The construction consists of 101 independent living units over five buildings with a mix of two and three bedroom apartments, and associated community facilities including a day spa, theatre, indoor heated plunge pool and a dining hall. The building includes a single basement podium car park.
The contract was a design and construct with all consultants retained by the builder which involve working closely with the client and achieved considerable savings for Catholic Healthcare without compromising the built project. One significant item was a change of brick type and manufacture.
The rationalisation of services rises and cores and incorporating the same into a DINCEL core structure, freed up the floor space and lobbies. The incorporation of toilet and kitchen exhaust grilles in the balcony’s feet provided a clean architectural solution whilst retaining the floor space dedicated to service rises.
As the building was being constructed in a residential area abutting single residences, considerable time was spent by the builder advising adjoining owners and accommodating any needs that they perceived. In fact the builder set up a system which allowed the community action group to have direct communication with the project manager.
The quality of the build from rooftop to basement is first class and one that the builder can be genuinely proud of.
The judges were impressed with the attention to detail and the obviously good working relationship between client, builder and adjoining owners.