MAY 19 MAY ISSUE 35

HAS GREENWASHING STAGNATED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN?

WOODS BAGOT: CREATING IMMENSE PROJECTS ON A HUMAN SCALE

CAN DESIGN HELP CHANGE A WORKSPACE'S CULTURE? A LOOK AT DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK'S

SCHIAVELLO.COM WELLNESS-FOCUSED WORKSPACE

PROJECTS PEOPLE DESIGN KNOWLEDGE NEWS CULTURE

SCHIAVELLOFURNITURE.COM/AGILE-TABLE Hello. Welcome to Details 35.

Since the beginnings of Schiavello over 50 years ago, we have always pushed boundaries, never satisfied with merely meeting the status quo. In property development, construction and furniture, we are constantly asking how we can do more, do better, and excel further than has previously been achieved. This approach is perfectly encapsulated in our company motto, ‘Anything is possible.’

In this issue of the magazine, we explore this practice in a few different ways. On pg. 16, Sara Kirby takes a critical look at greenwashing, how it has stagnated the design industry, and what the future of sustainable design looks like. She explores how we can look past media spin and push to make our future more environmentally sustainable, something that we as a company are deeply invested in.

In our profile section (pg. 12), Sandra Tan talks to Grant Boshard of Woods Bagot, a studio that needs no introduction. Together the pair reveals how Woods Bagot has achieved such an enduring legacy – with an answer that is, at least partially, to do with the practice’s open embracing of change and constant questioning of how it can adapt and be better.

For Schiavello, we profile Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) Perth, a project we took on right from the beginning, all the way through to the moment the ribbon was cut on opening day. Via our early engagement model, turn-key solution and use of our People and Culture consultants, the design and build of DAN was able to push the envelope and become one of our most effective projects. Read more about the excellence this office achieves on pg. 6.

We have also released a number of new products in the last year, including Agile Table, briefed by our People and Culture Consulting team and designed in collaboration with Amanda Stanaway. This table is built for agile, team-based working, redefining the ways people interact with space by allowing them a choice in work modes (pg. 54).

Much has happened since we last saw each other – two of our departments have won awards (read more about these on pg. 49), construction on M-City has taken off (pg. 51), we’ve walked, shaved heads and abseiled to raise money for charity (pg. 48), and celebrated a longstanding employee who has hung up his boots to enjoy retirement after a whopping 50 years of employment with Schiavello (pg. 47). It’s been a busy and exciting time.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Details and it inspires you to also push boundaries and believe that ‘anything is possible.’

Warm Regards,

Peter Schiavello Managing Director CONTENTS ISSUE#35

KETI MALKOSKI PRINCIPAL – SCHIAVELLO PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONSULTING As Principal of Schiavello’s People and Culture Consulting offering, Keti Malkoski assists clients through workspace SARA KIRBY change. With a Bachelors and Honours in EDITOR AND CONTENT CREATOR – Psychology and a Masters of Organisational SCHIAVELLO INTERNATIONAL Psychology, her work and ongoing research After completing a Bachelor in Media assist clients in optimising their future and Communications, Sara has written workspace strategy to ultimately improve for the architecture and design industry employee and business effectiveness. Keti for a number of years. She was previously co-authored the Schiavello publication The assistant editor of MEZZANINE magazine Power of Workspace for People & Business. and Australian Design Review, and has written for AR magazine and SARAH ZERELLA Indesign Live. Sara is passionate CONSULTANT – SCHIAVELLO about sustainable design. PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONSULTING Sarah assists clients with workspace RUBY SABER strategy and change. She has experience COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE – in leadership development, the design of SCHIAVELLO CONSTRUCTION wellbeing programs, survey development Growing up with her nose buried in books, and delivery, and personality and aptitude Ruby quickly developed an intrigue for assessment. Her qualifications in the power of words and language. After organisational psychology and published graduating from RMIT with a Bachelor research paper on workspaces and of Professional Communications, she organisational culture assist her in began her career in marketing. With a understanding the impact of workspaces background in media, journalism and public on employees’ attitudes and behaviours. KEY CONTRIBUTORS relations, Ruby has since joined Schiavello Construction where she aims to deliver SAMANTHA SIMPSON ANTON SCHIAVELLO logical thinking through a creative outlet. DATA ANALYST – SCHIAVELLO PROJECTS TRENDS DIRECTOR – SCHIAVELLO INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONSULTING DESIGN AND MARKETING JAN HENDERSON Samantha contributes to the success Anton is committed to delivering the WRITER of Schiavello’s scientifically rigorous 006 044 Schiavello core vision and values. Tasked Jan Henderson established Henderson workspace strategy and change Feature project – Dentsu Aegis Network. Get the look: red and blue. with leading marketing and new product Media Consultants in 2013 after leaving management projects. With a Bachelors development, he displays passion and Architecture Media, where she had been in Behavioural Studies (Psychology), 029 integrity in everything he does. His wide associate publisher. As well as writing she applies statistical analysis skills to area of experience includes business and consulting to the architecture and develop and deliver People and Culture Project update. KNOWLEDGE strategy, client management, project design community, Jan is currently Consulting projects. Using knowledge of management and cross-functional interiors editor for Architel.tv and human behavioural change, Samantha team building. co-editor of inside magazine. assists clients in improving the PEOPLE 042 effectiveness of workspace change for Are modern workspaces providing enough space diversity? BELINDA SCHIAVELLO SANDRA TAN people and business outcomes. CREATIVE DIRECTOR – DETAILS WRITER 012 043 GRAPHIC DESIGNER, FOUNDER OF As a writer, editor, and familiar voice in MICHAEL APPLEFORD DESIGN CHRONICLES BY BELINDA the Australian design media, Sandra’s MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS – Woods Bagot – a practice for the people. Blending logic and creativity in construction. Belinda gives her love of graphic design words appear on the printed and digital SCHIAVELLO CONSTRUCTION and branding, along with her passion and pages of Indesign, Habitus, MEZZANINE, Michael is a creative marketing and 022 experience, to the creative design and inside, Australian Design Review and communications specialist who thrives Destiny by design: the career of Helen Kontouris. direction of Details. She works on large Architectural Review. She is happiest on crafting beautiful, intelligent content. NEWS and small design projects with a focus hotdesking at cafés, crafting content With 11 years’ experience, a background on delivering the creative thinking and strategy for small businesses and in graphic design and a passion for 047 personality behind the brand story curating RICEMILK, an exciting new architecture, he brings a dynamic for each of her clients. platform for creative people of colour. and unique approach to Schiavello. FEATURES Details news. CONNECT WITH US 016 054 Has greenwashing stagnated sustainable design? Product news. The importance of releasing its grasp on our industry. 056 @schiavellogroup @schiavelloconstruction @schiavellofurniture Social scene. — 026 MELBOURNE The natural beauty. 1 Sharps Road, Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia 3043 | +61 (3) 9330 8888 ­­­­| [email protected] | schiavello.com/details-magazine 028 — Gioiello Estate's barrel tasting day. © 2019 Copyright Schiavello Group Pty Ltd (ABN 13 004 745 608) All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, scanning or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published, printed and distributed in Melbourne, Australia by Schiavello Group. culture? a workplace’s help change can design solution: A turn-key and wellness. one thatwould enhanceemployee andclientrelationships, collaboration In line with this, DAN decided its Perth wing needed a new occupancy; innovation andprogressive naturearereflectedthroughoutits offices. advertising spend.For suchasuccessfulcompany, itisimportant thatits people, andplaces26% ofallmediaspendalongwith30% digital world. InAustraliaand NewZealand,thecompanyemploysover 1900 digital marketingcommunicationscompany, hasofficesalloverthe Dentsu AegisNetwork(DAN),aJapanese-owned, UK-basedmediaand Sara Kirby and Ruby Saber Ruby and Kirby Sara Words

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DETAILS 35 PROJECTS : FEATURE PROJECT – DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK 007 » notions of what an officeshouldbe. notions ofwhat that challengesthe preconceived is anurbanspace playfulness, and of restrainedelegancewithpops The newPerthtenancyhasanair design thatisfuture-proofed,” Malkoski says. client witharelevant and supportive workspace “A well-defined workspace strategy provides the guide thedesign. and future workspace needs.Thisstrategy would strategy that identified both groups’ current needs collaborated withDAN to develop aworkplace identified –theemployees andclients.Malkoski two stakeholder groups most relevant to DAN were outcomes. Lookinginternally andexternally, the order for thedesign to supportbusiness andpeople objectives, quantifying what success looks like in DAN’s executive team to settheworkspace change Culture Consulting,KetiMalkoski, worked with Meanwhile, Schiavello’s PrincipalofPeople and successful andtimely delivery. stakeholders throughout construction, ensuringa the local Schiavello construction team andallother interior designerandengineers, andcoordinating developing an aspirational brief, engagingthe delivered allaspectsoftheproject, including teams, ourNationalProjects team managedand building owners andSchiavello State Delivery Serving astheagencybetween client,architect, beginning to thevery endofwork onthenew space. Amanda Wright,worked closely withDAN from the Director, Cale Halasa,andDesignManager, Schiavello Construction’s NationalProjects Driving results from conception to completion for value engineering. design andconstruction, openingupmore options affording theclient more flexibility through resulting inamore cohesive project while also project from conception through to construction, single pointofcontact for theentirety ofthe the project delivery cycle. Itgives theclienta engage theclientatearliest opportunityin model. This model seesSchiavello Construction under ourearly contractor engagement(ECE) dedicated NationalProjects team, andengaged of thenew workspace wasinitiated bySchiavello’s Perth’s SwanRiver andKingsPark. Thedirection to anurbanworkspace withunmatched views of Leaving itssuburbanoffice behind,DAN moved in Future proofing byforward planning »

