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2014/2015 Laminex/ASOFIA

INTERIOR FITOUT AWARDS

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he Interior Fitout Awards program is the jewel in the Australian Shop & Office Fitting Industry Association’s (ASOFIA) crown. The program, sponsored by Laminex, runs every 18 months in conjunction with the ASOFIA National Conference. The Awards presentation and gala dinner are the highly anticipated pinnacle of the conference. This years winners were announced at the 19th ASOFIA National Conference in Hobart with over 150 people from around the country present, including Adam Cook MP representing the Tasmanian Premier. The Awards provide ASOFIA members with an opportunity to showcase their work, highlight their creativity, skills and workmanship across a range of diverse projects including shops, offices, restaurants, health and beauty, lifestyle and leisure fitouts. These projects are judged in several categories including interior fitouts up to $250k to projects $1m & over.

One member is crowned “National Fitout of the Year Award Winner”. This year’s winner was Stag Shopfitting for their fitout of the Chanel Boutique in Melbourne. ASOFIA sincerely thanks our wonderful judges, in particular Bryan Sidgreaves and Fred Ryder (and Chris Hookham when required), who have generously committed so much of their time travelling the country to judge all the entrants’ fitouts. The production of this Awards Feature publication is a wonderful opportunity for ASOFIA to celebrate and recognise the quality and professionalism of our members.

Darren Doggett National President, ASOFIA

If you missed out on entering this year’s awards program, I would encourage you to seriously consider entering next year. It’s your chance to be recognised and applauded by your industry peers. It’s also an excellent opportunity to promote and market your business to all the leading retailers and specifiers around Australia.

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NATIONAL FITOUT OF THE YEAR

National Fitout of the Year Award Winner PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Chanel Boutique Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 485-625 sqm. Fitout: Stag Shopfittings

hanel quadrupled the size of its previous Collins Street store in Melbourne when it opened a new 620 square metres of retail space in October, 2013, in the former Church of Scientology headquarters at 140 Flinders Lane. The fitout features the latest in luxury retail design out of Peter Marino, New York. The ground floor is home to handbags, shoes and jewellery, whilst upstairs is devoted to ready-to-wear and a private salon for VIP clients. The five-storey building includes offices, a rooftop terrace and training centre, each showcasing outstanding electrical and lighting workmanship by Norm Phillips and Staff Electrical Subcontractors. Fabrics, finishes and art pieces were sourced globally from a range of world renowned artists and suppliers. The methodology in the design is an extension of Coco Chanelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original boutique design in Paris. The interior design and use of specialist materials complements and enhances the jewellery and

accessories of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading luxury retail brand. The fitout centre piece features a hand cast brass handrail to the marble staircase, all manufactured locally, with a faux skylight over a giant Dorothy Napangardi Karlangu 2006 artwork. All of the wallpapers are handmade in New York with every drop drawn up, located and approved before hanging. The typical wall display system is made up of panels and shelves. The glass shelving has fine silk fabric in a resin poured interlayer which was locally made.

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The panels are custom made with multilayer painted lacquer on a honeycomb panel to avoid warping. Each area within the boutique has a different colour palate of handmade wallpapers and panel finishes. Dressing rooms have inner and outer areas where staff and clients can engage one-on-one and are furnished to provide a luxurious ambience. Laminex was used in back of house joinery and for retail floor light troughs. One of the key challenges for this project was constructing the fitout whilst the builder was still working inside and on the facade. Stag assembled a team of 5 office, 20 factory and 40 site crew and put well over 11,000 man hours into the retail fitout over two storeys. The international design was moulded to suit local conditions within very strict guidelines and with absolutely everything shop drawn to the millimetre.

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NSW FITOUT OF THE YEAR

Alexander Interiors PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Max Mara Location: Brisbane, QLD Project Size: 370 sqm. Fitout: Alexander Interiors

ax Mara is a luxury Italian fashion house, producing highquality womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing since 1951. Its Italian heritage is reflected in the recent store fitout at 151 Edward Street, Brisbane Queensland, with many of the materials procured from specific sources in Italy, including some joinery such as the feature window displays. The storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique design is characterised by a mezzanine level with all structural steel used concealed in wall cavities. The new openings in the shopfront facade evoke an exclusive feeling when entering the store and demonstrate the high end designer fashion experience. This included the installation of large stone panels to the shopfront facade which proved challenging for the project team. Other key features of this project include the installation of upper level shopfront glass, and imported steel stairs and balustrade for the mezzanine level which were required to meet Australian standards without compromising on design.

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VIC FITOUT OF THE YEAR

Emac Constructions PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Rhodes & Beckett Emporium Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 72 sqm. Fitout: Emac Constructions

range of accessories including silk ties, cufflinks and pocket squares. The store is synonymous with producing fine hand tailored 100% Egyptian cotton business shirts sourced from Alexandria, Egypt.

mac Constructions were commissioned to complete the fitout to the new Rhodes & Beckett Emporium located at 287 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. This is their flagship store using the new international design concept, which is currently being rolled out nationally. Rhodes & Beckett provides innovative clothing designs for both men and women in a contemporary, relaxed store environment. Executive clientele can purchase signature menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business shirts, luxurious suits and knitwear, beautiful ladies dresses and an entire

Unique to the design and store fitout is the interesting use of MDF skirting and moulding to the walls and ceiling. Stained Victorian Ash timber was also used for the shopfront. All joinery and metalwork was designed and manufactured in Australia. Expert glazing was provided by Hills & Mason of Albion, Victoria, who had a particularly challenging time fitting the hinged glass for the shopfront lightbox. Emac Constructions is a Melbourne based company specialising in retail, hospitality and commercial constructions and fitouts. Their retail fitout portfolio includes: Aesop Claremont, Birkenstock, Crumpler (various stores nationwide) and Review MC.

