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a leading global design practice
We are positioned across Australia and into Asia.
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WOODHEAD COMPANY PROFILE 1 2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, WA 2 Southern Cross University, Building A, Gold Coast Campus, QLD 3 Community CPS, Adelaide, SA
Company Profile Architecture and design is a process, a journey of discovery with our clients. The constraints of space and time and commercial imperatives are a given, the difference at Woodhead is we see them as a catalyst to spur innovation. What We Do
Design and the Market
What we do is about exploring the future; asking the right questions, observing and listening to make sense of how to plan for the potential. We revel in complexity and understand that great results are a product of exhaustive rigor, research and proven processes and technologies.
We exist to design, however design excellence is an outcome of a commitment to rigor, research and innovation. Design does not exist in isolation; it requires an understanding of our clients and the markets they operate in. Research, processes and collaboration are fundamental to our success, as is our ability to deliver projects with technical accuracy and proficiency.
Our services are Architecture, Interior Design and Planning providing Property Advisory, Design and Project Delivery consultancy services.
Where We Operate Woodhead is an Australian company operating globally through a series of networked studios and partnerships; our practice draws depth from our geographic reach yet is locally infused with experience and character. We understand success will manifest itself through tangible projects that embody our values, evidenced by our client testimonials and our peer recognition.
Business Sustainability Whilst we exist to design, we only exist if we have a sustainable business platform that ensures practice and procedures are conducted within regulatory guidelines. The growth of business is predicated on achieving profit in order that we can reinvest in the organisation. A critical aspect of the structure is the management of risk and the continuous pursuit of quality. Business activity supports the Woodhead strategic business plan and goals, and contributes to a positive reputation and image by utilising high quality processes.
People and Culture How We Operate Our organisational structure is based on the interwoven activities of design, business and people. These spheres of practice coexist seamlessly to ensure the ‘Project’ sits at the centre of what we do and is the basis upon which success is measured.
Woodhead prides itself on the professional achievements of our people. We acknowledge individual contribution, and as a company we are committed to nurturing professional development through a range of activities including; study tours, corporate training, research projects, and providing an office culture based on continual improvement and learning. Woodhead supports policies and systems and processes that create equal opportunities for all and where people have the resources, assistance and support to achieve the highest personal and professional level.
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Woodhead works across several key portfolios, including; Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, Transport, and Workplace.
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Adelaide Desalination Plant, Port Stanvac, South Australia
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Animation City, Guangzhou, China
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Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide, South Australia
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Sydney International Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment, New South Wales
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Changi International Airport Terminal 1 Upgrade, Singapore
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2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, Western Australia
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Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), Singapore
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Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria
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Southern Cross University Building A, Gold Coast, Queensland
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Place on Brougham, North Adelaide, South Australia
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Gowings and State Theatre - QT Hotel Conversion, Sydney, New South Wales
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‘Integrating’ industrial facilities into the landscape... Our philosophy is to design for clear, simple, uninterrupted internal spaces, allowing maximum long-term flexibility of use within the life span of the building.”
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WORKPLACE PORTFOLIO STATEMENT
Industrial Portfolio Woodhead pursues excellence and has become acknowledged leaders in the design of buildings for infrastructure, distribution and industrial facilities, particularly the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices in this complex environment. Over recent years, we have undertaken over 500,000m² of office and industrial building facilities including industries specialising in manufacturing, food warehousing, engineering and distribution. Woodhead has been rated No 1 in Industrial projects in Australia by World Architecture. We have produced intelligent, workable designs for both larger and smaller companies, applying our thorough background knowledge and staff expertise to each project. In many cases, industrial projects require a unique combination of skills, namely the design of flexible industrial style buildings with an understanding of process flow, production and storage, as well as inherent knowledge of detailing for health and hygiene together with the needs of access, circulation and flexibility. Large scale industrial buildings require a rigorous design approach and adequate briefing and pre-planning. As part of project initiation, several key issues should be reviewed and defined.
− − − Function drives the design. It is defined within the brief, outlining − user operations, relationships to each other and external − environment. − Our philosophy is to design for clear, simple, uninterrupted internal − spaces, allowing maximum long-term flexibility of use within − the life span of the building. Non-operational requirements are ‘plugged on’ to the perimeter wall. This allows future flexibility − to service or expand these facilities without interruption to the − internal operations. − − − − 1
Adelaide Desalination Plant, Port Stanvac, South Australia
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Media Hub, Ingleburn, New South Wales
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Keswick Substation, Keswick, South Australia
External access and circulation are important issues to be addressed in the early planning stages. Public and heavy vehicles access to the building should be clearly defined and kept separate. Location and orientation of service docks must be carefully considered to avoid detrimental effects to the internal environment and business operations. Whilst the internal environment may be affected by orientation, other factors will also effect the equipment and working environment. Industrial buildings are generally cost effective forms of construction. Cost efficiency can be influenced by items such as construction type, structural grid and column spacings, BCA consideration and ventilation. Some of the many projects Woodhead has delivered include: Aldi Distribution Facilities, Stapylton and Derrimut Arnott’s Biscuit Factory, Huntingwood Kellogg Distribution and Manufacturing Centres, Botany United Distillers Australia, Huntingwood Pepsi Seven-Up, Sydney Export Park, Adelaide National Foods, Adelaide News Limited, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Adelaide, Townsville Franklin’s Distribution Centre, Ingleburn Kemin Industries, Singapore CSR Hebel Block Manufacturing Plant, Taiwan Sola Optical, Guangzhou, China Transistions Optical, Manila, Philippines Visy Pulp and Paper Mill, Tumut
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Project Name, Adelaide Desalination Location, Plant, State, Port Country Stanvac, South Australia
01 Infrastructure Woodhead Project Experience
With a growing economy and population South Australia is faced with the challenge of developing and implementing alternative water supplies especially in times of drought.
