Project Overview
This stand out inner city project has set new benchmark for Brisbane apartment quality and value. The overall project plan will include the refurbishment and presentation of a heritage listed homestead building and the construction of a two level basement car park for this building. Additionally there will a new 15 level single floor luxury apartment complex comprising of one apartment per floor.
The expected high end occupants will enjoy Calcutta Oro marble bench tops, infloor heating to all ensuites, Japanese Sen Veneer timber doors and frames and Cbus electronic system. The penthouse suites over level 12 and 13 will have a pool on the upper level. The location has panoramic views of the greater Brisbane and is neighboured by popular parkland areas and the iconic Storey Bridge.
Challenges
A distinct heritage listed homestead constructed in 1837 will require substantial upgrades with electrical and mechanical services. The task of removing any visual sight of these services will require finite work methods to ensure that the integrity of the heritage values remains.
Strict motion monitoring will be required to protect the foundations of the original structures.
Success Factors
The removal of large quantities of hard face rock deposits has become typical of all construction works in and around this location of a number of years. The combination of a well designed traffic management plan and choice of selected heavy machinery contributed to a risk free excavation operation.
Additionally, the use and delivery of prefabricated material elements have successfully kept the reasonably small building footprint free of building materials awaiting installation.
Value Added
Major changes and cost improvements have been instigated to post tension concrete slabs, amend façade changes and provide alternative materials for internal portioning. Through a consultative cost planning approach all amended material and construction method changes have been fully costed both in financial and time values.