Burbank Views Spring 2010

Issue 19 - Spring 2010

BURBANK VIEWS

In this issue...

• A Fresh Outlook • Victoria Demonstrates Lessons for New Living • Product Spotlight • Denton Mills Awards • Burbank Smartphone Application • Advice You Can Count On • Burbank Completes the Picture at Manor Lakes • Burbank Tees Off at Mandalay • Well Connected at Trugnanina

Burbank Group Newsletter

A Fresh Outlook for Spring SPRING has sprung, and changes are blossoming at Burbank.

The new season sees exciting changes at Edge, our colours and finishes selection studio. The Edge studio has been renovated, and Burbank has revamped its list of suppliers along with it, offering homebuyers an even greater selection experience. The ‘Edge Preview’ has also been launched, offering homebuyers a one hour pre-selection walk-through to familiarise themselves with the huge range of products available.

Away from Edge - our ‘Welcome Home’ campaign brought with it remarkable opportunities for homebuyers, with over 500 exclusive fixed price home and land packages available, including fixed site costs and a huge selection of luxurious upgrades.

Our ‘Promenade Promotion’ continues to be a popular choice among homebuyers, and we at Burbank are working hard to ensure many more home and land possibilities are made available.

If you already have a site you love, but a home you don’t, why not consider a ‘knock down rebuild’?

Burbank’s team of experienced experts is at the ready, able to tailor our homes to your highest aspirations.

• Home Spotlights

To browse our homes and displays while you’re on the move, download Burbank’s brand new Smartphone App (page 5), and access floorplans, peruse photos, and even download directions to displays - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Award for Excellence

Now, more than ever, you can BANK on choice with Burbank.

• Burbank Delivers Choice at Mosiac Living

• Recipe

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Victoria Demonstrates Lessons for New Living VICURBAN has demonstrated environmentally-smart building strategies by combining the expertise of Burbank and seven boutique architects to build the Habitat21 Centre for New Living.

Habitat21 is a demonstration project that showcases five architecturallydesigned homes for 21st century living.

Located in Dandenong South, the five demonstration homes offer a new way of living that uses land and infrastructure efficiently without compromising on quality.

Burbank managing director Jarrod Sanfilippo said the project was a great opportunity to create strong industry partnerships and share knowledge with the greater community.

“Burbank is the only volume builder in Victoria with an entire collection of 7-Star rated homes”, Mr Sanfilippo said, “and partnerships such as Habitat21 highlight our common vision of providing sustainable homes.”

Planning Minister Justin Madden said, that at around 150sqm, the new homes were approximately 30 percent smaller than the average volume built home.

“VicUrban wanted a volume builder involved in the creation of these 7-Star homes as it demonstrates these homes are achievable and can be easily replicated in the mainstream.

“By combining good design with accessible features and a 7-Star energy rating, these homes can be delivered on smaller lots, making them more affordable upfront as well as reducing their day-to-day running costs,” he said.

The 7-Star energy efficiency rating in these homes is achieved through strategies including passive solar design, thermal mass, cross ventilation and products such as insulation and double glazing.

“Home buyers will ultimately enjoy healthier living conditions thanks to the use of less toxic, eco friendly materials, such as low VOC paints and laminates, recycled aggregate concrete and plantation harvested timber,” Burbank senior estimator Roslyn Smail said.

Mr Madden added consumers were asking for an increasingly sophisticated combination of design features which use space wisely and efficiently, while also providing a modern, luxurious home.

“These demonstration houses have combined the skills of VicUrban, seven leading architects and volume builder Burbank to produce a new way of living that uses land efficiently without compromising on quality,” Mr Madden said.

Habitat21 Centre for new living is open for public display each weekend.

More information can be found at www.habitat21.com.au.

Product Spotlight

The Enduring Qualities of Terricotta WUNDERLICH has been putting roofs over people’s heads for almost 100 years, with their range of richly-coloured and durable terracotta roof tiles.

Originally importing terracotta tiles from France, Wunderlich brothers Ernest, Alfred and Otto began manufacturing their own terracotta roof tiles in Australia in 1916. Staying true to their vision that every home deserved the colourfastness of a terracotta-tiled roof, the Wunderlichs have been creating terracotta tiles that are practical, beautiful and durable.

The secret to the everlasting colour comes from the firing process: each tile is glazed and then fired at 1096°C, baking the colour into the tile and enabling it to withstand time and nature’s elements. The tiles are then cooled, quality tested and packaged, ready for your home.