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Adelaide Desalination Plant and Kauwi Interpretive Centre Port Stanvac, South Australia Woodhead provided the design of the winning bid for the Adelaide Desalination Plant by the Adelaide Aqua consortium. The sometimes harsh and often shifting Australian climate has strongly impacted the reliability of rain water as a source of drinking water in recent years. With a growing economy and population South Australia is faced with the challenge of developing and implementing alternative water supplies especially in times of drought. The new Adelaide Desalination Plant and Kauwi Interpretive Centre together bring a new, climate independent source of drinking water and a desalination education experience to the people of Adelaide and its surrounds. The design team used an “integrated industrial design” approach to ensure that the desalination plant met the requirements of a significant work of public architecture by developing a consistent architectural language across the site complementing the state-of-the-art water processing facility. The architectural and landscape design contributes significantly to the successful delivery of the project and the acceptance by the community of this alternative source of drinking water. The “integrated industrial design” approach ensures that the related disciplines of master planning and architecture, landscape design, interior design and graphic and wayfinding design are integrated to provide a unified, cohesive and sustainable design which blends into and enhances the existing site.
This seamless architectural and landscape response minimises visual impacts from both close and long range views and builds on the intrinsic qualities of the natural coastline to provide a considered response to the environment and natural heritage of the site. Located at Lonsdale, near Port Stanvac, the $1.824 billion AUD, 100 gigalitre per annum capacity desalination plant can deliver up to 100 billion litres of water each year contributing to half of Adelaide’s water supply. Client
Government of South Australia
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Adelaide Aqua D&C Consortium consisting; McConnell Dowell Constructors, Abigroup Contractors and ACCIONA Agua.
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2012
Project Value
$1.8 billion
Project size
100 gigalitre per annum capacity
Kauwi Interpretive Centre: Project Size
800m2
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The Kauwi Interpretive Centre educates and inspires visitors through the interpretation of narratives about water use and the desalination process. The building describes an ancient landscape meeting 21st century technology.
The project includes a transfer pumping station and transfer pipeline, which pumps drinking water from the plant to the existing SA Water supply network and the Kauwi Interpretive Centre for community education. The Kauwi Interpretive Centre educates and inspires visitors through the interpretation of narratives about water use and the desalination process. The building describes an ancient landscape meeting 21st century technology. The name ‘Kauwi’ can be translated as ‘water’, and comes from the local Kaurna Aboriginal language. The built form is designed to allow people to find their own way through the interpretive elements. It aims to provide a journey that is open to exploration. This exploration allows people to discover and learn at their own pace and piece together the interpretive elements and experience of the building and landscape in their own way. The architectural design reinforces this approach by providing multiple pathways through and around the interpretive displays and earth walls. At the same time, the user has an ‘unfolding’ spatial experience - views are gradually revealed as one moves through the space, ending with dramatic views out over the coast and to the desalination plant. A reflective ceiling to the main roof gives enticing reflections of what is to come, as well as reflecting an abstract ‘water’ mural on the floor. An outdoor water feature is strategically placed to the north of the building to reflect the sun back into the space - casting rippled, moving light around. The sense of the space is akin to being in an underwater landscape. It was important to design a space specific to the topic of ‘water’ – the architecture conveys something of the interpretive subject in the way the space feels and is experienced. A memorable experience of the place will help people retain the important messages being conveyed. An interpretive centre needs to have strong connections to its context. An important driver for the design was to create a built form that relates directly to the dramatic landscapes surrounding it. This building reinforces the connection back to the natural elements and the local context through its use of rammed earth walls - by making reference to the unique layered strata in nearby cliffs. The form suggests that the building has been excavated directly from the earth. Innovative techniques around the layering of colouring of the different bands of rammed earth were researched and thoroughly tested on site with sample walls. The strong natural references are offset and punctuated by the use of reflective metals – relating to the high tech processes of desalination. The design process was highly collaborative, involving interpretive specialists, graphic designers, educators, landscape architects and the clients. A vital thread through the process has been the ongoing consultation with local Kaurna Aboriginal groups and artists. The Aboriginal content is vital in terms of educating people about another perspective to the importance of water, and how they have managed and used it over time.
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Woodhead has worked closely with a visionary client to create a design-led solution that enhances the urban experience of this industrial and commercial precinct.
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Keswick Substation Keswick, South Australia ElectraNet’s new City West Substation in Keswick provides the greater City of Adelaide with high-voltage electricity reinforcement. Woodhead has worked closely with a visionary client to create a design-led solution that enhances the urban experience of this industrial and commercial precinct. The main public experience of the substation is through travelling along the ring road that feeds into the precinct. The success of the project is in creating a memorable experience in moving through this industrialised urban space. There is a gradual transitioning of scale between the larger substation elements down to the smaller scale treatments of the perimeter security fence and the landscaping by the road.
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A consistent formal language is developed through a patterning device of overlapping groups of parallel lines - making reference to networks of power cables - that connects all these elements into an integrated whole. Robust industrial materials are transformed beyond the banal. Concrete is treated with a copper coloured oxide, and powdercoated ribbed steel panelling is set at geometric angles. An electric blue light emanates from the building at night time, lighting the urban space and hinting at the transmission of highvoltage electricity that happens within.
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Each building is designed to make a statement on the landscape whilst reecting the practical use of the facility.