out theothersideofportal, aneonsigncatches immersive transitional experience. Immediately through itisimpressive, andsomewhat ofan ‘portal’, atiled, train tunnel-like space. Walking Drawing guests from front ofhouseto backisthe complementing thesimple yet dramatic surrounds. while Karo Ottomans add popsofpastel colour, sit comfortably around thewaitingarea high table, the urban space. Schiavello Toro Stools in black curated furniture addsanelement ofsoftness to sophisticated andwelcoming space. Carefully Featuring adeskandlounge zone,itisa developing employee andclientrelationships. reception area provides adesignated spotfor With acontemporary, industrial aesthetic, the to see. day, itdisplaysthecompany’s work for visitors videos for formal presentations, butonaregular automated system. Avideowallallows staff to play and make coffee withthe touch ofabutton viaan clients. Employees can signinthrough aniPad, interactive arrival experience for bothstaff and and creates anentertaining, informative and DAN’s front of house brings tech to the forefront Engaging technology, innovation andmovement look beautiful,butalsoto beshapedbyinsight. introspection allowed thefinishedfitout to notonly and socialspaces. Thisthorough research and talent bybalancingwork spaces, ‘play’ spaces, team looked at how they could attract and retain addition to analysing thearrival experience. The relationships thatoccurred withinDAN’s office, in different kindsofclientinteractions andemployee Malkoski andDAN’s executive team alsoexplored the have beeninvolved intheprocess andoutcome.” quality outcomes, andstakeholders feel thatthey has anumberofbenefits–theclientreceives better “Taking thisstrategic andconsultative approach to create for allstakeholders. understand theworkspace experience we needed and future working needsofDAN, helpingusto strategic briefingprocess thatexplored thecurrent outcomes for DAN. We engagedinahuman-centred “The strategy wasable to inform thebest design

Stools and Karo Ottomans provide comfortable spaces for private calls. Schiavello’s timberToro quadruple insulated slab-to-slab wallsserve as Phone boothswithhigh,acoustically paneled and among theopenplannature ofitsnew office. It wasimportant for DAN to enable privacy Freedom ofchoice inanopenplanoffice physical health,connection, andfreedom. culture for its staff –onefocused onmental and that DAN hasalsoopenedupanew workplace wellness, happiness, andsense of daily balance, this considered focus onitsstaff andtheir standing heightthroughout theday. Itisthrough user to move their workstation from sitting to Schiavello’s Krossi sit/stands, whichallow the wellness. Around 30percent ofthedesksare presented with opportunities for movement and Even attheirworkstations, staff members are down timeorcollaborate withcolleagues. out from theirdesksto have lunch,have some bar,” saysTeakle. Thisallows staff to take time in amore casual environment atthebreakfast instantly relaxed space withthe optionofworking breakout seating.“The breakout area offers an Karo Ottomans provide playfulyet professional the project. at Woods Bagot,theinterior designerbehind fun andrelax,” explains Tenille Teakle, Associate space isaconstant reminder for theteam to have and socialspaces. “Thegaminginfluence ofthis objective of balancing work spaces, ‘play’ spaces, wellness, movement and activity, reflecting DAN’s component ofthedesignandaimedatpromoting These active gaminginstallations are akey DAN’s executive team. importance placed onthearrival experience by bar. These elements combine to solidify the manufactured pingpongtable andabreakfast from work andto move –includingaSchiavello house ispopulated byreminders to take abreak sit onthewall.Similarly, for thestaff, thebackof app developments onthevarious platforms that beckons clientsto tryoutDAN’s software and the eye: ‘Test Drive’. Thestatement playfully

DETAILS 35 PROJECTS : FEATURE PROJECT – DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK 009 designthatisfuture-proofed. workspace supportive and relevant strategyprovidestheclientwitha Awell-definedworkspace » KETI MALKOSKI –PRINCIPAL OF PEOPLE ANDCULTURE CONSULTING – MANAGER / DESIGN / FURNITURE/PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONSULTING PROJECT DIRECTOR PROJECT SUMMARY : LOCATION : PERTH DURATION : AREA 10 MONTHS: PROJECT 1000SQM TYPE :CONSTRUCTION Schiavello’s Palomino Chairs. accompanied bythesoft,sculptured linesof boardroom table withintegrated technology, the boardroom isagenerous Schiavello custom meeting rooms, aswell asfocus rooms. Within – amainboardroom, small,mediumandlarge For meetings,anumberofspaces are available space they needfor thetask athand. their workspace, allowing themto choosethe employees withample choice whenitcomes to Such abroad selection offurniture provides DAN its wallsbuffering audioandvisualdistractions. provides a cocoon-like space to focus ormeet, booth-like lounge withhighsidesandbackthat sit withinSchiavello’s KaytQuiet,adistinctive comfort andproductivity. Alternatively, staff can an uprightposture for aperfect balance between Sofas, which feature supportive cushioning and distraction. Loungeseatingisprovided byBomba to easily collaborate on a task together without from the general work area, allowing groups large whiteboards, thespaces are distanced are group brainstorming areas. Populated by balance ofspaces withintheopenplanenvironment Continuing to meetDAN’s requirement for a cosy butnotcramped. physical andvisualspace, ensuringtherooms feel The thinlinesofToro’s designoccupy minimal seating for short-term useintheseprivate rooms. : AMANDA SWORDS ARCHITECT/DESIGNER : WOODS BAGOT SCHIAVELLO

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insistence for excellence.” spaces reflective ofSchiavello’s expertise and engagement approach led to multiple high impact And Halasaagrees. “Despite challenges, theearly brief, resulting inaspace tailored to DAN’s needs.” workplace strategy wasalignedwiththedesign worked closely withWoods Bagotto ensure the and functionalrequirements,” addsWright.“We to have aclear understanding ofDAN’s aspirations “Our early contractor engagementmodelallowed us feedback hasbeenextremely positive.” energised; they’re happyandmobile andthe completion,” Teakle says.“Thestaff are now be. “I’ve visited theoffice several timessince the preconceived notionsofwhat an office should playfulness, and isan urban space that challenges has anairofrestrained elegance withpopsof employees and clients.Thenew Perth tenancy maximise connectivity andcomfort for DAN’s and Woods Bagot’s designhadaclear aimto Schiavello’s early contractor engagementprogram Finding thesolutionsinearly engagement between work, communal andmeetingspaces. architectural element to softly demarcate thelines and transparent. The material is used as an build reinforces theideaofDAN beingopen The highlevel ofglass utilisedthroughout the : CALE HALASA DESIGN

DETAILS 35 PROJECTS : FEATURE PROJECT – DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK 011 PEOPLE a practice forthe people. Woods Bagot— Sandra Tan Sandra Words on ahumanscale. architectural practicescreatesimmenseprojects Perth, anddiscoverhowoneoftheworld’s oldest Meet GrantBoshard,PrincipalatWoods Bagot

diverse teams basedonexpertise. For instance, is thepoolingofinternational resources to form Another key to Woods Bagot’s unifiedapproach day starts, andthatgives usabigadvantage.” something withNew York, whenourdayends,their to have a24-hourwork cycle –ifwe’re working on to work in other studios. Andthat also allows us Boshard. “We encourage people to take sabbaticals different franchises; we are aglobal studio,” says interaction between countries. We don’toperate as we prideourselves on is absolute mobilityand in-house culture across continents. “Onething excels atcollaboration andenjoys acommunicative With 15studios around theworld, Woods Bagot can make thoselives better.” experience thatimpactspeople’s lives, andhow we what they wantbutit’s alsoaboutmakingan for theirexperiences,” saysBoshard. “It’s about “Everything thatwe doandcreate isfor thepeople, human connection atthecore ofeachdecision. as a‘people architecture company’, andplaces operations, Woods Bagotdescribesitselfforemost architectural thinking.Yet despite thegrand scale of representing auniquecreative process atthepeakof alike, precincts that reshape communities – all facilities, schools thatupliftstudents andstaff from enviable residences to world-class healthcare This attentive approach extends to myriadprojects, try to understand before you ever putpento paper.” have,” saysBoshard. “You have to truly listen and not tryingto implement whatwe thinkthey should architecture. Alot ofwhatwe prideourselves onis and theninterpret thatinto great placemaking and to whattheclient’s needsanddesired outcomes are, “Every clientisdifferent. Part ofwhatwe doislisten are given. use andinhabititsbuildings,long after the awards understanding ofspace thatremains withthosethat abundant accolades. Butitisthestudio’s intimate excellence hasearnedworldwide acclaim and Over theyears, Woods Bagot’s standard of achieve thebest architecture for ourtimes.” Bagot Perth. “The reason for that is it allows us to can adapt,”saysGrant Boshard, PrincipalatWoods we are structured, how we can be better, how we “We are continuously questioning how we work, how design outcomes. its work, enablingmore precise evidence-based and behaviouranalysis into thefoundation of integrates cutting-edgedata collection, AI, Its current Superspace initiative, for example, and accommodate inventive modesofpractice. of itsabilityto continually embrace change Woods Bagot’s enduringlegacy speaksvolumes Bagot. Andtherest, asthey say,ishistory. partnership withanotherlocal architect, Walter architect. Thenin1905,Woods entered into a 1869, uponwhichhebecame thesole supervising a commission to redesign St.Peter's Cathedral in to Port Adelaide.Oneofhismost notable works was architect Edward JohnWoods migrated from London The studio’s originstory beganin1860when achieved just that. contemporary design,yet Woods Bagothas ago continues to operate at theforefront of practice established inAustralia over 100years It isstaggering to consider thatanarchitectural

