Fresh thinking Set among Brisbane’s heritage-listed fig trees, The Annex at 12 Creek Street promotes a connection between the indoors and out with a mechanical services solution delivered to compliment the building’s breathable facade.
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Constructed by Broad Construction for Dexus, and designed by architect BVN, The Annex at 12 Creek Street is a new 12-level, 7,200m² A-Grade commercial office tower located within the city’s highly sought-after Golden Triangle. Featuring a services design by consultant NDY that meets the Brisbane City Council’s “Buildings that Breathe” design guide, The Annex has achieved 5 star Green Star Design and As-Built ratings, as well as a 5 star NABERS Energy rating aligning with Dexus’ sustainability approach. Following a competitive open tender process, A.G. Coombs was engaged by Broad Construction in mid-2018 – during the project’s design phase – under a design and construct (D&C) contract as specialist mechanical services contractor. Upon its appointment, A.G. Coombs liaised directly with NDY on the performance requirements of the D&C design. These discussions focused on the protection of the
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