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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 rigour, 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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Adelaide Desalination Plant, Port Stanvac, South Australia
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Animwation City, Guangzhou, China
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Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide, South Australia
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Changi International Airport Terminal 1 Upgrade, Singapore
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Sydney International Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment, New South Wales
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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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Enhancing the places where people live... A design philosophy applied to all aspects of residential living which acknowledges the individual’s requirements and the diverse external living conditions inherent in the various types of accommodation.�
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RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO STATEMENT
Residential Portfolio Woodhead’s residential projects focus on enhancing the places where people live; short or long term, holiday or home. Our focus is to create places that are at once sensory and social, which engage at every level possible, and yet still provide the practicalities and comfort which define our lives. The ambience and utilisation of the internal living space, while personal, reflects that individuality whether provided in detached, attached or multilevel accommodation.
Social Housing and Modular Housing Our team is currently researching and developing concepts for modularity in building design and low carbon living, and the application in social and community housing. We consider this as an area of significant important growth and development of the Australian urban environment.
Woodhead applies a design philosophy to all aspects of residential living which acknowledges the individual’s requirements and the diverse external living conditions inherent in the various types of accommodation. While individual homes are for private investment and use, the attached and multi-unit developments are initially for resale and profit generation. It is our understanding of this need for financial return and the methodology of achieving this that has been one of the governing factors in our appointment as architects. Our projects range from low-cost residential and social facilities, through to medium density and high-rise apartments for a range of occupants.
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CeVue, Scarborough, Western Australia
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Altitude, Adelaide, South Australia
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Defence School of Signals, Yallambie, Victoria
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Place on Brougham, Adelaide, South Australia
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Project Name, Location, State, Country
01 Medium-High Density Urban Living Woodhead Project Experience
The twelve storey tower footprint is a small slender and highly articulated elegant form. The ‘pin wheel’ design creates slender arms on each elevation with two volumes which slip past each other to accentuate the vertical form.”
Collaboration
Woodhead in association with Denton Corker Marshall
Client
Urban Construct
Completion
2010
Project value
$50m
Project size
18,500m2
Floors
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Awards
Winner 2010 Award for High Density Housing: Urban Development Institute of Australia
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Altitude, The Precinct Adelaide, South Australia In collaboration with Denton Corker Marshall, Woodhead designed “Altitude”, a prominent residential tower taking advantage of the expansive views of the city and beyond. Altitude is the first 18-storey tower built as part of ‘The Precinct’. The distinctive ‘pin-wheel’ design locates the lifts at the core of the tower with ‘Sky Homes’ radiating from this central point. This design maximises the stunning outlook from every living space with extensive windows and large balconies, creating a landmark for the Adelaide central business district. The interior design gently complements rather than detract from the view, offering modern luxurious colour schemes and quality finishes in a timeless space. Altitude also offers in-built state of the art technology. The concept is inspired by the signature shapes of the towers of San Gimignano in Tuscany. The urban design philosophy for Altitude (and The Precinct) is to provide a precinct that reinforces the distinct nature of Central Adelaide, seeking to integrate bold contemporary designs with the existing heritage forms in a way that celebrates the history and heritage of Adelaide. The building meets the city council’s requirements by stimulating the residential revival of the south-west sector of the Adelaide square mile, and meeting the market for inner city residential. Internal pedestrian precinct walkways and meeting places are created, activated on corners with small shops and SOHO units.