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QLD FITOUT OF THE YEAR

Projects Queensland PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: TAG Heuer Location: Brisbane, QLD Project Size: 140 sqm. Fitout: Projects Queensland

hen the first TAG Heuer standalone luxury boutique was completed in Brisbane, one of Project Queensland’s (PQ) valued clients, Tino Vella of Tino Vella Design (TVD) commented, “a complex project completed on time and a great result for all parties involved”. This assessment at handover of this prestigious project unknowingly transpired to be the forerunner to the 2015 annual ASOFIA award assessment as Queensland Fitout of the Year for PQ. The boutique footprint is 140 square metres with 17 metres on Elizabeth Street and with the entry via Edward Street – is a unique precinct for many global luxury brands. The facade is double story which provides impressive street-view vision. A significant structural steel frame was required for the façade and in particular to support the local, custom-built product of polished steel feature screens and large volume concrete graphite tiling. This combination of these highly polished screens and tiling accentuates the corner location and

highlights the TAG Heuer logos and signage to great effect. The interiors have a French inspired design theme – the interior elements feature Botticino Chiaro flooring, high-end mill work, Dark Zebrano and Blackened Oak veneered joinery pieces and brushed and polished stainless steel trims offset with cream should be: leather wall panelling. with the BCC to facilitate CBD road applications", PQ’s project manager, Craig said Craig closures. We also needed to maintain Stewart observed that the raised the very limited spaces between glass underlit display cases act to the hoarding and the façade so as draw immediate attention to, and to maintain adequate pedestrian highlights the intricate features of the footpath access. TAG Heuer watches and luxurious Other challenges included sourcing, accessories range. and establishing a quality control “Ninety days was the time frame methodology for the custom made for this project. A central challenge highly polished steelwork used for was the crane-in of the massive internal and external design steel facades that required working applications”. Said Craig.

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WA FITOUT OF THE YEAR

Masterplanners Interiors PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Apollo Health Superclinic, Joondalup Location: Edgewater, WA Project Size: 1632 sqm. Fitout: Masterplanners Interiors

he Edgewater location is the third superclinic to be opened by the Apollo Health Group in Perth, providing an integrated approach to medicine and housing all health services in the one location. The centre comprises of a General Practice, Dental, Pathology, Physiotherapy, X-Ray, Skin Clinic, Osteoporosis Clinic, Minor Procedures and Podiatry. Spread over 1600 square metres, the Superclinic is a modern, comprehensive health service offering a great deal of convenience in a fresh, fun and engaging space. The project included a staff friendly ‘racetrack design’ around a central treatment area. Large open plan breakout spaces provide a relaxed

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atmosphere leading to a generous range of consulting rooms. The Apollo Health Superclinic is a great example of the outstanding workmanship of Masterplanners’ long standing employees and contractors. Kingman Visual created both the internal and external signage. Masterfloors supplied and installed flotex carpet, vinyl sheet and vinyl plank. Electrics were completed by Purely Electrics. One of the challenges of this fitout was the uniquely shaped building footprint. The existing building was also in poor condition. The new plumbing was further complicated by the multiple tenancies located on the floor below.

Laminex was used extensively on the Apollo fitout and included all reception desks in each medical department, TV units, chair rails, kitchens, consult room splashbacks, nurse base, treatment area cupboards, steriliser room, procedure rooms, skin room, offices, multiple storage and lockers, bathroom partitions and vanity units. With over 38 years of design and fitout experience, Masterplanners Interiors is a creative, diverse and experienced team of designers, project managers and construction crew.

TAS FITOUT OF THE YEAR

Vos Construction and Joinery PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Melbourne Park Redevelopment Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 6000 sqm. Fitout: Vos Construction and Joinery

Vos Construction and Joinery were engaged by the lead contractor, Lend Lease to supply and install timber feature beams, veneer stair balustrades, change room joinery, bars, cafe counters and retail counters.

overall look and feel of this award winning space. This project presented a number of unique challenges both in terms of detail and the logistics of moving over 5000 lineal metres of Victorian Ash SUPALAM (up to 7.2m in length) into a vertical position within the confines of the building site.

Key elements of this project are the Laminex prefinished board and timber feature beams that surround laminates were used in wall panelling the court, playing both a structural and joinery throughout the retail and aesthetic role in the project. The spaces. Laminex vinyl wrapped doors stair balustrade panelling in bright and panels were also utilized within feature colours was used to define joinery units. the four quadrants of the building. The striking feature bars with stone All aspects of the work undertaken tops, high gloss laminate fronts with by Vos Construction and Joinery are timber and mirrored stainless steel key interior features of the building VOSan Constructions Ad.pdf 1:13 PM detail play integral role in the1 14/07/15 and contribute to a truly spectacular

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he Melbourne Park Project involved the redevelopment of Margaret Court Arena, which was part of the $700 million Melbourne Park Masterplan. This plan transformed the court into a multi-use arena capable of hosting a wide variety of both sporting, music, theatre and corporate events. The seating capacity was increased from 6000 to 7500 and features a state-ofthe-art retractable roof.

SA FITOUT OF THE YEAR

Winkle Group PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Krispy Kreme Donuts Location: Adelaide, SA Project Size: 200 sqm. Fitout: Winkle Group drive-thru facility which is standard in all Krispy Kremes around the world and a hallmark item.

his is the first Krispy Kreme store in South Australia and operates as the commercial kitchen for all donut production in the State. This Krispy Kreme store operates independently of the national organisation and provides ice cream, coffee and other snacks as well as their world famous donuts. The outlet includes a visible production kitchen for customers to view the donut production while they wait. The legendary Automatic Donut Cutting Machine takes centre stage in the design and layout of the store. Also key to the design is a large ceiling feature in the shape of a bow tie. The custom made donut lighting pendants suspended from the ceiling are unique to this store. There is a

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The second level of this store incorporates curved walls and panelling. The amount of curves throughout the store required highly skilled tradesmen to produce and install. All components of the fitout were Australian made. The Winkle Group is a second generation national company specialising in retail joinery and commercial fitout services. Their retail joinery is produced in house via their purpose built factory in Edwardstown, South Australia. Their recent completed projects include: The Bradman Museum, Murray Valley Beef Producers and Gerard McCabe.