Available in range of profiles and colours to suit period homes or the most contemporary design, Wunderlich terracotta tiles have something for everybody.

Because terracotta tiles offer a 50 year guarantee on colour longevity, you can be sure the rich colour of your beautiful Wunderlich roof will still be in all its glory for your grandchildren to admire.

Each tile, proudly stamped with Wunderlich is their commitment to the lasting beauty of terracotta.

Wunderlich terracotta roof tiles are available through Burbank’s Edge Selection Studio. For more product information visit www.csrroofing.com.au

Jarrod Sanfilippo - Managing Director

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Denton Mills awards Burbank Receives Master Builders Top Gong

BURBANK has added yet another honour to its repertoire by taking out the ‘Best Integrated Housing Development Award’ for its Denton Mills project at the Master Builders Association of Victoria’s awards held at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne.

The former Denton Hat Mills factory, the heritage-listed Denton Mills development – spanning 95 metres along Nicholson Street, Abbotsford – is now a lively, mixed-use precinct that has transformed the once derelict site into a vibrant mix of residences, offices, and a café.

“Burbank engaged Peddle Thorp architects to design a unique mixeduse development in harmony with original architect William Pitt’s design of circa 1890,” said Burbank Managing Director Jarrod Sanfilippo.

“Heritage features of the original steam powered hat factory, such as the façade and chimney, were restored.

“Burbank is highly committed to surpassing expectations, and we are thrilled to receive this award for Denton Mills,” Mr Sanfilippo said.

“The 61 residences at Denton Mills’ comprise a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, lofts, and twostorey terrace style apartments, all surrounding a central courtyard.

Burbank also congratulates Peddle Thorp, winner of Master Builders’ Association 2010 Architects Award for their work on this exciting project.

“Six offices are also incorporated into the development, as well as a ground floor café, which has become a focal point for residents and workers in the area.

“An undercover carpark for 145 cars at the rear of the original building and 90 bicycle racks complete the development,” Mr Sanfilippo said.

This award-winning $36 million development is yet another feather in Burbank’s cap, who, with more than two decades of experience under their belts and counting, continues to deliver innovative and quality products.

Burbank App BURBANK’S Smartphone App is here.

Available for iPhones and all Smartphones, some fantastic user-friendly features of the new Burbank App include: • Live access to hundreds of home and land packages, including exclusive allocations • Great functionality, search new homes and packages by price and location • Clear details, floorplans and amazing photography • Direct contacts for enquiries • Your personal ‘Short List’ for you to add your favourite homes • Ability to email details to family and friends • Ability to download live maps and directions Burbank on Your iPhone Download the App straight from your iPhone or find a link on our website.

Burbank on Other Smartphones Text ‘Burbank’ to 0419 262 646 and a link will be sent to your phone.

How easy is that?

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Advice YOU CAN COUNT ON AS home buying choices become more customised to meet both individual needs and the volatile nature of today’s market, so too are the variety of home finance options and borrowing criteria.

If you are looking for the right loan to serve your needs, contact National Pacific Finance on 1300 367 721. NPF Consultants are available to meet you a time and place, which suits you.

Finding the right advice when choosing a home loan can help filter the plethora of options on offer to find exactly what type of loan is most suitable to your circumstances.

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Aldo Rigo,lending manager of National Pacific Finance, says it pays to find a Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) accredited broker who understands the hundreds of products currently available.

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“Our experienced consultants have the benefit of understanding the market and changes in borrowing criteria for the huge range of home finance options,” he said.

While the internet offers comparison data for home loans, it does not necessarily take into account differing personal circumstances which may affect the type of loan to choose.

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“Not everyone fits within the criteria of conventional lending,” Aldo said.

“Job security has changed and not everyone has a perfect credit record. The terms of many loans cater to different circumstances affecting the overall rates which apply. We unravel the jargon and give homebuyers their options in simple terms.”

Burbank Tees off at Mandalay MANDALAY Estate in Beveridge - 45km north of Melbourne’s CBD - is about to be home to an 18-hole golf course designed

by Australian golfing legend Peter Thompson, which will provide an ideal setting for homebuyers who seek a resort style home experience.

Burbank’s designs on display at Mandalay offer beautiful entertaining spaces balanced with comfortable sleeping wings and sensible living solutions for families who enjoy spending time together at home.

On show, you’ll find Burbank’s newest design: the Lukin 2800, which features a central alfresco, two separate living areas plus a study, and practical placement of bedrooms.