be remembered.” through ourarchitecture. Ideally, that’s how we’ll as acompany have impacted people’s lives the people, urbanspaces, thecity,andhow we our ego,it’s notabout Woods Bagot, butit’s about want to bethebest,” saysGrant. “It’s notabout “We nolonger wantto bethe biggest, butwe importance ofthehumanexperience. its big-picture goal circles backto legacy andthe Fittingly, for the ‘people architecture company’, in the last few years, priorities have shifted. What’s next for Woods Bagot?According to Boshard, Boshard says. rather saythatthey allhave theirown merits,” one project that we are the proudest of. I would “I would almost bereluctant to saythatthere’s in theworks, itisimpossible to playfavourites. first. Ofcourse, withsomanyfascinating projects anticipated project, following thesuccess ofthe are scheduled for completion in 2021. A highly known asSAHMRI2have just beenreleased, and Woods Bagot’s designsfor anadjacent building South Australian Architecture Awards in2014. Festival Awards shortlist in 2012 and earning five salutogenic design, making the World Architecture movement ofthesun.Thebuildingisatriumph of apinecone, madeofpanelsresponsive to the by amultifaceted skinwhichemulates thesurface Adelaide. Thebuilding’s exterior ischaracterised and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)in This isembodiedbyitsSouthAustralian Health buildings are often inspired bythenatural world. inner workings, Woods Bagot’s most celebrated Known for itssculptural profiles andconsidered pieces ofarchitecture,” Grant says. lives, andcrafting themasbeautifulspaces and for people thatpositively impactonthemandtheir “The thingthatinspires memost ismakingspaces memorable design. worldly outlook, withafocus ontransformational, Boshard’s well-travelled career hasled to abroad Perth studio in2009,where hehasremained since. Bagot Dubailed to anopportunityto manageits Middle East inthelate ‘90s.ApositionatWoods proceeded to work withaBritishpractice inthe firm SAOTA Architecture andDesign,Boshard Following a stint withprominent South African choice to turnthosepassions to architecture.” and thetwo blended together. Itseemedanatural Boshard. “From there, Ialsohadapassion for art, know whether I should thank himornot!” laughs “That waswhere theseedwasplanted. Idon’t fascination for structure andform. father’s contracting company, sparking a lifelong school holidaysworking onbuildingsites withhis these values. Raised in South Africa, he spent Boshard’s own pathdemonstrates aparallel with to bediverse, andwe needto beconsistent.” centric, we have to be globally conscious, we need need to beeverywhere, we needto bepeople- Boshard says.“Ourmainprinciples are thatwe opportunity inaseamless wayacross theglobe,” “We alignthebest talent withtheprojects and set over to work onit. Bagot Perth willsendstaff withthisspecificskill design, ifsuchaproject arisesinNew York, Woods since thePerth studio iswell-versed inaviation

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SCHIAVELLO.COM/CONSTRUCTION MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE ADELAIDE PERTH 017 017 Words Sara Kirby Photography Earl Carter and Junglefy FEATURES In the 1980s, environmentalist using pictures of a pair of hands XXXXX Jay Westerveld penned an essay holding the Earth, or a green tree criticising the hotel industry’s habit frog in the rainforest. Despite of placing placards in bathrooms appearing green, the companies encouraging guests to re-use their generally had nothing to back up towels in order to save water, when any kind of sustainable claims. little to no environmental effort “They were just using the imagery so was being made by the hotel itself. people were going, ‘Oh, look at that, In his essay, Westerveld coined they must be green’,” Barnett says. the word ‘greenwashing’ – the Another disingenuous method coordinated effort by companies to Barnett noticed companies favour is spruik environmental claims when, to achieve an environmental label for in reality, the company or product is a single product and then host the less than environmentally focused. certification label on their homepage. Despite being a favoured method of To the uninformed, it would appear spin for advertisers even before the that the company’s whole practice ‘80s, greenwashing has reached a is environmentally certified, when in new pinnacle in the past decade. reality, the certification only applies “Organisations started to see to one product, and unless you do that being ‘green’ or claiming a fact-check, you could easily be sustainability was a key differentiator duped. they could use to market themselves Environmental activist (and designer) against competitors,” says Suzie Joost Bakker shares similar Barnett, previous Executive Director observations. Bakker has spent the at the Green Building Council of better part of his 45 years deep diving Australia. “It was naivety that was into our built environment, striving driving it at first, but then in the later for better practices. And there’s no years it became deliberate, and that’s guessing that he has witnessed his where we now have a problem.” fair share of green spin. Barnett spent eight years at the Has greenwashing “FSC certified classifications are the Green Building Council in the 2000s, perfect example of greenwashing,” where she helped launch the Green he says. “Students are told at Star rating system – Australia’s first university that using timber is great environmental rating system. After because when it’s growing it absorbs stagnated sustainable leaving the company in 2012, she carbon, so it’s a cleaner alternative spent 12 months researching the to steel or concrete. However, in my building supply chain. “I delved quite opinion, timber and the promotion deeply into every supply chain group, of its use through FSC certification whether it was carpet or lighting design? has been an absolute environmental or plants, and I went in search disaster. We assume that it’s fine of organisations that met certain because the forests are going to get criteria to show that they were replanted, but what people don’t authentic in their environmental realise is that they’re being rebuilt The importance claims,” she recalls. “And I got a as a single species. So a massive rude awakening because I found that ecosystem is being wiped out and not many companies were actually replaced with a monoculture. I’ve doing what they said, or implied, they walked through plantation forests were doing.” of releasing its grasp all over the world – Brazil, China, The most prevalent method of Europe, South America, Australia greenwashing that Barnett observed and New Zealand – and you don’t see was the use of imagery implying a any wildlife. You don’t even see any

on our industry. sustainable approach – companies birds in most plantations.” Greenwash» [noun]: Disinformation disseminated by an organisation so as to present an environmentally responsible public image. » DESIGN? SUSTAINABLE STAGNATED : HAS GREENWASHING FEATURES OXFORD DICTIONARY DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS do findthattruly sustainable result, it’s extremely rewarding whenyou boxes to tick,however asBakker says, demand to an already tough list of ‘green’ claimscan addanextra practicality, researching a product’s the client’s brief, costs, time and With manyhurdles to face including follow; create your own solutions!” the best innovation can happen.Don’t and in the face of a challenge is where “Architects are inspired byinnovating they are outthere,” advisesBakker. “Keep looking for solutions,because right approach. terrain thatcan beovercome withthe can bejust asoverwhelming –butit’s ahead towards truly sustainable work of tonnes of product a year, the path who specifyhundreds uponthousands For architects, designers andbuilders sometimes.” that make ithard to notfeel defeated successful thisshow is.Thingslike though everyone is talking about how of cupswe usebynearly 30%,even up to 1.3billion.We grew the number me thatin2017,numberwent of minewhoworks inrecycling told talking aboutit;despite that,afriend a hugesuccess andeverybody was cups,” saysBakker. “The show was Australia threw away1billioncoffee “The year before War onWaste, landfill every 30minutes inAustralia. cups –theamountthat’s sentto tram with50,000take awaycoffee three, host Craig Reucassel filled a programme War onWaste. Inepisode In 2017,Bakker wasinvolved inABC’s says. you’re tryingto shifttheTitanic,” he it seemsimpossible to tackle. It’s like the scale ofissues issomassive that problems thatneedto besolved and same. “SometimesIjust feel thatthe admits heoften experiences the unfortunate senseofdefeat. Bakker my own better choices, but also an are, andanacute desire to make sense ofirritation atthewaythings to Bakker, Ifindmyselffeeling a a little too overwhelming. Talking of both,butmostly Ithinkit’s alljust advertising. Ithinkitmaybeatouch about thetricksofsustainable maybe we aren’t adequately educated Perhaps notenoughpeople care, or approval from athird party? image ofafrog orasingle tickof misguided contentment viaastock be better whenbuyers are lulled into we expect suppliers to bepushedto design to enter stagnation. How can greenwashing hascaused sustainable It’s notfar-reaching to saythat or company thatdoes at thispointintime,findingaproduct before that,we must remember that informed isobviously key. Buteven greenwash isthefirst step. Andbeing Wading through themudof especially ifit’s anew approach. Australia growing enoughfood to Imagining themillionsofhousesin necessity,” hesays. ethos. “Biophiliaisn’tatrend, it’s a variety ofbuildingswiththesame since then,hehas completed a straw walls andedible garden, and Square withitswaste-free operation, took over Melbourne’s Federation restaurant, Greenhouse byJoost, terms offood. In2008,hispop-up and are completely self-sufficient in for buildingsthat embrace greenery Bakker haslong worked ondesigns says. what every buildingcould be,”he becoming an ecosystem, which is “True biophiliaisthewhole building own hands?” better way thantaking itinto your who isgrowing food anymore, sowhat live. Nobody actually trusts anyone we started growing food where we reduction inenergy andmaterials if are somanybenefits–thinkofthe exciting prospect because there time andagain.It’s anincredibly plants around ushasbeenproven explains. “Thebenefitsofhaving sustainable wayforward,” Bakker as complete ecosystems istheonly “Biophilic buildingsand healthier andgreener future ahead. do keep pushing,there isabrighter, lies inthehandsofeveryone. Andifwe sustainability inthebuiltenvironment The responsibility ofpushing looking for. who meetthosecore goalsthatyou’re eventually findahandfulofpartners says to break itdown, andyou will evidence thatconfirms claims.She or third-party scientificresearch and whether it be a transparency label, you aren’t falling for greenwashing, sort ofvalidation isgoingto ensure that area. Beinformed aboutwhat how to identifyclaimssurrounding you’re looking for andthenresearch wellbeing? Understand exactly what perspective? Orisithealthand reduce impactfrom anenvironmental most important thingto you –isitto forward isto decideonwhatisthe Barnett recommends theway heads inourhands. do sowillonly leave uswithour is virtually impossible, and trying to everything right

