Portfolio Project Title Commercial Organisation Date etc Statement Portfolio
a leading global design practice
We are positioned across Australia and into Asia.
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WOODHEAD COMPANY PROFILE 1 2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, WA 2 Southern Cross University, Building A, Gold Coast Campus, QLD 3 Community CPS, Adelaide, SA
Company Profile Architecture and design is a process, a journey of discovery with our clients. The constraints of space and time and commercial imperatives are a given, the difference at Woodhead is we see them as a catalyst to spur innovation. What We Do
Design and the Market
What we do is about exploring the future; asking the right questions, observing and listening to make sense of how to plan for the potential. We revel in complexity and understand that great results are a product of exhaustive rigor, research and proven processes and technologies.
We exist to design, however design excellence is an outcome of a commitment to rigor, research and innovation. Design does not exist in isolation; it requires an understanding of our clients and the markets they operate in. Research, processes and collaboration are fundamental to our success, as is our ability to deliver projects with technical accuracy and proficiency.
Our services are Architecture, Interior Design and Planning providing Property Advisory, Design and Project Delivery consultancy services.
Where We Operate Woodhead is an Australian company operating globally through a series of networked studios and partnerships; our practice draws depth from our geographic reach yet is locally infused with experience and character. We understand success will manifest itself through tangible projects that embody our values, evidenced by our client testimonials and our peer recognition.
Business Sustainability Whilst we exist to design, we only exist if we have a sustainable business platform that ensures practice and procedures are conducted within regulatory guidelines. The growth of business is predicated on achieving profit in order that we can reinvest in the organisation. A critical aspect of the structure is the management of risk and the continuous pursuit of quality. Business activity supports the Woodhead strategic business plan and goals, and contributes to a positive reputation and image by utilising high quality processes.
People and Culture How We Operate Our organisational structure is based on the interwoven activities of design, business and people. These spheres of practice coexist seamlessly to ensure the ‘Project’ sits at the centre of what we do and is the basis upon which success is measured.
Woodhead prides itself on the professional achievements of our people. We acknowledge individual contribution, and as a company we are committed to nurturing professional development through a range of activities including; study tours, corporate training, research projects, and providing an office culture based on continual improvement and learning. Woodhead supports policies and systems and processes that create equal opportunities for all and where people have the resources, assistance and support to achieve the highest personal and professional level.
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WOODHEAD KEY PROJECTS
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Woodhead works across several key portfolios, including; Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, Transport, and Workplace.
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Adelaide Desalination Plant, Port Stanvac, South Australia
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Animation City, Guangzhou, China
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Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide, South Australia
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Sydney International Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment, New South Wales
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Changi International Airport Terminal 1 Upgrade, Singapore
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2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, Western Australia
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Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), Singapore
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Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria
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Southern Cross University Building A, Gold Coast, Queensland
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Place on Brougham, North Adelaide, South Australia
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Gowings and State Theatre - QT Hotel Conversion, Sydney, New South Wales
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Designing for whole-of-life flexibility...
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We design commercial buildings from the inside-out, applying a contemporary 21st Century workplace theory which is socially focused and technology enabled. We focus on minimising internal structure, maximising flexibility and designing for potential multiple future tenancy scenarios.�
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Commercial Portfolio Woodhead’s Commercial buildings imbue a design excellence achieved through the innovative and sensory integration of social, environmental, functional, financial and aspirational objectives.
Woodhead believe commercial buildings must be designed to attract and retain occupants in experientially interesting surroundings with stimulating environments in which people are happy to work, and address corporate social responsibility commitments. Commercial office buildings must facilitate staff interaction, increased productivity and reduced staff turnoverall of which contribute to extended lease commitments for our clients. We design commercial buildings from the inside-out, applying a contemporary 21st Century workplace theory which is socially focused and technology enabled. We combined a thorough understanding of workplace design principles and floorplate efficiencies with design for building whole-of-lifecycle. We focus on minimising internal structure, maximising flexibility and designing for potential multiple future tenancy scenarios.
Our social responsibility extends beyond tenants to the public and the need to design a building that improves general public wellbeing through the quality of the built environment. We believe that Commercial buildings must be designed to achieve superior environmental performance to improve the quality of internal spaces, improve building performance, reduce operating costs, reduce the environmental footprint, and address corporate sustainability responsibilities. Our process is always collaborative, with the intention of leveraging the collective experience of our clients and the project team into a professional and enjoyable built environment.
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Woolworths Support Office, Norwest Business Park, New South Wales
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Aurora on Pirie, Adelaide, South Australia
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2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, Western Australia
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Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) and Fisheries Denham, Western Australia
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Commercial Success Woodhead Thought Leadership
At Woodhead, we aim to achieve design excellence in commercial buildings to exceed our client, and their tenants’, expectations on the delivery of the triple bottom line social equity, environmental quality, economic prosperity. We design unique solutions that respond to context, climate and function.
Our buildings have individual identity, clear functionality, integrated sustainability and compelling spaces, all of which seek to transform working environments and establish Woodhead as designers of choice in the Commercial development market. By designing from base principles and working beyond the obvious and generic, we start a project without a predetermined outcome but rather aim to fully understand our client and their unique commercial requirements. Collaboration, together with research, underpins our process. We rigorously test various design options to achieve quality and distinctive solutions that respond to the specific issues in an innovative way. Our design solutions are supported by a single concept that determines the validity of all design decisions to follow; the response must reinforce the concept. We believe that design excellence is achieved in a building that excels in the innovative and sensory integration of social, environmental, functional, financial and aspirational objectives.
