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About The NRA Collaborative Our Approach to Design Project Delivery Process The Team Relevant Project Experience
ABOUT THE NRA COLLABORATIVE nra-co-lab is a multi-award winning architectural / design practice founded in Queensland in 1972. NRA have been widely recognised for its achievements in architecture and associated disciplines. The maturity and skill of the practice is demonstrated today in a large number of successfully completed projects within Australia, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. The NRA Collaborative has an extensive and unrivalled portfolio. Experience gained from a wide range of successfully completed projects. We are recognised as leader in delivering creative commercially sound design solutions. Understanding the complexities of delivering architectural projects requires specialised skills and proven methodologies which nra-co-lab has in-house. We carefully combine our master planning skills with the commercial understanding of architectural projects from the initial capitol investment to the long term life cycle costing to deliver innovative solutions based on sound planning principles. nra-co-lab has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Noosa, and Hong Kong with its head office being located in Brisbane, Australia. There are associated offices in Shenzhen, Auckland, Dubai, Muscat and Shanghai.
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nra-co-lab is committed to design excellence that responds to the needs of the client’s brief; design that is efficient and that respects human values. Architecture, Urban Design, Master Planning, Space Planning and Interior Design is our life as it has been for over four decades. Our practice is driven by the pursuit of quality – a belief that our surroundings directly influences the quality of our lives, whether at home or in the work place or in the public realm. nra-co-lab brings a powerful team of architects as the best in the industry who deliver innovative and reliable solutions to its valued clients through all phases of master planning and architectural projects. nra-co-lab adds value to each individual project through years of experience and understanding in High Rise projects.
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WHY NRA?
Experience Our clients benefit from our specialised design and master planning skills. We specialise in high quality design solutions in architecture, interiors and urban design.
Outstanding Design
Professionalism & Integrity We maintain high ethical standards which include respect, honesty and confidentiality. These values are equal to and regularly benchmarked against the best in the world.
Networks
Time Cost Management
Value & Risk Management
We aim to reduce project delivery time, reduce total project cost and deliver developments to the market quickly and efficiently, without compromising the design outcome.
Our clients’ projects are continually assessed to ensure that they receive the best “value add” that our process can achieve. The risk is reviewed at each step to help minimise exposure to unforeseen events.
Quality
Reputation
Our clients’ projects benefit from our accredited Quality Assurance status which is applied to the project delivery process.
Our clients’ projects benefit from our reputation, our name adds value in the market place.
Team Oriented
Sustainability & Technology
We are team players, we work closely with our clients and consultants to achieve successful outcomes.
We invest in the latest cutting edge studio technology and are leading thinkers in sustainable design outcomes - we “think green”.
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We are business people who understand how important it is to deliver value for money for our clients, even more in today’s competitive global environment.
We have extensive networks in the design and property industries. These networks help facilitate smooth delivery processes and contribute to the overall value proposition.
EXPERTISE
Qualilty Assurance & BIM
URBAN DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE
MASTERPLANNING
nra-co-lab is committed to the ideals of Quality Assurance. It is our mission to ensure that all design, documentation and inspection services satisfy the requirements of the brief and exceed our client’s expectations. The NRA Collaborative implements its Quality Assurance System in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & SPACE PLANNING
EXPERT WITNESS
Our innovative thinking applies to all aspects of a project from inception to completion. Documenting the design process is vital so that conformance to requirements is apparent. It entails good communication, ability to trace decisions taken, and identifies responsibility at all stages. Office administrative procedures are also incorporated into our quality system. All projects are executed in accordance with accepted standards of good practice using the quality systems for guidance. BIM enables each component of the project to be uniquely identified and captured in the facilities management software, to enable proper recording of the commissioning and then allowing for reporting on maintenance, replacement, on all plant and to allow a detailed view of all services and structure hidden within the fabric of the buildings.
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OUR APPROACH TO DESIGN
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At nra-co-lab we work in the spirit of enquiry, challenging preconceptions and testing conventions. We are committed to design excellence which responds to the needs of clients; design which is efficient and respects human values, and delivers sustainable outcomes in the built form.
Our main focus for interior design is on the client – their beliefs and requirements, how they will use the space and their overall vision. We aim to create inspired spaces where the user enjoys the desired experience. We provide knowledge and experience combined with current and future design thinking.
We believe the best architecture comes from a synthesis of all the elements that separately comprise and inform the character of a building, the structure that supports it; the services that allow it to function; its ecology; the quality of natural light; the symbolism of the form; and the relationship of the building to its urban context.