The east and west side of the podium consists of articulated rectangular tubes similar to ‘The Gallery’ building, with set back glazing lines providing an activated façade with balconies to all apartments. The apartment balconies have adjustable bi-fold glazing at the balustrade creating ‘sun rooms’ individually controlled by occupants, creating an ever changing pattern to the façade. The indoor recreation area on level 6 includes a cantilevered glass pool projecting from the facade and hovering above the streetscape below. Dramatic coloured columns set within the new internal street allows the projecting south arm of the tower to be elevated 25 metres above the pedestrian realm. The twelve storey tower footprint is a small slender and highly articulated elegant form. The ‘pin wheel’ design creates slender arms on each elevation with two volumes which slip past each other to accentuate the vertical form. The transparency of three sided glass balconies creates delicate filigree edges to the tower form, and allows cross ventilation and daylight to all apartments. The Bi-fold balcony screens allow acoustic privacy, reduce energy costs and create sun-room spaces that can be used all year round. The lightweight construction selected for the walls and ceilings gives each user the flexibility to make future changes within the apartments.
The first two levels of the podium include SOHO home/office units on the prominent corners with shop front glazing at ground level to provide activation of the internal walkways. 11
On the up and up Woodhead Thought Leadership First Published in Commercial Design Trends, volume 2615 Photographer: Peter Hoare and Andrew Ashton (Trends)
In years gone by, most cities were developed on an ad hoc basis. Land was acquired and new buildings went up, but with the exception of some relatively new cities, such as Canberra, there was seldom any masterplan for the urban centre.
Today, most city councils have a much stronger vision, and an appreciation of the need for a design blueprint that determines the direction that future developments will take. The Adelaide City Council, for example, acquired the 3ha site formerly occupied by Balfours Bakery and put the development to tender, with an overriding objective to foster high-quality urban design. The tender for the Precinct was won by Urban Construct and Brookfield Multiplex, with a design plan developed by Woodhead Architects, Adelaide and Denton Corker Marshall, Melbourne. Former Woodhead Architect David King Jones says the council wanted to make the former semi-industrial site accessible to the public. “The council required a design masterplan for a mixed-use residential and commercial development – an active-edge urban design that would include pedestrian links from north to south,” he says. “The development also needed to address a number of key environmental issues.” Woodhead Architects and Denton Corker Marshall submitted a plan that provided five residential towers and several podium-
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The building has a pinwheel plan that means almost every room has windows on at least two sides. This allows a lot of natural light and air into the building, and maximises the great views.”
height apartment buildings – a concept inspired by the signature shapes of the towers of San Gimignano in Italy. The masterplan included an airport-style bus terminal, plaza, SOHO home/office units and retail outlets forming the active edge.
maximises the great views. And, visually, it makes the tower more accessible and friendly – it is much less bulky than a typical square building. The slender volumes appear to slip past each other.”
King Jones says the urban form of the Precinct is starting to be realised with the completion of the 18-storey Altitude residential tower, shown on these pages. This follows the opening of the Gallery – the first mid-rise development.
King Jones says although this design was more costly to build, due to an increased amount of curtain wall, there are long-term efficiencies for residents in terms of energy savings.
“Altitude was not only designed to give the Precinct a strong visual identity, but also to reinforce Adelaide’s rectangular street grid,” the architect says. “All the buildings in the Precinct are aligned with the streets and public walkways.” King Jones says the Altitude tower underpins the visual language of the Precinct. As well as its semi-industrial urban architecture and a modular-style podium reminiscent of container terminals, the project introduces distinctive colour elements. “This language of strong colours will be further developed right across the site,” he says. “On the Altitude tower, the colour enlivens the facade, and the bright yellow columns, or cheesesticks, give the building a strong sense of identity, strength and verticality. Similarly, the coloured precast concrete panels define key elevations. With random vertical glazing and spandrel slots, these panels further enhance the tower’s verticality and avoid a facade of repetitive windows.” Altitude’s architectural form establishes another key design direction for the Precinct. The building’s cruciform shape evolved as an environmental solution to the need to provide plenty of natural light and cross ventilation to every apartment. “The building has a pinwheel plan that means almost every room has windows on at least two sides,” says the architect. “This allows a lot of natural light and air into the building, and
The architectural team also provided fully glazed covered balconies to each apartment, which offer both practical and aesthetic benefits. “The steel edge to the balcony glazing gives the extruded arms of the tower a filigree edge – there is a lightness and delicacy that you don’t get with concrete columns,” says King Jones. “With adjustable bifold glazing, these sun rooms can be controlled by the residents, creating an ever-changing pattern on the facade.” Because they are fully glazed, the balconies are also more likely to be used, the architect says. “Many people won’t use exposed balconies on high-rises, because they feel uncomfortable. But these are essentially indoor spaces. Furniture doesn’t need to be rain resistant.” Spacious, contemporary interiors continue the modern feel of the development. The pinwheel design not only ensures there is plenty of natural light and cross ventilation, but also ample wall space for artworks. Other key amenities include a cantilevered glass-bottom swimming pool in the sixth floor, and a sauna and steam room.
