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One of NSW's first and largest cross-laminated timber (CLT) social affordable apartment (Class 2) buildings | Architecture & Design (Australia) We are engaged as the executive architect to deliver this pioneering redevelopment project in Glebe from tender to construction for Homes NSW in partnership with Kane Constructions Pty Ltd. JPW designed the initial concept and since then the project has undergone several DA amendments to accommodate the use of CLT. The $65 million development at Cowper St and Wentworth Park Rd is due for completion in 2025 and will provide 75 new fit-for-purpose social homes in two eight-story towers and separate three-story terraces. Associate Director, architect and project lead Noura Thaha, from our Living Environment team, says that the built form will comprise 85 percent CLT, manufactured offsite. Less than five percent of the whole building is steel. Read more in this article | https://lnkd.in/gmJdAjkT #architecture #clt #socialhousing #affordablehousing #fireengineering

We are thrilled to collaborate with Australian Development Capital Brunsdon Studio and Breathe on the Price St Apartments project in Perth. This residential development is currently in the design phase, showcasing unique structural challenges and innovative solutions. The project includes one level of basement on a common podium, with the entire façade constructed of brick. To expedite construction and enhance the building's sustainability, we have opted for a non-load-bearing brick façade. This approach significantly reduces material usage compared to a traditional load-bearing brick structure, resulting in substantial material savings. Our solution not only accelerates the construction timeline but also aligns with our commitment to sustainable building practices. Our structural engineering services ensure that Price St will be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By integrating advanced engineering techniques, we aim to create a design that meets the project's requirements while promoting efficiency and sustainability. The non-load-bearing brick façade is a testament to our innovative approach, balancing structural integrity with environmental considerations. We are excited to see Price Street evolve into a sustainable residential development that exemplifies cutting-edge design and engineering solutions. Project Collaborators BREATHE ARCHITECTURE LIMITED Brunsdon Studio MALA-studio Griffiths Architects @art_theory_perth Hatch House Business Group Studio Brave Swift Brown Fox #StructuralEngineering #PriceStreet #Subiaco #UrbanDevelopment #ProjectLaunch #HeraEngineering #ADC #SustainableDesign #CommunitySpaces #UrbanLiving

US-based developer seeks to build Australia’s tallest commercial fully massed timber tower. New York-based investor Tony Cheng is seeking to capitalise on the wave of green construction with a new 13-storey building in Sydney’s CBD set to become the tallest timber tower of its kind in Australia. The project has been designed by architecture and urban design practice Tzannes for Mr Cheng’s NGI Investments. Tzannes co-director Alec Tzannes said he believed York Street would be the tallest fully massed timber commercial building of its kind in Australia. “It’s fully massed timber above the steel cantilevers required to span over the railway tunnels,” he said. “So we have 11 storeys of mass timber – which means wet areas, it means the lift shaft, it means fire escapes are all in timber, as are the floors and the roof – the structure is completely in timber. The other two floors, the floors are timber but the column supports are steel because they have this huge cantilever. So its hybrid for two storeys but fully timber for the rest.”

14-Storey Mixed-Use Development Proposed For Mount Pleasant East A proposed 14-storey mixed-use #residential building from Sierra Corporation could be headed to Eglinton Avenue East. The project, which began with a building application for a 12-storey #residential and #commercial mixed-use building in June 2022, has been revised to increase the storey and unit count in accordance with ongoing discussions between the developers and the City. The revised plans, which were submitted by Sierra in mid-September, are currently awaiting review. If approved, the development would bring 206 new dwelling units to the Mount Pleasant East neighbourhood. Designed by RAW Design Inc., the building features balanced use of masonry and glass to create a pleasing architectural addition to the immediate surrounding neighbourhood context, which includes a number of brick-clad homes. Source: Storeys #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #HAMILTON #QUEBEC #NIAGARA #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SCARBOROUGH #SURREY #BRAMPTON #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECT

"We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us." This profound quote highlights the reciprocal relationship between humans and the structures they inhabit. It serves as a reminder of the impact that our built environment can have on our lives and well-being. In the context of construction on a Sunday in the UK, this sentiment holds even more significance as it emphasizes the importance of thoughtful and intentional design in shaping communities and individuals. #construction #propertydevelopment #realestate #architecture #building #renovation #investment #design #urbanplanning #housing #commercialrealestate #contractor #development #propertymanagement #civilengineering #constructionindustry #realtor #constructionsite #homebuilder #interiordesign #landdevelopment #sustainableconstruction #propertyinvestment #remodeling #propertydeveloper #projectmanagement

"The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs." -Vance Havner 🌙 . . . #blackstoneconstruction #blackstone #birminghamal #birmingham #alabama #commericalconstruction #commerical #construction #residentialconstruction #residential #architecture #blackstonebuilt #constructionindustry #buildingdesign #contractors #constructionwork #propertydevelopment #constructionsite #renovation #constructionlife #buildingsolutions #constructionmanagement

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Look at that glistening water! We can’t wait for this family to make so many memories here soon ☀️🌊 . . . #blackstoneconstruction #blackstone #birminghamal #birmingham #alabama #commericalconstruction #commerical #construction #residentialconstruction #residential #architecture #blackstonebuilt #constructionindustry #buildingdesign #contractors #constructionwork #propertydevelopment #constructionsite #renovation #constructionlife #buildingsolutions #constructionmanagement

It's great to see this article about the approval of our plans for Derby's Friar Gate Goods Yard in Architects’ Journal. Adam McPartland, Director of Glancy Nicholls Architects, said: “We are overjoyed that the required funds can now be invested into saving these distressed 150-year-old listed buildings. Glancy Nicholls Architects has proudly brought its expertise in restoration and retrofit design to visualise the sustainable future of two of Derby city centre’s most notable historic structures.   “From the outset, the overarching brief from Wavensmere Homes was for a huge emphasis to be placed on exemplary placemaking. By having a mix of commercial uses within the two buildings – and opening the inaccessible site up to create a series of new linear parks – hundreds of people will be able to appreciate these heritage assets on a daily basis.   “The designs for the 227 two- and three-bedroom townhouses that will surround the two listed buildings are bespoke. Curved and terraced street scenes will celebrate the beauty and vista of the Bonded Warehouse, while incorporating a range of energy saving technologies and strategies. "A four-storey apartment building containing 49 apartments will also reinstate the lost streetscape of the Stafford Street frontage. The highest EPC rating of A is being targeted for the new houses, with all plots designed to be future-proofed ahead of the 2025 Future Homes Standard.” Read Anna Highfield's article here: https://lnkd.in/e4FRthwd

46-Storey Purpose-Built #Rental Proposed Near Finch Station Plans for the project were filed in late-December by #Toronto-based developer Trolleybus Urban Development and are currently under review. If approved, the project would deliver much-needed rental housing to the neighbourhood. Once complete, the #development would consist of a six-storey podium with a 40-storey #tower element above and a total gross floor area of 330,408 sq. ft. Plans also envision a a number of public realm improvements including a widened pedestrian zone along Hendon Avenue. Existing renderings are largely conceptual at this stage, but designs from #Toronto-based Studio JCI architects depict a standard rectangular structure with a setback above the podium and expansive glass windows at grade. Source: Storeys #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #HAMILTON #QUEBEC #NIAGARA #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SCARBOROUGH #SURREY #BRAMPTON #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECT