The Building Designer October 2011

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No. 167 October 2011

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Chris Raymond Jim O’Leary Adrian Pooley Keith Ratcliffe Russell Meikle Russell Brandon Phillip Buchanan Peter Nelson Jeff Osman Max Slade Greg Pershouse Arthur Martin

Life Member 1992 1992 1994 2000 2000 2008 2008 2009

Jim O’Leary John Hooker Adrian Pooley Jeff Osman Russell Brandon Glen Place Bert Priest Phillip Buchanan

Fellow 2009 2009

Stephen Kidd Chris Vandyke

Honorary Member 1999 1999 2003

Margaret Hooker Meryl Pooley Barb Priest

Editor Russell Brandon Advertising Enquiries Russell Brandon Phone: 07 3889 9119

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COVER STORY Weekend retreat

Feature Writer Mel Walsh

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BEDI AWARD WINNERS 2011

Art & Design Jon Walsh

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TAFE STUDENT AWARD WINNRES 2011

Publisher Building Designers’ Association of Queensland Inc. PO Box 651 STRATHPINE, QLD 4500 Phone: 07 3889 9119 Fax: 07 3205 1078 Email: admin@bdaq.com.au Web Site: www.bdaq.com.au

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HOPGOODGANIM Stronger anti-discrminiation legislation takes effect

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DESIGN FEATURE Prestige showroom

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DESIGN FEATURE Suburban oasis

BDAQ EXECUTIVE President Arthur Martin Phone: 07 4662 1403 Email: arthur@martindesign.com.au Vice President Greg Pershouse Phone: 07 4151 8350 Email: greg@designgp.com.au Secretary Colin Roe Phone: 07 3203 7045 Email: colinroe@tpg.com.au Treasurer Ian Darnell Phone: 07 4661 3714 Email: darnell@nspire.com.au

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Northern Vice President Rod Butland Phone: 07 4051 9722 Email: buck@buckdesign.com.au Central Vice President Steve Claridge Phone: 07 5641 1966 Email: steve@claridge.net.au Southern Vice President Peter Nelson Phone: 07 3808 8517 Email: nelsonpj42@optusnet.com.au Membership & Promotions Director Steve Gray Phone: 07 4124 0600 Email: hbdg@bigpond.net.au Technical, Legislation & Planning Director Joanne Galea Phone: 07 4942 1316 Email: genisis@activ8.net.au Training and Education Director Glen Place Phone: 07 4942 1316 Email: glen@placedesigns.com.au Executive Director Russell Brandon Phone: 07 3889 9119 Email: admin@bdaq.com.au

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Cover: ‘Riverhouse’ Tony Hague: Image + Design, p5

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Tony Hague at Image & Design was required to design a weekend retreat for a busy professional. The house needed to be used for weekend visits or longer stays and was to accommodate the owner and his extended family. Facilities to cope with the possibility of an elderly resident as well as two separate living areas were to be part of the design.

The house is divided into separate areas. The entry leads to a void and a Y shaped staircase leads to each of these areas. One way leads to the granny flat, garage and bedroom 2. The second area houses the master bedroom and living area. Water and marina views to the north became a focal point for the narrow block and the living room and master bedroom make the most of these views.

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area is double height, creating a feeling of increased space and openness. This two storey living area opens onto the back patio.

Standard glazing and doors were used in this area, with louvers carefully placed to allow the breeze through while not affecting the views. The master bedroom is open to the living area below, meaning that the expansive views of the water are also visible from the bedroom.

The second area allows for two families to stay and share the house while maintaining relative privacy. When one family is staying in the house, they can spread out and use the whole house. Separate entry to each area enhances the privacy of each part of the house.

The end result is a retreat that the client loves: an oasis that maintains the modern conveniences while being far removed from the client's hectic city lifestyle.

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BEDI AWARDS 2011

Sustainable Building Designer Awards - Australia 2011

WINNERS ANNOUNCED Winners of the inaugural Sustainable Building Designer Awards - Australia have been announced at the BDAQ gala awards dinner in Brisbane. Two hundred and thirty guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, great entertainment and celebrated with the winners of a variety of awards.

The sustainable building designer winners were:

Runner-up for Sustainable New House

Brett Grimley, Ecolibrium Designs for Currumbin Ecovillage

Winner Sustainable Public Building

Ray Brown, Regency Design Centre for Community Centre Castle Hill

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Winner Sustainable New House Travis Quennell, QUBD for Ecovillage256

Winner Sustainable Small Commercial Buildings Ian Darnell, nspire Planning and Design for Condimine Veterinary Clini

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HOPGOODGANIM

Stronger anti-discrimination legislation takes effect

By Andrew Tobin, Partner, HopgoodGanim Lawyers Employers need to familiarise themselves with recent changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, as increased protection now provided by federal law could result in more claims of sexual harassment or sex discrimination within workplaces.