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The sheer size of the bow tie ceiling feature was a challenge as it took up a lot of factory floor space during the production phase. The construction and installation of the ceiling features – the ‘bow tie’ and the donut shaped lights were extremely heavy and awkward to hang on such a high ceiling. Much planning and engineering went into the installation of these features.

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Bencee Les Wilson PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Brisbane City Council Location: Carindale, QLD Project Size: 24 sqm. Fitout: Bencee Les Wilson

risbane City Council engaged Bencee Les Wilson, to fitout their external office kiosk at Westfield Carindale. The kiosk was designed to provide a convenient communication point for rate payers to make enquiries, collect information, pay bills and lodge building plans and approvals. Designed as a prototype for future portable kiosks, the unique, clean and simple design made this project look very special. The fitout included large amounts of solid surfaces spread across a front facade of 6.7 metres. A combination of both Corian and Caesarstone were used for these surfaces. Council branding and signage was installed to the front counter and back walls and included tinted mirrors with logos. Located on the lower level of Westfield, adjacent to the front entrance, all work was completed after hours due to the high traffic area. A key challenge was working around a main escalator in a very small work area. Laminex ‘Black’ compact laminate and flint finish laminate were used on the majority of surfaces for the Brisbane City Council kiosk.

Manufacturing of internal cabinetry and solid surfaces took place at Bencee Les Wilson’s production facility at Marooka, Queensland. Bencee Les Wilson is a family owned business headed up by joint owners Mick and Veronica McLoughlin, who between them have more than 40 combined years of construction experience. The company has built its solid reputation around specialising in hospitality, medical and commercial construction and fitouts. Their team is well equipped to manage any project large or small, with full focus on a smooth transition from concept to finished product.

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Australian Architectural Fitout Solutions PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Franck Provost Paris Salon Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 96 sqm. Fitout: Australian Architectural Fitout Solutions

With warm colours, a cosy French chic atmosphere and flattering lighting, the salon design reflects the very personalised expertise that clients have become accustomed to around the world. Spacious seating, mirrors and displays were all fully imported, whilst eighty five percent of the manufacture of this fitout was completed in Australia. The unrivalled feature shopfront, with its diagonal lines and high end features, reflects the true style of this elegant and fashionable brand and required constant changes to ensure the salon remained in line with its international colleagues.

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Tú Projects PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Sambag Location: Macquarie Centre, NSW Project Size: 72 sqm. Fitout: Tú Projects

ambag can trace their origins to 1996 when Sam Wagner launched her range of tote handbags and iconic ballet shoes at Paddington Markets, Sydney. Since then, Sam has launched 12 Sambag stores across Australia including a new boutique at the recently refurbished Macquarie Centre in Sydney. Sambag provides stylish but affordable fashion that works effortlessly with their client’s lifestyle. Their brand ethos is ‘Classic Elegance’. This particular style was captured superbly by Round Peg Design. The store features large parquetry floors not often found in these types of interiors. Cabinets were specially made by Arc Joinery Brisbane and shipped to Sydney. There were many fine details in the cornices, picture rails and trims, requiring greater care and attention to detail. The installation of the parquetry floor took far greater

time than was initially anticipated and required a number of interstate trips to ensure that project components were complete. Tú Projects’ unrivalled experience and knowledge is well represented in this award winning fitout for Sambag. Their ability to deliver an entire project of any size or scope, from small neighbourhood cafes to multi-million dollar projects, enables them to be a true one stop fitout shop.

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Sidgreaves & Co PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Hugo Boss Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 127 sqm. Fitout: Sidgreaves & Co from the UK. Around twenty five percent of the ceiling is open due to the smoke extract system which proved challenging for the Sidgreaves team. There was also a large rigid air conditioning duct servicing the shopping centre which restricted the smooth running of installation of lighting.

his project is the first international flagship store for the new Orange label concept by Hugo Boss. The Orange label is a quality urban influenced brand and consists of men’s and women’s clothing that is casual and sporty. Up until now all current fitouts in this concept have been limited to shopin-shop concessions. This 111 square metre store includes a spacious sixteen square metres of back of house and storage areas. The design concept for the store was based on drawings from Hollin & Radoske, Hugo Boss Germany’s leading external design architects.

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The design made use of extensive wired glass as a backing for all its joinery and perimeter walls. Wired glass was an unusual choice as it is more commonly found in prisons and other institutions because of its excellent fire safety. Being the first Orange store using this concept design in the world, Hugo Boss have created an urban looking space with a touch of industrial chic. Key to the layout of the store is a concealed cash register which divides the space into men’s and women’s clothing zones with tray service. Custom made glass chandeliers to each clothing zone were imported

One of the other challenges encountered with this project was that the interior joinery was manufactured overseas and due to the nature of the store design with fine detailing and simple clean lines, it did not allow for flexibility in the site installation. The accuracy of the site set-out was critical and accurate information was only available one week into the onsite schedule resulting in a very tight fitout and joinery installation period. As the existing floor slab sloped from one side to the other there was also some difficulty in levelling the entrance to the store. Sidgreaves is a multi-disciplined interior design, project management and interior fitout group. Their work includes international brands such as Bally, Hugo Boss and Jimmy Choo as well as established, national brands like Sheridan and Sportscraft.