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We adopt a rigorous design approach which aims though testing all possible options, to produce a building that sits comfortably within its environment, and integrates workplace aspirations into the commercial building design.� Design Excellence
Innovation
Woodhead believe that design excellence is achieved in a building that excels in the innovative and sensory integration of social, environmental, functional, financial and aspirational objectives.
Woodhead aim to achieve a design expression without redundant aesthetic treatment. Our commercial buildings are simple yet innovative and enriched through appropriate material selection and detailing, to express the buildings use, construction, nature of spaces within an environmental response.
To achieve this outcome we start the design approach with listening to our client, followed by obtaining a thorough understanding of the design problem. This process involves a search to understand the required urban response, social amenity, sustainability and budgetary constraints, commercial objectives, functional and performance requirements. Once this problem is understood, a brief is formulated and a conceptual approach established, to test design responses in collaboration with the client and consultants. We achieve design excellence through a high level of innovation in establishing a strong underlying idea or concept. This design concept is the continuous thread that underpins all design explorations to ensure clarity to the design process and a high quality outcome.
Efficiency + Future Proofing A thorough understanding of workplace design principles ensure maximum floor plate efficiencies (ratio of lettable floor area to gross floor area) and flexibility are achieved to deliver the best investment return to our clients. We design commercial buildings to provide the highest level of flexibility for future expansion or modification through minimisation of internal structure and anticipating how the building may be adapted through its lifetime, to cater for different use configurations. This rigour assists our clients and future landlords in attracting suitable tenants. Short and medium-term tenant usage of the building is always thoroughly considered to offer a high level of flexibility, enabling tenants to adapt their workplace to suite their changing organisational needs. Office buildings need to respond to changing future landlord and tenant requirements and should display a strong identity that is attractive to various tenancy profiles in changing market conditions. Items affecting profit and efficiency include minimising internal columns, maximising escape travel distances and economic use of materials.
Inside Out We design commercial buildings from the inside-out and apply a deep understanding of contemporary 21st Century workplace requirements, which are socially focused and technology enabled. This knowledge is leveraged to enrich our buildings with connected, sustainable spaces with superior social and experiential qualities for its occupants.
The architectural expression is not based on style, but an honest contemporary expression of the project problem and solution. This expression draws together functional, financial, social, environmental, philosophical, aspirational and cultural elements in an integrated and clear aesthetic to achieve optimum results for our clients and the built environment. Woodhead believe commercial buildings must be designed to attract and retain occupants in experientially interesting surroundings with stimulating environments in which people are happy to work, and address corporate social responsibility commitments. Commercial office buildings must facilitate staff interaction, increased productivity and reduced staff turnoverall of which contribute to extended lease commitments for our clients. Design features may include high ground level permeability, integration of external landscape areas and outdoor breakout/ cafe, provision of naturally lit breakout spaces and central atria with bridge and stair-links and roof gardens to encourage social interaction. Social responsibility extends beyond tenants to the public and the need to design a building that improves general public wellbeing through the quality of the built environment.
Rigour We adopt a rigorous design approach which aims though testing all possible options, to produce a building that sits comfortably within its environment, and integrates workplace aspirations into the commercial building design. Our commercial buildings aim to create an office environment that lifts the senses. One where people want to work because of the high level of amenity offered, and are more productive in, because they enjoy working there. Our designs create opportunities for social interaction, which support workplace productivity and enjoyment. Our buildings use a rich palette of materials that are appropriate to each project, with the aim of enhancing the experience of the building and workplace.
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Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) and Fisheries Denham, Western Australia
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The facility is designed to provide greater massing on Knight Terrace, orientated to maintain a view of the World Heritage Interpretive Centre, enable pedestrian access through the site, and balance the courtyard within the proposed adjacent development.�
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Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) and Fisheries Denham, Western Australia The Denham office building for Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) and Fisheries provides long term, permanent facilities for the DEC and Fisheries government departments within the remote township of Denham. Fundamental to the project was DEC and Fisheries’ desire to develop their profile as the lead agencies for the management of the 2.2 million hectare Shark Bay World Heritage Precinct, and reinforce the ongoing environmental, social and economic benefits to the Denham township and the region. The building provides accommodation for a minimum of 45 staff in the medium term, as well as allowing for anticipated future expansion to meet the projected staff requirements for the expanded work demands of both departments.
Client Completion
Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) and Fisheries 2013
Project value
$7.1m
Project size ESD
850m2 Designed to achieve a GBCA Green Star rating
To complement the town planning approach, the facility is designed to provide greater massing on Knight Terrace, orientated to maintain a view of the World Heritage Interpretive Centre, enable pedestrian access through the site, and balance the courtyard within the proposed adjacent development. The built mass is sympathetic to the adjacent World Heritage Interpretive Centre and aims to establish a streetscape composition suitable for the esplanade position. The building is configured in two modules with a dissecting pathway top allow pedestrian thoroughfare and connection to the water from the town centre and the future Shire Administration offices. Volunteer Marine Rescue strategically occupies the two storey portion of the building to aid in visual surveillance and unobstructed radio signal to monitor the water. 13
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Endeavouring to balance good climatic design with the expansive south westerly views of the bay, banks of jarrah louvers shade the façade. Delicate art pieces are woven into the louvers to showcase the Shark Bay land and marine environment.”