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Southern Regional Water Pipeline Pump Stations Queensland In the midst of the worst drought Queensland has ever faced, Woodhead has been commissioned to provide the architectural services for the pipeline that will link up two of south-east Queensland’s primary water supplies. This pipeline, connecting the Gold Coast and Brisbane water supplies stretches some 150kms and requires numerous pump halls along the way to keep the water pressure constant. Woodhead’s task was to produce a regular design that could be adapted to each individual pump station. Thus far, five pump stations have been documented with the Bundamba pump station nearing completion. Each building is designed to make a statement on the landscape whilst reflecting the practical use of the facility. Large flowing swirls of aggregate, patterned onto the facades of the concrete blade walls, reflect the flow of water whilst the random placement of Alpolic cladding contained within these walls symbolise the reflective qualities of surface water.
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Chambers Flats Pump Station Bundamba Pump Station Swanbank Pump Station Coomera Pump Station Molendinar Pump Station and various other Flow Control Buildings, Balance tanks, and Chlorination facilities. Client
SRWP Alliance
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2010
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$5-10m per pump station
This project has been successful in taking the functionality of an industrial building to develop an innovative and exciting product.
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Desalination Blueprint Design Kurnell, New South Wales The Desalination Blueprint Design was developed to supplement the Sydney water supply should significant droughts occur in the catchment area. The Sydney Desalination Project diversifies Sydney’s water supply and reduces the reliance on rainfall in the catchments. Client
Sydney Water
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Woodhead was engaged by Sydney Water to provide conceptual architectural and landscaping design principles, in compliance with the Statement of Commitments (SOC), for the main proposed plant site at Kurnell. Woodhead is responsible for the architectural optimisation of the works. Design and configuration of the building had to meet the following general requirements to comply with the SOCs: − Designing of landscaping and building forms for bush fire protection and hazard minimisation − Gutters and downpipes should be avoided where possible − Minimisation and amelioration of visual impact from nominated view points − Maximising use of natural lighting and ventilation where appropriate − Minimising the impact on local environment, including overpassing air traffic from large roof areas and wall surfaces − Minimising maintenance of both the landscape and built form − Selecting plant species viable and compatible with the local environment − Minimising impervious hardstand to maximise the stormwater infiltration − Designing durable built forms and landscaping
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Summerhill Waste Management Facility Newcastle, New South Wales The Summerhill Waste Management Facility is a progressive, world-class facility which reflects Newcastle City Council’s commitment to ecologically sustainable development.
The City of Newcastle has established an environmental education program which, together with the provision of the purpose designed facility, aims to encourage and aid recycling of waste. Ecologically sustainable development issues relating to material resources, energy, waste and native habitat were integrated into the design methodology of the project. The architectural solution creates self sufficient, low energy, appropriate technology buildings which conserve finite natural resources and promote renewable resources. Inherent in the design is the flexibility to allow for potential future growth, change and technological advancement in management of waste. Client
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Hunters Hill Zone Substation Upgrade Hunters Hill, New South Wales This project involved the redevelopment of a part of the existing Hunters Hill Zone Substation site to incorporate new indoor 66kv Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and control equipment housed in a new 66kv switch and control building.
The existing substation site is located in a residential area at a leafy suburb of Gladesville between two existing three storey residential apartment buildings. The existing substation building is a listed heritage item in The NSW Heritage Register and Local Environmental Plan in Ryde Council, NSW. The building and civil aspects of the project generally comprise of: − new two-storey 66kv GIS switch and a separate control building, to house the new indoor 66kv GIS switch and control gear and the control equipment − Refurbishment of the roof of existing heritage substation building − Associated new civil and drainage works − New fencing and gates − New landscape works − Installation of in-ground and cast-in conduits, pits and equipment bases − Stormwater detention Client
Energy Australia
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2010
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Leichhardt Zone Substation Redevelopment Leichhardt, New South Wales The project involves the redevelopment of a part of the existing Leichhardt Balmain Road Substation site to incorporate new indoor 132kv Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and control equipment housed in a new 132kv switch and control building.
The existing substation site occupies part of a large former service station site. This site is constrained by contaminated subsurface water, a heritage listed stormwater line in close proximity to the cable basement and an adjacent high voltage switch yard. The building and civil aspects of the project generally comprise of: − A new two-storey 132kv GIS switch and control building, to house the new indoor 132kv GIS switch and control gear and the 132kv protection equipment − New amenities and lunch room − Associated new civil and drainage works in an area of contaminated groundwater − New fencing and gates − Installation of in-ground and cast-in conduits, pits and equipment bases − Stormwater detention − Basement construction adjacent to switchyard and heritage listed stormwater line. Client
Energy Australia
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Springvale Coal Mine Springvale, New South Wales The design solutions for the major expansion of the Springvale Coal Mine are unique to the mining industry and set benchmarks for future developments of this kind.
Exposed steel structures were preferred for the administration and mining ofďŹ ce, providing for quick erection and simple future expansion. Client
Clutha Mining
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Illawarra / Woronora Water Treatment Facility Woronora, New South Wales Located south of Sydney, Woronora dam is part of a vast catchment area which supplies water to the city of Sydney.
The Woronora Waters Treatment Facility is a complex water processing plant situated on the shores of the Woronora dam, surrounded by dense bushland. The facility comprises 30 on-site buildings, water treatment plants, below-ground services, chemical storage and treatment processing, maintenance buildings, pumping stations and a central administration building. The ďŹ nal design sympathetically integrates the complex within its environmentally and politically sensitive location. Client
Concrete Constructions / Kinhill Engineering Joint Venture
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ALDI Distribution Centre, Prestons, New South Wales
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The 75,000m² facility will process up to 50,000 tonnes of aluminium a year into a variety of products and provides aluminium extrusion, powder coating, anodising and warehouse facilities.
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Capral Aluminium Bundamba, Queensland Queensland Premier Peter Beattie opened Capral Aluminium’s $160 million manufacturing facility at Bundamba in 2005.