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Woodhead designed the interiors for all apartments, working collaboratively with French Interior Designer, Andree Purman on the design of the lobby, pool and day spa areas.�
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Place on Brougham North Adelaide, South Australia This exemplary $120m conversion of the former Hotel Adelaide into Place on Brougham apartment complex is Adelaide’s newest benchmark for luxury apartments in North Adelaide. Place on Brougham features 98 apartments of varying sizes each with views over the Adelaide Oval, parklands, city and hills beyond.
Collaboration
Woodhead in association with Andree Putman - Lobby Interior
Collaboration with internationally acclaimed French interior designer Andree Putman for the design of the interior lobby, pool and day spa areas creates an elegant and modern feel.
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Urban Construct
Completion
2008
Project value
$60m
The apartment interiors are simple and timeless incorporating high quality natural stones and designer fittings. The design of each level of the 10 storey building focuses primarily on orientation to the expansive views to the city and Adelaide Hills.
Project size
22,800m2
Floors
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Apartments
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Awards
2008 Winner - High Density Development, UDIA SA Awards for Excellence.
Apartments themselves are designed to provide for two clearly separate zones of bedrooms either side of large open plan living, dining and kitchen areas directly connected to balconies. The building design is based on the original 1960’s structural grid with both the new and the old structures being expressed in the facades. Particular attention is paid to the incorporation of a human scale base to the building. This takes the form of a strong horizontal podium in charcoal coloured pre-cast concrete, with a texture that makes reference to the bluestone character prevalent in the locality.
2008 Winner - Excellence in a Medium Density Development, Master Builders Association SA. 2008 Winner - Excellence in a Commercial Refurbishment/ Redevelopment over $5m, Master Builders Association SA. 2008 Winner - Residential Developments, Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards.
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Designed with a distinctive urban coastal character, the Woodhead designed CeVue apartments are the first new development on the Scarborough beachfront in 15 years.�
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CeVue Apartments Scarborough, Western Australia The new Ce Vue mixed-use residential development has initiated the revitalisation process by creating a landmark destination, connecting the aesthetic of the original Scarborough with a contemporary approach to permanent and temporary coastal residential living. Designed with a distinctive urban coastal character, the Woodhead designed CeVue apartments are the first new development on the Scarborough beachfront in 15 years. The Scarborough local has developed slowly over the past 50-60 years as a beachside destination. In conjunction, the architectural palette has evolved through an eclectic mix of modernist, postmodernist design elements. The mining boom in Western Australia has created a growing demand for high-end apartments. CeVue luxury apartments are located close to the shoreline and offer panoramic ocean views. The 34,700m2 apartment development is arranged into three distinct elements; a three storey podium facing The Esplanade including two street level restaurants with alfresco dining; an eight storey residential tower located to take maximum advantage of the ocean and coastline views, and a six storey serviced apartment building facing west coast highway with commercial tenancies at street level.
