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Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP)
One Shelley Street, Sydney
Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC Theatre Project
101 Miller Street - Lobby
Sydney University - Law School
Brisbane Airport, International Terminal Building Expansion - Stage 1 and 2A(i)
The Links Seaside Raft Foundation System
Chatswood Transport Interchange
The Index Building, Dubai UAE
167 Turbot Street
Queensland Tennis Centre
Bishop See Stage 1
Joondalup Shopping Centre
The Winged House
Qatar Science and
Technology Park (QSTP)
Doha, Qatar
Aurecon undertook the Structural, Civil, Facade, Security and Fire Life Safety design for the QR$800m QSTP. This technology innovation hub is a key initiative of the Qatar Foundation in its drive to diversify the economy, create highly skilled jobs and to establish Qatar as a knowledge economy in the Middle East. Qatar has built a world-class environment for companies to develop their technology, including a business incubator to help technology start-ups. The QSTP project is of the highest modern architectural appearance, with an innovative and distinctive look, utilising high quality materials and superior quality finishes, and incorporating historic architecture.
Firm: Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
Client: Woods Bagot
Project Owner: Qatar Foundation
One Shelley Street, Sydney
Sydney, NSW
One Shelley Street, at King Street Wharf, is a striking combination of elegance, efficiency and function. An inspiring, external diagrid facilitated construction and met the client’s desire for world standard office accommodation. The A-grade commercial building also received a 6 Star Green Star office design rating and has set new benchmarks in environmental sustainability and workplace functionality.
Firm: Arup, Brookfield Multiplex Constructions and Lincolne Scott
Client: Brookfield Multiplex Developments
Project Owner: Brookfield Multiplex Developments
Image Credit: ©Creativity Architectural Photography
Winner: Silver Award of Highly Commended
Melbourne Recital Centre and
MTC Theatre Project
Southbank, VIC
The project involved simultaneous construction of the Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC Theatre.
Firm: Bonacci Group Pty Ltd
Client: Major Projects Victoria
Project Owner: MRC: Melbourne Recital Centre Ltd
MTC: Melbourne University
101 Miller Street - Lobby
North Sydney, NSW
The upgrade of the foyer at 101 Miller Street involved redirecting all the fire escapes into a suspended structural steel fire escape system and the introduction of a glass facade supported on vertical cables. Since the building was existing, the new loads had to be introduced into a new steel beam system under the ground floor and above the ceiling. The awning was also replaced.
Firm: Taylor Thomson Whitting
Client: Mirvac
Project Owner: Mirvac
Sydney University - Law School
Camperdown, NSW
FJMT Architects won an international design competition with TTW as structural and civil engineer. The building consists of a four story basement housing a library, lecture theatre, moot court and carpark. Above the podium are the academic offices. Structural interests are the bridge, light tower, stair and lateral stability.
Firm: Taylor Thomson Whitting
Client: FJMT
Project Owner: Sydney University
Brisbane Airport, International Terminal Building Expansion - Stage 1 and 2A(i)
Brisbane, QLD
The Brisbane International Airport is tourists' gateway to Queensland and is expected to host 6 million passengers annually by 2015. Aurecon designed expansions to the main terminal building, the northern concourse, two departure gates and a new central energy plant. The enhanced facilities will accommodate Brisbane’s growing popularity and population, and host airlines’ larger, new generation aircraft fleets.
Firm: Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
Client: Bovis Lend Lease
Project Owner: Brisbane Airport Corporation
The Links Seaside Raft Foundation System
Wollongong, NSW
The Links Seaside is a resort style senior living residential development located on City Beach in Wollongong. The idealic location presented challenging building conditions that were resolved through a skilful balance of the engineering requirements and performance by Costin Roe Consulting. The resulting lightly piled raft solution is considered innovative in the approach for the locality and worthy for professional recognition.
Firm: Costin Roe Consulting Pty Ltd
Client: Wideform Constructions Pty Ltd
Project Owner: Horizon Living
Chatswood Transport Interchange
Chatswood, NSW
Chatswood Transport Interchange is a major item of transport infrastructure for NSW. The $360 million development comprises retail space and provision for three residential towers above a new rail station and bus interchange. Innovative construction techniques were employed to enable two tracks to remain operational through 30 months of construction.
Firm: Taylor Thomson Whitting
Client: Laing O'Rourke
Project Owner: Railcorp
Winner: Silver Award of Highly Commended
The Index Building, Dubai UAE
Dubai, UAE
The Index Building comprises 80 Levels with 7 levels of underground basement, 30 levels of office floors and 50 levels of residential floors.
Firm: BG&E Pty Limited
Client: NASA Multiplex
Project Owner: Union Properties
Winner: Gold Award of Merit
167 Turbot Street
Brisbane, QLD
Hyder provided civil and structural engineering services to
create a new, 28-storey, five-star Green Star office building. Noted elements:
(i) 9m span cantilevered beams to support 20 floors of tower over an existing carpark; and
(ii) a transfer slab to support major tower columns over an existing QR tunnel.
Firm: Hyder Consulting
Client: Amalgamated Constructions
Project Owner: Amalgamated Property Group
Winner: Certificate of Recognition
Queensland Tennis Centre
Brisbane, QLD
Home to the Brisbane International tennis tournament and a new training centre, the purpose-built $80 million Queensland State Tennis Centre has reinvigorated tennis in Queensland. Its feature roof over the main arena, Pat Rafter Arena, provides both the required level of natural ventilation and a permanent weather and shade cover, all important for the Brisbane climate.
Firm: Sinclair Knight Merz
Client: Mirvac Corporation
Project Owner: Stadiums Queensland
Winner: Silver Award of Highly Commended
The Bishops See - Stage 1 development involves the construction a nine level building, whilst preserving adjacent existing heritage buildings and garden. Bishops See will be one of the premier sustainable office buildings in Perth. It is the first rated 5 star Green Star office designed in Perth. Innovation has also been a key plank of the fully un-propped structural solution.
Firm: Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
Client: Brookfield Multiplex
Project Owner: Brookfield Multiplex and Hawaiian
Joondalup Shopping Centre
Perth, WA
One of the largest shopping centres in WA, Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City expansion is a two-level retail centre project valued at $120 million. Among its standout features are the two "Great Space" areas (tension-membrane pyramid structures), one of which was built over a railway tunnel, providing a challenge to the design team.
Firm: Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
Client: ING Real-estate
Project Owner: ING
The Winged House
Table Caple, Tas
The design called for a roof in the shape of large wings, perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking Bass Strait. The rigidity required to prevent any movement, flap or flutter lead naturally to a steel frame solution.
Firm: Partridge Partners
Client: Quentin Dempster
Project Owner: Quentin Dempster