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DETAILS 35 FEATURES : HAS GREENWASHING STAGNATED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN? 021 PEOPLE Helen Kontouris the careerof Destiny bydesign: was notafamily trait, althoughthe was byacircuitous route. Design journey to product designluminary Unlike manydesigners, Helen’s means goingitalone. things herway,whichgenerally about her–shehasnofear ofdoing shy, butthere is asteely resolve for sheissmall,gentle andalmost That’s notto saysheisegocentric, and unshakeable beliefinherself. what shewants,andwithasolid bold, relentless in her pursuit of wonderful character traits. Sheis to herskill.Shealsopossesses trophies andcertificates thatattest by, Helen hasrooms filled with and accolades are anything to go explored hertalent and,ifawards world, shehaskept herresolve and no surprise. In a constantly changing spectacular risewithpleasure but Since thattime,Ihave watched her launching aproduct atthefair. her design prowess as she was charm andwarmth–notto mention I wasimmediately taken byher ago duringSalone delMobile and We first metinMilanseveral years stage ofproduct design. also shinesbrightontheglobal great success athomebutherstar Kontouris. Not only has she achieved come better thanAustralia’s Helen As far asdesigners go,they don’t Jan Henderson Jan Words

which thereal work began. and designcourse atRMIT,after a two-year arts,interior decoration designer. Following this,shestudied experience withthe noted interior designs, and the student began work Judith Augustine noticed Helen’s Serendipitously, the inimitable portfolio ofprojects to beexhibited. on makinginorder to generate a her formal education with hands- Hill Technical Schoolandcombining a change of schools, moving to Box desired profession-to-be. Thisled to conducted detailed research into her become aninterior designerandso As a12-year-old, shedecided to will work. objects anddiscovers how they now creates seemingly impossible has stood heringoodstead asshe back together. Thisinquisitiveness furniture apartandputtingthem things worked, taking objectsand Helen wasalsointerested inhow designs today. Ofcourse, theyoung a precursor to thefluency ofher form andlayers oflines–thestyle, the paper,thereby creating afluid removing thetipofpencilfrom is most interesting, however, never is thestyle ofHelen’s drawing that influence andshebeganto draw. It paintings atageeightwasagreat discovery ofhermother’s private

into asculptural object,sheexplains. form ofachairandthenre-building it masterpiece? Bydeconstructing the So how did Helen create this modern Chair wasconceived. concurrently theidea for the iconic 101 Kontouris studio wasestablished and returning home in 2001, the Helen and makingofobjects,soupon her passion layinthedesigning Greece, came to therealisation that and, while on a family holiday to intense years, Helen wasexhausted be unique and bespoke.” After three step of aproject wasdeveloped to with architectural elements, asevery describes theirstyle as“contemporary making anamefor themselves. Helen worked together gatheringclientsand success wasathandandtheduo established withDionHall.Now lucky, andfinally, MiggDesign was As inallgoodtales, itwasthird time successful asIhadhoped.” they [thetwo practices] were notas it a gobutalsolearnt so much when of confidence andthoughtIwould give years later. Helen recalls, “Ihadalot but then decided to do it all again a few practice (whichwasnotsosuccessful), she decidedto establish herown 19, withlimited practical experience, as a young interior design graduate of ination? Well just to reinforce thefact, Have ImentionedHelen’s determ- » You don’t knowwhatyoudon’t know, andthemoreyoupushgive people avision,themorebreakthroughsyouhave. HELEN KONTOURIS »

DETAILS 35 PEOPLE : DESTINY BY DESIGN: THE CAREER OF HELEN KONTOURIS 023 Right : The flowing lines of the 101 Chair. Below : Helen Kontouris' 101 Chair, manufactured by Schiavello. Bottom : The La La Lamp and Stool.

“The idea of a chair is to incorporate (both manufactured by Schiavello), a seat and a backrest while the while overseas, manufacturers such design is in finding the fluid form as De Padova, Celda, Ritzenhoff, and and negative space and building Alessi were contracting her designs. around that.” Helen’s design journey has been The 101 Chair was undoubtedly ahead meteoric and is still rising but what of its time and the major challenge differentiates her work from others was finding a manufacturer who is a sculptural aesthetic, a delicate shared her vision. There were many touch, and a lightness to design who said the design couldn’t be that translates perhaps to a ‘certain done but, as Helen remarks, “You femininity’. “The products take their don’t know what you don’t know, and scale from interior design but are the more you push and give people influenced by sculpture,” she says. a vision, the more breakthroughs Creating and designing is air and water you have.” The 101 prototype was to Helen. It is in her blood and the made from fiberglass, worked and objects ‘come to her’ in many ways, re-worked until finally in 2002, it sometimes as “a Butterfly Moment, was presented in Japan at Tokyo when I can’t sleep and the adrenalin Designer Block’s Hybrid Objects is rising in my body and an idea is exhibition, and then in 2003 at percolating. It’s then that I reach for Milan, where Helen was a solo the pencil and paper by my bed or the exhibitor. The press reports were iPad to draw,” she explains. excellent, however no tangible contract was signed. At any time there are some 50 ideas on the drawing board at the studio and as Returning to Milan to exhibit the prolific as her work is, it is something following year, Helen showcased of a marvel that Helen has received no the La La Lamp and Minka Chair formal industrial or product training, and Chaise, and this time renowned instead gathering her knowledge Italian lighting manufacturer, through aptitude and determination. Kundalini, agreed to produce her La La Lamp. However, it was back Life is busy for Helen, running a studio in Australia that a chance meeting of five, balancing work, home and with Peter Schiavello changed creating, however there are accolades Helen’s destiny. Impressed with on the horizon with a current exhibition the designer and her 101 Chair, at the NGV in which the designer is Peter commissioned the piece’s recognised along with 19 of her peers production, thus assuring its place in Designing Women (Sep 2018–Mar as a modern-day icon that now 2019). But for now it’s a short holiday resides in the permanent collection with her family and time to relax, and of the National Gallery of Victoria then with batteries recharged, it’s back (NGV). to the drawing board to create the next new icon. With projects in production, Helen’s design output grew exponentially. The La La Stool was developed in 2006, followed by the Chubby Sofa FEATURES beauty natural The hesitation thattheirservices were procured for perfect interior designharmony. Itwaswithoutany Adamczyk and Egija Krisjane, is known for creating design, theAmsterdam-based duo,Aleksandra specialists inhospitality, retail andresidential commissioned the studio for the project. Well-versed calibre ofDesignGroup Eleven’s expertise and The Designers. Atlantic Group recognised the needed to remain intact. circumstance. Thenatural beautyofGardens House internal structure could not be modified under any present-day appeal.Therestrictions? External and the existing features to enhance itscharmandthe yet contemporary, intimate yet welcoming. Focus on the heritage house.Quaintyet charming,traditional The Brief. Itwassimple: maintain theintegrity of the property. the process beganto cultivate theraw splendor of Group in 2016 after a successful competitive tender, was too great notto pursue. Awarded to Atlantic garden, thepromise ofGardens House’s potential Melbourne homestead. Complete withalushprivate that would setinmotionthetransformation ofthe gem, Atlantic Group CEOHatem Saleh saw potential With thehopesofinjectinglife backinto thishidden decades, thevenue wasduefor tender renewal. Operating asanevent andfunctionspace for attention. House was a historical beauty craving much needed Heritage listed and centrally located, Gardens mostly unchangeduntilitsrefurbishment in2016. the Victorian property, builtin1854,hasremained Gardens House. Originally a residence andoffice, you’ll reach aplace thattells atale ofthepast – Botanic Gardens landscape, onBirdwood Avenue The Canvas. Tucked awayinMelbourne’s Royal

Botanic Gardens, three Victorian arched windows home. Facing thegreen wonderland oftheRoyal floor, theGarden View Roomisthelargest inthe The Garden View Room. Upstairs onthesecond overlooks thedarkwood diningtable. simultaneously eye-catching andtranquil while it pinks andtheintroduction ofpurple, thewallis feature, thesponge-painted wall.Withvarying soft Palm Lounge,softpinksframe theroom’s central and dining.Contrasting thegreen palette ofthe precious stone, the Garnet Room is for wining spaces. Namedfor itswall’s resemblance to the find theGarnetRoom,most intimate ofthe The GarnetRoom.Adjacent to thelounge you’ll Gardens House. Lounge isonly thebeginningofjourney through Ideal for hosting intimate gatherings,thePalm by a palmwallpaper feature and soft green walls. from thefront aspectwindows, serenity iscreated by thefireplace. Illuminated withnatural daylight Palm Lounge.Thelounge isaspace for retreat The Palm Lounge. Upon entry,to theleft, isthe frame thelead upto thehome’s staircase. complemented byuniquewhite architraves that which spantheentire home.Themaincorridor is many statements istheoriginalhardwood floors, entering the double-storey property, thefirst of is cutfrom thepageofahistory book.Upon true charm.Preserved carefully, thefaçade invites guests to experience Gardens House’s The Refresh. The cottage exterior effortlessly designs were madewassimply notanoption. time constraints, seeingtheproperty before the Gardens Housearound inafortnight. Withsuch the Gardens Houserefresh. Thechallenge? Turn of theprivate gardens. marquee, thisfeature showcases theflexibility setup, oranarchitectural wonder like theatrium green lawns.Whetheritbeabohemianrope tent vantage pointsuponGardens House’s expansive stun guests, marquees provide marvel from all stars. For those seeking an opportunity to further ceremony orfestivity enjoyed underthenight soirees create anambience idealfor awedding Alfresco. short ofdelighted. create anexperience thatwillleave guests nothing occasion, seasonalproduce andexcelled chefs the generic.Designedto complement thespecific attention to detail setstheexperience apartfrom expectations andelevates events. Innovation and curated, theGroup’s culinaryoffering exceeds complete withoutworld-class catering. Carefully No Atlantic GroupThe Hospitality. venue would be delivers anenviable backdrop to your next occasion. entertaining. Thenatural beautyofGardens House formal seated dining,blacktiecocktail, to alfresco the home,hosting possibilities are endless, from occasions aswell asmore intimate soirees. Across House easily accommodates themost extravagant of The Occasions. charms guests. plants and the open air provide a setting that easily home. Lushgreenery, meticulously manicured and beyond, theterrace spansthewidthof Overlooking thesurrounds oftheprivate gardens Terrace truly encapsulates thebreathtaking view. Also residingThe Terrace. onthesecond floor, the to openuptheelongated room. hues continue here from theGarnetRoom,working draw theeye outto thesurrounding gardens. Pink Amidst the private garden, alfresco theprivate garden, Amidst Versatile initspotential, Gardens