The buildings are designed to contribute towards a contemporary and distinctive urban-coastal character and sense of place. This approach found expression in both the material selection, colours and in the massing of the built form where we broke what was a very large development down into a number of smaller elements to reduce the perceived size and density of this development. The overall design of CeVue lifts the bar and sets the benchmark for development in Scarborough and become a true iconic building on the coastline. Client
Cape Bouvard Investments
Completion
2010
Project value
$90m
Project size
34,700m2
Floors
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The restoration of the former brewery (circa 1876) in Rundle Street is a prime example of the conservation and development possibilities of our often overlooked culturally significant industrial sites.�
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Kentown Brewery Apartments Adelaide, South Australia One of Adelaide’s first breweries, Kent Town remains one of the few intact examples of industrial architecture of the late 1800s and one of only three remaining historic breweries in Adelaide The restoration of the former brewery (circa 1876) in Rundle Street is being hailed as a prime example of the conservation and development possibilities of our often overlooked culturally significant industrial sites.
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Ambitio Pty Ltd / Pinako Pty Ltd
Completion
2004
Project value
$20m
The original building is transformed into 25 residential apartments with lap pool, gymnasium and basement parking. A variety of apartment types are designed to suit the original building layout and to appeal to a wide property market.
Project size
6000m2
Conversion Apartments
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Tower Apartments
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Restoration works include the re-pointing of the bluestone walls and the reinforcing of the original roof structure. New openings in wall structures maintain the rhythm and proportion of the original fenestrations and are deliberately detailed to be recognisable as modern insertions. Modern materials used on balconies, external stairs and oversize planter boxes provide an effective contrast, enhancing the original heritage fabric. The use of glass, mild steel, stainless steel and hardwood timbers also work towards achieving a blending of contemporary expression reflecting the site’s industrial theme. A new multi-storey modern tower is located within the heritage courtyard. This was necessary to create a financially viable adaptive reuse proposal for the site. Through its similar scale and form, the tower provides some physical connection with the former ‘Malthouse’ silos.
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The light filled living spaces of The Gallery are ergonomically sensitive and stylish in their design with every design element in balance and harmony. The Gallery is the epitome of sleek urban architecture and interior design.�
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Gallery, The Precinct Adelaide, South Australia The Gallery is the first stage of a landmark development for the Balfours site known as The Precinct. It is one of the biggest mixed use developments ever undertaken in Adelaide’s CBD. A major catalyst in stimulating the residential revival of the southwest sector of the Adelaide square mile. The Gallery features 126 one and two bedroom residences as well as six street level, two story SOHO apartments with office accommodation on Morphett Street and residential living upstairs. The light filled living spaces of The Gallery are ergonomically sensitive and stylish in their design with every design element in balance and harmony. The Gallery is the epitome of sleek urban architecture and interior design. The urban design philosophy for The Gallery (and The Precinct) is to provide a precinct that reinforces the distinct nature of Central Adelaide, seeking to integrate bold new designs with the existing heritage forms in a way that celebrates the history and heritage of Adelaide. The Gallery forms the first low rise podium to ensure the appropriate urban continuity and fit, framing future stages that are higher rise towers. The Gallery helps to extend and define the major street, Morphett Street helping to reinforce the distinctive Adelaide CBD grid.
Coloured dividing screens and the a variety of clear and etched glass balcony screens adds visual interest, as does the varying pattern provided by the open or closed bi-fold balcony windows. The innovative use of glazed bi-fold balcony screens create winter ‘Sun Rooms’, providing year round use of balcony areas. This innovative feature also provides high levels of sound insulation from traffic noise. Client
Urban Construct
Completion
2008
Project value
$55m
Project size
126 apartments, 6 street SOHO office/apartments
The linear, horizontal expression of the building facades reduces the apparent scale to the street. The building articulation to the east, south and west facades is achieved by the interplay of the sliding and cantilevered balcony ‘tubes’ at high level and the recessed single office/home offices at the southern end of the street level, and the texture of the aluminium ventilation slats and ramp at the north end. 21
Located on Brisbane’s urban fringe, this dynamic location offers a boutique lifestyle for occupants just metres from the vibrant restaurant scene of Milton’s Park Road.”