The external wall fabric of the two storey building component (VMR) is designed to meet cyclonic standard and doubles up as a relief shelter in the event of a cyclone, and acts as the base from which to operate rescue work. Endeavouring to balance good climatic design with the expansive south westerly views of the bay, banks of jarrah louvers are deployed to shade the façade. Delicate artwork pieces are woven into the configuration of louvers to showcases the Shark Bay land and marine environment. The design reflects the site constraints and harsh climatic considerations of the Shark Bay area and drives the inside/out design approach. The Denham office building concentrates on shared functionality and the departments supporting services requirements. The design process assisted the two government departments to establish a new working relationship. Logical work flow processes between departments, and shared infrastructure were key drivers for the design. With respect to the space planning, the design responds to all functional relationships, such as the logical work flow practises between departments and shared areas. The office areas are designated to accommodate open plan workstations and individual managerial offices administering the staff areas. The open plan approach is based on a 2.1m x 2m footprint per pax to achieve effective planning, and has demonstrated the successful use of a small workstation layout as opposed to partitions and compartments. The project also provides a shared private courtyard space located adjacent to the staff amenities area to encourage social interaction between departments. The project demonstrates 4.5 star NABERS rating which is to attain a 20% improvement on the minimum energy efficient performance requirements using either one of the Verification Methods (Stated Values or Reference Building) described in Section J of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
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2 Victoria Ave displays all the core values of architectural design and is distinguished by the manner in which it integrates commercial amenity with civic qualities and environmental responsibility. 2 Victoria Ave operates as a functional and effective office building that achieves a 6 Star Green Star Design. It is a testament to the value of architecture that ensures a thoughtful and clear conceptual framework throughout the architectural process.� Australian Institute of Architects WA Chapter Awards Jury Comments, 2010.
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2 Victoria Avenue Perth, Western Australia The new four storey 7,350m2 ‘green’ landmark office building for Stockland, adjacent to their current thirteen storey Durack centre, encompasses environmental initiatives making 2 Victoria Avenue a flagship building for the Stockland property group in Western Australia.
Located in a sought after riverside location of Perth CBD, the site provides a unique opportunity to create a high quality, low rise office complex. The building form is clean and legible and generated by a simple rectangular floor plate, offering maximum flexibility for a modern office workplace. The floor plate is enveloped in a contemporary curtain wall system and with the use of a single vibrant colour to key elements, the building sits strongly within the urban context. Approaching the building, pedestrians are swept beneath the louvered façade and into the sculpted double height foyer. The innovative automated operable louver façade wraps around the western side of the building and provides a visual filter between the public and private domains. The main street elevation is further activated by the transparent lift core and feature stair which facilitate the vertical circulation throughout the building. The entry lobby is a double height volume, with a bridge connecting the first floor tenancies to the lift and stairs. The lobby accommodates a south facing reception area, maximising the outlook across Langley Park towards the river. The lifts and stairs have been developed to provide maximum visual connection between the lift lobby spaces and Victoria Avenue.
The typical floor plate is designed to increase amenity with all workspaces aiming for a maximum of 12.5m from the perimeter, amplifying access to natural light and available outlook to the premium views along Victoria Avenue and Terrace Road. The location of the cores enables the typical floor plate to be divided into 1, 2, 3 and 4 individual tenancies. Wind turbines, designed as part of the 6 Star Green Star office design v2 brief, are located on the rooftop, providing a unique sculptural feature and serve to remind not only the occupants, but also the general public, that renewable energy generation, although still in its early stages, is possible. A well designed and functional façade is critical to minimising the energy consumption within a building and 2 Victoria Avenue provides an excellent example of how this reduces the environmental footprint of a building enhancing the Indoor Environmental Quality. The louvers respond to solar detection emphasising the link between the sun and a buildings energy usage as well as the provision of indoor thermal comfort.
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Awards − Winner Excellence in Energy Efficiency, Master Builders of Western Australia Excellence in Construction 2009 − Winner Ross Chisholm Award for Commercial Architecture, 2010 Australian Institute of Architects, WA Chapter − Winner Walter Greenham Sustainable Architecture Award, 2010 Australian Institute of Architects, WA Chapter − WA Property of the Year, 2010 Property Council of Western Australia − Aecom Award for Sustainable Development, 2010 Property Council of Western Australia
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The building achieves a high level of user satisfaction due to the provision of a desirable indoor environment, the enhanced access to natural daylight and the feature glazed stair and the significant end of trip cyclist facilities. In addition to user satisfaction, the sustainable initiatives will contribute to increased employee productivity due to provision of a healthy indoor environment which reduces the incidence of ‘sick building syndrome’.
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Stockland
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2009
Project value
$36m
Project size
Site Area 3,450m2 Gross Floor Area 8,500m2
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2 Victoria Avenue has achieved a 6 Star Green Star design rating and a 6 Star Green Star ‘As Built’ rating, which is classified as “World Leadership”. It has also signed a commitment agreement with SEDO for annual ongoing energy ratings of 5 stars, which signifies “Excellence”. The building will make substantial savings in energy, water and resources through many of the sustainable attributes detailed above. 2 Victoria Avenue is less demanding on the natural environment and resources than typical office buildings in Perth. It makes the most of the renewable resources available to it and the non-renewable resources that it does use are maximised to their fullest potential. It will also save 62.3kgCO2/m2 per year, in achieving a 5 star NABERS energy rating per year, compared to a ‘standard’ building of 2.5 stars NABERS energy.
Innovation Three 2.5kW wind turbines on the rooftop provide green energy to a proportion of the building. The wind turbines will be connected in parallel to the main grid and will help reduce the buildings demand for conventionally produced electricity. Active chilled beams - This will be the first large scale development to use active chilled beams as the primary form of air conditioning in Perth. Active chilled beams offer a significant energy saving opportunity, with less air handling power required. Chilled beams also offer the potential for tight humidity control, with air supplied purely to control internal humidity. This improves internal comfort conditions and reduces the risk of mould growth within the occupied space. The western facade for this building has been provided with automated louvers which respond to solar detection, ensuring no direct solar penetration into the space. This feature allows the building to maintain views and natural lighting.
