223 William Street
LeaDinG THE WorlD in Green TecHnoloGY rom the radical new multi-jurisdictional courtroom to the special paint which is free from volatile organic compounds (VOC). stunning glass façade, the Old County Court embraces This reduces VOC emissions by around 80 times when compared modernity and progress in every aspect of its design. This $43 to a traditional paint. We also have a unique rainwater retention million refurbishment was led by premier construction company system situated on Level 12 that can hold up to 40,000 litres, which Hansen Yuncken who were recently named 2010 Master Builder of is then recycled for use in toilets.” the Year at the MBAV Excellence in Construction Awards. As expected from such an intricate and laborious renovation, the The project encompassed the complete renovation of the existing project has seen its fair share of challenges. From a full redesign 16 level building, a scope of works that delivers a new entry with of ceilings and services to the courts and office floors, Hansen reception, security scanning point and control room, as well as Yuncken took over the design management to drive these design meeting and mediation rooms for dispute resolution. Other floors changes through the shop drawing process. In addition, Hansen will house the Judicial College of Victoria, the Sentencing Advisory Yuncken demonstrated their ingenuity by simultaneously preserving Council, the Department of Justice and other agencies. The and renovating key sections of the existing architecture and also refurbishment includes completely new plant rooms, equipment providing egress for the intact technology. and infrastructure services as well as the full restoration of the previously existing fixed furniture.
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