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Elysees Apartments Walsh Street, Milton Queensland Located approximately one kilometre from Brisbane’s CBD, Elysees at Milton is ideally positioned to cater for the increased demand for city apartments. Just metres from the vibrant restaurant scene of Milton’s Park Road, Elysees is all about lifestyle The design concept for the Elysees residential apartments addresses the site in its totality. The building form acknowledges the two street frontages, the relationship to existing apartment buildings and the nearby XXXX brewery. Woven into the design is the notion of views radiating from inside to out.
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Cartesian Pty Ltd
Location
Milton, QLD
Completion
2005
Project value
$10m
Functional performance allowed for the development of eight distinct unit and townhouse types for a total of 34 overall. The apartment planning includes rear courtyards to effect cross ventilation within all units, and the penthouse apartments feature their own rooftop entertainment terraces.
Project size
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Floors
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Apartments
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The building enhances the urbanity of the precinct with the architecturally articulated tower and townhouses appropriately placed against the two street frontages. All courtyards, entries, pergolas, landscaping and public spaces are planned towards friendly and sensitive placement within the urban fabric. The design approach integrates the structure with the architectural articulation, including sun shading, view frames and double volume spaces. Elysees on Milton offers panoramic views which have been maximised at every vantage point whilst ensuring privacy and internal comfort levels maintain high priority.
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Mayflower Residential Community, East Brighton, Victoria
02 Social and Community Housing Woodhead Project Experience
The project is the physical expression of ‘person-centered’ thinking in planning and design and will be a new coastal community offering a diversity of choices for residents. This will be a fully integrated community, rather than an institutional setting.�
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Minda Brighton Site Redevelopment Brighton, South Australia A new paradigm for planned community design is being Woodhead as the lead Master Planners and Architects on Minda’s $200m development of its 28Ha site in Brighton, South Australia. Working with Minda management, Woodhead is creating an integrated, vibrant, liveable and sustainable urban village that will support Minda’s ability to deliver their services to the residents. The project is the physical expression of ‘person-centered’ thinking in planning and design and will be a new coastal community offering a diversity of choices for residents. A variety of commercial opportunities to support the organisation in the long term and a mix of facilities, including accommodation and service facilities will allow persons with intellectual disabilities to explore their full potential in life and also have the choice to age in place. The redevelopment will include activated space and public art which involves the residents to contribute to their sense of place. It will develop a lifestyle program which meets the wants and desires of Minda’s residents for social inclusion. This will be a fully integrated community, rather than an institutional setting. Priorities include reducing bore water use, reducing energy use and reducing the CO2 footprint. Options under consideration include precinct energy generation. Water sensitive urban design is part of the overall master planning framework.
This will be put forward as an option for some of the project’s built assets, potentially delivering buildings with reduced on-site construction time and vastly reduced CO2 footprints compared to traditional steel and concrete. Green spaces planned for the village include a coastal park which preserves one of the only primary and secondary sand dune ecosystems still intact in the region. At the heart of Minda are existing Heritage buildings, which will be retained amid park-like settings. Construction will be staged at a pace which is comfortable for the current Minda residents, guided by an overall ethos of progress which is person-centered, rather than developer-driven. Client
Minda Incorporated
Completion
TBA
Project value
$200m
Project size
28 Ha site
There is also an exciting possibility for reducing the CO2 footprint of new buildings. Woodhead are involved in the University of South Australia research project with a number of other partners in the construction industry to develop a plant in South Australia for the digital construction of prefabricated multi-storey timber frame buildings. 27
Working closely with Australian Unity’s in-house design team, Woodhead is delivering a benchmark in contemporary retirement living.�
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Victoria Grange Retirement Village Vermont South, Victoria Australian Unity commissioned Woodhead to realise a new community hub and apartment complex within their existing retirement village at Victoria Grange. Phase 1: Community Hub building which will provide a space for the residents social and community needs, including: Indoor swimming pool, Healthcare consulting room, Hair salon, games and craft spaces, café and administration offices. Phase 2: 41 new luxury independent living apartments within 3 three storey blocks with secure carparking, surrounding a new landscaped courtyard which will include outdoor gym, bowling green, social spaces, potting shed and a vegetable gardens. The apartments have a mix of 2 bed and 2 bed plus study and have been designed for maximum benefit of orientation and views, with majority of layouts having dual aspect outlook. Apartment layouts have generous proportions and provide for flexible living arrangement.