DETAILS 35 FEATURES : THE NATURAL BEAUTY 027 FEATURES tasting day barrel Estate’s Gioiello oak characteristics. Palate: red berries, savoury spiceand Aromatics: mulberries, savoury spiceandtoasty oak. 13.7% alcohol Harvested onMarch 4 Gioiello Estate 2017Syrah ­— black olive,mulberriesandtoasty oak. Palate: structured. Balancedflavours ofsavoury Aromatics: crushedautumn leaves, cherries. 14% alcohol Harvested onMarch 4 Gioiello Estate 2017Merlot July 2018barrel tastingnotes:

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BANK OF MELBOURNE, CONSTRUCTION MELBOURNE

Schiavello, together with Geyer and Westpac’s property team, has delivered a people-centric workplace for Bank of Melbourne. Spanning both the original and new buildings of the Rialto Tower, the 4000sqm workplace is spread across two floors and five floor plates. The built space facilitates deeper engagement with staff, clients and the community, supporting the Bank of Melbourne’s positioning as Victoria’s local bank. Bank of Melbourne’s focus on fostering a unique brand culture guided this project. Grounded on in-depth research including site visits, time utilisation studies and cultural examinations, Westpac and Geyer engaged Schiavello Construction to create a space in line with the bank’s cultural, functional and brand requirements. The resulting office, with its distinct choice of materials, has a Melbourne feel – a reference to the bank’s unique relationship to the city. Aligning with the Westpac Group property guidelines, the spatial design solution provides for open, collaborative and agile methods of working, with technology embedded throughout. ‘Home bases’ anchor four office ‘neighbourhoods’, which feature interactive screens and impromptu meeting facilities. Meeting rooms boast teleconferencing and video conferencing capabilities. “Our new agile workspaces have helped Bank of Melbourne’s unique culture to develop and flourish through increased team collaboration, state-of-the-art client spaces and forward-thinking technology,” says Michelle Winzer, Bank of Melbourne Chief Executive. An extensive change management process was undertaken by Westpac to fully prepare staff for the adjustment. This process ensured Bank of Melbourne employees were informed, comfortable, and eager to embrace their new workspace. The office provides a unique experience for both clients and staff with spaces tailored to the bank’s own needs. The ‘shopfront’ greets clients and facilitates the bank’s physical and digital storytelling; the ‘factory’ – a place for innovation and collaboration – features an enormous digital whiteboard allowing for the exchange of ideas whether users are onsite or offsite; and the ‘startup space’ is a training area for the growing team. Interconnected yet easy to navigate, communal yet intimate, the space fosters a sense of connectedness between people and departments who would otherwise not cross paths. Spaces flow across each floor and interconnect vertically through the inter-tenancy staircase. The stair is strategically positioned on the two- level bridge, connecting the old and new buildings. Vertically aligned with the stairs, a perforated metal veil rises from the ground on the lower floor and curves along the ceiling, folding to house a cosy focus space. The six-metre bespoke curved screen also features integrated lighting for ambiance. Constructed in conjunction with the base builder, the design embraces Rialto’s rich history, while a refined contemporary aesthetic bridges the old and new parts of the building. Original aspects of the Rialto, including raw concrete columns and simplified core and ceiling treatments, reference the building’s three-decade history. Meanwhile, internal exposed support trusses feature Bank of Melbourne’s purple brand colour. “The new head office represents the collaboration required for every successful project. As a builder, it’s easy to be viewed as someone who only facilitates construction, but it’s much more than that. The wider team’s experience, expertise and commitment to problem-solving brought the design to life efficiently and accurately – this [office] is definitely something to be proud of,” says Joe Lovrencic, Schiavello UPDATE : PROJECT PROJECTS Construction Victoria Project Manager. Innovation and expertise from all parties and a continual process of open dialogue and collaboration between Schiavello, Geyer, and Westpac has made the Bank of Melbourne office a true success.

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OVOLO HOTEL, CONSTRUCTION FURNITURE ISPT’S CENTRAL PLAZA, BRISBANE BRISBANE

Brisbane’s historic Inchcolm Hotel has been revived with a distinct Superannuation fund property investor ISPT has owned the iconic Ovolo flair. The base building was constructed in the 1930s and Central Plaza tower on Brisbane’s Queen Street for a decade. Home despite its recent refurbishment, still retains much of its original to thousands of office tenants, the building was designed by Japanese narrative. architect Dr Kisho Kurokawa in 1988 and features a lobby like no Schiavello’s Queensland Construction team approached the heritage other. Monumental in design but also size, the space boasts a 15m listed site with the respect, care, and technical expertise required high ceiling. when working with historic structures. Works began with a complete While the design and aesthetic of the space has remained timeless demolition of the existing ground floor, culminating in a feature in the 30 years since its completion, ISPT decided a refresh wouldn’t bar, reception, lounge and dining areas, and a full upgrade of the go astray, as part of upgrades throughout the entire building. “The mechanical plant. The refurbishment transports guests to a beautifully building is a landmark so ISPT really wanted us to hold on to as much immersive space; a fantastical escape from the everyday. of the original design intent as possible,” Stephen Cameron of The protection, maintenance, and matching of all heritage listed Cameron & Co, the architects behind the foyer’s reinvigoration, says. features was a priority, with all exposed heritage elements completely ISPT sought to install cushioned furniture to bring a newfound softness protected during the demolition process. Where possible, period and welcoming aesthetic to the foyer’s hard material palette. Following elements were preserved and additional pieces recreated to in line with ISPT and Cameron & Co.’s ‘modern heritage listing’ match the existing heritage features. approach, the furniture was to look as though it had been there since Transom and arched windows, as well as wainscoting panels, were the beginning. “And it had to be bespoke,” says Nic Spencer, ISPT’s inherited from the original structure. The demolition did, however, development manager. “We didn’t want to see the same furniture in unearth missing heritage panels behind the joinery. Accordingly, the any other lobby.” Cameron turned to Schiavello to manufacture the project was adjusted to include the addition of replica panelling and custom furniture he had designed for the foyer. “To me, there’s only antique mirror panels to match the heritage aesthetics. one place to go to get bespoke furniture made – and that place is Schiavello,” he says. These historical features, paired with deep charcoal ceilings, create an entry space emanating a unique depth of character. The careful Kurokawa’s architectural design is monochrome and populated by combination of archways, coffered ceilings and transom windows adds mirrors, so it was essential that the furniture’s material palette an illusion of height to contrast the predominantly deep colour palette. complemented this. In addition, the flooring is comprised of black and white stone in a grid-like pattern, evocative of the Japanese board game A wander further into Ovolo’s public spaces reveals an eclectic Go. Following the lead set by Kurokawa, every bespoke furniture piece use of high-end joinery. Reflective brass panelled archways feature is round, just like Go’s playing pieces, forming a kind of mega-scale, throughout. Here, the reflections act as an architectural device, interior design version of the game. adding to the mesmerising and unexpected intensity of this unconventional space. Circular armchairs with hugging backrests populate the foyer, all upholstered in luxurious black leather. With detailed stitching and Wallpaper by artist Kerrie Brown has an antique, worn down aesthetic – a polished steel frame and legs, the chairs exude sophistication a hypnotic reflection on the history and character of the building. and reflect the building’s historical excellence. Round coffee tables The timber flooring is set in a herringbone pattern, making the floor accompany the armchairs, topped with pure glass and held up via a as distinct a feature as any other in the space. polished steel frame. The thin, minimal lines and transparency of the The final space purposefully plays off the materiality of the old tables bring balance to the room, offsetting the strong, dark curves building, reinterpreting it to include contemporary and luxurious and thick bodies of the leather chairs. interiors. It is a reflection of Ovolo’s whimsical personality Bringing greenery to the space, donut-shaped Schiavello-made bench where heritage elements are perfectly complemented by splashes seating, also upholstered in black leather and with expert stitching of eccentricity. details, feature custom planters in their middles. “Before, people would usually wait outside the building,” reflects Cameron. “But now, people wait on the chairs for appointments or to meet someone. The whole space has become much more lively and warm thanks to the seating.” The pièce de résistance of the space, however, are the bespoke planters. Being 1500mm in diameter, they hold 4m tall kauri pine trees, which accentuate and humanise the monumental height of the foyer space. To complement the surrounds, ISPT wanted the planters to be in a mirrored finish, which would usually call for chrome. However, due to the extreme negative impacts that chrome plating has on the environment, Schiavello endeavoured to find another solution. “We said that we would find a way to get that same polished, mirror finish with stainless steel. And through a lot of experimentation, we did,” says Schiavello’s Rob Amorosi. “There was a lot of complexity and working detail that went on to ensure that what we were developing was viable in the long term,” Cameron says. “And the finished result was exactly what we wanted.” UPDATE : PROJECT PROJECTS DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS PROJECT UPDATE 035 035

