Projects
Asset management and investment firm APH Holding has officially launched Wellington Health, a multi-billion-dollar state-of-the-art healthcare precinct in the heart of the Box Hill medical and education hub in Melbourne. Eastern Health, one of the city’s largest metropolitan public health service providers, will be a major partner in the project. The official launch of Wellington Health was celebrated by Paul Hamer MP, APH Holding chairman James Zhang, chairwoman Weina Huangfu, chief executive officer Johnson Zhang, chief financial officer Yoyo Zhang, director of healthcare and commercial Shalain Singh, and Eastern Health chief executive officer David Plunkett. APH Holding’s first centre Wellington…
Australian architects invited to participate in Powerhouse Ultimo design competition
The NSW Government is inviting Architects from around Australia to submit a Registration of Interest to design the renewal of one of the nation’s leading cultural institutions, Powerhouse Ultimo. The Powerhouse Ultimo Renewal is underpinned by a transformative $480-$500 million investment by the NSW Government to establish a world-class museum that will significantly contribute to a vital design, technology and cultural precinct in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Bringing together adaptive heritage reuse and contemporary museum practice, the renewal will transform and secure the future of the museum to ensure it will continue to serve its communities. The renewal will…
Victorian Pride Centre recognised for community impact
Built on a history of migration, collaboration and innovation, Australia has long been a ‘melting pot’ of cultures, with diverse ideas and traditions integral to its way of life. Bringing Australia’s diverse and progressive culture to life are purpose-built construction projects to house communities, ideas and experiences - one example is the Victorian Pride Centre built by Hansen Yuncken, which opened its doors in 2021. In recognition of the project’s significance and success amongst the community, the project was recently awarded Team of the Year in KONE’s 2022 Victorian People in Property Awards. Hansen Yuncken chief executive officer Peter Salveson…
Queens Place takes out Asian property award
Developer 3L Alliance has picked up the highly-coveted ‘Residential High Rise Development’ award at the 2022 Asia Pacific Property Awards for its recently completed Queens Place Tower 1 in Melbourne. The award was officially presented at the 2022 Asia Pacific Property Awards ceremony held in London on 23 June 2022. Known as the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognised awards program, the Asia Pacific Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of more than 80 industry experts with criteria spanning design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. 2022 marks the 29th year of the Asia Pacific Property…
KWG appoints Alliance Project Group to build $300-million Castle Island residential project
KWG Australia has appointed award-winning construction company Alliance Project Group to deliver its landmark $300-million Castle Island residential project within the former Castle Hill Showgrounds precinct, at Castle Hill in Sydney’s northwest. The project consists of seven towers to be built over three stages - stage one will involve the first three towers comprising 108 apartments. The construction contract is believed to be valued at more than $100 million. Designed in collaboration by a team of international and local architecture practices - including Giles Tribe Architects, Hong Kong-based DLN, and ARVA - the master-planned residential development will consist of a…
Parramatta Square achieves 6 star NABERS rating for energy
Walker Corporation’s 4 Parramatta Square has secured the prestigious 6 star NABERS rating for Energy, making it one of the most efficient buildings in Australia. Walker executive chairman Lang Walker AO said achieving the six star accolade delivered the highest benchmark for businesses seeking the best workplace environment. He said: “The $3.2-billion development at Parramatta Square has sustainability at its core and we pride ourselves on saving energy and being water wise on every floor. “4 Parramatta Square’s state of the art environmental features were carefully designed and delivered to make a big impact on reducing carbon emissions and we…
Perth’s Kings Square 5 Tower to become landmark commercial precinct
DevelopmentWA has approved the $180 million office Kings Square 5 Tower at 580 Wellington Street in Perth, to be designed by top-tier architecture and design firm Architectus. Flagship Property Holding’s Kings Square 5 will bring the city’s harmonious commercial vision to life, featuring 20-floors of future-forward office space, accompanied by three levels of coworking and conference space and expansive wellness amenities. The building design involves the installation of photovoltaic panels on the external walls of the building, with an aesthetic similar to that of laminated glass. The PV panels will be installed as a curtain wall system in vertical sections…