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Brodon Project Solutions PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: T.M. Lewin Emporium Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 125 sqm. Fitout: Brodon Project Solutions

.M. Lewin is a British tailor, retailer and manufacturer with a strong history dating back to 1898 when their first store was opened in Jermyn Street, St James London. Today T.M. Lewin is an international retail brand specialising in gentlemen’s clothing, tailored shirts, women’s business clothing and beautiful accessories. Their latest international store is located in the Melbourne Emporium which houses local and international designers, innovative concept and flagship stores amongst world class architecture. The store’s bespoke joinery reflects the longstanding T.M. Lewin brand as does the store layout, lighting and shopfront facade. Outstanding workmanship was delivered by Krueger Shopfitters who worked in conjunction with lead project manager; Brodon.

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Emac Constructions PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Furla Emporium Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 172 sqm. Fitout: Emac Constructions

he world renowned Furla of Italy is the first store to be opened in Melbourne at Mecca Emporium and is the largest Furla store in the Asia Pacific region. Providing a discerning client base with high-end leather goods including satchels, totes, clutches, wallets and belts, Furla is famous for their Candy range of Boston shaped handbags using avant-guarde materials.

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This global flagship store takes the latest interior design concepts from Europe with smooth white emporium shelving and unique rear illuminated shopfront facade, design and construction. This shopfront design concept and build method

One of the key challenges of this project was the design of the shopfront and structural supports, incorporating more than 1.5km of LED lighting, steel and graphics on glass. These were overcome quickly and the finished product is now a

Outstanding workmanship was provided by Hills & Mason for the shop front glazing and structural steel work. Around seventy percent of the design and manufacture of the Furla fitout was completed in Australia, whilst sixty percent of the materials were sourced locally.

centrepiece of the Mecca Emporium retail experience. This is the third ASOFIA award for Emac Constructions for 2014/2015. Ryan MacWhirter and his team have an expert portfolio of luxury retail and hospitality brands. This latest venture, Furla of Italy, being one of their greatest achievements to date.

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PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Louis Vuitton Location: Queens Plaza, Bris Project Size: 531 sqm. Fitout: Projects Queensland

rojects Queensland, (PQ), has a long-term association with Louis Vuitton (LV) which commenced in 1992. Since then PQ has delivered a range of LV projects with many stores in Australia, including Global and Flagship stores, stores in New Zealand and a major upgrade store in Perth with global store surveys/ setouts in New Delhi, Bangkok and Dubai. The recent expansion for LV’s Brisbane store has seen PQ awarded ASOFIA’s 2015 Best Fitout over $1million nationally, for delivery of this prestigious project. This was the first Australian LV store renovation incorporating the new store design created by LV’s in-house Paris based architects and part of Louis Vuitton’s latest global strategy. Project Manager Josh Turner said “LV needed to trade while the renovations were carried out and that meant the staging had to be carefully planned for minimum impact on the trading environment. The works were completed over four stages, which included the addition of a VIP salon, elevator and extending the floor space to incorporate a

new entry from Queen’s Plaza as well as extensive upgrading of the mechanical services with all the internal fixtures replaced. The project involved the importation of eight containers of fixtures for the four stages and required careful logistical planning, including the unpacking and inspection of the many components whilst taking into account the restricted site working and storage spaces. We worked closely with the freight forwarder to ensure precise delivery scheduling of the freight components at the right time. This process started with liaison at the manufacturing source overseas to ensure the items were packaged and marked in accordance with the scheduling delivery requirements”, said Josh.

“Completion of this luxury store for an acclaimed global brand was the result of great PQ team work ably supported by dedicated suppliers and subcontractors”, observed Manuel Pena, PQ’s General Manager.

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Projects Queensland PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Sunland Brisbane Location: Brisbane, QLD Project Size: 467 sqm. Fitout: Projects Queensland

n mid-2014, leading national property developer Sunland Group relocated their national head office to 111 Eagle Street in the Brisbane CBD. This building is widely recognised as one of Australia’s best office buildings and has achieved the highest Green Star rating available and a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating. The Sunland space incorporates a circular floor plan with extensive use of curved detail throughout, creating a unique and open flowing workspace for the various departmental teams based there. Projects Queensland (PQ) was selected by Sunland’s Managing Director, Sahba Abedian, to complete the fitout elements. These included the use of high-end materials such as calacatta marble tops to the desks and bases in Laminex Ebony Macassar Diamond gloss and Euro Corvino veneer with a fully choked gloss lacquer finish that is not typically seen in an office workstation environment. PQ’s Project Manager, Russell Baker, said fabrication of the large curved desk elements created a number of

challenges considering the design brief dictated no visible supporting structures. “In order to achieve the fully choked finishes, adequate time had to be given to allow for any shrinkage to take place between the lacquer coatings - this was challenging given there were to be minimal joins on these large curved structures and they had to be delivered to a high floor in a busy CBD building”, observed Russell Baker, “and on time”. Manuel Pena, PQ’s General Manager said “the company was thrilled to receive this award from ASOFIA for work completed on the Sunland Group Limited office space.

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he 2014-2015 Laminex/ASOFIA Interior Fitout Awards program program is open to all members with a vast number of categories to enter allowing SHOPFITTINGS plenty of opportunities to win. This year there were a range of categories to enter, including Kiosks, Food and Restaurant fitouts, Commercial Works, Health & Beauty projects, Clubs & Pubs as well as projects which are predominantly Australian Made. So, how does the judging process work? The entire process can take up to a month as judges travel from state to state to inspect the very best fitouts completed in the period since the Association’s last National Conference.