With our architecture and interior design team working closely together under one roof, the final outcome of the projects show a clear and coherent finish. Our ultimate goal is to produce interior spaces that are not just visually attractive but effective, functional places in which we work, live or play.
T he service received from nracolab far exceeds expectations and they are a pleasure to do business with, T hey have constantly delivered in all aspects of their engagements with our projects, and we would highly recommend Noel Robinson and the NRA team to anyone, Roberto Badalotti Azzure Constructions
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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Architecture for High Rise projects must respond to the client brief and demands for each unique situation. High Rise projects must be planned and designed to meet each individual client’s specific needs. Hence it requires an experienced architectural and planning team to achieve an outstanding solution in every case. At nra-co-lab, we understand the complex principles required to create successful High Rise projects ranging from the individual needs of the many and varied occupants to the commercial factors required to successfully deliver viable residential and hotel projects. We are focused on delivering innovative, responsible viable solutions to our clients, which enrich their daily lives and stand the test of time.
• Drive the process of consultation with client and user groups with a fully evidencebased design approach. • Arrange for efficient and speedy communication among all interested parties by electronic media. • Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security with full regard to client considerations. • Demonstrate commitment to delivering the Best Practice Facility possible consistent with budget allocation and project time frame. • Lead and coordinate with all nominated consultants covered under this proposal in a focused and directed way towards achieving the best and highest quality result achievable. • Aim to future-proof the solution through design that allows for rational growth and change. 10 | nra-co-lab
PROJECT DELIVERY PROCESS nra-co-lab is uniquely placed to deliver projects through its wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and in-house experience. We manage all our skills within the organisation to ensure a total delivery of integrated professional services. nra-co-lab has a demonstrated ability to produce quality projects, cost effectively and expeditiously to the complete satisfaction of our clients.
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN
THE PROCESS 3 nra-co-lab approaches each individual project by developing a new idea that will lead to resolving the project’s future and achieving the client’s brief. After gaining a comprehensive understanding of the project brief, together with understanding the project’s opportunities, We will prepare a concept design as a basis for future review and final configuration. As part of our system of surveillance, every major nra-co-lab project has a Quality Plan outlining the design team and the client expectations. This Project Quality Plan details the management and review process which is set out adjacent. nra-co-lab is widely experienced in managing this process and has the required expertise to document each element within a Project Management and Action Plan.
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DOCUMENTATION
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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POST CONTRACT PHASE
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SUSTAINABILITY nra-co-lab is committed to think green; to deliver ecological sustainable developments, to applying ecological principles while benefiting the community. Sustainable design focuses the processes, choices and decisions made in the planning, design & operation of a development and encourages an integrated, interdisciplinary approach. We recognise the commercial imperative and design on a life cycle cost analysis basis. We have written & adopted an Environmental Policy document for the benefit of our clients. We have won recognition for our ESD initiatives. It is our policy that our design process is developed and managed along the lines of draft environmental management standard ISO 14001. Sustainable Development is development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Led by visionary architect Noel Robinson, NRA ranks as one of finest architectural practices in Australia, Multiplex is proud to have enjoyed a successful affiliation with NRA, having experienced Noel's intrinsic architectural expertise and proactive response to issues first hand, Chris McCluskey Brookfield Multiplex
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OUR TEAM At The NRA Collaborative we bring together the necessary skills to deliver outstanding architectural projects. Our knowledge and skill base is drawn from both Australian and international experience to enable us to offer the best team possible.
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Noel Robinson is an accomplished architect with over 40 years of experience, working extensively throughout Australasia, the Middle East, South East Asia, Japan, Korea, USA and Europe. Over the years, Noel has continued to build a reputation for delivering innovation and excellence in Architecture.
