Awards
According to recent research by online travel company Expedia, Australians are the least likely in the world to take their entitled annual leave (June, 2008). We’re spending so much time at work that the time we do spend there has to be enjoyable, comfortable and be easily accessible via public transport. How we work is also influencing the shape and structure of buildings. Breakout space, proximity to sports facilities and location in relation to retail space are all becoming more important to our staff
Sustainability and energy efficiency have become key factors when looking at commercial projects. There is a growing business case for applying green principles to commercial projects. Research indicates that while the initial outlays are more expensive (although not as expensive as is commonly believed), businesses can expect returns in the form of building valuations, employee health and improvements to their brand.
The shortage of good commercial land in Brisbane, both in terms of locality and geography means that Commercial projects are being combined with Urban Renewal projects, to make the best use of available space.
To assist in the urban renewal and revitalisation of Margate, a seaside suburb located north of Brisbane, Redcliffe City Council undertook a project to redevelop the Margate Urban Village.
THG’s Landscape Architecture team and Nettleton Tribe Architects collaborated to lodge an innovative application to build a 22 level office tower on a parcel of land in Bowen Hills. The project is the latest urban renewal transit-oriented development project in the area.
THG project managed the planning, surveying and landscape architecture components of the Prana Centre, another step forward in the increasing commercial resurgence in Nerang.
The protected salt marsh environment on this site represented a highly sensitive ecological challenge for THG. Representing the interface between tidal and terrestrial environments, this inter-tidal fish nursery area required a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan to mitigate against environmental damage.
THG were charged with creating a landscape where pedestrians and vehicles could safely coexist.
Motorway Business Park is a unique master planned business industry estate designed to provide direct heavy vehicle access via the Logan Motorway Interchange. THG’s planning expertise and tenacity paved the way for Motorway Business Park, whose versatility, shown through design efficiency, access and proximity to key logistics hubs sets a new benchmark in industry master-planned estates.
Constructing a teak plantation in Tully is not just a matter of planting the trees. There are a number of environmental implications which resulted in the client approaching THG to confirm buffer areas surrounding wetland areas on their site.
Southlink is a unique master planned business industry estate designed for access for B Double Trucks. This 55 Lot Industrial Development encompasses over 55 hectares and features 3 precincts - light industrial, business and local support. Retail giant Coles have already established their Major Distribution Centre at the site.
David Scassola (AILA), Head of THG’s Landscape Architecture team was part of the appointed development team to undertake all urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design and architecture for both the bid phase and the delivery phase of the CLEM 7.
THG’s Head of Landscape Architecture, David Scassola (AILA), was part of the project team that undertook the urban design, planning and landscape architecture for the Inner Northern Busway. The 1.2-kilometre busway, 500 metres of which is underground tunnel, is embedded in an area of Brisbane’s City centre rich with significant cultural heritage values and a history of urban built form.