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Each entry is reviewed by at least two expert judges. This can create some logistical challenges, which is why there are limitations on how far we can travel to judge entries. That being said, over the past 12 years there has been only two occasions where it has been impossible to judge an entry! That is of course excluding the fitout of that V8 semi-trailer that simply wouldn’t stand still long enough for us to judge! Upon arrival at a site inspection, the judging panel initially views the project from the outside, and then it’s broken down into elements. There can be as many as 15-20 elements to be considered ranging from shopfront, bulkhead, entry doors, signage & graphics. Once inside, again the judges identify various elements including plastering, ceilings, flooring, painting, electrical, upholstery, metalwork, tiling, joinery etc. To a much lesser degree consideration is given to design factors like layout, store planning and colour. Projects are also considered for use of sponsors’ products – Laminex and Polyflor. On average there are 10-15 elements in each entry. Every element is carefully inspected and scored, before the ratings are averaged into a single score and then converted into a percentage. The judging process is an expensive and time consuming one, which has evolved over the past decade. It is superior to other awards programs which are judged purely on submissions and photos. The Laminex/ASOFIA process ensures every project is judged on merit and considered for all awards. By keeping entry fees low, the awards program encourages maximum participation and offers significant exposure and marketing benefits for not only those members who win, but for all members who enter the program. – Gerard Ryan, ASOFIA CEO

Our Judges Bryan Sidgreaves

ryan commenced in the industry as an apprentice just under 60 years ago. He took over the family company in 1967 and managed the business for over 40 years before retiring. He is regarded as one of the most experienced shopfitters in the country. Bryan is a Life Member of ASOFIA, has served the Association at every level for almost 50 years and has judged these national fitout awards for the past 12 years. Bryan was also awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his contributions to the industry in 1994.

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hris is the youngest member of the judging panel and assists with the judging process as required. He started in the industry as an apprentice around 30 years ago and in 1998, at a very young age, he bought the company he was apprenticed to. He has been judging our awards program for the past 6 years. Chris has served the Association at both a State and National level and is currently a Director of ASOFIA. INTERIOR FITOUT AWARDS 2014/2015

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Associated Shopfitters PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: McDonalds Location: Yanchep WA Project Size: 507 sqm. Fitout: Associated Shopfitters

he refurbishment of the joinery, matchstick veneer board and flitches were used for the feature McDonalds Restaurant at slatted screens and 18mm plywood Yanchep is the only McDonalds was used for the walls. of this palate design in Western Australia and incorporates new should this actually be The project experienced some distinctive graphics. Spread .....Australia that incorporates...... timeframe delays, especially when across 507 square metres, the coordinating décor around the fitout incorporates a curved Corian builder’s trades. McCafe Counter. Associated Shopfitters (ASF) is With feature slatted screens and a family owned business that walls of laminate and graphics, the provides quality fitouts for retail Yanchep restaurant provides a fun and commercial environments and inviting atmosphere for their throughout Western Australia. customers. Laminate was used for wall panels and joinery, particle board was used for cupboard

assisting seriously ill children and their families and recently completed major alterations to their offices.

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“ASF is a long standing privately owned WA company who responsively delivers high quality retail projects and commercial fitouts such as hospitality, accommodation, education, financial and health premises.”

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Diverse Shopfitters PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: McDonalds Location: Mirrabooka, WA Project Size: 407 sqm. Fitout: Diverse Shopfitters

cDonalds Mirrabooka is one of a number of national projects completed by Diverse Shopfitters and features the unique McDonalds design brand with extensive graphics across the new McCafe and food service area. The distinctive graphics were completed by ‘The Factory’ with notable stonework provided by M & G Stone. Mushroom Linea, Black Melamine, Snowdrift Gloss and Craftwood Laminex were used throughout the project. Some of the challenges faced with this project included working around a very tight deadline given the also demanding food compliance requirements necessary for completing a McDonalds project. Diverse Shopfitters operates a manufacturing facility in Perth, WA delivering certified Corian solid surfaces and joinery components. The company is recognised for their ability to stay true to the design intent and deliver within tight timeframes.

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Alexander Interiors PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: A Little Something Location: Sydney Int. Airport Project Size: 170 sqm. Fitout: Alexander Interiors

Little Something is a gourmet gift store supplying both local and international quality food brands including Fortnum & Mason Jams and Max Brenner chocolates. Located in Sydney International Airport, the store is best known for its unique Macaroon flavours freshly available in gift sets for travellers as well as a sampling treat station to while away the time. Modelled on a French Delicatessen, ‘A Little Something’ blends French Provincial with Victorian design to create a high end retail experience. All the joinery and displays within the store were custom designed and fit-for-purpose, with the use of bespoke timber mouldings, turned 1 24/07/2015 9:39:05 AM legs andssc-ASOFIA(final)3.pdf recessed lighting.

The greatest challenge for this fit out was adapting the exacting international design to BCA. Shop joinery needed to be signed off internationally which was testing given the tight timeframe. Custom designed refrigerators used to ensure extended shelf life for the Macaroons were also installed. ‘A Little Something’ epitomises visual merchandising with a thirty metre shop frontage, sophisticated product branding, packaging and display. Craig Watkinson and his team at Alexander Interiors worked collaboratively with more than fifteen contractors on this 170 square metre project, responding to airport site constraints and delivering a quality fitout to the highest standard.

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Tú Projects PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Nantucket Kitchen & Bar Location: Indooroopilly, QLD Project Size: 350 sqm. Fitout: Tú Projects

he style of Cape Cod has been faithfully captured in what must be Brisbane’s most beautiful restaurant, Nantucket. Designed by Round Peg Design, the project features white walls and dark timber floors modelled around a typical Hamptons style. The layout is expansive and inviting with an island bar, open kitchen and several dining areas. Patrons are spoilt for choice with options to sit in the casual dining area, formal dining area and a terrace complete with glass windows that welcome natural light into the restaurant. There is a private dining room with full conference facilities for business that can also service comfortable social functions. Some of the challenges encountered included installing the 16 tonne, Marrone Monobloc Cookline, which was crane lifted in. This was a highly detailed, extremely intricate fitout which included special features such as 2 Pac panelling, Currey & Company Crab Pot Lights, and Boyae ‘Banana Leaf’ wallpaper.