NOEL ROBINSON CEO & Managing Director
Dip Arch Grad Dip URP LFRAIA
Noel has led a distinguished career in private practice, and is the recipient of numerous architectural awards. He has pioneered alliances with other highly regarded architectural practices, and developed new offices offshore in the Middle East and China. Noel also currently chairs a number of design panels for local authorities. While continuing to guide and produce design works of exceptional quality. Noel is directing his expertise toward fostering and encouraging a focus on sustainable design outcomes to contribute to the future of the practice, and the world-wide professions of architecture, planning and design. Awards • Export Hero Award 2013 • Life Member of Bris Development Association 2013 • Centenary Medal for Services to Architects 2001 • BHP Architect of the Decade 1990 • Life Fellow RAIA 2010
Noel’s Experience Include: • The Landing Resort, Hotel Develpment, Port Hedland • Sohar University, Oman • Mincom World Headquarters, Brisbane, QLD • Queensland Police Headquarters, Brisbane, QLD • Til Al Mall, Muscat, Oman • Brisbane Airport Hotel, Airport Drive, Brisbane, QLD • Azzura Surfers Paradise Resort, Surfers Paradise, QLD • Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial, Brisbane, QLD • Cotton Beach Resort, Casuarina Beach, NSW • Information & Communication Technology Building / Art Gallery • University of the Sunshine Coast , QLD • Qantas Founders Outback Museum, Longreach, QLD • Lake Crackenback Village, Thredbo, NSW • Health Building Stage 2, Queensland University of Technology, QLD • Watermark Apartments, Kangaroo Point, QLD • St Mary’s Anglican Church, Tewantin, QLD • Golden Casket Headquarters, Woolloongabba, QLD • Noosa Blue Resort, Noosa, QLD • Public Housing, Fortescue Street Spring Hill, QLD • Bundaberg Airport, Bundaberg, QLD • Nindooinbah Restoration, Beaudesert, QLD • Bundaberg Library, Bundaberg, QLD • Government Guest House, Muscat, Oman • 300 Ann Street Office Development, Brisbane, QLD • The Kenlynn Centre, Spring Hill, QLD
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PHILLIP LORD National Practice Manager
BRUCE CLARK Principal
GARRY DUTTON Principal
Phillip is a highly accomplished Architect who has been working in a collaborative partnership with clients for nearly 30 years delivering their project need and expectations in Australasia, Singapore and Scandinavia. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through his creative and innovative design stewardship on many completed award winning public and private sector projects.
Bruce has more than 20 years experience in building design and contract management. Bruce brings a wealth of technical knowledge in documentation and contract management as well as a deep understanding of regulation framework. He combines his skills to service clients in a variety of project types where project delivery and on site management are core requirements.
Garry has a wide range of experience in project planning, management and architectural design. This experience has been gained in senior roles with some of Australia’s most prestigious architectural practices having worked in Brisbane and Melbourne as well as in London and Oman. Garry’s strengths lie in residential, commercial, educational, tourism and hospitality projects.
• Enoggera Apartments, Public Housing, QLD • Ponggol New Town, Singapore • Public Housing Projects, Singapore • Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Brisbane. QLD • The Landing Resort, Port Headland, WA • Bokarina, Masterplan Design, QLD • Lambert Street Apartments, Brisbane, QLD • Aquamarine Apartments, Gold Coast, QLD • Club Med, Byron Bay, NSW
• House Oelofse, new sustainable home for UK client • Silverton -5 unit luxury housing development • Natal Sharks Board – 5 new bases • La Petit Village, a luxury timber frame • Margate airport extensions • Umlazi, Rossburgh and Ntuzuma • Hospital with BSL 3 and BSL 4 Labs Commissioning • Shenzhen Marina Club, Shenzhen, China • WorkCover office, Brisbane, QLD
• Portside Hamilton, Brisbane, QLD • Celebration Tower, Gold Coast, QLD • 115-131 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe, QLD • Acacia gardens, Dubai, UAE • Trilogy Apartment Hotel, Brisbane, QLD • The Landing Resort, Port Hedland, WA • Sohar University, Masterplan, Oman • Beaches Apartments, Surfers Paradise, QLD • Quay West Apartments, Surfers Paradise, QLD
B BSc B Arch (Hons) RAIA
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B Arch (Durban) RAIA
Dip Arch (QUT) RAIA
LEE WADE Principal
NUNO DIAS Principal
PETER CAIN Principal
Lee is a Principal with nra-co-lab, highly accomplished production architect who has worked across many sectors in successfully delivering a wide range of building types during his career. He has 30 years’ experience in management of the production of contract documentation, contract and site administration.
Nuno has over 18 years experience in architectural, urban planning and building construction. Nuno’s experience is primarily in large scale residential developments, commercial and tourism projects. Nuno has also been involved in the BIM implementation throughout the practice and on projects.
Peter Cain joined nra-co-lab in 2001 as a student Architect. Following graduation he took up a permanent position as Graduate Architect. During his study he received Dean’s Commendation in December 1999, July 2000 and December 2000. He is also a member of The Golden Key National Honour Society. He was awarded the 2003 QA Memorial Medallion, by the RAIA.