The 75,000m² facility will process up to 50,000 tonnes of aluminium a year into a variety of products and provides aluminium extrusion, powder coating, anodising and warehouse facilities. The development consolidates the operations of six smaller plants and will create 200 new jobs.
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2005
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Project size
75,000m²
The 17ha Bremer Park site includes the 61,807m² main production building as well as separate buildings for die assembly, amenities, hub building, office, effluent treatment, caustic tanks cover, switch room, bunded tanks, pump room and guard room.
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Woodhead undertook design development and documentation for Watpac, the D&C contractor, and were subsequently engaged by Watpac to design and document the fit out of the administration building.
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ALDI’s growth rates in Victoria necessitated another warehouse by 2010. The Dandenong facility was completed on time and to budget with minimal variations.�
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ALDI Dandenong Distribution Facility Dandenong, Victoria ALDI’s first Melbourne facility was completed in 2002. In that time, ALDI’s expansion has been significant in Victoria.
It was anticipated that ALDI’s growth rates in Victoria would necessitate another warehouse by 2010 to service ALDI’s growth in the eastern and northern Victoria region. The eastern suburbs of Melbourne has been identified as the optimum location for a new distribution centre.
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ALDI
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2010
Project size
55,000m2 Ambient Warehouse: 36,600m2 Coolhouse: 12,100m2 Plant: 3,100m2 Office and Ancillary: 4,250m2
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Woodhead reviewed over 12 sites in this area with one site being short-listed for due diligence. The site accommodates a distribution centre totalling 55,000m2 and includes an ambient warehouse, major coolhouse facilities, offices and ancillary functions. Key stakeholder issues include: − − − −
Local flooding and storm water detention Construction of new link roads by authorities Existing infrastructure on site including sewer lines Retention of indigenous archaeological features including aboriginal scar trees − Provision of on-site bio-filtration ponds
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ALDI’s project objectives were to develop and deliver a fully functioning ALDI warehouse capable of operation 24/7 and supporting the retail stores in the southern NSW region.�
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ALDI Prestons Distribution Facility Prestons, New South Wales ALDI’s retail store network has grown considerably over recent years to the extent that a second distribution centre was required in NSW. The new Distribution Facility forms the base of a new Southern NSW region supporting up to 100 retail stores. A suitable site for the Distribution Facility was identified at Prestons adjacent to the M7. ALDI’s project objectives were to develop and deliver a fully functioning ALDI warehouse capable of operation 24/7 and supporting the retail stores in the southern NSW region. The facility had to maximise the logistic capacity developed on the site and achieve a balanced development and conservation solution with any required environmental offsets and flood surcharge contained wholly within the site boundaries.
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ALDI
Completion
2009
Project size
Ambient Warehouse: 36,550m2 Coolhouse: 12,100m2 Plant: 2,000m2 Office and Ancillary: 4,500m2
Woodhead provided the architectural design services and other required design disciplines including landscaping, façade engineering, interior design, general building acoustics and coordinating the input of a multi-disciplinary consultant team. The project was completed on budget and to a tight time frame to meet pre-Christmas trading requirements.
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The facility had to be high quality low maintenance whilst incorporating best practice energy management systems.�
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ALDI Derrimut Distribution Facility Derrimut, Victoria This distribution warehouse and office facility was created to service the ALDI supermarkets throughout Melbourne.
The massive complex includes warehouse, cool rooms, truck wash and truck refuelling, as well as canteen facilities for the office and warehouse staff. The building was orientated on an axis that permitted ease of access for trucks whilst ensuring protection from prevailing weather in the loading dock areas.
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ALDI
Project size
Ambient Warehouse: 36,400m2 Coolhouse: 10,364m2 Plant: 3,200m2 Office and Ancillary: 2,700m2
The design of this complex, highly serviced facility utilised the expertise of an international consultant team. The client ethos required the building to be high quality and good value. The facility had to be low maintenance with a long building lifespan. ESD principles were considered throughout the project as equipment selection coupled with world’s best practice energy management software ensures energy efficiency to the coolhouse and freezers, and addresses the need to minimise pollution.
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Woodhead’s involvement with the Queensland project began at the site selection stage. Many sites were evaluated in terms of flexibility, cost and optimum location before the Stapylton site was chosen.”
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ALDI Stapylton Distribution Facility Stapylton, Queensland ALDI is a discount grocer originating in Germany, with operations in Europe, USA and Australia. In Australia, ALDI have facilities in NSW that are centred on Sydney and have constructed facilities in Victoria that are centred on Melbourne. ALDI is a discount grocer originating in Germany, with operations in Europe, USA and Australia. In Australia, ALDI have facilities in NSW that are centred on Sydney and have constructed facilities in Victoria that are centred on Melbourne. ALDI proposed to establish operations in south-east Queensland and construct this Distribution Facility at Stapylton, between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
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ALDI
Project size
Ambient Warehouse: 36,700m2 Coolhouse: 10,400m2 Plant: 2,600m2 Office and Ancillary: 2,850m2
Woodhead’s involvement with the Queensland project began at the site selection stage. Many sites were evaluated in terms of flexibility, cost and optimum location before the Stapylton site was chosen. Woodhead’s previous experience on the ALDI Derrimut facility was adapted to the needs of the Queensland site. The orientation of the building was altered so that the office building faces north. This facility services ALDI’s supermarkets in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.
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This new distribution centre is located in Brendale, north of Brisbane in the fast growing Moreton Bay.�
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ALDI Brendale Distribution Facility Brendale, Queensland Woodhead provided ALDI with initial architectural services for the second Queensland warehouse. This new distribution centre is located in Brendale, north west of Brisbane in the fast growing Moreton Bay region.
