161 Castlereagh Street & 242 Pitt Street, Sydney
The development at 161 Castlreagh Street is an amalgamation of several sites and has frontages to both Castlereagh and Pitt Streets. The 43-level building will have a net lettable area of 59,000sqm and has been leased to ANZ Bank and Freehills Lawyers. On completion, the tower will be owned 50 percent by GPT, 25 percent by La Salle Investment Management and 25 percent by ISPT. The developers are aiming for a 6 Star Green Star and a 5 Star NABERS rating.
Project team
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Developer: Grocon
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Project manager and builder: Grocon
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Architect: FJMT (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorpe)
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Structural engineer: Aurecon
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ESD engineer: Aecom
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Value on completion: $800 million
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Completion: Q1 2013
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125 St Georges Terrace, Perth |
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The City Square complex in Perth’s CBD comprises four elements: commercial tower; retail space; heritage space and new civic space. City Square Tower is the centrepiece of the development. The 45-storey tower with a lettable area of 76,000sqm has been fully pre-leased to BHP Billiton, PwC and Barrick Gold. Fronting St Georges Terrace are four Heritage buildings of 6000sqm, which are being refurbished as part of the development. Brookfield has recently lodged a DA for a second office tower in the precinct.
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Project Team
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Owner/developer/project manager/builder: Brookfield and its subsidiaries
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Principal contractor: Brookfield Multiplex
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Architect: HASSELL and Fitzpatrick + Partners (joint venture)
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Consultant structural design engineers: Aurecon
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Wind consultant: MEL Consultants
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Completion date: Q2 2012
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55 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane |
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The 15-level Australian Tax Office tower in central Brisbane will house more than 1300 employees, and will be completed by mid-2013. There will also be ground level retail and an activated laneway down the side of the building.
This is Grocon’s first development project in Brisbane. 55 Elizabeth Street will target a 5 Star Green Star design and as built ratings, and a 5 Star NABERS energy rating. |
Project team
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Owner: Credit Suisse
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Developer: Grocon
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Builder and project manager: Grocon
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Architect: BVN Architecture
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Structural engineer: Bonnaci
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Mechanical & electrical engineer: EMF Griffiths
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Hydraulic engineer: H-Design
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Value: $170 million
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Completion: May 2013
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171 Collins Street, Melbourne |
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171 Collins Street is Melbourne’s first new Premium Grade office development in over 20 years. Designed by Bates Smart, it includes a new 20-floor commercial office tower, the historical Mayfair building over seven levels and ground floor retail.
Net lettable area is 33,500sqm with floorplates from 1669sqm to 1826sqm. The developer is targeting 5 Star NABERS energy rating and 6 Star Green Star designed and as built rating. |
Project Team
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Owner/developer: Joint venture partnership between Cbus Property and Charter Hall
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Project manager: APP Corporation
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Architect: Bates Smart
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Builder: Brookfield Multiplex
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Services engineer: Umow Lai
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Structural engineer: Winward Structures
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Pre-commitment: BHP Billiton and Evans and Partners
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Value on completion: about $270 million
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Completion: Mid 2013
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Tower 8, 26 Franklin Street, Adelaide |
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On completion, this commercial development of 37,500sqm will be the largest office building in Adelaide. It will comprise a 12-level articulated component fronting Franklin Street, a 17-level component immediately behind featuring 360° views and a central linking component incorporating the core and egress stairs.
The developer is targeting a NABERS Energy minimum 4.5 Star rating and Green Star 5 Star As Designed and As Built Office V3. |
Project Team
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Owner: Franklin Street Property Trust with 50 percent equity partners Aspen Group Ltd and Telstra Super
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Developer and project manager: Aspen Development Fund No. 1 Ltd
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Architect: Woods Bagot
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Engineers: Aurecon and WSP Buildings
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Builder: Baulderstone
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Pre-commitments: Australian Taxation Office and Australian Postal Corporation
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Value: $190 million
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Completion: October 2012
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4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT |
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4 National Circuit is a six-storey office building providing 30,000sqm of office space. It features a facade of copper clad fins, combined with finishes of granite, marble and high performance glass. Large floor plates of 2146sqm and 3174sqm are spread over two wings, joined by an expansive lobby. Wide column spacing and the convenience of a conference centre improves the workspace density and there is a cafe adjoining the landscaped courtyards. The developer is targeting Green Star 5 Star Design and NABERS Energy and NABERS Water 5 Star. |
Project Team
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Owner/developer: ISPT Core Fund
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Project manager: Lend Lease
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Architect: FCA
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Builder: Lend Lease
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Structural engineer: Winwards
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Services Engineer: Norman Disney & Young
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Value on completion: $190 million
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Completion: December 2012