Also on show is the Evolution 2200. Slimline and environmentally-savvy, this home achieves a minimum

energy efficiency rating of 7-Stars, two separated living spaces with its minor bedrooms securely positioned away from the street.

Situated on Mandalay Circuit, Beveridge (Melway Ref 685 F2) Burbank’s Mandalay display is open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm.

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Situated on Eureka Drive Wyndhamvale (Melway Ref 233 G12) Burbank’s Manor Lakes display office is open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm.

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Well Connected AT Truganina ARNDELL at Truganina is now home to four gorgeous Burbank displays from three of its four collections.

With over a third of Arndell on Truganina dedicated to parklands and reserves, the long-term appeal of this destination has been well catered for. Add to that direct access to the Princes Freeway, a choice of public transport options and well connected shopping, business and entertainment, this is a community planned for family friendly lifestyles.

Only a short distance from this well-connected estate is the vibrant Point Cook Town Centre, Wyndham Village and Werribee Plaza.

The much-anticipated Williams Landing Town Centre will add to the remarkable choice available to Arndell residents.

Visit Burbank’s displays on Forsyth Road, Truganina (Melway Ref 203 E7) open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm.

Complete™ Collection Lukin 2800 - Metro facade

The Lukin 2800 is a brand new Burbank Complete Collection design. It’s floorplan responds to the changing needs of a busy family calendar with spaces to share and breakaway. This 4-bedroom plus study home caters for 2 independent living areas in its versatile floor plan.

Optional bifolding doors of the central alfresco allow you to completely open the living, family and meals areas resulting in a sensational open plan entertaining space with a well-equipped central kitchen.

Complete™ Collection Soho 2200 - Oriel facade

The playful interior of this family friendly design brings home a picture of great times ahead. Extended by an optional alfresco and pergola wrapping around the open plan living and meals area, home entertaining is set to be a delight.

Also available in a 2600 and 2800 size, the Soho offers some great options tailored for your family’s priorities such as a theatre room or extended parental suite.

Future Collection Ascent 2700 - Ontario facade

The Ascent 2700 was cleverly created with equal attention given to its appealing design, levels of comfort, security and its overall functionality.

Fitting on a 14m wide block with a contemporary design and appearance, the Ascent caters for most land developer guidelines and requirements.

For lovers of the 2500 design, the 2700 adds a little extra space in the family living areas.

The design is also available as a 3000.

Ideal Collection Merchiston 3800 - Chelsea facade

This majestic Ideal Collection beauty is now available on a leaner floorplan than on show in Alamanda, Point Cook. Its grand entrance opens into a choice of elegant entertaining areas with the entire ground floor devoted to appeasing your lifestyle. Upstairs, dreams come true for every member of the family with lavish attention to space and

quality.

The standard floor plan of this home actually includes twin walk-in-robes in the master bedroom as well as a separate walk-inrobe to each of the minor bedrooms. The Merchiston displayed here has standard robes in 2 of its minor bedrooms, demonstrating further space optimisation.

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Burbank Delivers Choice at Mosaic Living ‘ENTERTAINING from home’ describes the perfect weekend when you come home to Burbank at Mosaic Living.

Burbank has showcased three sensationally-designed homes from its Complete and Ideal Collections built with impeccable quality and attention to the detail.

Only 17km form Melbourne’s CBD and just minutes away from public transport and long established shopping and entertainment facilities of Epping’s Central Business District, Mosaic Living is a well-placed community where all ages have the opportunity to embrace life at its best.

Showcased to impress is a Burbank Ideal Collection favourite, the Merchiston 3800. The display caters for an abundance of homebuyer aspirations from its impressive kitchen servicing an entire floor for entertaining to its parental suite and retreat with twin walk-in-robes, an enviable ensuite. A standout is its optional balcony access from both sides of the floor.

The Durham 2900 combines the elegant spaces for living with practical consideration to detail. An entertainers delight, its walk-through pantry services both the kitchen and bar, while the positioning of the study opens possibilities for a home office, with great surveillance of the street.

The slimline Soho 2600 again demonstrates a well-considered floorplan paying attention to space and how it is best used by a growing family. It has two sleeping wings, with the parental suite directly accessible from the fourth bedroom. The large, open plan family meals area is extended further by the optional alfresco.

Visit Burbank’s displays on Gillwell Road, Lalor (Melway Ref 8 E3) open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm.