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The upholstery was by Oliveaux Interiors. The designers worked closely with the owners to ensure all their specific requirements were included. The Tú Projects team paid strong attention to detail by ensuring each design element was brought to life. Given the uniqueness of the construction Tú Projects took all the necessary steps to ensure only the best materials were sourced for the restaurant. The specification called for importation of one-of-akind kitchen equipment and fixtures sourced from Italy, USA and Asia. Tú Projects managed the construction with passion enabling completion on time and to the highest standard possible.

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Dynamic Projects PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: One Central Park Location: Ultimo, Sydney Project Size: Over 10,000 sqm. Fitout: Dynamic Projects

ne Central Park has become a community landmark, helping Sydney make claim as one of the world’s great urban destinations. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUG) has named One Central Park as “Best Tall Building in the World”.

The project features one of Australia’s biggest interactive display walls which is possible for the public to control. A thriving vertical garden is located alongside the escalators. There are two distinct food court areas with natural timber throughout the lift lobbies and mall dining areas.

The Retail Precinct within the Award Winning building offers a multicultural dining and shopping experience with the laid-back atmosphere Sydneysiders love. Central’s mix of restaurants, and fashion stores offer everything from a quick snack and caffeine fix through to a full casual dining and shopping experience.

All works were carried out under a tight timeline to meet the client’s handover date forcing the final weeks into a 24 hour work shift, reaching peaks of 400-500 workers onsite, from multiple fitout contractors and subcontractors/suppliers. Fitout of common areas showcased outstanding joinery workmanship by Prestige Joinery. The retail precinct

fitout had to be coordinated with the base building contractor, Watpac. Watpac were simultaneously building the two residential towers above the retail precinct with over 1000 workers onsite working to a similar client’s handover date. All contractors were sharing the same loading dock and street access creating challenges around coordination of trade and deliveries. Dynamic provided a multi-disciplinary approach to this project, leveraging off their extensive built environment experience. Their proactive attitude to delivering an innovative and outstanding result was integral to this project.

Dynamic is focused on providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the process of building, leveraged on extensive buildability experience. p: (02) 9616 2900 mdoueihi@dynamicprojects.net.au paul@dynamicprojects.net.au www.dynamicprojects.net.au

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Ryde Joinery PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Avenue Hotel Canberra Location: Canberra, ACT Project Size: 800 sqm. Fitout: Ryde Joinery

he new Avenue Hotel Canberra is a 5-star luxury accommodation property located in the city centre adjacent to the Braddon dining and shopping centre. Developed by Kappelle Construction Canberra, the hotel consists of 213 luxury rooms, the Marble & Grain Restaurant and Luxury Bar showcasing the best of Australia’s produce, wines and beers. The restaurant and bar features lavish leather lounges and stools, American Oak wood panelling and heavy-seat banquet tables creating an atmosphere of old world sophistication brought into the modern era with clean lines and sharp details. The fitout included custom designed and manufactured ceiling panels and wine display cabinets manufactured and installed by Ryde Joinery. Many of the intricate ceiling panels were stained and polished to meet the ‘old style’ design brief. This complex and often complicated process presented a few challenges for the Ryde Joinery team. Laminex ‘Deep Sea’ 465 Natural was used for the waiter table and host desk, whilst ‘Pewter’ 329 Natural was

used for the kitchen bar and washup area. Ryde Joinery has been providing the best quality, architecturally designed and manufactured joinery since 1974. Their manufacturing facility in Punchbowl, NSW includes the latest technology CNC robots and provides rapid turn-around in timber, plastic and metal fabrication. The facility has a full downdraft finishing booth with qualified French Polishers for application of paint and lacquer finishes. The Ryde Joinery team also completed the fitout of Hornsby RSL Club, NSW in 2012 which earned them a Special Recognition Award for outstanding use of timber.

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Alexander Interiors PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Mecca Cosmetica Location: South Yarra, VIC Project Size: 230 sqm. Fitout: Alexander Interiors produced which incorporated detailed moulding, doors and individual designs. Base building work was required on this project, with the removal of a 100 square metre existing slab to bring level the slab at the front of the store. Excavation of existing base materials and massive bluestone footings were required. Council plans for sewer lines and water supply were not accurate, so major investigation and trench digging was required. The building is heritage listed so structural issues were a concern. The supporting structures for the stairway were dilapidated and needed replacement.

ecca Cosmetica offers the best in global beauty stocking more than one hundred cosmetic brands. The South Yarra location is the flagship Melbourne store with individual brand sections.

A key feature of this project is the separate NARS store within the main store which is the first in Australia and required speciality supply and installation of joinery by Whytehall. Each brand had custom joinery

The project design was ongoing and a major area of works was the installation of the 1500mm x 850mm x 20mm ELBA marble slabs for the floor finish. Whilst the end result was brilliant, the weight and labour time to install made works move slower than anticipated. Despite these setbacks, Alexander Interiors were able to meet the tight timeframes for the project and deliver within budget.

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Arkade Interiors PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Bump IVF Location: Mosman, NSW Project Size: 300 sqm. Fitout: Arkade Interiors

rkade Interiors worked closely with project leader Alexander Interiors to manufacture the joinery for the Bump IVF Surgery in Mosman NSW. Bump IVF is part of the Monash IVF Group who are world leaders in fertility science. The task of manufacturing the joinery for Bump IVF required many different components for the fitout of a day surgery, consulting rooms, reception area, staff rooms and offices. The feature walls in the reception area were custom made of Innato Boston Oak and a central point of this area includes a unique circular information stand. Solid timber doors in European Oak lead into each of the consulting rooms, where traditional medical cabinetry is housed. The joinery for the nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s station was two colours in grey and white

with Innato Boston Oak surrounds. The staff room cabinetry is white with polyurethane surrounds. The key challenge for this project was the manufacture of the glass doors for the surgery entrance. Arkade Interiors philosophy is to achieve the maximum return on the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment. With over 30 years experience, they bring together a skilled and superior team of trades people and offer a unique experience of management to provide quality projects delivered on time with minimal fuss and at a reasonable cost.