Following on from the successful completion of Prestons, ALDI’s second NSW Distribution Centre, Brendale will incorporate offices, ambient warehouse and coolhouse facilities. ALDI’s project objectives are to develop and deliver a fully functioning ALDI warehouse capable of operation 24/7 and supporting the retail stores in the northern Brisbane region and Sunshine Coast areas.
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Project size
Ambient Warehouse: 36,400m2 Coolhouse: 12,100m2 Plant: 3,100m2 Office and Ancillary: 4,250m2
The warehouse will maximise the logistic capacity developed on the site and achieve a balanced development and conservation solution with any required environmental offsets. As part of the design process Woodhead in conjunction with specialist ESD consultants considered options maximise green star rating. Based on previous recent ALDI distribution facilities a 4.5 star (Green Star) rating can be achieved with significant payback over two years. Woodhead also reviewed 5 star (Green Star) options. Various options with five year payback period were reviewed. These options could be easily integrated within the existing Distribution Facility design without major change to layout or change to warehouse operation. These options currently under consideration by ALDI. Woodhead is providing the architectural design services and coordinating the input of a multi-disciplinary consultant team. 37
Charles Sturt Industrial Estate, Woodville, South Australia
03 Business Parks & Manufacturing Woodhead Project Experience
Sustainability initiatives such as rainwater recycling and stormwater quality control through the use of ecodrains are also incorporated.
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Charles Sturt Industrial Estate Woodville, South Australia Charles Sturt Industrial Estate is a new industrial and bulky goods estate developed by ISPT on the site of the original General Motors Holden assembly plant in Woodville, South Australia.
The project included the demolition, remediation, master planning and re-branding of a decaying brownfields industrial site into a modern, efficient industrial precinct. Woodhead’s commissions included master planning, way-findings and graphic re-branding services.
Efficient, cost effective and flexible office/ warehouse buildings have been designed to accommodate tenants such as:
Buildings have a common architectural theme, colour scheme and signage. A strategic re-branding exercise was undertaken to position the park as the premier industrial location in Adelaide’s west. This included the development of a new name, logo and signage package.
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− AI Automotive − Centrelink Records Management − Recall The 22Ha industrial park incorporates new entry points, roadways, − Bax Global lighting, signage and underground services as well as extensive − Boral Timber use of low maintenance landscaped areas and a significant central park. − Radio Rentals − Parbury Sustainability initiatives such as rainwater recycling and − O’Donnell Griffen stormwater quality control through the use of ecodrains are also incorporated. − Bunnings − David Jones The park is designed for B-Double truck access and segregates heavy vehicles and loading areas from passenger vehicle and Client Industry Superannuation Property Trust office access. (ISPT)
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The integrated masterplan is designed to achieve a new benchmark for green business park environments both in Australia and globally. Water neutrality is a major focus within the design - a water cycle system has been developed that generates as much water as it uses.�
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Worldpark 01 Keswick, South Australia Worldpark 01 located at Keswick just outside the Adelaide CBD is a 33,000m2 business park developed by Axiom Properties, incorporating the latest in environmental development and green design. Coffey International will be the major tenant in stage 1, occupying 7,000m2. Woodhead developed the masterplan featuring three buildings of approximately 11,000m2 NLA each, grouped around a large plaza forecourt which will house common facilities and meeting spaces.
The project aims to create an enhanced lifestyle environment which includes on-site child care facilities, gymnasium, retail, food and beverage and other support facilities.
The forecourt plaza space is the active feature providing a focal point for the development and the broader locality. It links to all of the site’s activities via a north-south street providing a strong sense of community.
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Axiom Properties
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2010
Project Size
33,000m2 business park
The integrated masterplan is designed to achieve a new benchmark for green business park environments both in Australia and globally. Water neutrality is a major focus within the design - a water cycle system has been developed that generates as much water as it uses whilst reducing reliance on Adelaide’s water supply and sewer infrastructure by as much as 80% when compared to a standard office park development.
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The project will also include the re-establishment of the presettlement Adelaide Plains landscape ecology as an environmental feature of the development, returning flora and fauna to the site where practicable. Responding to the changing needs of workplace culture is an important focus of the project which aims to provide work and lifestyle environments that improve productivity and retention rates. 43
The estate has been designed to accommodate B-Double truck movements throughout.
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Moree Gateway Industrial Estate Moree, New South Wales Moree Gateway is a new industrial subdivision development on the Newell Highway adjacent to the airport for Moree Plans Shire Council.
The development consists of a 200 truck truckstop and service centre, a motel, tourism centre, fast food outlets and industrial buildings for Masters, local farming machinery dealerships, caravan, and motor showrooms and other light industrial companies.
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Moree Plains Shire Council
Completion
Current
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$120m
Project size
564,000m2
The estate has been designed to accommodate B-Double truck movements throughout.
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The site is master planned to ensure that all buildings ‘cascade’ down the 1:20 sloping site and is connected by a central street providing equitable access and binding all atrium and shared offices spaces.
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Woolworths Support Office Norwest Business Park, New South Wales Commissioned by Woolworths Limited in August 2001, Woodhead were responsible for the master planning and architecture for the Woolworths Support Office within the new Norwest Business Park. The Support Office comprises approximately 36,000m2 of office space. The masterplan consists of three commercial buildings of 3-4 storeys, organised around and connected with a 2,500m2 central marketplace. The brief set by the client was to culturally unite the disparate support operations for this fiscally strong Australian company. These support operations were previously located in eight locations throughout Sydney. The evolution into one location aimed to connect all staff, centralise training facilities and create a workplace culture, together as one. The cultural statement of this consolidation process is evident in the built result. The office floorplates and marketplace encourage staff to communicate and interact, formally and informally. The hybrid-ventilated marketplace combined off-the-shelf components in an innovative fashion to achieve a cost effective and sustainable solution. The resulting greenhouse ratings achieved Australian industry best-practice.
