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ABOUT US
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a design concept for the Base Building Bathroom Refresh located at 126 Phillip St Sydney, also known as Deutcshe Bank Place.
Situated in at the edge of Sydney’s central business district, and completed in 2005, the 126 Phillip Street emerged as a symbol of innovation and progress. The Foster & Partners design explored new strategies for flexible, column-free office space and created a new ‘urban room’ in the city’s dense central business district. Daylight is drawn into the office levels and down through the building via an atrium, which runs the full height of the tower between the core and the office floors and is crossed by a series of bridges.
The building concept is as strong today as it was at the time, with materiality revolving around creating a modern, striking and technologically advanced structure that is sustainable and efficient.
Our concept for the amenities design is based on similar principles, to create a striking yet sympathetic finishes palette that is enduring from both an aesthetic and functional level, overlayed with fixture and fitting elements that complement the modernity and technological aspects of the base building.
This is realised through our minimalistic and timeless base aesthetic of seamless large format wall and floor tiling, expansive floating mirrors, monolithic yet dramatic basin forms, and the semi-translucent dividers and partitions. These base elements are layered with sophisticated, touchless tapwares and dryers, and a balance of both varied ceiling heights that create an interplay with soft indirect lighting and striking led inserts.
This layered approach create modern and functional amenities spaces that are a pleasure to occupy.
We thank you in advance for your considerationm, and welcome your feedback to discuss this concept further.
Should you require any clarification, do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Thomas Hansen
Co-Managing Director & Nominated Architect +61 412 519 413 thomash@scottcarver.com.au Helen Morrow
+61 427 771 570 helenm@scottcarver.com.au
Our Approach
Traditionally driven by market and tenant cycles, refurbishment of existing commercial building stock has been an inherent process of portfolio ownership and management. In more recent years, advances in workplace practices, technological advances in networking and building services, improved wellness standards, tenant cultural shifts and customer experience focus has evolved what was once simple lobby and amenity upgrades into what we now term Building Repositioning. Building repositioning is an innovative multi-disciplined and multi-sector based approach that holistically assesses key drivers and outcomes including;
Strategic Opportunity
Each asset is assessed from a strategic perspective, working with clients and stakeholders to identify and execute desired opportunities for the building.
Precinct Connectivity
Assesses the buildings position within the context of current and anticipated surrounding developments and improves the buildings identity and street presence.
Growth Strategy
Each asset has a distinct set of drivers, including target market, building grade, commercial cycle position and competitive NLA offering. All development potentials are explored to align with short, medium and long term building outlook.
Customer Experience
Tenant and community demographic is researched to align user expectation and experience.
Complexity
Working within the confines of a live building with inherent constraints and limitations requires specific thinking and strategies around construction, programming and staging.
With the commercial and workplace sectors rapidly evolving through technology, utilisation and wellness, it is vital to establish a strategy around relevance and growth, and be market leaders.
At Scott Carver, we have the right team for this challenge, with relevant experience in the Building Repositioning sector across several projects. We also have diverse experience in multiple sectors that can draw on the expertise of various highly skilled and innovative designers.
Constraints
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CONTEXT + CULTURE + CONSTRAINTS
Urban Context
The Golden Triangle
126 Phillip St is strategically positioned on a key aspect of Sydney’s “Golden Triangle”, providing the a fantastic positioning in the CBD due to it’s proximity to premium office and amenity offerings, public transport access, combined with its unique sweeping views of the CBD, Harbour, Botanic Gardens and East Parklands.
The “Golden Triangle” in the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), whilst not ‘officially designated’, refers to an area characterized by high commercial activity, prestigious corporate headquarters, and premium real estate.
Key features and significance include:
Prime Location: Situated at the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the Golden Triangle encompasses some of the most sought-after and valuable real estate in the city. Its central location provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Circular Quay, Wynyard, and Martin Pl, making it a highly desirable business address.
Corporate Headquarters: The Golden Triangle is home to numerous multinational corporations, financial institutions, law firms, and professional services firms. Many iconic skyscrapers and office towers, such as Australia Square, Governor Phillip Tower, 126 Phillip St and Chifley Tower, are located within this area, housing the headquarters of prominent companies and organisations.
Retail and Entertainment: In addition to its commercial significance, the Golden Triangle features an array of upscale retail precincts, luxury boutiques, fine dining establishments, and entertainment venues. Pitt Street Mall, a pedestrianized shopping strip lined with flagship stores and designer labels, is a major draw for locals and tourists alike.
Cultural Landmarks: Within the Golden Triangle, you’ll find cultural landmarks and tourist attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, Customs House, and The Rocks historic precinct. These iconic landmarks contribute to the area’s vibrancy and appeal, attracting visitors from around the world.
Economic Hub: As the epicenter of Sydney’s financial and commercial activities, the Golden Triangle plays a pivotal role in driving the city’s economy. It serves as a hub for business meetings, networking events, and corporate functions, facilitating collaboration and innovation across various industries.
Base Building Context
126 Phillip Street - Conceptual Narrative
The competition winning, thirty-one-storey building, by Foster & Partners is located on a prominent site close to Sydney Harbour, explores new strategies for flexible, column-free office space and creates a new ‘urban room’ in the city’s dense central business district.
The building’s unusual design and distinctive profile were guided by number of factors, including the narrow site, the need for large open floor plates, and exacting planning regulations that protected the amount of sunlight falling on two nearby public spaces.
The building’s orientation exploits a number of environmental factors and maximises views across the Harbour. Daylight is drawn into the office levels and down through the building via an atrium, which runs the full height of the tower between the core and the office floors and is crossed by a series of bridges.
Movement through the building is clarified and celebrated, the atrium and lobbies being both physically and psychologically removed from the workplace.
The main structural core is offset to the lower, western edge of the site and consists of two towers, which provide the main stiffening elements and act as solar buffers. To permit greater flexibility in planning office layouts, curtain walling on the three glazed facades has been turned ‘inside out’ with mullions and transoms placed externally.
At ground level, the private world of the tower meets the public realm of the city in a four-storey covered plaza - the ‘assembly’. This soaring, light-filled space functions as a busy public square. A prelude to the office lobbies, it also contains shops, cafés and a crèche. The central water feature that runs the length of the space can be controlled to enable all kinds of activities, including fashion shows and parties to take place there at any time of day.
The selection of Foster and Partners concept was based on the firm’s rational approach to architectural design, due to the client’s belief in “driving the value of a building through its functionality”. The building is “able to be flexible and adaptable, with all elements, including structure, aligning with a planning module to maximize its efficacy, or effectiveness, not simply its efficiency.”
126 PHILLIP STREET, SYDNEY “DEUTSCHE BANK PLACE”
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The Vision
“Our concept for the amenities design is based on the founding principles of the architectural vision... to create a striking yet sympathetic finishes palette that is enduring from both an aesthetic and functional level, overlayed with fixture and fitting elements that complement the modernity and technological aspects of the base building.”
Existing Typical Lobby / Amenities
1. PREMIUM MARBLE WALL FINISHES AND BESPOKE TIMBER TOILET PARTITIONS
2. EFFICIENT LAYOUT/ APPROVED ALTERNATE SOLUTION
3. UNOBTRUSIVE MECHANICAL DESIGN 4. WELL MAINTAINED