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Home Spotlights

The first impression you get as you enter the Lukin 28

The four bedroom plus study home has catered for tw to the first minor bedroom allows extra security for y bedrooms are located at the rear of the home.

The standard alfresco lies at the centre of the home a weather. The optional bifold doors allow you to com sensational open plan entertaining space.

The Lukin design is available in two sizes the 2500 an

Santoro 2700 The wide entrance of the Santoro 2700 opens out to a huge family meals area, supervised by a superbly designed and presented kitchen. Storage space is essential in open plan areas and Burbank has ensured ample room for clutter free food preparation.

Breakaway space is another essential item on a growing family’s wishlist and the home’s media room caters for this well. The optional alfresco offers a further indoor/outdoor extension making home entertaining as pleasurable as a night out.

The sleeping wing is also well thought out with the positioning of entrances optimising privacy. The four bedrooms are split with one of the minor bedrooms easily accessible to the parental suite, perfect for the smallest of the brood.

The Santoro is also available in a 2300 version and both sizes fit on a 16m wide block.

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nd the 2800 displayed. Both are suited to a 16m wide block.

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Lamont 2600 The Lamont 2600 offers family-friendly elements in a slimline form. Breakaway space is addressed with two large living areas. Storage is a also feature, which is particularly vital in a smaller home design.

The kitchen is designed to optimise storage and includes a large walk-in-pantry.

Contrary to what is usually expected of a display home, the Lamont at Manor Lakes is presented with many standard specifications and inclusions, such as the floor tiles and laminates.

Both the Lamont 2600 and 2100 fit on a narrow 14m wide block.

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Burbank - 2010 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Award WINNER BURBANK has proven it’s at the top of the business heap by taking out the 2010 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Award for Best Retail Business.

Burbank is one of 3500 businesses in the municipality of Hobsons Bay. The annual awards seek to recognise excellence and innovation in business practice and the partnership role business plays with the community.

The award category was judged by an independent panel of eight members from the private and public sectors, each having extensive experience in relation to the category criteria: product, business planning and management, marketing, customer service, professional, cultural and social development, environmental sustainability and risk management.

Burbank managing director and Altona resident Jarrod Sanfilippo said it was an honour to receive the award.

“In the past 25 years, Burbank has constructed homes and developed land for more than 20,000 Australians,” Mr Sanfilippo said.

“We are delighted to be recognised by our home community and will continue to strive for excellence and foster partnerships within Hobsons Bay as Burbank continues to grow.”

Winning the title of Business of the Year and Best Manufacturing and Industrial on the night was Brooklyn based stone masonry company, the Paz Group.

“Paz Group is a great example of the success of such partnerships,” Mr Sanifilippo added.

“The group has supplied stone bench tops for our detached homes for the past 3 years and the outcoming result has been mutually beneficial in the growth of our companies and most importantly the quality of the final product for our customers.”

recipe

Corlander d n a i l il h C n ns I Grilled Praw o Gnochi t a t o P h s e r F Served with

Thank you David Williams, Chef at Alamanda Café & Providore for this tastebud-tantalising dish. Give it a try or sample this popular dish made by the expert himself when you next visit Alamanda Estate.

Ingredients • 750g desiree potatoes • 150g plain flour • 1 egg (lightly beaten) • 20 prawns • 170g butter • 1 bunch coriander • 2 green chillies (cut and de-seeded)

• 100g grated parmesan (extra to serve) • 50ml olive oil • 20g pine nuts • ¼ flat-leaf parsley • juice of half lemon • 2 garlic cloves • 1 punnet micro coriander leaves

Method To make chilli coriander, combine coriander, chillies, grated parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts, parsley, juice of lemon and garlic cloves in a blender, until smooth paste. Season with salt.

To make gnocchi, steam potatoes for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through. Peel when cool enough to handle. Put flour into large open bowl.

Press the hot potato through a mouli into the flour. Add the egg and two and a half teaspoons of salt. Then quickly mix through with a pastry scraper and hand, until the dough comes together. Add more flour if too sticky. Dust the bench with flour, divide the dough mixture into four portions and roll into logs. Cut into 1.5cm lengths and set aside on tray and freeze until needed.

To assemble dish, bring a large pan of slated water to boil over high heat. Cook gnocchi until they float to the surface. Drain well. Meanwhile, in a non-stick frying pan, cook prawns and add in pesto as desired. Add gnocchi to the prawns toss and serve in pasta bowl. Garnish with micro herb and extra parmesan.

Serves 4.

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