Siting and Urban Issues − All buildings have north orientation. Wind studies informed design. − Sun-shadow studies informed courtyard layouts, fixed sunshading, atrium designs, central space skylights, internal fitout. − The site is master planned to ensure that all buildings ‘cascade’ down the 1:20 sloping site and is connected by a central street providing equitable access and binding all atrium and shared offices spaces.
− No existing buildings / structures / non-natural infrastructure on site. − Stormwater treatment and landscaping responds to Riparian zone and natural gradients. − Riparian zone restored. Balance of site planted with Eucalypts – site was previously treeless − Bicycle parking, lockers, amenities provided at front door. New bus stops created. Walking track provided around site. Client
Woolworths
Completion
2005
Project value
$155m
Project size
Office Space 36,000m2 Central Market Place 2,500m2
Floors
3 Buildings, 3-4 floors each
ESD
Hybrid HVAC, 60% natural mode
Parking
2,200+ on-site parking bays, over 2 floors basement car
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Ludowici Industrial Randle Road, Pinkenba, QLD Ludowici Limited is a diversified industrial company that incorporates minerals processing, rubber, seals, packaging, plastics and environmental concerns as its core business.
The company was established in Australia in 1858, became a public company in 1891 and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd (ASX) in 1914. The Ludowici Industrial project in Randle Road Pinkenba is the amalgamation of a wide range of industrial processes into one large operation that will meet the needs of Ludowici into the future. The development includes a large 7000m2 production building with supporting amenities and office as well as a 2000m2 administration building that will become the base for all of Ludowici’s worldwide business interests. The overall design is modern and uncomplicated in keeping with Ludowici’s image whilst setting the standard for the surrounding industrial precinct. The Production Building is robust whilst the Administration Building has a professional edge with both buildings linked via similar detailing solutions. Hutchinson Builders Pty. Ltd. were selected as the preferred contractor under a Design and Construct procurement method. Client
Hutchinson Builder South Tweed Heads
Completion
2008
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Hirotec Automotive Manufacturing Plant Elizabeth West, South Australia The $20 million automotive manufacturing plant was developed by Japanese automotive company, Hirotec Corporation, in the heart of Adelaide’s northern suburbs, Elizabeth West.
The state-of-the-art stamping and assembly plant produces vehicle closure components, such as bonnets, boot lids and doors, which are supplied to nearby GM Holden manufacturing plant. The facility is over 15,000m² and comprises four stage press lines, assembly area, despatch areas and a 2 storey office building with reception and amenities on ground floor, and offices and meeting rooms on first floor. Woodhead was responsible for the design, documentation and contract administration services, working with a range of specialist consultant project managers. Client
Mitsubishi / Hirotec Corporation Joint Venture
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MediaHub Australia, Ingleburn, New South Wales
04 Communications Woodhead Project Experience
Design focused reception area which led toward an observation window looking through to the Operations Centre.�
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MediaHub Australia Ingleburn, New South Wales MediaHub Australia’s new data and program management centre is a centralised facility for four television program carriers, reaching across Australasia and feeding over 300 stations. The conceptual brief gave Woodhead the opportunity to make an otherwise pragmatic space into a high tech experience of interconnecting functions. MediaHub Australia is a joint venture between ABC and Win Television, based in Ingleburn in the south west of greater Sydney.
The Central Apparatus Room is the data centre component of MediaHub’s operations. The sensitive coordination of the CRAC air conditioning and fire suppression services within floor and ceiling plenums, together with data cabling trays, ensure easy access for maintenance and future expansion.
Data centres have many common features such as is found in airport buildings, office facilities and industrial buildings. These are key competencies within our office.
The Operations Centre’s requirement for multiple display screen positions and analysis of various competing sight lines. Our airport experience was vital for the setting out of the master presentation area.
Woodhead has been able to bring this knowledge to bear on the MediaHub project; adding value and speeding up the design and delivery process. The construction industry has not completely understood the requirements of Section J of the BCA and our previous experience was essential in clarifying these requirements. Data centres are a class of building which can have a number of different sub-classes; they can be a unique mixture of functions and building type, and therefore not all data centres are the same.
A ‘N + 1’, 100% redundancy capacity throughout all services was achieved, with a further ‘2N + 1’ being achieved at a later stage when additional generator capacity is installed and full capacity in the Central Apparatus Room is achieved. Client
MediaHub Australia
Completion
2010
Understanding that data centres can have one or multiple users, and the need for future expansion and modular design is often a primary planning requirement.
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Perth public transport users can feel even safer, knowing that this CCTV facility allows security staff to see exactly what is going on at every train station and the seven major bus interchanges at any time, day or night.� Mr Troy Buswell, Transport Minister
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PTA Central Monitoring Room Perth, Western Australia The new Central Monitoring Room (CMR) facility is located within a Public Transport Authority Facility in Perth.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and accommodates approximately 40 shift working surveillance staff who monitor passenger movements within the Transperth trains, Transperth buses, the ferry services and selected depots.
Client
Perth Transport Authority
Completion
2008
Project value
$7.4m
As part of a growing understanding of the potential benefit of centrally monitored CCTV the CMR facility has been designed to accommodate future infrastructure and transport monitoring for a further 15 years. This future proofing requires an architectural component of the project which allows Woodhead to provide a seamless interior architectural design. The design philosophy primarily considers staff amenity and ergonomics by maximising both comfort levels of simulated light and architectural forms which provide an array of relaxing focal lengths. The new $7.4m Central Monitoring Room (CMR) was recently opened by Transport Minister Troy Buswell. “Perth public transport users can feel even safer, knowing that this CCTV facility allows security staff to see exactly what is going on at every train station and the seven major bus interchanges at any time, day or night.” Mr. Buswell said. “The upgraded and integrated CMR allows for 1,363 cameras to watch more than 130 Million boardings 24/7 and more than trebles Transperth’s monitoring capacity, from 6 to 20 surveillance workstations.” 55
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Optus Data Centres Various, National Woodhead has been working with Optus for over 15 years on a number of data centre projects, demonstrating our commitment to customer service. Optus Mitchell, ACT
Optus Ultimo, NSW
Minor works to existing data centre including internal reconfigurations, AC plant rooms and new diesel gensets.