Here, Partner Andrew Tobin looks at the changes and highlights key aspects of which employers need to be aware.

Among the changes is a lowering of the standard in the federal jurisdiction for what constitutes sexual harassment and also protection of employees from sexual harassment in a wider range of workplace contexts.

These additional protections place new obligations on employers to take all reasonable steps necessary to protect their staff from discrimination and harassment.

Key changes for employers Employers should be aware that changes made to the Sex Discrimination Act mean that:

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The test for sexual harassment has been lowered, so that conduct will be sexual harassment if a reasonable person would anticipate 'the possibility' that the person would be offended, humiliated or intimidated.

Employers are obliged to protect their employees from sexual harassment in a broader range of workplace contexts, including by customers, clients and colleagues at other organisations.

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The protection from direct discrimination on the ground of family responsibilities has been extended to men and women in all areas of employment, not just in relation to the termination of their employment.

Breastfeeding has been established as a separate ground of discrimination.

The protections of the Sex Discrimination Act have been extended to apply equally to men and women.

The increased protection now provided under the Sex Discrimination Act could result in more claims of sexual harassment or sex discrimination being made to the Australian Human Rights Commission, rather than to Statebased anti-discrimination regulators.

Employees whose claims cannot be resolved by the Australian Human Rights Commission can elect to make a claim in the Federal Court or the Federal Magistrates Court. Employees who do so could make, in addition to a claim of sexual harassment or sex discrimination, a variety of other claims they might have in relation to their employment.

This could include claims for damages (and in some cases, for civil penalties) for adverse action under the Fair Work Act, for misleading and deceptive conduct under the Competition and Consumer Act and for breach

of employment contract. Claims of this nature cannot be made in connection with sexual harassment or sex discrimination claims made under State antidiscrimination laws.

A new test for sexual harassment Previously in the federal jurisdiction, sexual harassment occurred if a reasonable person would anticipate that the person harassed “would be” offended, humiliated or intimidated.

Now, a reasonable person only needs to anticipate “the possibility” that the person harassed would be offended, humiliated or intimidated for sexual harassment to occur.

A list of non-exhaustive circumstances to be considered in assessing whether a reasonable person would anticipate the possibility that a person would be offended, humiliated or intimidated has been included in the Sex Discrimination Act. These circumstances include:

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the sex, marital status, age, race, sexual preference and ethnicity of the person complaining of harassment; any disability of the person harassed; and the nature of the relationship between the parties.

Increased protection from sexual harassment in the workplace The Sex Discrimination Act prohibits sexual harassment at the workplace by “workplace participants”. This now includes not only employees but also contract workers and commission agents.

It is now also unlawful for a person to sexually harass another “in the course of seeking or receiving goods, services or facilities from another person”.

For the first time in the federal jurisdiction, this protects workers from sexual harassment by customers, clients or colleagues at other organisations with whom they interact through work.

Changes have also been made to ensure harassment or discrimination undertaken using a “postal, telegraphic, telephonic or other like service” come within the protection of the Sex Discrimination Act. This change is designed to ensure protection from harassment or discrimination by way of technologies such as email, SMS, mobile-phone cameras and social networking sites.

Discrimination on the ground of family responsibilities

New protection for breastfeeding The Sex Discrimination Act only used to protect women against discrimination on the basis of breastfeeding indirectly, via a claim of sex discrimination. Now, breastfeeding is protected as a separate and distinct ground of discrimination.

The amendments also ensure that special measures are taken to accommodate the needs of breastfeeding women in the workplace and other areas of public life.

As these changes may impact many employers across Australia in a variety of ways, HopgoodGanim encourages businesses to seek legal advice on any aspect of interest. Please feel free to contact HopgoodGanim's Industrial and Employment Law team should you have any questions about this Act or in relation to equal opportunity and human rights matters generally.

Andrew Tobin, Partner Tel +61 7 3024 0343 a.tobin@hopgoodganim.com.au

The contents of this paper are not intended to be a complete statement of the law on any subject and should not

Previously, a claim of sex discrimination under the federal Act on the grounds of family responsibilities was available only where an employee was terminated. Now, both men and women are protected from direct sex discrimination on the basis of their family responsibilities in all areas of work.

Amendments that were initially proposed to extend this protection to instances of indirect discrimination were not adopted. This means that a claim of indirect discrimination on the basis of family responsibilities will only be available under State anti-discrimination laws.

be used as a substitute for legal advice in specific fact situations.

HopgoodGanim cannot accept any liability or responsibility for loss occurring as a result of anyone acting or refraining from acting in reliance on any material contained in this paper.