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Alexander Interiors PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Bump IVF Location: Mosman, Sydney Project Size: 370 sqm. Fitout: Alexander Interiors

won the ASOFIA 2015 Specialist Contractor Award for their work on the Bump IVF Project.

lexander Interiors was awarded the contract to fitout the newly established Bump IVF Clinic in Military Road, Mosman NSW. Bump IVF is part of the Monash IVF Group which produced the first ever IVF pregnancy in the world and continues to be at the forefront in fertility science. The project included a fully equipped day surgery, consultation rooms, laboratories, state of the art reception and office suites. Outstanding workmanship was provided by Arkade Interiors for extensive joinery work. Arkade also

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The project required Medical Engineering for the design and installation of Nurse Call Systems and Equipment Monitoring Systems. The project also included the management of some 50 coreholes of under floor plumbing. The small ceiling cavity proved challenging in the coordination of medical gases, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical. There were also access concerns regarding the air conditioning system and generators on each floor. This is Alexander Interiors fourth ASOFIA Award for 2015. Alexander Interiors specialises in retail shopfitting, airport retail shopfitting, project management, commercial, medical fitout and joinery supply. Their past medical fitout projects include Genea, Amcal and Harrisons pharmacies.

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Transform Retail Projects PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Bowan Island Bakery/Cafe Location: Zetland, NSW Project Size: 164 sqm. Fitout: Transform Retail Projects

owan Island Bakery has been supplying Sydney with beautiful Organic Artisan sourdough breads for over 25 years. Their new Zetland bakery cafe and retail outlet is their third in Sydney and is located in the new East Village Victoria Park. Each Cafe expresses the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service that creates the Bowan Island experience providing both a take away service and sit down cafe. Clientele come from all over Sydney and regional areas to saviour the beautiful Bowan Island produce. Transform Retail Projects led the complete interior food premises fitout including built-in and custom made joinery as well as the eyecatching front counter and servery design and installation. Unique to the project is the feature shopfront traditional canopy along with the custom made recycled timber joinery, low partitions and main servery. The cafe hosts full height stainless steel interior mesh dividers supplied by Sefar Pty Ltd. As part of this fitout, Positivenergy Australia provided outstanding workmanship for their general electrical and striking lighting display. Whilst all the design elements of this

project were delivered on time and within budget, the size and planning of the tenancy was a reasonable challenge and the strategy to execute the project required some modifications. Laminex Deep Sea, Flint Finish 465 in prefinished boards was used throughout the cafe and Laminex Espresso Natural Finish 453 for feature items. Polished concrete floors, pendant lighting and vintage hessian ottomans complete the stunning decor of the cafe. Transform continues to exceed industry demands by truly understanding the retailer’s needs and delivering results that effectively promote the retailers products in an environment that fits their brand.

Winning the Australian Made Retail Award, compliments an already, very well recognised retail fitout portfolio.

Transform would have to be one of the best run retail project companies in Australia. Thanks to Transform, our Bakery-Cafe at East Village Zetland has been extremely successful.” – David Cummins, Bowen Island Bakery

TRANSFORM is a “one stop design and construction” company that understands client’s needs and delivers results that effectively promote the retailer’s products. Transform Retail Projects Pty Ltd | www.transform.com.au

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Vos Construction and Joinery PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Melbourne Park Location: Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 6000 sqm. Fitout: VOS Construction and Joinery

staircase balustrades. Australian sourced laminates were used in wall panelling and for the retail and bar joinery.

A number of Australian suppliers were integral to the completion of this award winning project including: Baron Forge for granite stone and masonry, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods for the Victorian Ash Timber Beams, Bayswood Timbers for the stair handrails, Britton Timbers for the solid timber cappings and seating and Speciality Veneers for the veneer panels.

Victorian Ash timber feature beams were both a structural and design feature of this project. Granite stone was used throughout the fitout with Victorian Ash Veneer used for the

VOS Construction and Joinery are a 100% Australian owned company with three locations in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport Tasmania. This family owned company have been operating for more than fifty years and is well recognised across Australia for their speciality wall panelling and cladding projects. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other significant commercial projects include the Melbourne Recital Centre and Auditorium, and Hobart Museum.

he redevelopment of Margaret Court Arena located in Melbourne Park, involved the complex remodelling of open space, bar and retail areas to provide a comprehensive entertainment site for sporting, music and corporate events. This oval shaped building of 6000 square metres is divided into four quadrants with the feature staircase defining each area.

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Emac Constructions PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Inhabit Location:Doncaster, VIC Project Size: 32 sqm. Fitout: Emac Constructions

nhabit is a standalone kiosk for rotating retailers who are not otherwise represented within the shopping centre. These retailers are invited to display their apparel for a limited period of six weeks, to a unique and differing customer base. Located on Level 1 in the High Fashion Precinct of Westfield Doncaster, Inhabit was designed by architect Matthew Herbert. The retail designers in residence during 2015 include Ellery, Mr Shirts and Strateas Carlucci. This ‘pop up’ or retail kiosk design incorporated brass and stainless steel with curved joinery and structure. The unique structural connection below the slab whilst being critical to the fitout project, proved challenging due to the need to conceal all the floor plates. The running of cabling through the slab and structure was also time consuming. The Inhabit fitout project was a one off custom design for the Doncaster Westfield centre. Outstanding workmanship by Everlast Stainless Steel for metal fabrication is a fundamental feature of this project. Many hours were spent hand polishing the mirror finished stainless steel. Glazing was completed by Hills

& Mason and electrics were supplied by Overload Services. One hundred percent of components for this project were Australian made. Emac Constructions specialises in boutique and custom fitout work for mid to high end retail stores. Their experience has enabled them to branch out into retail concept stores. Key to their success is their focus on detail and construction methodology. Their manufacturing facility employs eight specialist joiners and is based in Dandenong, Victoria. The company’s achievements over the past ten years are a result of showcasing their innovative design and project management.