Conversion of existing office building located opposite Powerhouse Museum into Optus data centre works included new roof top plant rooms, new diesel gensets, new strengthened floors for data equipment, acoustic screening. Issues included BCA compliance within an existing building, noise control from roof top chillers and adjacent residential area.
Optus Belrose, NSW Expansion of existing satellite earth station and data centre (phone, television etc) works included 3 stages of expansion including data centre expansion, plant rooms, substations, diesel gensets, workshops, etc. Issues included bushfire exposure, security of AC and power provision and roof waterproofing.
Optus Blacktown, NSW Reconfiguration works to existing data centre including BCA upgrade internal reconfigurations, new AC plant rooms and new diesel gensets.
Optus Castle Hill, NSW Minor works to existing data centre including internal reconfigurations, AC plant rooms and new roof top chillers.
Optus Mascot, NSW Expansion of fire services, provision of fire walls, back up power, new fuel tanks and air-conditioning facilities within an existing warehouse.
Optus Rochedale, QLD Major expansion to existing data centre including expansion doubling of capacity and associated infrastructure i.e. plant rooms, diesel gensets, amenities, stairs. Issues included expansion to existing operational facility and maintaining 24/7 capability, bushfire resistance, waterproofing i.e. absolute watertightness.
Optus Brookvale, VIC Conversion of existing 2000m2 warehouse and offices into data centre including new plant back up power and BCA compliance upgrade including fire services.
Optus Sunshine, VIC Minor works to existing data centre including internal reconfigurations, AC plant rooms and new diesel gensets.
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Data centres house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. The data centre will also consider redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g. air conditioning, ďŹ re suppression) and security devices.
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Integrated Data Centres Various, National Woodhead has designed many data centres of varying scale and complexity, either stand-alone facilities or integrated within commercial interior fitouts and call centres and media centres. These data centres house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. The data centre will also consider redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g. air conditioning, fire suppression) and security devices.
Foxtel Operations Centre, VIC
HP Enterprise Services Data Centre, Eastern Creek, NSW
Fujitsu Data Centre, VIC
Woodhead is the Concept Design architects for the new HP Enterprise Services data centre in the West Sydney commercial district of Eastern Creek. The initial $119 million build is due to be completed by the end of 2011.
A 950 person call and data centre, total area of 15,000m2, in Melbourne is a commercial building with innovative technological and architectural features. The building offers a modern and efficient workplace, including internal flexibility for future tenancies and environmentally sensitive services.
Expansion of data hall and redevelopment of network operations centre and global customer service facilities. New switch room and emergency power installation for future expansion
The project includes design for the office administration building and data centre facility, white space and substations facilities. This new facility will house systems on behalf of HP’s outsourcing customers, and offer a range of cloud computing and other managed IT services.
Train Control Centre, Perth, WA Design, documentation and administration of a new facility which included the control room, a large data centre, equipment room, work room, staff amenities and office support areas. 59
Keswick Substation, Keswick, South Australia
05 Our Commitment Woodhead Process
Environmental Sustainability and Innovation Woodhead Thought Leadership Our responsibility as architects and designers extends beyond the completion of construction as we focus upon the lifecycle of a building. This is reflected in our commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Environmental Management System Woodhead’s Environmental Management System (EMS) aims to reduce the environmental impacts that may result from our operations and from the projects we design. Our EMS has been tailored around our existing ISO 9001 Quality Assurance system, and focuses primarily on actions needed to address our Climate Friendly commitment. We look forward to achieving final EMS ISO 14001:2004 certification shortly.
Green Building Codes As an inaugural and continuing member of the Green Building Council of Australia, Woodhead continue to be actively involved in the creation of Australia’s first Green Star rating tools. In fact we were using similar rating tools on projects even before the creation of the GBCA, and we now support the GBCA in all their endeavours. Woodhead is committed to maintaining Green Star Accredited Professionals within each studio and at leadership level across the group. In addition our team has the knowledge and skills to work with and apply NABERS energy rating requirements and relevant Government and Defence sustainability guidelines.
Greenhouse Impacts from Projects Our core service is in the delivery of world-class design. The built environment has a significant impact on global warming and water use, and we believe that we can drive positive change in our industry, ultimately to the point where sustainable development is part of the solution to global warming. Our Climate commitment objectives have been incorporated into our design process, whereby every project is assessed for sustainable benefits and outcomes. These outcomes are balanced between environmental, social and economic benefits.
WOODHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Woodhead has developed a set of ‘ESD Performance Targets’ that are quantifiable measures relating to the assessment and design resolution of energy, water and materials in our projects. Example ESD Essential Requirements
Woodhead are increasingly raising the sustainability value in all of our projects – we believe that every client should benefit from improved building performance, improved user comfort, and reduced environmental risk.
Woodhead ‘ESD Performance Targets’ The ESD Performance Targets work together with a defined set of ‘ESD Essential Requirements’ to capture additional initiatives to lower the overall environmental impact of the building during design, construction and operation. Energy
Energy Appliances shall meet the following minimum energy efficient ratings; − − − − − −
Dishwasher: 3.5 stars Refrigerator: 4 stars Washing machine: 4 stars dryer: 2.5 stars Domestic air-conditioner: 4.5 stars for cooling Hot water systems shall have solar pre-boost with the system sized to provide a solar contribution of at least 50% of total annual hot water energy consumption. Where natural gas or LPG is available to the site the hot water system shall be gas boosted.