UNIVERSITY OF QLD LAW LIBRARY, FURNITURE QUEENSLAND

The Walter Harrison Law Library, located at the University of Queensland (UQ), boasts a long and rich history, having been built almost 70 years ago in 1949. Since its original construction, the library has undergone a number of extensions and renovations. In 1989, an award-winning design by architect Robert Riddel added a new level to the building. Then, 10 years later, at a time when the library was in possession of around 7000 linear metres of law books, it was restored and expanded yet again, this time by Wilson Architects, to help bring it into the digital age. Since, the building has grown organically, requiring significant change to suit the contemporary requirements of teaching and learning. Now, almost two decades later, BVN Architects has reimagined the much-loved space. “The brief was to create a place that envisages the school’s vision of being inspirational, inquiring and international,” says Lucas Leo of BVN. “In Australia, there are 43 law schools and UQ is not only competing with them but also with universities on the global stage, so the facilities have to excel in order to attract new academics and students.” The lower level of the library is a modern, open plan reading hall where students can spend time in groups and study. The second level features tables and seating that surround a giant ‘paper lantern’, and on the top level is a quiet reading room for individual study. The interior’s palette draws upon the memory of old leather-bound books with black and gold spines – paying homage to the rich experience often associated with traditional reading rooms. Throughout the library, the classic Toro Chairs and Stools feature within communal zones at study desks, tables and benches. With a custom stain on natural Oak, the seating carries a warm and inviting finish that marries beautifully with the dark timber of the library’s interior furnishings and décor. The warmth of the timber, combined with the craftsmanship behind the seating’s design, enriches the traditional library palette that extends throughout the interior. “The first time we used pieces from the Toro collection was when we worked on the Translational Research Institute,” Leo says. “On that project, we spent a lot of time looking for a chair that was locally designed and made, and was also a really nice piece of design. Finally we found Toro. It’s a nice suite of chairs; throughout our work we’ve used the high chair, the standard version and the stool. The chairs and stools specified for the library, however, were customised with a stain which was aligned with the interior.” Firm linework and strong joinery, which includes high-strength dowel and finger joints for optimal strength, leave the seating suitable for high-impact use within education spaces. Such joins also negate the need for external metal fasteners, which keeps a minimalist profile that is safe and smooth to touch. At the National Architecture Awards in 2017, the refurbishment of the library won both the award for interior architecture and the award for educational architecture. “The remarkable quality of finishes and furniture enhances the sequential special order and combines with the programmatic elements to deliver an exceptional and enriching setting for teaching and research,” the jury said. “I’ve been back many times and I could see the academics were more engaged in the activities of the school,” says Leo. “Attendance numbers and research grants have increased, and they now have external organisations booking and using the space, which is fantastic.” PROJECTS : PROJECT UPDATE : PROJECT PROJECTS DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS PROJECT UPDATE 037 037

BROADSPECTRUM, CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION 3 AND 5 RIDER BOULEVARD, SYDNEY SYDNEY

As a business focused on enhancing human experiences, In today’s highly competitive market, new benchmarks in infrastructure giant Broadspectrum sought a dynamic, collaborative building performance, comfort and amenities are frequently and high-performance workplace. Step inside and you’ll quickly being set. An exquisite reinvention delivered by Schiavello, 3 and 5 realise that delivery partner Schiavello and architect GroupGSA have Rider Boulevard, is now home to cutting-edge end-of-trip facilities achieved just that, as led by APP. and a spectacular lobby refresh. The re-invention of Broadspectrum’s office brings a marriage of Bringing technical construction expertise and asset revitalisation premium materials, flexible working and technology. Championing its experience, Schiavello collaborated with architect D-ARC to ensure early engagement approach, Schiavello’s partnership throughout the a high-quality project was delivered to exacting standards. The space design documentation phase allowed for the integration of construction is now a premium asset that will continue to deliver value, ensuring knowledge and technical expertise. that existing and future tenants remain committed. Premium materials and a rich palette come together to create a In keeping with this vision, the entrance features a palette of marble space of raw and elegant sophistication. Embodying the Broadspectrum tiling, brass finishes and high-end joinery. This attention to detail brand within the environment was critical, as was maintaining cost extends beyond to the showers, changing rooms, toilets and generous certainty in project delivery. This was achieved through a guaranteed bike parking facilities. maximum price, while Schiavello’s value engineering collaboration A lively hub of charm and sophistication, the spaces are unified with GroupGSA ensured that budget and design intent were through exposed echo panelling, a recurrence of bold timber symbiotically resolved. blades, warm lighting and carefully curated furniture. In collaboration with APP, Schiavello’s early engagement also ensured The marriage of technical expertise and uncompromising design time efficiencies where planning, design and pricing phases could occur quality can again be seen in the delivery methods used, particularly concurrently. This, in addition to extensive on-site investigations, in the careful slab excavation, which accommodated a new drainage allowed the team to identify potential problems early during design system and hydraulic services. Additional works included a new completion and to develop solutions, eliminating risk. mechanical system, as well as fire and electrical, transforming the This was seen in the latent site conditions and flooring. For asset into a world-class space. Broadspectrum, timber flooring and high-end finishes were important Effective planning, close communication between stakeholders and to maintaining its brand image, though where the original concrete strict management systems allowed Schiavello to deliver the project slab had undulated by up to 20mm, traditional timber flooring material on time and within budget, without disruption to the fully operational, would not work. live environment. Offering an abundance of amenities, Rider Following an extensive site survey and re-specification of finishes, Boulevard’s end-of-trip facilities have become a place of relaxation, Schiavello sourced a range of alternate materials. The result was an restoration and extravagance. aesthetically similar material to the original, with the added advantage of high durability to ensure the longevity of the tenancy. With an honest palette of concrete and timber flooring, the team anticipated that the space would result in high reverberation. In collaboration with GroupGSA, Schiavello investigated several possible solutions, with the final treatment being a glue under the timber, applied to ensure acoustic dampening while only minimally increasing the overall floor height. Through a marriage of technical detail and uncompromising design quality, the integrated process allowed the team to determine such methodologies and deliver the project in a shorter construction period. In addition to problem solving, APP’s detailed brief for Broadspectrum allowed Schiavello to undertake a complete documentation review and prototype, then prioritise critical procurement items. By assuming greater control over procurement, the team was able to select the right materials without compromise. It also afforded Schiavello the opportunity to undertake on and off-site quality inspections, ensuring a high quality fitout and a defect-free handover. Broadspectrum’s Chief Development Officer, Ian Maxted, who headed the project, says, “Schiavello delivered a quality fitout in a tight timeframe, whilst making the journey for Broadspectrum a pleasure. As our national corporate head office, it was important that we got the right outcome. The collaborative team exceeded our expectations.” The final space occupies 3000sqm across three floors, featuring perforated ceilings, intricately crafted joinery, quality finishes and state-of-the-art technology integrated throughout. A contemporary palette marries with functionality to provide the ultimate space to PROJECTS : PROJECT UPDATE : PROJECT PROJECTS meet, work and innovate. Championing Schiavello’s early contractor engagement (ECE) approach, Broadspectrum’s office was delivered under a streamlined, trusted partnership. Leveraging the team’s multi-disciplinary expertise early in the project delivery cycle ensured cost certainty, time efficiency and end-to-end quality for a highly successful result. DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS PROJECT UPDATE 039 039

SPACE&CO OFFICES, CONSTRUCTION MELBOURNE

Space&Co’s newest flexible workplace in Southbank presents a continuation of its distinct brand design – a highly industrial aesthetic defined by transparent glass, robust concrete, exposed ductwork and raw timber. The glasshouse is the focal feature unique to Space&Co. The transparent structure – an elegant reinterpretation of a greenhouse – proudly sits on an elevated timber floor. While this structure appears across other Space&Co. sites, Schiavello enhanced the design and construction to provide a more engineered solution in bolstering structural integrity while refining its artistic impact. Delivering this statement structure with its many construction challenges required ingenuity from the Schiavello project team. Unique solutions were crafted to address the room’s structural integrity. “Our construction response to this design required us to engineer the architect’s vision without compromising any design intent,” says Schiavello Construction Manager Leigh Swords. As the name suggests, the glasshouse is constructed almost entirely of glass yet the walls are load bearing to support a pitched roof. Being a completely transparent structure, there was no scope within the design for additional support beams that would detract from the visual impact. Tony Ruth, Schiavello’s in-house architectural draftsman, explains the construction challenges posed by the minimalist design. “Normally, for a structure with an immensely heavy roof such as this glasshouse, the roof would bend in and the walls would begin to bend down – the structure would fall in on itself if not for support beams. Traditional construction would use supporting elements like gussets but in this case, the design intent did not allow for traditional construction solutions.” To meet both design and construction needs, Schiavello designed and built structural supports within the hollows of the black aluminium beams, the junctions and the raised timber flooring. “We used the hollows within the beams to add strength and integrity to the glasshouse,” explains Tony. “The entire structure is securely braced but you can’t see any of it. All you see is glass and the black framework.” Metcon, Schiavello’s in-house metal fabrication subsidiary, manufactured both the hollow aluminium and hidden support beams to the project specifications. Utilising an in-house fabricator heightened Schiavello’s control over the project while Metcon’s fully customisable capabilities ensured all pieces came together millimetre perfect – delivering an effortless aesthetic. While traditional glazing methods cater for vertical installation, rarely are glass structures required to support a trafficable roof. Together with the solution to utilise the hollows of the aluminium beams for structural support, Schiavello employed a proprietary glazing system typically used for exterior works, although this solution came with challenges of its own. “We had to adapt our solution to allow this glazing system, which is normally only used vertically, to work across the pitched roof and support a sizeable load,” Tony states. The glasshouse utilises three types of glass including a heavy, toughened glass. This makes the roof completely trafficable, allowing for future maintenance works on the ceiling above. “All joining and fixing solutions, including the ones you can’t see, are clean and smooth to ensure the structural requirements do not impact the design,” says Tony. There are no gaps in the glass – creating not only a high-quality, seamless structure but also acoustically sealing the UPDATE : PROJECT PROJECTS room for private meetings. There is an understated sophistication in the design simplicity, yet this is what quite literally masks the construction feats needed to realise a design intent of this calibre. DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS

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AYANA HOUSE, OMVIVO SYDNEY

Located in the beachside suburbs of Sydney is Ayana House, an impeccable, high-end home put together by the Designory for its director, Melissa Bonney. Once a derelict, run-down house, the space now features a luxury materiality of smooth marble-like stucco, Pialbi render, white epoxy flooring, luxe wool carpet, natural stone, custom detailing, plantation shutters and sheer linens. A number of walls were removed in order to redefine new zones for living, including a second living space for the family of four. Light spills across the living areas through skylights and large bi-fold and sliding door, while outside features everything one could need to entertain – including a pool, an outdoor shower, a fire pit, BBQ zone and deck. The bathrooms, populated by rich American black walnut timber, feature Omvivo CDesign 1330 double basins alongside custom joinery and living brushed brass tapware from Sussex Taps. The matt solid surface basin provides a flexibility and timeless style with convenient bench space for functionality. Meanwhile, the main bathroom also includes Omvivo’s Latis 1600 bath, a freestanding design with angles that complement the simple geometric form of the CDesign basins perfectly. Surprisingly deep for its compact size, the Latis adds a sophisticated touch of sculpture to the space. Upstairs, the bedrooms are nothing short of relaxing, with luxurious wool carpet, a gentle palette and clever features such as built-in desks and mini walk-in robes. With bespoke details and high-quality finishes throughout, the Ayana House feels luxurious from end to end.