• Morningside Library Building, Morningside Tafe • Renovations to Technology Building, Bremer Tafe • Resource Material Centre, Ipswich College of Tafe • Munna Point Residential Apartments Noosa • Noosa Sound Resort - Noosa Sound • Tasman Sound Tourist and Golf Resort • MLC High Rise Office Building, CBD Brisbane • Kenmore Tavern and Shopping Centre, Kenmore • Mulgrave Hotel and Motel, Cairns • Mater Hospital Convent Alterations, Brisbane
• The Landing Resort , Hotel Development, Port Hedland • Portside Hamilton, Brisbane, QLD • Celebration Tower, Gold Coast, QLD • 115-131 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe, QLD • Acacia gardens, Dubai, UAE • Margaret Street Apartment Hotel, Brisbane, QLD • RNA Hotel, Brisbane, QLD • Cayan, Burj, Dubai, UAE • 1 William Street, Brisbane, QLD • 111 Margaret Street, Brisbane, QLD
Dip Arch G Cert of Arch Pra (QUT) RAIA
Lic. Arch (U.L. PT) RAIA
B Des. B Arch (Hons1) RAIA
• Hyde Apartments, Brisbane QLD • Cotton Beach Apartments, Casaurina Beach • Public Housing Projects, QLD • Beeston Street Apartments, Brisbane QLD • Gilgandra Street Residence, Brisbane QLD • Harts Road Residence, Brisbane QLD • Norris Residence, Sunshine Coast QLD • Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Competition • Story Bridge Climb Visitor Centre, Brisbane QLD high rise towers|17
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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MINCOM WORLD HEADQUARTERS Brisbane CBD, QLD Australia
This multi-functional commercial development is Mincom’s World Headquarters. Mincom Central was the first new generation office building built in Brisbane for some ten years. This prominent corner site has excellent exposure to three street frontages of Turbot, Edward and Ann Streets, and is located adjacent to Brisbane Central Railway Station. The ground floor is substantially landscaped incorporating the porte cochre entrance. The tower is accessed via a magnificent 3 storey atrium creating the entrance foyer. The building has seven large commercial plate floors above the podium providing one of the largest floor plates available in the CBD of Brisbane. The exterior of the building include a black granite base with silver Alpolic panels and green solar glazing to the tower., thus creating a significant commercial landmark in the Brisbane CBD. Industry Award: Regional Commendation RAIA Commerical Building of The Year UDIA high rise towers|19
111 MARY STREET Brisbane City, QLD Australia
Located in Brisbane’s central business district, the site is strategically located between Margaret Street and Mary Street. This 41 storey sculptural hotel tower is a boutique 5 Star hotel consisting of 316 hotel suites including generous sized king bedroom suites, up to a 220m2 Presidential Suite and 195 residential apartments over. This exciting slender twin tower formation will become a prominent landmark for a hotel and residential destination within the city. This smaller sculptural hotel tower complements the adjoining taller towers building language. The ground retail is activated through an important landscaped connection to Margaret Street, creating a continuous retail lane way linking the two developments and the streets. 20 | nra-co-lab
111 MARGARET STREET Brisbane City, QLD Australia
nra-co-lab are presently in the conceptual design stage for a new mixed use tower in Margaret Street, Brisbane. The current uses being explored include15,000 m2 of 5 star green star office, 300 room 5 star hotel & 325 high end apartments. The project would also include a four level basement car park and activate ground floor lobbies. The tower would be at the top ridge of Brisbane’s CBD and will have a 360 degree panoramic views of the city and beyond. high rise towers|21
BRISBANE SKYTOWER Brisbane City, QLD Australia
The timeless design of the Brisbane Skytower is destined to become an iconic landmark on the Brisbane skyline. Brisbane Skytower will be the new benchmark for super tall residential buildings in the Brisbane central business district. The understated elegance of the façade will become a beacon at night and act as a significant reference point that will be an outstanding contribution to the legibility of Brisbane’s night skyline. Brisbane Skytower will remain an iconic address in Brisbane’s central business district’s skyline for decades to come. Brisbane Skytower is located at the southern edge of the Brisbane CBD and in close proximity to the Brisbane River and Botanic Gardens. Its location forms a transition zone between the urban city grid and the river and gardens; the Margaret Street frontage enjoys a soft organic edge condition. A simple eco double-glazed facade system has also been developed which integrates the multi-functional requirements of a residential tower, providing maximised views, amenity, orientation and privacy while responding to the varying Queensland climatic conditions. The elegance tower formation responds to the large range of apartment mixes from one, two and three bedroom through to a range of penthouse apartments. The tower form has been creativity segmented, so that the three apartment tower residential zoning has their own direct connection and relationship with lobbies, lift configuration, pool and recreational amenities areas. At street level, the form of the tower is brought to the ground as lobby space with a visual connection to the tower form above. An activated pedestrian link and retail edge bounds the site to the west and links the two streets. 22 | nra-co-lab
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CENTRAL STATION Brisbane City, QLD Australia