− Achieve a 20% improvement on the minimum energy efficient performance requirements using either one of the Verification Methods (Stated Values or Reference Building) described in Section J of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Water − The 20% improvement target is generally consistent with the All taps, toilet, showers and appliances shall have a minimum AAA minimum 4.5 star NABERS rating for commercial office buildings. rating or equivalent star rating. − A building meeting the minimum BCA energy efficiency requirements should achieve an approximate 3 star NABERS Materials rating. − A 4.5 star NABERS rating represents an approximate 20% to 25% − All refrigerants and insulation shall have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero. improvement compared to a 3 star building. − All timbers shall be sourced from either post consumer reused Water timber or from plantations complying with the Australian Forestry Standard. − Achieve a 30% reduction in potable water consumption compared − All internal paints shall be low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to a design reference building. (g/litre). − NSW: the residential planning scheme (BASIX) sets a water target − No PVC products shall be used in floor coverings (unless there is of 40% reduction compared to average water consumption. This no other alternative). is calculated using a complex web based database. − The simple method for calculating the water target is described in − A dedicated storage area shall be provided to allow segregation and collection of recyclable waste generated during occupancy of the Defence Water Target Calculation Methodology document. the building. Materials During demolition and construction works at least 70% of all waste by weight (except hazardous materials) should be either reused or recycled. Recorded by the contractor each month: − weight of all waste leaving the site; − weight of waste that was recycled/reused (i.e. not sent to landfill); and − destination and/or name of recycler/waste hauler. Soil stockpiled on site for reuse as fill shall not be counted in the calculation of waste. The definition and calculation of waste shall be in accordance with the current Green Star Technical Manual. 63
BIM Commitment Woodhead Thought Leadership Building: An information rich digital prototyped building.
Woodhead is committed to the continual improvement and upskilling of our team with the latest documentation and visualisation technology. Our teams are fluent in CAD and BIM authoring and coordination technology, specialist graphic design and publication packages and traditional administration processing tools.
Information: Addition and inclusion of valuable building information to the model.
The implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools and processes have made it possible to better streamline work flows throughout a building’s life-cycle, from concept /schematic design to model integration of design and construction models to facilitating the management of maintenance and decommissioning information of the built asset.
Modelling: Form and function with pre-planned intent.
BIM tools and processes enable our team to reduce risk, retain design intent and better ensure the client interest is maintained throughout the project. This also helps streamline quality control and provides a higher level of coordination between consultants. The processes adopted and the generation of coordinated models facilitates clear communication between all project stakeholders which in turn provides access to a wider range of analytic tools thereby better addressing our clients specific needs. At Woodhead, the adoption of BIM tools and processes is now our predominant and preferred method of workflow thereby ensuring quality solutions for our clients. Our BIM technology enables our teams to: − − − −
Reduce risk particularly in the bid phase of the project Retain design intent throughout the project Streamline quality control Provide design and construction certainty between consultant disciplines − Reduce conflicts on site through clash detection and comprehensive scheduling and data reporting during the design process.
WOODHEAD QUALITY AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
Woodhead has pioneered BIM as a key platform in the delivery of a range of large-scale facilities in Australia over the last five years. We believe that now is the time to make further advancements in the application of these tools to realise the next generation of benefits for our clients.” Jason Howden, Woodhead Group BIM Manager
BIM lessons we have learned − Technology... BIM is a process with efficiencies available through planning of clear workflow practices and procedures. − Modelling may incur more up front costs, yet; − The integrated model can provide a greater level of control all round. − There is value in working with Contractors as Consultants, however not all procurement processes will support this. − Getting the right team is an issue for all projects. With BIM implementation selecting the right team is essential. BIM is only as effective as the most ineffective link. − The level of service is superior to that of traditional service provision and therefore of greater value to the Client. Case Study: Greenskills, Perth, WA Woodhead is commissioned as lead consultant for the design and delivery of the Central Institute of Technology’s Greenskills project in Perth, WA. The new building will provide an innovative learning centre for the development of knowledge in the area of sustainable building design studies. Woodhead are collaborating with the Structural and Building Services Engineers to develop the integrated BIM model, capturing the work of all design team members, to establish and validate the building design, to enable construction documentation production, and to capture future ‘as constructed’ information, maintenance and manual requirements. The appointment includes the provision of full architectural and interior design services and coordination and integration of all sub consultants. The latest technological developments and processes were adopted to inform the move towards fully integrated project delivery.
Quality Certified by Australian Standards Woodhead operates a certified Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, across Woodhead Studios covered on the Certificate. Renewal: 23 February 2015. Woodhead takes the quality of its services and output seriously. Excellent outcomes for our clients are our goal, achieved by working with a Management System that provides checks and balances to our processes, ensuring consistent success. This mature Management System is certified in five Australian States and Territories, by SAI-Global, to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. This includes a Management Manual detailing the company’s approach to policies, objectives, management review, resources, sub-consultant appointment and improvement strategies. Core business processes from Project Initiation through to Completion are described. In addition, a range of system-specific procedures, forms and checklists provide a structure to ensure Woodhead staff work consistently and well. These relate to document and record control, required competencies, client feedback and continuous improvement action through a sophisticated internal audit program. Woodhead has a full-time Group Quality and Risk Systems Manager based in Adelaide, with a Project Delivery team in each Australian office checking the efficient management of quality – both in process and final product - throughout the company. All staff have equal access to quality-related resources over a company-wide Intranet.
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