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Projects Queensland PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Louis Vuitton Location: Brisbane, QLD Project Size: 531 sqm. Fitout: Projects Queensland

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rojects Queensland (PQ) General Manager, Manuel Pena said the company was delighted to receive this ASOFIA sponsor’s product award for best use of Laminex within the Brisbane Louis Vuitton (LV) Expansion project. “Laminex has been a product used on almost every project ever undertaken by PQ in its history so the receipt of this award after using Laminex products for over a quarter of a century is particularly pleasing. “Our business has developed longterm partnerships with our suppliers and subcontractors and these relationships, such as with Laminex has contributed to the success of our fitouts in multiple locations Australia wide”, said Manuel. The LV specification nominated

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Laminex product in back-of-house locations. These included Formica Manitoba Figured Velour and Black Velour Finish for wrap bench edge strip and skirtings. The Laminex Classic Beige was used for the kitchen cabinets and utilised for staff changeroom doors and pidgeon holes, uniform cabinets and for various desks. The brand’s HMR Particle Vertiboard Black Flint Finish was also used to enclose the store’s exposed airconditioning ducts. According to Josh Turner, PQ’s Project Manager for LV there was a significant quantity of Laminex product required throughout the various stages of the project and the reliability of supply for each stage of the project was critical.

“With the demands of the project for our factory production and on-site installation teams, on-time-delivery of materials saw Laminex provide exceptional service and a high quality product. With all our projects we need to meet or exceed our client expectations and partnering with a supplier like Laminex contributes to achieving a successful handover - this was ably demonstrated by Laminex for the Louis Vuitton Expansion, and evidenced by the two peered reviewed assessments and ASOFIA awards received by our company and team for our fitout capability for this acclaimed global brand”, said Josh Turner.

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Onward Concepts PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Billabong Location:Wollongong, NSW Project Size: 200 sqm. Fitout: Onward Concepts

he legendary surf brand Billabong is part of the recent $200 million expansion of GPT’s Wollongong Central shopping precinct. Known for its utilitarian style, Billabong’s timeless and classic range of premium surf gear is located in a 200 square metre store in the heart of one of Illawarra’s key commercial hubs. Central to the Billabong store design was the unique surfboard ceiling feature, with American Oak used for the shopfront portal and frameless glazing on the shop windows. Another stand out feature were the change rooms made of steel and perspex. The lighting finishes off the design by highlighting the entrance and the rear of the store. Several challenges were met with this project including the surfboard feature which had to have a continuous look in the store, and the team had to contend with the installation of the concrete shopfront plinth. Like many refurbishments of this size, site access didn’t always run smoothly. Laminex designed timber veneer was used extensively in this fitout and

consisted of Tasmanian Oak Wave, High Relief and Fineline Wave Grain Matt Finish. Two types of Polyflor product were used: Expona Vinyl Flooring Design Honey Ash 6167 and Expona Vinyl Flooring Design Black Slate 7153. Established in 2000, Onward Concepts is a Gold Coast based company who has gained considerable success over the past decade. The company has the ability to team up with well respected design and construction companies across Australia, to deliver projects both locally and in remote areas.

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Pictured Left: Thomas Brown from Thomas Brown Shopfitting [Director of ASOFIA], Centre: Ryan van Duyn - Apprentice of the Year, Right: Darren Doggett from Clarke & Doggett Building Concepts [Chairman of the Board, National President ASOFIA]

he next generation of the shop and office fitting industry were rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the job as part of this years’ ASOFIA/ Thomas Brown National Apprentice of the Year Awards. Nominations for the awards program is open to any member who engages an apprentice in any trade associated with the shop & office fitting industry. Third year apprentice Ryan Van Duyn of Changing Spaces Western Australia took out both the WA Apprentice of the Year and the National Apprentice of the Year. Ryan’s training and skill development over the past few years has included a

diverse range of jobs such as installing suspended ceilings, partition walls, gyprocking, cabinet making, tiling and painting as well as the skills necessary to complete his carpentry course at South West Institute of Technology. His exceptional ability to adapt to new tasks and create time frames to achieve excellence on the job contributed to his success. Ryan showed maturity well beyond his years, achieving excellent results in his TAFE carpentry course. ASOFIA is dedicated to ensuring that apprenticeship training remains current and delivers the right skills for today’s work practices.

Pictured: Ryan van Duyn - Apprentice of the Year

Earlier this year Ryan travelled to Papua New Guinea to assist a team to complete the construction of houses, sheds and play equipment for a number of missionaries. These overseas experiences, as well as the opportunities being created nationally, are the life blood and future of the shop fitting industry. Other winners this year included: Queensland Jayden Wood - Projects Queensland Victoria Timothy Lockhart - Prosolid New South Wales Dominic Rooney - Positive Energy

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Hills & Mason PROJECT SNAPSHOT: Client: Furla Emporium Location:Melbourne, VIC Project Size: 172 sqm. Glazier: Hills & Mason

ills & Mason worked alongside project leaders Emac Contructions on the recent Furla store fitout at Emporium in Melbourne. The company provided the awe inspiring glazing across the shop front and internally with manufacturing of bespoke steel components. Fundamental to this project were the custom made stand offs. An entire steel structure was required to be built behind the glass which basically held all the stand offs. All the steel structures were fabricated off site and as there was a significant amount of welding required, this put pressure on the glass tolerances during the job. Hills & Mason are a well established company having served the shop fitting industry for many decades. Their highly skilled team of tradespeople and market leading production facilities has made them a formidable force in the glazing and steel fabrication industry in Melbourne.

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