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The supercomputer is primarily intended for use in high level scientific research projects though some access will be available to commercial organisations and government agencies.�
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CSIRO Pawsey Supercomputing Centre Kensington, Western Australia Sited amidst the CSIRO campus at Kensington in WA, the Woodheaddesigned Pawsey Supercomputing Centre is custom designed to house one of the world’s largest supercomputers. Installed over 12 months, the first stage of the petascale supercomputing facility will be completed mid 2013.
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2013
The unique facility necessitated equally exceptional building requirements, including a 1,000m2 computer hall above a 1,300m2 basement, supported by a 1,150m2 detached annex plant building.
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4,500m2
Woodhead is responsible for the design of the Pawsey centre’s external shell and interior planning and design. The computer hall features distinct temperature and humidity profiles, aligned with an intensive client brief requiring best practice energy efficiencies. The supercomputer is being brought in from the USA and installation will occur over two phases. The supercomputer is primarily intended for use in high level scientific research projects though some access will be available to commercial organisations and government agencies. Application will cover all sectors with high level computational needs. The Centre also includes a public outreach exhibition space, providing a mix of static, audio and visual display material relating to the supercomputer and science projects. The CSIRO envisage that the Pawsey Centre will not just be a place for scientists and researchers, yet will also welcome visitor groups including scientists, dignitaries and school children’s excursions.
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The CSIRO Supercomputing Centre provided a unique opportunity for collaboration between technology and global expertise.�
The Collaborative Process The design and development of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre provided Woodhead with a unique opportunity for collaboration between technology and global expertise. To best meet the needs of this high end research computing facility with ‘best practise’ energy efficiency targets, Woodhead engaged Corbis Global, based in Argentina, to provide architectural support in the Contract Documentation phase over an eight week period.
The project incorporated three separate buildings from which three independent Revit models were developed, a main computer / administration building plus two ancillary plant buildings. Corbis Global worked with the Woodhead Perth team to assist in the documentation and model development of the main building including the integration of structure and building services models. Corbis Global then undertook and completed the documentation of the two plant buildings. Constant and efficient communication between Perth and Argentina was essential to this process which resulted in a comprehensive and timely delivery of the contract documents. On completion of the contract documents, aided by fully resolved Revit models, the Woodhead Perth studio were able to commission two still renders. Establishing view angles, defining site context, building materials and colours was communicated effectively through the process. Over a short one-two week period the renders were developed from mono tone simple line perspectives to fully coloured representational images that were well received by our client. Unsurprisingly the completed building is an faithful replica of the finished renders.
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The distinctive building form achieves recognition as the DFES building and articulates the DFES identity and image in the public domain and the community.�
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DFES Emergency Services Complex Cockburn Central, Western Australia The Woodhead designed Department of Fire and Emergency Services Emergency Services Complex in Cockburn Central relocates and consolidates administration staff and operations from DFES’s existing CBD and Belmont facilities. The new 24 hour operations complex, situated near the intersection of the Kwinana Freeway and Beeliar Drive adjacent to Cockburn Central station, includes office accommodation, 000 Call Centre, State and Regional Operations Centres and onsite parking.
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Department of Emergency Services
Completion
2012
Project value
$40m
Project size
8,700m2
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− a distinctive building form, recognisably the DFES building and articulating DFES’ identity and image in the public domain to the community; − a positive contribution to a vibrant new town centre, with the design of the building embodying the principles of the Cockburn Central Detail Area Plan; − an efficient integrated interior fit out creating a stimulating and enjoyable working environment in accordance with Government Office Accommodation Policy and the project budget; − building and services design achieving equivalence of a 4.5 star NABERS rating and addressing durability and maintenance minimisation principles.
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Public artists Mark Datodi and Steve Tepper provided a contemporary expression of the elements of Air, Earth, Fire and Water on the external façade of the four egress stairs, the courtyard screen wall and within the entry foyer.” As a large single purpose building, the Complex has a significant presence in Cockburn Central, with the large workforce supporting the development of the new Town Centre. The Complex is not a public building and is accessed primarily by administration and operations staff, volunteers visiting for training and the media for briefings and reporting. The large 3 storey structure provides a landmark “gateway” element at one key entry to the Town Centre development. The building is oriented to align with the site boundary to Linkage Avenue to create a well defined street edge at ground level. Active courtyard spaces and the large welcoming entry area support active engagement with street level activity. The main entry is oriented to the eastern side, providing a clear entry statement addressing predominant pedestrian and vehicle access paths from the car park or adjacent train station. The double height canopy and foyer provides a strong entry statement. The emergency egress staircases located at the four corners of the building also provide day-to-day access for staff. Further activation and casual surveillance of the surrounding streetscape is a result of the 24 hour operations of the facility. The H-shaped configuration of the building developed as a result of budget constraints, maximising internal planning efficiency through a structural grid based on standard workspace modules and resulting in very efficient north and south wing floor plates for office space, with reception and foyer, core and majority of plant located within the central portion of the building. Artwork screens to the large western courtyard filter the public realm from the semi-private courtyard space, maintaining a hard urban edge to Linkage Avenue. The southern site edge is defined by the carport structure continuing the building line. Public artists Mark Datodi and Steve Tepper provided a contemporary expression of the elements of Air, Earth, Fire and Water on the external façade of the four egress stairs, the courtyard screen wall and within the entry foyer. The artwork design intent is further extended in the interior fit out.
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A key design outcome was to emphasise ‘leadership’ and ‘support’ as the core functional activities while maximising flexibility and efficiency adjacent to security and cultural requirements needed to meet required standards.”
