Monday, February 1, 2010

Trends (Commercial Design) Vol. 25 No. 15

The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

PROJECT PORTFOLIO
  • One East Melbourne Positioned on a key axis in the inner city, this landmark high-rise was designed to address an industrial-urban view to the southwest - and a picturesque park to the north
  • ION Orchard Amorphous, organic forms and tree-like columns reference this centre's humble beginnings - the land originally held an orchard
  • Waterbrook, Sydney Modern retirement villages have much in common with resort hotels - this change reflects a paradigm shift in client expectations
  • QVB, Sydney The jewel in Sydney's retail crown, the Queen Victoria Building, has undergone a $48m refurbishment that marries the best of the old with the new

OFFICE BUILDINGS

  • NZI, Auckland The first office building in New Zealand to be contractually obligated to achieve a 5-Star Green rating - the NZI building exemplifies environmentally sustainable design
  • Zain, Bahrain With a presence in 24 countries, this telecommunications company was looking for a headquarters that would encapsulate its values in a single location
  • Club Tower, Christchurch Modern office buildings as all about better working environments and energy-efficient design. Club Tower sets a new standard for Grade A office design
  • Grosvenor Place, Sydney Technological advancements and environmental sustainability solutions have provided the opportunity to ensure this iconic Seidler building remains at the forefront of design

OFFICE & INTERIOR FIT-OUTS

  • Cox Howlett & Bailey, Perth Set within the bones of an historic brick warehouse, this new office studio is a versatile space that celebrates the past and the present
  • Mojo Coffee, Wellington Making the smallest possible footprint within an historic waterfront shed, this new office was built on a modest budget
  • Presidio Capital & Rubicon Offshore International, Singapore Warm chocolate tones, dark-stained timber and comfortable furnishings create a welcoming atmosphere for staff and clients in the offices of this private investment firm
  • Santos Place, Brisbane A 36-storey, 6-Star Green Star Grade A office tower, nestled in the heart of Brisbane's recently redeveloped North Quarter precinct

APARTMENTS

  • One Macquarie, Brisbane Promising to outdo existing apartments attracts discerning and sometimes sceptical buyers. Producing the goods, therefore, is a must
  • 600 North Fairbanks, Chicago A gleaming glass tower of angles and curves, this building offers condominium owners sweeping views of the Chicago skyline
  • Modus, Sydney The material scheme of the new Modus apartments reflects an innovative approach to residential architecture and design

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

  • Stainless Steel Hardware & Fittings -- Wine Storage -- Architectural Glass

ON THE BOARDS

  • Triptych Apartments, Melbourne -- Burj Al Alam, Dubai -- Air Apartments, Melbourne -- Stone Towers, Egypt -- Oil Rig Resort, Gulf of Mexico

INDEX

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