The apartments have been designed to achieve typically 6 stars for energy efficiency. Apartment layout design maximises benefits and control of passive solar gain, with double glazing throughout. Public core spaces benefit from natural ventilation with louvred roof hoods to encourage ‘stack’ effect air circulation. Use of solar collection panels at roof level to supplement water heating have been integrated into the roof hood design. Rainwater harvesting for irrigation of the landscaped areas and vegetable garden has also been integrated into the scheme. Client
Australian Unity (Retirement Services)
Completion
Construction 2011 – 2014
Project value
Apartments: $14m Community Centre: $6m
Working closely with Australian Unity’s in-house design team, Woodhead is delivering a benchmark in contemporary retirement living. The scheme has been driven by best practice in sustainable building practice and with the needs of the residents and operator in mind from concept design through to delivery.
Project size
8,500m2
ESD
Designed to achieve 6 Stars
The community hub has been designed with a ‘night purge’ system which allows for overnight cooling of the thermal mass of the building, reducing the use of air conditioning during the cooling season. Other ESD features include, double glazing throughout, flexible space planning, maximising natural daylighting and ventilation, conserving existing established trees and considered native planting scheme.
Awards
Finalist: Best Retirement Living Development, The 2013 Property Council of Australia Awards
Community Hub 2,065m2 Apartment Scheme 4,250m2
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The Living in Accommodation buildings addressg site ecology and micro climate, seeking to lessen the impact of the built environment resulting in a healthier place in which to live, work and learn.
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Defence Force School of Signals Simpson Barracks, Yallambie, Victoria The new Living in Accommodation (L.I.A) facility, directly addresses the Defence Force Green Building Requirements and Environmental Sustainable Design performance standards. The project comprises the design and construction of residential and community living buildings and refurbishment of existing to provide working, teaching and living-in accommodation.
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Sinclair Knight Merz and Australian Department of Defence
Completion
2011
Housing and supporting the functions of the Defence Force School of Signals, the project includes 216 self contained student accommodation units over five level buildings, two multi- purpose facilities and the refurbishment of existing accommodation.
Project value
$45m
Project size
216 self contained student accommodation units
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Designed to compile with the Australian Defence Force Green Building Requirements.
Master plan concepts were developed, maximising the utilisation of the existing spaces, considering the need for an integrated training and living environment. Woodhead’s design team have allowed for future stages of development by designing simple building forms that knit into the existing infrastructure, maximising the existing natural and human made site features. The Living in Accommodation buildings are located in an open area, addressing site ecology and micro climate, seeking to lessen the impact of the built environment and resulting in a healthier place in which to live, work and learn.
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03 Resort Living Woodhead Project Experience
A ‘tropical-maritime’ theme underpins the design of both the architecture and the landscape, with an integrated design that offers superior comfort and lifestyle opportunities.�
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Whisper Bay Resort Airlie Beach, Queensland The Whisper Bay development includes 104 luxury waterfront dwellings overlooking the Whitsundays, with shared open spaces, car parking, pools and landscaping. The Woodhead design seeks to establish new benchmarks for high quality residential living, with dwelling types ranging from townhouses and villas to apartments and penthouses. A ‘tropical-maritime’ theme underpins the design of both the architecture and the landscape, with an integrated design that offers superior comfort and lifestyle opportunities. A mixture of lightweight modern materials and more solid structures create an atmosphere of long-lasting aspirations whilst relating to the maritime and tropical nature of the region.