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South Australian Police Headquarters Adelaide, South Australia The new SAPOL Headquarters at 100 Angas Street, Adelaide, is an energy efficient 5 Star Green Star rated office building for the SA Police force. The 10 storey facility provides 18,000m² of office accommodation and basement carparking for SAPOL Executive, Major Fraud Investigation Branch, Police Prosecution and Administration. In addition, the ground floor lobby space contains a new customer service area providing the force with a new public interface.
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Commercial and General
Completion
2011
Project value
$50m
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At the heart of the integrated fitout which brings the building into line with current workplace expectations. The common spaces are light and spacious with comfortable seating, full kitchen facilities and expansive views of the eastern suburbs and Adelaide Hills. Each office floor contains a common breakout cafe space. Woodhead has worked toward a tailor-made design solution to ensure the integration of SAPOL’s functional and performance requirements are met. The building aims to create workplace performance level increases over and above the standard PCA A-grade expectations. A key parameter during the design outcome was to emphasise leadership and support as the core functional activities and to maximise flexibility and efficiency whilst satisfying the specific security and cultural requirements needed to meet required standards. The project value is approximately $50M and is scheduled for completion and occupation by SA Police in September 2011.
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Aurora on Pirie Adelaide, South Australia Aurora on Pirie, a 13,000m2 office development designed by Woodhead, is an exciting new addition to Adelaide’s CBD skyline.
The purpose-built A-grade corporate twin towers, for developer Urban Construct, house boutique office suites designed for small to large businesses. The completed Western tower contains 160 strata titled suites in 13,000m2 of office space, whilst the proposed Eastern tower’s 15 levels will accommodate 16,500m2 of additional space dedicated to large floorplate tenancies. The towers feature continuous curtain wall facades incorporating double glazing and integrated sunshades for high energy efficiency, which at the same time take advantage of the excellent views over the CBD.
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Urban Construct
Completion
2010
Project value
$100m
Project size
Site Area 1,312m2 Gross Floor Area 16,270m2
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Aurora on Pirie provides a business centre, on-site childcare facility, and a unique ‘Sky Deck’ rooftop recreational and entertainment facility with a swimming pool, gym, spa, sauna and landscaped gardens. The building offers businesses a unique positioning opportunity, overlooking Hindmarsh Square. An ideal location for CBD office space, it offers a high standard of quality business features and with a distinctive appearance quickly becoming a well known CBD landmark.
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The orientation of the building to the north limits exposure to solar gain with predominately solid east and west facades.�
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2 Lyon Park Road North Ryde, New South Wales 2-4 Lyon Park Road is the result of a limited design competition for the design of a 10,000m² commercial building. Woodhead was subsequently engaged to provide architectural design, documentation and construction services for this project. The integration of new entry levels in the base form and generous landscaping provide a welcoming approach for visitors. The curved and blade façade forms synthesise with the adjacent new development to create a cohesive urban environment.
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Deutsche Bank, Lipman Construction
Completion
2003
Project value
$16m
The orientation of the building to the north limits exposure to solar gain with predominately solid east and west facades. Low sun angles are alleviated by the building’s curved form in conjunction with ‘low e’ glass.
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Building orientation, passive solar and sun shading.
An efficient building envelope was developed by undertaking studies of the most efficient floor plate area to façade area and assessing the distances between core and façade. Dark vertical mullions are used to minimise visual obstructions and low level perimeter sill maximises the internal light.
Awards
Excellence in Construction Award for Industrial Project over $10m Master Builders Association (NSW) 2002
Clean core walls and an assessment of the built form to provide a variety of modular design configurations created interior design flexibility.
Excellence in Construction Award for Energy Efficiency Master Builders Association (NSW) 2002 Commendation for Environmental and Energy Building Efficiency for Commercial Project over $10m Master Builders Association (National) 2002
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Woolworths Support Office, Norwest Business Park, New South Wales
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Woolworths Support Office Norwest Business Park, New South Wales Woodhead was engaged as architectural and design consultants for the masterplan, base-building and fitout for an integrated accommodation solution for Woolworth’s corporate headquarters.
The project was the cultural amalgamation of a fiscally strong although geographically disconnected company. The client’s support facilities were previously located in eight separate locations around Sydney. The purpose of the project was to unite the people, optimised into one location, bringing all staff, training facilities and working culture together as one. The development included masterplanning of the greenfield site, three commercial buildings, 3-4 storeys in height totaling 36,000m2 of office space set out in a horizontal campus, all connected via a 2,500m2 central marketplace. Critical to the success of this campus development was the integration of base-building and fitout from the outset. The content and structure of the stakeholder consultation phase identified the key drivers for the fitout and applied these to the base-building design.
Sustainable Features The site is located in a new greenfield business park with a riparian zone flanking the eastern boundary. The mottled façade relates to the Eucalypt context which has been re-established around the site. The landscaping is designed using primarily endemic species – the campus will in time be surrounded by Eucalypts that reflect the building grid into the landscape. Species were selected that will survive periods of drought or low seasonal rainfall. The central space, primarily a cultural centre to the campus, is configured to provide a tempered climate merging the ‘indoor’ and ‘outdoor’. Woodhead, working with Hyder Consulting, ensured the Hybrid HVAC solution for the central marketplace runs in ‘naturalventilation’ mode approximately 60% of the year, reducing air-conditioning, heating requirements and the artificial nature of most indoor office spaces. Through detailed engineering and air-flow management, all office floor plates remain open to this central space, supporting the ‘one-ness’ so vital to the business’ culture. The central space permits direct sunlight into some circulation and café areas at specific times, enhancing the sense of ‘outdoor’ experience.