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Brad Read Design Group 07 5444 1733 brad@brdg.com.au

The BRD Group was tasked with a new Lexus Showroom at Maroochydore. The showroom needed to accommodate a reception area, service check-in, sales desks, management offices and amenities, as well as customer lounge facilities.

Site constraints and car park location meant that the entry to the main showroom needed to be located in the south-eastern corner and this dictated the layout of the showroom components. The entry is close to the service reception and also connects through to the workshop. The materials, finishes and detailing had to be based on Lexus standards while remaining cost efficient.

The showroom has varying ceiling heights, feature lighting and extensive presentation to the two street frontages. The reception counter includes special curved glass and extensive LED backlighting. Other reception cabinetry has simple clean lines with stone and two pack finish.

by a timber border between the tiles of the showroom and the carpeted area of the sales offices.

The upper level includes staff facilities such as management offices. The staff areas are located in the one area and have a view of the showroom.

Customer facilities are centrally located and screened to allow some privacy. These facilities include a casual seating area, lounge seating and a café style “coffee shop”.

Materials incorporated in the customer area are laminates, glass, polished steel and stone. Customer access is available to the main entry and showroom as well as the service parking area and external vehicle display area.

Using simple clean lines with neutral colours and accent timber finishes, this showroom displays all the class the customer would expect when visiting a prestige vehicle sales showroom.

The sales offices are open plan, however each office is separated by rice paper screening and recessed ceiling lighting. The area is defined

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The refurbishment of this weatherboard clad Queenslander was designed by Archetype Design. The design brief required a resort style feel within an economical budget.

An “empty nester� home to accommodate two residents and guests, the design needed to keep the Queenslander feel while updating the feel of the existing home.

The ensuing design takes advantage of treetop and garden views as well as river breezes, to create a holiday like atmosphere within the home. The refurbished home includes three zones: a parents' retreat including new ensuite and walk in robe, a central open living and entertaining area and a new bathroom and laundry.

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feeling is achieved by use of full height glazing, white shutters and sisal flooring. Chandeliers bring an extra touch of class to the room.

Beaumont marble to the floor and walls creates a romantic atmosphere in the ensuite. This area opens up to the outdoor entertaining area and pool deck.

Entertaining is made easy in the open living area. The open, airy space includes a living room, extended dining room and kitchen.

This beautiful space opens up to a lush outdoor entertaining area and pool deck. The inside and outdoors are linked by expansive bi-fold doors. A servery from the kitchen to the outside area enhances this link.

A new laundry and bathroom complete the refurbishment. The main bathroom has a timeless look enhanced by a solid off white marble topped vanity. Off white cabinetry and full height ceramic wall tiles complete the look. The

feature mirror has an exposed fluorescent light for overhead lighting. The new laundry is classy, with folding doors allowing for the concealment of the work area.

With this stylish design, Archetype Design have taken a tired old Queenslander in East Brisbane and transformed it into a beautiful suburban oasis.

Bill Slade Archetype Designs & Projects 07 3378 1202 bill@archetype.net.au

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BDAQ EVENTS CALENDAR 2012 BDAQ DESIGN AWARDS & PD

BDAQ/BEDI TRAINING Program details to be advised next year.

BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE Awards Dinner PD

July 27 July 27-28

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ROADSHOWS AUTUMN March 12 - 16; 22-29 2011

SPRING October 10 - 12 ; 15 - 18; 24-25 2011

BRANCH MEETINGS Branches occasionally change meeting details. Please contact the branch if you are attending for the first time or haven’t attended for a while.

Far North Queensland: 5.30pm first Monday each month Contact: Tony Lawson, Ph 07 4053 2058 Townsville: 12.00 noon first Tuesday each month Contact: Barry Switzer, Ph 07 4728 2339 Mackay: 6.00pm first Wednesday each month Contact: Naomi Otto, Ph 07 4954 8452 Central Queensland: 5.30pm second Wednesday, of these months: February, April, June. Agust and October Contact Rbecca Doak, Ph 07 4927 5437

Sunshine Coast: second Wednesday each month Contact: Ian Gorton, Ph 07 5447 5394 Brisbane North: 6.00pm third Monday each month Contact: Peter Latemore, Ph 07 3356 9051 Brisbane South: 6.30pm third Tuesday each month Contact: Susan Hobbs, Ph 07 3376 0480 Ipswich: 5.30pm fourth Monday each month Contact: John Musters, Ph 07 3282 7004 South West: 6.30pm fourth Tuesday each month Contact: Russell Leicht, Ph 07 4630 8954 Gold Coast: 6.30pm last Wednesday each moth Contact Stuart Osman, Ph 5520 3022

Wide Bay: 2.30pm second Wednesday every third month Contact: Michael Russell, Ph 07 4123 3654

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