nra-co-lab was commissioned by the Brisbane City Council to explore this demonstration project as envisaged by the new city plan. The concept is to connect Ann Street with Wickham Terrace across three main railway lines of Central Station with easily traversed pedestrian connections via escalators, ramps, elevators through a new retail experience. The site has complex land ownership and heritage issues that are being explored as a precursor to development strategy for the project. 24 | nra-co-lab
QUEEN STREET Brisbane City, QLD Australia
Located in Brisbane’s central business district, design concepts are being developed for a new and exciting 83 level Hotel and Residential tower. This spectacular tower will feature 600 apartments and 280 hotel rooms, affording magnificent views over the CBD, Story Bridge and the Brisbane River. high rise towers|25
200 TURBOT STREET Brisbane City, QLD Australia
168-200 Turbot Street is the largest development site in Brisbane CBD with a combined site area of 8,919m2 and frontage to Turbot Street, Wickham Terrace and Albert Street. nra-co-lab’s proposed redevelopment includes two high rise towers, with 75 and 78 levels each. The towers include hotel, residential and retail components. The existing heritage building will be kept to maintain the area’s history. The site occupies an elevated position overlooking the Brisbane CBD. Flanked by parks on the northern, western and southern boundaries, the site provides a very attractive amenity to this iconic landmark for the City of Brisbane. 26 | nra-co-lab
240 MARGARET STREET Brisbane City, QLD
240 Margaret Street is designed to optimize apartment layouts whilst providing a shape that minimizes the wind loads present at the higher levels. Occupants of the building will have the capacity to enjoy amenities on multiple levels providing a sense of community spirit in the sky. One the level levels, floors 2,3 and 4 there are facilities that can be used as games rooms, bars and restaurants/coffee shops for the building, not for commercial use. The top levels are serviced by a third gym on level 89 and the top level, floor 90, will be provided with the largest pool and barbecue facility, with spectacular views. high rise towers|27
TOWER 89 Brisbane City, QLD
Tower 89 is located at the north-western end of the Brisbane Central Business District in close proximity to a broad range of cultural, entertainment, retail and administrative services. This iconic and unconventional design was inspired by natural elements and Arne Quinze’s unconventional public art installations. The unique combinations will make Tower 89 an ionic landmark project in Brisbane. 28 | nra-co-lab
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FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON Brisbane City, QLD Australia
Located in Brisbane’s central business district, the Felicity Hotel is Brisbane’s first new hotel in 10 years. The Felicity operated by Four Points Sheraton is a slender elegant 30 storey tower providing elegant suites in a 4 star hotel. The Ground floor includes a reception lobby and cafe/bar facing Mary Street, the first level podium incorporates function rooms and back of house, and upper levels consist of 240 four star guest rooms including 6 presidential suites. The Roof Top features a deck, private bar and outdoor function area offering spectacular views over the CBD. The facade has been designed to play on basic rhythms and forms to achieve a well articulated tower recognised as a landmark on the Brisbane skyline. The hotel guest rooms are designed with a corporate & contemporary feel. With floor to ceiling windows and a simple yet effective layout, the rooms feel spacious and open. The bathroom layout allows for considerable natural light which is usually a downside in many hotels. A soft and timeless colour palette was selected which gives warmth to the room. 30 | nra-co-lab
PULLMAN & IBIS Brisbane Airport, QLD Australia
Two separate hotel towers will share the common facilities and are connected directly to the domestic terminal via a walkway. A 243 room 3.5 star hotel wing is complimented by a 130 room 5 star wing, with all rooms enjoying an outlook. A dedicated swimming pool and outdoor terrace is attached to the 5 star hotel wing. The shared 1733 sqm conference facility is designed to be flexible with a multitude of options accommodating functions, exhibitions and conferences, with its own dedicated kitchen. The conference and meeting rooms enjoy views over landscaped gardens and internal courtyards. The building services, car parking for 132 cars and deliveries are all out of view in the basement. Acoustic treatment of the building faรงades has been carefully considered to accommodate the functions and amenities to be enjoyed, even though conveniently located at the airport. high rise towers|31
HIGHLINE APARTMENTS West End, QLD Australia
Highline, situated at 8 Bank Street, West End in Brisbane, is an 8 level apartment building, with 3 basement levels and a rooftop entertainment area. The site is well placed near to shopping and a thriving restaurant precinct. The building is a highly modulated structure, with deep setbacks and a sculptural faรงade system to provide both shading and privacy. The project is one of many in close proximity, being designed by NRA. Tropical climate response is evidenced through the faรงade treatment, and the planting in front of the building and on each level in the public foyer areas and the roof entertainment area. Crisp white lines are the theme for the project and a strong contrast between highlights and shade will create an attractive faรงade from any orientation.
