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ernst & young centre sydney

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The Ernst & Young Centre, is a 32 Level commercial office tower and signature building on the World Square site, located on George Street, in Sydney. The tower has 68,000m2 of NLA and construction was complete in January 2005, by Brookfield Multiplex Constructions. The building achieved a 4.5 Star NABERS energy rating and is a PCA “Grade A” office building. The tower has an approximate construction cost of $270m. The Ernst & Young Centre was the result of the City’s Design Excellence Competition won by Crone Partners.

World Square is a mixed use development incorporating a retail centre, public piazza, residential and commercial uses. The World Square site was a hole in the ground for over 10 years and construction stopped in the 90’s, due to financial constraints. Re-use of the existing structure and lift core was an important consideration in the new design of the office tower. Development of the Ernst & Young tower was the catalyst for the urban renewal of the World Square District.

One of the key features of the design, is a unique glazed external stair, that forms an active circulation spine for the tenants of the building. The stair not only serves as an important egress route, but is an interconnecting stair for multiple level tenants, thus encouraging people interaction between floors. At night, the lighting to the stair provides a dramatic glow to the tower, highlighting the building on the city skyline.

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finger wharf

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The Finger Wharf is a wharf in Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney, Australia. The structure is the longest timbered-piled wharf in the world, and was completed in 1915.

The Finger Wharf was an operational working wharf for much of the 20th century. By the 1970s, new container ports with larger wharfing facilities and cruise liner terminals around the city meant the usage of the wharf declined. By the 1980s the wharf lay derelict and empty and in 1987 the state government decided to demolish the Wharf.

A new marina and resort complex was approved to replace the wharf in Woolloomooloo Bay, but when demolition work was due to begin in January 1991, locals blocked entrance to the site. Unions imposed a Green ban which stopped demolition crews from undertaking work.

Due to such a strong public outcry it was decided that the existing wharf would instead be renovated into a boutique hotel, featuring 104 guestrooms, loft-style suites and private residencies. Walker Corporation undertook that renovation. The hotel features several restaurants and bars, including the popular Water Bar, frequented by many visiting local and international celebrities. The hotel was officially launched as “W Sydney – Woolloomooloo” and it was W Hotels’ first property to be launched outside of the United States. The hotel’s licensing to Starwood Hotels & Resorts expired in 2007 and re-branded as “Blue Hotel”, managed by Taj Hotels & Resorts. Notable residents include actor Russell Crowe and media personality John Laws.

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skyvue sydney

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Formally known as the old Nock and Kirby Building, the new development aspired to bring a new life to the six storey heritage building. Crone Partners won the project in a Design Competition and developed a 13 level, PCA “Grade A”, commercial office building, with 13,100m2 of NLA. Construction commenced in 2006 and was completed in 2008 with an approximate construction cost of $55m.

The existing heritage facade and awning on George Street was retained and restored, with new floors and structure provided internally. The building incorporates a dramatic, full height internal atrium serviced by glass lifts. The finish to the core at the southern edge of the atrium, features a stunning, red colour installation, designed by artist Beata Geyer.

The site sits over the top of 4 major rail tunnels, creating additional challenges for the Design Team. This included, the need for sound and vibration treatment to the basement structure, which was designed to span over the tunnels.

The trapezoidal shaped atrium improves natural daylight penetration and visual connectivity of the office floors. Other key Sustainable Design Initiatives include; Chilled beam technology, BMS energy monitoring, waterless urinals and zoned lighting.

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275 george street brisbane

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275 George Street, known as the Telstra Tower, is a 32 level commercial office tower located in Brisbane. It has 41,000m2 of NLA and in 2009 was the largest commercial lease in Brisbane, with Telstra occupying 20 Levels of the tower. The building was completed in Feb 2009, well within anticipated construction program. 275 George Street achieved both a 5 Star Green Star Design and As Built Certification with the Green Building Council of Australia and is a PCA “Grade A”, commercial office building.

The Telstra Tower forms part of the Brisbane Master Plan Initiative, to reinforce the visual importance af the Brisbane City Centre. The project enhances the city’s urban fabric, with pedestrian “through site” links at plaza level, that capture framed vistas of the Brisbane City Council. The integration of Public Art further compliments the Public Domain, with restaurants and bars activating the space during the day and night.

275 George Street has spectacular 360 degrees views of the Brisbane River and cityscape and is situated within Brisbane’s cultural hub, only a step away from restaurants, entertainment, childcare facilities and shopping.

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