represents a high-quality, contemporary architectural solution,
that nevertheless retains a connection with the city’s past. It offers broad innovative principles to undermine the inherent
risks of refurbishment on this scale and to facilitate the achievement of the same level of amenity as new construction delivering commercial, environmental and social benefits.
Client: Golden Group / Crownbase Capital
Architect: Hassell
Services provided: Cost planning, contract administration and financier’s certifier
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Liberty Place NSW
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Liberty Place is a 6 star Green Star commercial and retail precinct. Developed by Grocon, the 45-level ANZ Tower
has redefined the city skyline, whilst the heritage listed Legion House represents true innovation as the first 'green'
refurbishment of its kind. Revitalising the mid town, and offering a new public place in the form of an expansive, sunny
plaza and vibrant laneway - providing a new pedestrian link between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets. Grocon CEO, Carolyn
Viney describes Liberty Place as an inspiring space for all Sydneysiders to enjoy.
Client: LaSalle Investment Management
Architect: Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Services provided: Design reviews / development due diligence for LaSalle Investment Management and acted as client
representative until LIM established a Sydney office
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Shrine of Remembrance
- Galleries of Remembrance Vic.
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The $45 million Shrine: Galleries of Remembrance project at Melbourne’s Shrine has expanded and improved facilities for
exhibitions, community research, and the delivery of school and community education programs.
The project redeveloped the Shrine’s under croft space and constructed a new underground southern extension to
create a mirror image of the 2003 Visitor Centre redevelopment.
These new facilities will enhance the Shrine’s capacity to meet demand for commemorative activities during the
centenary of ANZAC and the World War I commemorative period (2014–18).
Client: Major Projects Victoria
Architect: ARM Architecture
Services provided: Quantity surveying pre and post contract
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South Australian Health and Medical
Research Institute (SAHMRI) SA
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A comprehensively integrated solution designed to incorporate all building services, facilities, and functional areas
was implemented to ensure all research undertaken within the institute was not adversely affected by external factors
including lighting and temperature.
SAHMRI, together with the project delivery team, pushed boundaries and hence were able to enhance integration to
deliver a highly specialised workforce of up to 600 of the world’s leading researchers access to premium laboratory
facilities, which would withstand the ever-increasing demands of burgeoning scientific research and discoveries.
Client: SAHMRI
Architect: Woods Bagot
Engineers: Aurecon
Services provided: Cost planning, contract administration, value management and procurement advice
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2015
RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT
OF THE YEAR
Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation
& Excellence Awards
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2015 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards
8 CHIFLEY NSW
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2015 RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
8 CHIFLEY NSW
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8 Chifley, by Mirvac is a truly innovative building defined by its revolutionary office
layout concept, which comprises seven unique ‘vertical villages’ designed to foster
organisational change. With construction commencing without a major tenant on board,
the project is a testament to Mirvac’s integrated delivery model, showing business agility
and problem solving at its best. The first completed building in Australia by renowned
UK architect Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, 8 Chifley stands as a flagship office project
for Mirvac and sets the benchmark for future CBD office developments.
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2014 RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
Brookfield Place WA
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Brookfield Place Perth is one of Australia’s most significant commercial developments.
Located in the heart of Perth’s CBD, the development ‘s centrepiece is a premium-grade
45-storey office tower at 125 St Georges Terrace incorporating the latest in workplace
design. RLB provided quantity surveying services.
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2013 RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
Darling Quarter and Commonwealth Bank Place NSW
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A new 1.5-hectare precinct featuring a new playground, retail terrace and community
green. The A$500 million integrated commercial and public domain development has
created a vibrant and sustainable precinct. Rider Levett Bucknall provided quantity
surveying services.
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2012 RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
Fairfax Media House Vic.
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Fairfax’s new head office is located on the edge of Melbourne’s Docklands. The project
accommodates all of The Age editorial staff in a single modern facility; the building is
home to an expanding group of Fairfax media holdings in print, broadcast and on-line
formats. Rider Levett Bucknall provided advice to the financier.
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2011 RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
ANZ Centre Vic.
ANZ Centre in Melbourne’s Docklands, designed by HASSELL and Lend Lease design,
applies contemporary thinking in workplace design and leadership in sustainability to
reflect the client’s focus on engagement and productivity while responding to the site’s
unique location. Rider Levett Bucknall provided quantity surveying services for the
building and integrated fitout.
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PROJECT INDEX
RLB is pleased to have provided services towards the following 2015 Property Council of Australia /
Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Award project finalists.
171 Collins Street Vic. (P12)
GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL QLD.
(P44)
Ergo – Stage 1 SA (P66)
Golden Square WA (P70)
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Highpoint Vic. (P20)
Liberty Place NSW (P14)
Legion House (at Liberty Place) NSW Melbourne’s GPO Vic. (P22)
(P32)
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Newcastle Museum
Redevelopment NSW (P34)
Shrine of Remembrance - Galleries
of Remembrance Vic. (P74)
Quarry at Greystanes NSW (P8)
South Australian Health and
Medical Research Institute
(SAHMRI) SA (P76)
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Sustainable Industries Education
Centre SA (P48)
Victoria Grange Retirement
Village Vic. (P52)
The Adelaide Oval
Redevelopment SA (P26)
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