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A strong collaborative approach with the client and project team lead to in a unique built solution resolving the atrium and central marketplace using ‘off-the-shelf’ components assembled to ensure maximum sustainable performance.” Client
Woolworths Limited
Completion
2005
Project value
$155m
Project size
47,500m2 office space 2,500m2 Central Marketplace
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3 buildings, 3-4 floors each +2 floors basement car parking
Parking
2,200+ On-site parking
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Hybrid HVAC, 60% natural mode
The central space floor contains in-slab heating to provide energy efficient and comfortable radiant warmth during winter. The water used in the system is heated with excess heat from boilers used for mechanical plant. Stormwater is harvested from all office roofs and collected into one storage dam at the lower end of the site. This water is reticulated back to specific landscaped zones for irrigation, with any overflow being diverted to the riparian zone on the eastern boundary. The built response to the brief developed in a methodical manner and included two international research study tours (with the client) exploring and benchmarking numerous building components such as; flooring, facades, louvered glass façade detailing, stair verses lift access, atrium composition, and ESD considerations. Through our strong collaborative approach with the client and a team of sub consultants, the result is a built solution which resolved the unique atrium and central marketplace with ‘off-theshelf’ components assembled to ensure maximum sustainable performance.
Key Innovative Solutions The buildings are orientation along the axis east-west, providing simple yet robust responses to solar orientation. This has allowed cost effective fixed sun shading to all north facades, reducing heat loads and energy costs. All buildings consist of a series of clean floor plates arranged around a central atrium, providing both a cultural meeting place and a natural light well. Atrium skylights are configured to allow direct sunlight into the heart of the buildings without causing glare or increased heat loads. Light shelves are employed within each building atria, providing better daylight penetration into office floor plates. Air shelves have been used around the central space perimeter at the end of each open office floor plate, allowing the office conditioned zone to reach the very edge of each floor plate. These have been detailed such that they add to the cultural-urban amenity of the central space. Glazing selection went through a rigorous testing process, leading to a double glazed ‘low-e’ selection that provided good colour accuracy for the occupants, with a grey tint, low reflectivity and good insulation properties. The outer ends of each building, i.e. the east and west ends, are primarily ‘solid’, with amenities, plant rooms, fire stairs and other non-habitable uses providing a thermal shield for the office spaces beyond. This has reduced heat loads, reduced energy consumption and increased user comfort.
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The integrated masterplan is designed to achieve a new benchmark for green business park environments both in Australia and globally.�
PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE
Worldpark 01 Keswick, South Australia Worldpark 01 located at Keswick, just outside the Adelaide CBD, is a 27,700m² business park developed by Axiom Properties and designed by Woodhead. The development incorporates the latest in environmental development and green design. Woodhead developed the masterplan featuring three buildings of approximately 11,000m² NLA each, grouped around a large plaza forecourt which will house common facilities and meeting spaces. In addition, Woodhead provided integrated architecture and interior design for completed stage 1 commercial building. Coffey International is the major tenant in stage 1, occupying 7000m². The forecourt plaza space is the active feature of the business park, providing a focal point for the development and the broader locality. The forecourt links all of the site’s activities via a northsouth street providing a strong sense of community.
The project aims to create an enhanced lifestyle environment which includes on-site child care facilities, gymnasium, retail, food and beverage and other support facilities. At the heart of the commercial building is the provision of a workplace design focused on the provision of unified spaces. The floorplates are designed around a large central atrium, where an organisation, such as tenant Coffey International, can create a “One Coffey” space where the whole group can meet as one to celebrate success. The atrium is accessed via an interconnecting stair and includes a communal library, function facilities and lounge.
The integrated masterplan is designed to achieve a new benchmark for green business park environments both in Australia and globally. Water neutrality is a major focus within the design - a water cycle system has been developed that generates as much water as it uses whilst reducing reliance on Adelaide’s water supply and sewer infrastructure by as much as 80% when compared to a standard office park development. Responding to the changing needs of workplace culture is an important focus of the project which aims to provide work and lifestyle environments that improve productivity and retention rates. 41
Responding to the changing needs of workplace culture is an important focus of the project which aims to provide work and lifestyle environments that improve productivity and retention rates.�
Client
Axiom Properties
Completion
2010
Project value
$40 million
Project size
27,700m² business park Stage 1 - 12,858m2
Floors
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Designed to achieve 5 Star Green Star Office Design, + 20% ABGR
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Environmental Responsibility With an extensive emphasis on environmental sustainability, Worldpark 01 seeks to reach exceptional standards in green building outcomes by benefiting from the opportunity afforded by the economy of scale available through a business park development. The project includes the re-establishment of the pre-settlement ‘Adelaide Plains’ landscape ecology as an environmental feature of the development, returning flora and fauna to the site where practicable. A range of initiatives form an integral part of the design, driving an outcome that achieves water neutrality, reduced general and peak demand energy usage and carbon neutrality.
Future Workplace Culture Coffey Worldpark embraces lifestyle and generational change in today’s workplace and responds to current physical and cultural needs. Green office space, combined with a high level of indoor environment quality, will be supported by appropriate lifestyle services and facilities suited to contemporary flexible working environments.
Economic Sustainability This project demonstrates economically achievable outcomes for substantial ‘green’ and social initiatives that are not often found in office developments of a similar nature. Worldpark 01 will establish a model for future development, embracing new technologies in a quality design based on responsible economic management.