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Airlie Beach Pty Ltd
Completion
2011
Project value
$90m
Project size
104 apartments and villas
The buildings respond to user needs, the magnificent views and the local climate, with 5-Star quality in mind. All dwellings enjoy abundant natural light and allow sea breezes to flow through. Outdoor decks, terraces and roof-decks provide extra extensions to the living space, allowing maximum flexibility throughout the year.
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Public access was also balanced against the need for privacy for individual dwellings in the hierarchy of space. The urban form of the development respects the human scale whilst establishing a far higher density environment than that which exists in the precinct.�
Images courtesy of Australian National Construction Review
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Newport Quays Development Stage 2, Marina Cove, South Australia The release of Marina Cove, stage two of the $1.5 billion Newport Quays redevelopment at Port Adelaide sees the transformation of a once working port into a world class mixed use waterfront precinct Woodhead was engaged to provide masterplanning review and detailed design services for this key urban waterfront regeneration project. Stage 2 of a 50Ha project, the design delivers some 236 waterside residences, including 23 harbour homes, 12 marina villas, 29 park terraces and 172 one, two and three bedroom apartments. The design includes retail and food and beverage amenities within the apartment building podium structures. Woodhead has been commissioned to masterplan further stages of the Newport Quays development. The project is primarily a developer lead residential development with a series of key commercial imperatives to be met. Woodhead worked with the client group, state and local government and a number of relevant authorities and other stakeholders during the design process.
Public access was also balanced against the need for privacy for individual dwellings in the hierarchy of space. The urban form of the development respects the human scale whilst establishing a far higher density environment than that which exists in the precinct. The project has been highly successful and marketable, and will form a part of a significant masterplanned community in excess of 2,500 dwellings. Client
Urban Construct
Completion
2008
Project value
$140m
Project size
50Ha
Residences
236
Working from a base objective of public access to the waterfront, the key was to establish an outcome that created engaging urban spaces and connections that are part of a longer journey within a waterfront promenade experience. Access to the water was seen as important, as access had not been available to the public for many years in the locality when the site was used for industrial activity. 37
The ocean villas development captures the essence of this tropical holiday setting, with the built environment enhancing the natural assets of the site.�
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Ocean Villas Danag Beach Resort, Vietnam The “High Class Villas Complex”, located on the coastline of DanangVietnam, is a 21 hectare development neighbouring two championship designed golf courses. The ocean villas development captures the essence of this tropical holiday setting, with the built environment enhancing the natural assets of the site and creating a unique and exclusive beach front residential community. The unique feeling of resort living is achieved with extensive amenities that foster recreation and relaxation within a sensitive landscape design that integrates waterways and lagoon, with walkways and running track linking various green open spaces and connect to the beach. The master plan achieves maximum ocean and golf course views by terracing the villas on different levels. The complex accommodates 170 luxury villas, 2- bedroom villas averaging 220m2 to 5-bedroom villas of 600m2 each. The villa design takes on a tropical approach in response to the local climate and is enhanced through the use of local materials.
A lockup garage, maid’s quarters, study area and storage, together with spacious entertainment areas including a pool, open kitchen, dinning and lounge are provided at ground floor. The intimate areas offer comfort with generous bedrooms with timber verandas, separated en-suites and family areas. The roof terrace is accessible through an external staircase, linking the entertainment area at ground level with the upper level living spaces and achieves the best views from the top. Client
VinaCapital
Completion
2010
Project value
$#m
Project size
21Ha 170 luxury villas
Cross ventilation, double height and fluid spaces together with the creation of internal green courtyard areas generate microclimates relevant in cooling the villas. Timber battens, louvers and timber shutters provide a sense of light and shade to the interior spaces and folding glass doors provide for expansion and linking of internal spaces with external areas and amenities. The exposed timber structure facilitates local construction methods and reinforces the tropical theme.
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Defence Force School of Signals, Simpson Barracks, Yallambie, Victoria
04 Our Commitment Woodhead Process
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. 43
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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