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Apartment mix is a series of 16 ground level, 1 and 2 bed garden apartments with private terraces, with 7 levels of typical units above. A total of 142 apartments will be provided with 97 two beds and 45 one bed units, each with dedicated parking and storage facilities.
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BURANDA VILLAGE Brisbane, QLD Australia
Master planning for a ‘Transit Oriented Development’. We are developing concept drawings and 3-dimensional designs that satisfy the regulatory requirements of Queensland Rail and Queensland Transport. Amongst other criteria, these requirements include items such as covered access from train to bus station, a link to the podium, and emergency vehicle access to the platform. We are also developing parts of the plan that will be affected by the regulatory requirements for areas such as the basement retail area, and a level 1 recreation deck. 34 | nra-co-lab
WYNDHAM SURFERS PARADISE Gold Coast, QLD Australia
Located at Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast, the Azzura Surfers Paradise. Resort project offers ground level retail, a reception and recreation deck on level one and sixteen floors of residential apartments. The building provides views of Surfers Paradise beach to the east and the Nerang River and Gold Coast hinterland to the west. The building’s form consists of a recessed base and a series of articulated plates floating over the first floor recreation deck. This plate articulation consists of cantilevered slabs, sun hoods on the northern façade, full height vertical sun screens to the east and west façades, full height glazing and glass balustrades. high rise towers|35
ESCENT APARTMENTS West End, QLD Australia
Escent introduces a unique design solution to the inner city living fabric. Escent’s concept has been created in response to the dense urban context of the fringe of West End. The architectural form is a rhythmic and playful balance of proportional elements. Dynamic movement is expressed in the articulated glazed envelope defining the living spaces which contrast the sleek elegant building frame as illustrated by the exposed edges of floor plates and the masonry buttress walls acting as bookends to define elements of the building. A strong contrast in materiality is achieved utilising a masonry base upon which the rhythmic glazed form is placed for the residential levels. Life and activation is evident in the building with well placed generous balconies on the residential levels allowing a strong connection between the interior and exterior. 36 | nra-co-lab
260 QUEEN STREET Brisbane City, QLD Australia
The owner of 260 Queen Street appointed nra to carry out an extensive refurbishment of the existing building which includes an additional floor area being added to the tower block. The concept was to instole a new steal and concrete frame to be added to the existing building after removal of the existing faรงades. On the podium level an historical art work exists, which will be enhanced and retained for heritage status. Many issues such as town planning and legal aspects form a major part of the design process. The completed project will have a commercial podium and the upper floors large floor plates with sustainability features forming part of the proposed green star project. high rise towers|37
PINNACLE APARTMENTS Hamilton, QLD Australia
Pinnacle is located on the last remaining riverside site in the Portside development at Hamilton, 6km from Brisbane CBD. It sits surrounded by generous pedestrian forecourts on the south side beside the river with the open entry on the north leading to the pedestrian spine thus provides an uninterrupted view from Hamilton park through to the river. The shape and location of this site enables the plan to orientate most apartments to take advantage of the river and CBD views. With conventional apartments on the typical floors the ground and level 1 is occupied by 2 storey town houses, each with a unique plan and private courtyard overlooking the river. At the top of the building are a series of large open planned 3 bedroom penthouses which are individually designed to overlook the river and the CBD beyond. Pinnacle offers a unique lifestyle opportunity on the edge of the Brisbane River. 38 | nra-co-lab
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CONTACT US Brisbane
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Noel Robinson CEO & Managing Director e. nr@nra-co-lab.com
Michael Adams Principal e. madams@nra-co-lab.com
Peter Rektor Principal e. prektor@nra-co-lab.com
Duncan Fok Principal e. dfok@nra-co-lab.com
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