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Woodhead worked closely with the Suncorp Senior Leadership Team to shape and articulate the project vision and future workplace strategy.�
PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE
Suncorp Headquarters Evaluation Panel Brisbane, Queensland Woodhead collaborated with Suncorp and Jones Lang LaSalle to evaluate 11 shortlisted developer proposals responding to their 30,000m2 campus headquarters accommodation requirement. Woodhead worked closely with the Suncorp Senior Leadership Team to shape and articulate the project vision and future workplace strategy. Suncorp’s vision was articulated as “One Company, Many Brands, One Team”, which recognised the unique brand propositions the Suncorp Group offer their customers. The new Campus HQ development was seen as an opportunity to deliver the physical and cultural embodiment of the journey Suncorp are undertaking and at the same time looking forward to “brighter futures” and creating “Suncorp - THE place to work.” Our brief was to shape a building that could inherently demonstrate the DNA of the Suncorp brand in an authentic manner to it’s people, customers and shareholders. During extensive workshop sessions with key project stakeholders the following key criteria emerged for the new campus; − Floorplates should be a minimum of 3,000m2 and facilitate vertical and horizontal visual connection. − Floorplates should be as column free as possible to allow flexibility and simple churn reconfigurations. − Large, simple, modular floor plates, linked both horizontally and vertically to allow greater flexibility for growth, change and agility. − Inclusion of connecting bridges, walkways and pathways to link people more visibly, rather than relying on traditional vertical transportation. − Large swages of contiguous floor space, which allows flexible planning and the ability to alter team sizes efficiently.
− Atria should be provided to allow natural light into key central spaces within the building and to enhance visual connectivity in all directions. − Floorplates should be efficient and no less that 87% GFA/NLA, with the ability to accommodate neighbourhoods of between 40100 people. − Support an average population density ratio of 1:10, including support spaces. One of the key development considerations was to foster a learning environment, which was maximised with the provision of a Learning Academy that could be used for a wide variety of associated uses. Suncorp also recognised that the Campus Development was an opportunity to connect with the Queensland public and this was a major consideration of ours when shaping the ground floor entry lobby and tenancy spaces. Sustainability credentials were demonstrated by setting a minimum NABERS Rating of 5 Stars and a 6 Star GBCA Green Star rating under the design criteria for each current applicable rating system. Client Completion
Lend Lease Consortium Bid
Project value
$100m
Project size
30,000m2
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The Journey so far…….
Review [take stock]
Discovery
The new NEW – Strategic Thinking
Distil – Define Suncor
VISION One Company Many Brands.
Option Development
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Suncorp Metrics
Accommodation Equipment Spatial Analysis Storage
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Our submission acknowledged that the three critical elements for the project would be of behavioural (people), virtual (technology) and physical environments (property) within the parameters of creating a collaborative and connected workplace, that is flexible and visually stimulating to use.�
Workplace Design In addition, Woodhead was also selected to take part in limited bid process for the workplace component of the selected new premises. Woodhead presented to Suncorp in Brisbane our strategic approach to Workplace projects, for the new South Bank Campus in Brisbane. Suncorp is a unique, diversified financial services group operating in Australia and New Zealand. With a well-known portfolio of brands, the Suncorp Group is the largest general insurer of Australians by gross written premium, the largest regional bank, and includes a life insurer positioned for growth. Our submission acknowledged that the three critical elements for the project would be of behavioural (people), virtual (technology) and physical environments (property) within the parameters of creating a collaborative and connected workplace, that is flexible and visually stimulating to use. Our multi disciplinary team focused on bringing a highly nuanced understanding of Organisational Culture, Technology, Commercial and Workplace design, designing a people oriented and community focused workplace that exemplifies CSR leadership in a leading international benchmark.. Due to base building development not proceeding, the bid process to design the interior workplace was not awarded.
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Early works Integration
Fitout Integration
Delivery
Main Fitout Works
Beyond Occupation
Utilisation Studies and Adjustment
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03 Our Commitment Woodhead Processes
Environmental Sustainability and Innovation Woodhead Thought Leadership Our responsibility as architects and designers extends beyond the completion of construction as we focus upon the lifecycle of a building. This is reflected in our commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Environmental Management System Woodhead’s Environmental Management System (EMS) aims to reduce the environmental impacts that may result from our operations and from the projects we design. Our EMS has been tailored around our existing ISO 9001 Quality Assurance system, and focuses primarily on actions needed to address our Climate Friendly commitment. We look forward to achieving final EMS ISO 14001:2004 certification shortly.
Green Building Codes As an inaugural and continuing member of the Green Building Council of Australia, Woodhead continue to be actively involved in the creation of Australia’s first Green Star rating tools. In fact we were using similar rating tools on projects even before the creation of the GBCA, and we now support the GBCA in all their endeavours. Woodhead is committed to maintaining Green Star Accredited Professionals within each studio and at leadership level across the group. In addition our team has the knowledge and skills to work with and apply NABERS energy rating requirements and relevant Government and Defence sustainability guidelines.
Greenhouse Impacts from Projects Our core service is in the delivery of world-class design. The built environment has a significant impact on global warming and water use, and we believe that we can drive positive change in our industry, ultimately to the point where sustainable development is part of the solution to global warming. Our Climate commitment objectives have been incorporated into our design process, whereby every project is assessed for sustainable benefits and outcomes. These outcomes are balanced between environmental, social and economic benefits.
WOODHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Woodhead has developed a set of ‘ESD Performance Targets’ that are quantifiable measures relating to the assessment and design resolution of energy, water and materials in our projects. Example ESD Essential Requirements
Woodhead are increasingly raising the sustainability value in all of our projects – we believe that every client should benefit from improved building performance, improved user comfort, and reduced environmental risk.
Woodhead ‘ESD Performance Targets’ The ESD Performance Targets work together with a defined set of ‘ESD Essential Requirements’ to capture additional initiatives to lower the overall environmental impact of the building during design, construction and operation. Energy
Energy Appliances shall meet the following minimum energy efficient ratings; − − − − − −
Dishwasher: 3.5 stars Refrigerator: 4 stars Washing machine: 4 stars dryer: 2.5 stars Domestic air-conditioner: 4.5 stars for cooling Hot water systems shall have solar pre-boost with the system sized to provide a solar contribution of at least 50% of total annual hot water energy consumption. Where natural gas or LPG is available to the site the hot water system shall be gas boosted.
− Achieve a 20% improvement on the minimum energy efficient performance requirements using either one of the Verification Methods (Stated Values or Reference Building) described in Section J of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Water − The 20% improvement target is generally consistent with the All taps, toilet, showers and appliances shall have a minimum AAA minimum 4.5 star NABERS rating for commercial office buildings. rating or equivalent star rating. − A building meeting the minimum BCA energy efficiency requirements should achieve an approximate 3 star NABERS Materials rating. − A 4.5 star NABERS rating represents an approximate 20% to 25% − All refrigerants and insulation shall have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero. improvement compared to a 3 star building. − All timbers shall be sourced from either post consumer reused Water timber or from plantations complying with the Australian Forestry Standard. − Achieve a 30% reduction in potable water consumption compared − All internal paints shall be low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to a design reference building. (g/litre). − NSW: the residential planning scheme (BASIX) sets a water target − No PVC products shall be used in floor coverings (unless there is of 40% reduction compared to average water consumption. This no other alternative). is calculated using a complex web based database. − The simple method for calculating the water target is described in − A dedicated storage area shall be provided to allow segregation and collection of recyclable waste generated during occupancy of the Defence Water Target Calculation Methodology document. the building. Materials During demolition and construction works at least 70% of all waste by weight (except hazardous materials) should be either reused or recycled. Recorded by the contractor each month: − weight of all waste leaving the site; − weight of waste that was recycled/reused (i.e. not sent to landfill); and − destination and/or name of recycler/waste hauler. Soil stockpiled on site for reuse as fill shall not be counted in the calculation of waste. The definition and calculation of waste shall be in accordance with the current Green Star Technical Manual. 51
BIM Commitment Woodhead Thought Leadership Building: An information rich digital prototyped building.
Woodhead is committed to the continual improvement and upskilling of our team with the latest documentation and visualisation technology. Our teams are fluent in CAD and BIM authoring and coordination technology, specialist graphic design and publication packages and traditional administration processing tools.
Information: Addition and inclusion of valuable building information to the model.
The implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools and processes have made it possible to better streamline work flows throughout a building’s life-cycle, from concept /schematic design to model integration of design and construction models to facilitating the management of maintenance and decommissioning information of the built asset.
Modelling: Form and function with pre-planned intent.
BIM tools and processes enable our team to reduce risk, retain design intent and better ensure the client interest is maintained throughout the project. This also helps streamline quality control and provides a higher level of coordination between consultants. The processes adopted and the generation of coordinated models facilitates clear communication between all project stakeholders which in turn provides access to a wider range of analytic tools thereby better addressing our clients specific needs. At Woodhead, the adoption of BIM tools and processes is now our predominant and preferred method of workflow thereby ensuring quality solutions for our clients. Our BIM technology enables our teams to: − − − −
Reduce risk particularly in the bid phase of the project Retain design intent throughout the project Streamline quality control Provide design and construction certainty between consultant disciplines − Reduce conflicts on site through clash detection and comprehensive scheduling and data reporting during the design process.
WOODHEAD QUALITY AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
Woodhead has pioneered BIM as a key platform in the delivery of a range of large-scale facilities in Australia over the last five years. We believe that now is the time to make further advancements in the application of these tools to realise the next generation of benefits for our clients.” Jason Howden, Woodhead Group BIM Manager
BIM lessons we have learned − Technology... BIM is a process with efficiencies available through planning of clear workflow practices and procedures. − Modelling may incur more up front costs, yet; − The integrated model can provide a greater level of control all round. − There is value in working with Contractors as Consultants, however not all procurement processes will support this. − Getting the right team is an issue for all projects. With BIM implementation selecting the right team is essential. BIM is only as effective as the most ineffective link. − The level of service is superior to that of traditional service provision and therefore of greater value to the Client. Case Study: Greenskills, Perth, WA Woodhead is commissioned as lead consultant for the design and delivery of the Central Institute of Technology’s Greenskills project in Perth, WA. The new building will provide an innovative learning centre for the development of knowledge in the area of sustainable building design studies. Woodhead are collaborating with the Structural and Building Services Engineers to develop the integrated BIM model, capturing the work of all design team members, to establish and validate the building design, to enable construction documentation production, and to capture future ‘as constructed’ information, maintenance and manual requirements. The appointment includes the provision of full architectural and interior design services and coordination and integration of all sub consultants. The latest technological developments and processes were adopted to inform the move towards fully integrated project delivery.
Quality Certified by Australian Standards Woodhead operates a certified Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, across Woodhead Studios covered on the Certificate. Renewal: 23 February 2015. Woodhead takes the quality of its services and output seriously. Excellent outcomes for our clients are our goal, achieved by working with a Management System that provides checks and balances to our processes, ensuring consistent success. This mature Management System is certified in five Australian States and Territories, by SAI-Global, to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. This includes a Management Manual detailing the company’s approach to policies, objectives, management review, resources, sub-consultant appointment and improvement strategies. Core business processes from Project Initiation through to Completion are described. In addition, a range of system-specific procedures, forms and checklists provide a structure to ensure Woodhead staff work consistently and well. These relate to document and record control, required competencies, client feedback and continuous improvement action through a sophisticated internal audit program. Woodhead has a full-time Group Quality and Risk Systems Manager based in Adelaide, with a Project Delivery team in each Australian office checking the efficient management of quality – both in process and final product - throughout the company. All staff have equal access to quality-related resources over a company-wide Intranet.
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