PARKSIDE PIONEER PLACE, BATHROOM PODS SEFAR WOLLONGONG ARCHITECTURE With views of both the city and the Wollongong Beach, Parkside VISION Pioneer Place is a seven-storey apartment building for independent senior living. The $35 million building’s top five levels comprise housing apartments while the bottom two levels house a carpark, lobby, and an amenities space, which includes activity rooms, a café and a community room.

The two and three-bedroom units feature a light and calming palette, Project | Jackalope Hotel, Victoria private balconies and modular bathrooms supplied by Schiavello. Architect | Carr Design Group Over 130 bathrooms were supplied to the project, which, thanks to their modular design, were fully completed off-site and dropped into WORLD HOTEL OF THE YEAR, JACKALOPE, place as the building was constructed. With a manufacture time of 18 hours per pod in the factory, the modular system significantly sped up FEATURING SEFAR MESH LAMINATED GLASS. the building process without compromising on quality. Glassworks was pleased to have been able to complement this daring project in Merricks North on Featuring tiled floors and walls, a sink, toilet, shelving, mirrored Victoria's iconic Mornington Peninsula, by supplying the versatile SEFAR Architecture Vision mesh storage and a double shower, the bathrooms have the ability to be laminated glass in Printed Gold, in density 140/50. retrofitted with railings and additional supports as needed by SEFAR is a quality aluminium mesh from Switzerland exclusively laminated between two panes of glass residents. Select bathrooms also come with additional space and by Glassworks in Australia. It is available in Aluminium (raw) or Printed Gold/Copper in various densities support for wheelchair access. for different looks or levels of privacy. Completely customisable, SEFAR is available with clear glass, tinted Residents have now moved into Parkside Pioneer Place, enjoying glass or mirror backed glass for striking cladding or panelling options. the quality finishes, beachside location, and independent living For more information visit our website glassworksaust.com.au environment.

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The relationship between colour and mood is something that has fascinated researchers, designers, and marketers for decades. In the design industry, colour is greatly analysed and carefully used, To enhance relaxation every tone a considered decision that leads to the final aesthetic. In the first iteration of Schiavello’s in the home, bring Long associated with new ColourLab, we look at two primary colours – red and blue. They’re two of the first colours we a little blue in. relaxation and calmness, blue ever learn as children, but their makeup and effects are not as basic as we are first led to believe. is an important healing colour as it lowers anxiety and helps bring serenity. Red and blue can affect us in ways we don’t even realise… It helps lower blood pressure and can even reduce a rapid heart rate, headaches, pain, cramping and stress. Blue is relaxing for the mind and body, making it perfect GET THE LOOK for stressful spaces such as waiting rooms, critical care and radiation, A study conducted by paediatric spaces or aged Naz Kaya and Helen H Epps care facilities. explains that red is a dynamic RED ...... & BLUE colour, with an “exciting and stimulating hue effect.” Meanwhile, {Symbolically, red evokes feelings of love, passion, {Symbolically, blue evokes feelings of the “red-purple is associated with the colour warmth, energy, excitement}. sky, the beach, calmness, respite, security}. of red wine and plum.” Of their study, which analysed college students’ emotional responses to five intermediate hues, one respondent said that red-purple made her feel happy because it reminded her of being in love. Another segment of Ravi University of British Mehta and Rui (Juliet) Zhu’s Columbia’s Ravi Mehta and (see previous page) study asked Rui (Juliet) Zhu conducted a study participants to come up with as many that looked at the effect of colour uses for a brick as possible, within one on cognitive task performances. The minute. This task was performed on a pair required participants to complete computer with a background in either two tasks – one detail oriented and one red or blue. Assessors found that while creative – on computers with either both groups came up with an equal red or blue backgrounds. At the number of answers, those in the blue conclusion of the test, researchers group demonstrated a higher level found that respondents with the of creativity in their answers. red backgrounds performed much better on the detail oriented task. In the toy assessment (explained on the previous page), those in the blue colour Meanwhile, in another condition came up with toys that segment of Mehta and Zhu’s were judged more original and study, participants were given a novel, indicating that exposure number of drawings of parts, in either to blue can enhance red or blue. Participants were to creativity and innovation. arrange the parts to create a toy for a child aged 5-11. At the conclusion of the study, judges found that the toys designed by those in the red colour condition were much more practical Following findings such and appropriate, indicating that as these, encompassing red can improve practicality. blue and blue accents within creative spaces such as offices, schools and meeting rooms could help drive creativity and idea Red has been found to With these findings, production within staff stimulate appetite, making it a the inclusion of red and and students. suitable colour to feature in certain red accents in offices, areas of hospitals or the kitchen schools, libraries and home at home. In addition, it can assist in work spaces could bring improving mental simulation about more productive and alleviating depression – an work, a more alert presence appropriate addition for certain mental and a more detailed, health institutions or counselling concentrated approach spaces. Red is also known to to tasks. increase alertness, however, so may not be helpful for some mental health afflictions. “The concept of ColourLab’s first iteration is to mix bright and dark red, bright and dark blue with black and white, as a soft reminder of the pure colours of the Bauhaus, Russian Suprematism or the French avant-garde of the 1930s.” – Giulio Ridolfo

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DENNIS SWEENEY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT SCHIAVELLO, MELBOURNE

— After 50 years at Schiavello, Dennis Sweeney recently clocked off for the last time. He celebrated the momentous work anniversary, along with the beginning of his retirement, at a morning tea with Peter, Tony and Joe Schiavello, as well the wider Schiavello community and as his team. Dennis started working at Schiavello in 1969 at just 17-years-old, when the company factory was just 250sqm of floor space in Airport West. He spent most of his earlier years as a labourer in the panels and joinery departments. Following that, he moved on to become a spray painter – which he became a seasoned veteran at after working in the role for 20 years – and in his last five years at the company, Dennis worked in the storeroom as part of the packing and assembly team. “Dennis has been a trustworthy and loyal employee. He always stayed back to get the job done when it was required,” says Governing Director Executive Chairman, Tony Schiavello. “It’s nice to see someone celebrate 50 years of employment – it’s very unusual these days.” As well as commending Dennis’ work ethic, Tony commented on his ability to make a company-famous cup of tea. “Once, one of our clients, who must have liked a sweet tea, told Dennis that his cup of tea was exquisite. “How did you make PROJECT_UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE it?” they asked. Dennis replied, “It’s simple. I boil the water, pour the tea and sugar, and mix it,” Tony laughs. All under the “It’s been a great 50 years.” Schiavello wishes Dennis all the best for his retirement and one roof. would like to thank him for his incredible half-century of work. From manufacturing custom ceiling panels, raised floors, and bespoke joinery to an immaculate fitout. All in Australia. All in-house. All Schiavello.

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HIKES, HEAD SHAVES AND ABSEILS – ALL IN THE NAME OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SYDNEY — With a backpack full of essentials and their comfiest runners, Schiavello’s NSW Construction team walked a whopping 250km to raise awareness and much-needed funding for our drought-affected farmers. Beginning at the Surry Hills office, the team braved the five-day journey with many challenges along the way, including electric fences and 700m inclines. Throughout the trek, they raised awareness for the cause at every township, with encouragement from locals being a welcome addition to the generous donations from our subcontractors, partners and clients. The walk finished in the regional town of Goulburn Mulwaree, where Deputy Mayor Peter Walker personally welcomed the team to praise their efforts. A total of $85,000 was raised for the Red Cross via the team’s efforts, with Schiavello also personally donating $10,000 to the Goulburn Mayoral Drought Relief Fund. The hike, however, was just one of many social initiatives recently undertaken by the team. The past several months have seen Schiavello’s NSW Construction team raise awareness and incredible sums of money for various charities. They raised over $55,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation – a fundraiser that saw NSW State Director Christopher Schiavello shave off his trademark man-bun. The generosity of everyone involved positioned Christopher’s fundraised amount at the highest across Australia, with total able to fund three years of laboratory costs for research or allow 220 families to participate in much-needed support programmes. The NSW Construction team also abseiled 250m down the side of a building to raise $20,000 for youth in crisis across Australia. “Our hope is to not only encourage others to participate but to get the industry more involved in having a positive social impact. It’s important to us as a business that we give back, and we would love to bring our clients on board that journey,” says Christopher. SCHIAVELLO CONSTRUCTION UPGRADES THE GALLERY CHAIR WINS ADELAIDE’S LARGEST PRIVATE HOSPITAL GOOD DESIGN AWARD — — Schiavello and MAP are proud to announce Schiavello has partnered with RPS, ACHA, Wiltshire Swain, RLB, Lucid Engineering, and WGA in that the Gallery Chair won the Gold 2018 Good the transformation of Adelaide’s Ashford Hospital. Design Award in the Product Design category! The largest private hospital in Adelaide, and part of the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance The award comes in recognition of outstanding (ACHA), Ashford Hospital has been providing private healthcare services to the community for design and innovation, with Gallery Chair over 65 years. winning ahead of 536 other outstanding The redevelopment has so far seen upgrades to the existing hospital building and the new entries. construction of a day procedure unit (DPU), which has doubled the previous DPU’s capacity to “[Gallery Chair is] a very elegant design 30 chairs. The new facilities have been designed, constructed and technologically integrated to solution. In an open space, the acoustic provide enhanced care and support for day patients. properties of the fabric bring an added solution Spanning both the ground floor and level one of the existing building, the redevelopment will to an auditorium, theatre, or workshop also provide upgraded patient facilities including specialist clinical areas. Wardrooms will also be scenario, and the tight and tidy stacking is well redesigned and refurbished for optimal use of space. resolved,” said the judges. Further, the project covers major infrastructure works, including new HV works, MSSB upgrades, “It’s very comfortable, appealing and functional SCHIAVELLO FURNITURE EXHIBITS AS PART OF generator replacement and other essential services – further enhancing the ongoing energy when stackable. Designing chairs that need to SYDNEY DESIGN FESTIVAL security of the hospital. be stacked is a challenging task and the Gallery “We’re proud to be part of this monumental investment in the future of our community’s Chair just nails it.” — healthcare. This redevelopment will allow Ashford Hospital to continue to provide state-of-the-art Chris Connell – a driving force in the A number of Schiavello furniture pieces were on display during Sydney Design Festival as part healthcare and patient support for years to come,” says Schiavello SA Construction Manager, Australian design scene since the 1990s – is the of the HOME.GROWN exhibition, held at Mungo Scott Flour Mill. Dale Sweeney. designer behind the chair. He works under the Run by the Authentic Design Alliance, HOME.GROWN was a three-day event featuring locally The project is due for completion in March 2020. You can follow our progress on LinkedIn @ MAP umbrella and began developing the design created furniture, lighting and home furnishings, putting emphasis on the value of locally SchiavelloGroup. with Schiavello and the NGV in 2015. created products. As part of Schiavello’s stall, the iconic 101 Chair was on display, as well as the Toku collection and the Rib Chair by MAP. SMA SOLID SURFACE WINS CORIAN DESIGN AWARD FOR WORK ON MONASH UNIVERSITY, MELBOURNE — SMA Solid Surface has won the Corian Design Award Commercial Award for its intricate work on a series of map tables for Monash University’s Learning and Teaching Building. The four-storey, multi-faculty building is situated on the University’s Clayton campus and is used by both undergraduate and post-graduate students. Six map tables, which weigh over 300kg each, were supplied to the fitout by SMA Solid Surfaces. With a three-dimensional, curved body, engineering the solid surface was complicated. Approximately 18 thin, segmented ‘petals’ of Corian were heated and carefully thermoformed, before being seamlessly joined together to form the table exterior. “Corian is usually used to be bent one way or the other, not two ways at once,” explains Shaun Sacco, operations manager at SMA Solid Surfaces. “And bending it two ways was what we were NEWS NEWS : DETAILS essentially doing, so it was a very precise process.” The tables also feature a large drawer within the shape on the side for students to store their associated tech, while the tabletop is covered with a white laminate, upon which a projector shines images. DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS

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TALKING RESEARCH WITH PEOPLE AND CULTURE CELEBRITY GYM BARRY’S CONSULTING, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE BOOTCAMP ROLLS OUT — ACROSS APAC, SYDNEY Schiavello’s People and Culture Consulting (PCC) team members have shared their research and — knowledge in a number of panel discussions in 2019. A regular fitness playground for celebrities Sarah Zerella, PCC Consultant, discussed the future workplace at The Office Space’s Insight talk including as David Beckham and Kim in February. She explained how developing a nuanced workspace based on deep data can result in Kardashian, iconic lifestyle brand Barry’s optimal feel, function and productivity. Sarah was joined on the panel by William Smart of Smart Bootcamp has partnered with Schiavello for its Design Studio and Dr. Martin Tomitsch, Associate Professor in Design and the Head of Design Lab highly anticipated Asia Pacific market entry. at the University of Sydney. Championing its account management model In addition, PCC’s Data Analyst Samantha Simpson spoke on the importance of data when it and construction expertise, Schiavello’s comes to workspace design at Collectivity Talks: Human-Centred Design. Run by Communications dedicated team is working hand-in-hand with Collective, the panel talk was part of the Melbourne Design Week program and explored value Barry’s through property selection, design and creation through design, and the processes used to enhance products and places. Samantha was delivery for the rollout. joined by Travis Dean of Cantilever Interiors, Martin Heide of NH Architecture and Liam Wallis Barry’s Surry Hills will be the brand’s first of HIP V. HYPE. Australasian studio. With a marriage of technical expertise and design quality, the space provides a glimpse of what’s to come in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and Auckland. Led by Schiavello’s Design Manager, the collaboration between Barry’s USA and several design firms has seen the Barry’s concept as an international lifestyle brand transformed into one that meets local design standards. The ongoing partnership for a rollout across Asia Pacific will bring a host of benefits, offering Barry’s complete certainty in design continuity, quality and streamlining processes for speed to market. RECAP: CONSTRUCTION OF RECORD-BREAKING DOWNTOWN M-CITY BEGINS, MELBOURNE DESIGN DUBAI — — After excavating 6m below the surface, around 220,000sqm of soil has been removed from the Schiavello is proud to have taken part in the Monash site, making way for the construction of four levels of the 3.5ha ‘mini city’ to date. Middle East’s leading design fair, Downtown Owned by Schiavello and being built by Multiplex, M-City is set to be the biggest horizontal Design Dubai. With over 120 people visiting construction methodology ever undertaken by the construction company. our stall, the event was a great success. Works have progressed quickly, with between 400-500 full-time workers and six heavy-haulage tower cranes on site each day – and completion scheduled for mid-2020. Key pieces from our agile working collections were on display, including Toku, Agile Table M-City is an $800 million development that will transform a 35,000sqm parcel of land into a and Focus. unique mixed-use community, making it possible to live, work and relax all in the one precinct. With architecture by Buchan Group, a number of residential offerings are available, including Schiavello also contributed eight Vertical the newly launched M4 low-density building. Step outsideof your home and walk to over 60 retail Gardens to the event, which were used to and entertainment offerings, an eight-storey office building and child care facilities, as well as decorate the presentation area for the recreational facilities including a resort-style pool, gardens and a Village Cinema. A Mantra Hotel duration of the week. DELIVERING THE FIRST HOTEL IN A GLOBAL LAUNCH, QUEENSLAND and short-stay accommodation are also available within M-City for visitors. While in Dubai, we also partnered with the — M-City is the future of enriched community living –rather than the conventional residential Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) to Schiavello’s QLD Construction team partnered with architect Studio Aria, SB&G Group, and TMCL to deliver the first hotel in the global launch tower, M-City is an entirely holistic precinct in which you can live, shop, work and relax. host its international Boarding Pass event at of the voco Hotel brand. For more information, visit m-city.com.au our local showroom. Previously the site of Watermark Hotel and Spa, the 4000sqm voco refurbishment covers the entertainment area, a gym, recreation rooms, as well Over 50 Australian architects and designers as the ground floor reception and lobby spaces. The refurbishment has also seen the new fitout of all 389 standard rooms across 20 floors. attended the night, which is an opportunity Over 80 premium suites also received extended works to bathrooms and en suites. In addition, the rooftop has been transformed into four for members to get together in key locations penthouse suites with terraces that take advantage of the expansive views. around the globe. The hotel remained fully operational throughout the refurbishment, with the Schiavello team paying special attention to minimising both Thank you to the AIA for putting on the structure-borne and airborne noise, work zone cleanliness and ensuring the highest standards in safety management. event and for letting us be a part of it. “Throughout construction, our priority has been the comfort of the guests and helping to maintain the day-to-day business operations of the hotel,” explains Schiavello QLD Director and State Manager Steven Kourevelis. “It’s very exciting to be such an integral part of the voco brand’s

global launch.” NEWS NEWS : DETAILS voco Gold Coast is the first hotel of its kind in the world. The new brand combines the informality and charm of an independent hotel, with the quality and reassurance of its global parent company IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group). The entire construction process – covering planning and design support, construction and staged handover management – has taken less than four months. The success of this project has led to further works including the rooftop executive suite terrace upgrades as well as exterior pool level works on the podium level. DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS

DETAILS NEWS Parley REFURBISHMENT TO TRANSFORM QUT H BLOCK INTO PREMIER TEACHING AND RESEARCH LABORATORY, QUEENSLAND High Table. — Schiavello’s QLD Construction team is proud to be transforming a 60-year-old building into Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) premier teaching and research laboratory at Kelvin An extension to the celebrated Parley Table by Grove campus. Doshi Levien, the Parley High Table brings an The project began in early March with a complete demolition to the building’s core structures, and within a few months, the team will be unveiling a cutting-edge PC2 (physical containment 2) elegant aesthetic to the office; all in standing height. laboratory.

The PC2-rated lab will be fully equipped to support the university’s research activities involving SCHIAVELLOFURNITURE.COM/PARLEY-HIGH-TABLE bacteria, microbial cultures and pathogenic samples. The lab will also house several research projects including those involving cell culturing and incubation. “We will be installing specialist medical-grade equipment to facilitate research including incubators, freezer rooms, and heating/culture rooms. We’ll also be installing safety measures such as biosafety cabinets and filtration systems capable of handling medical gases,” explains Schiavello QLD State Director Steven Kourevelis. Once complete, QUT’s H block is set to be a one-of-a-kind research and education facility, with architecture by RAL Architects.

BUDDING SPORTING SUPERSTAR AWARDED YAL SCHIAVELLO INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP, PERTH — Schiavello is proud to have awarded the (YAL) Young Australia League’s Schiavello Indigenous Scholarship to Mavis Lyndon, a budding sporting superstar and inspiring young Indigenous woman. “Mavis is an extremely inspirational young woman,” says Pippa Holmes, WA State Director at Schiavello. “She came from tough circumstances but is an absolute go-getter – a sporting superstar. She’s represented the state in netball, cricket and AFL as well as previously receiving of a Netball Program clean. Meanwhile, over in Brisbane, our QLD Scholarship.” Construction team cleaned up the banks of the An exemplar of the Indigenous community, Brisbane River. Mavis serves as a leader in the Girls Academy Both teams’ efforts sparked many positive at her school, a program that increases the conversations with locals and passers-by about skills, employability, mental health and the importance of reducing waste and helping wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait the environment. “Our team takes great joy Islander girls throughout Australia. In the in participating and leading sustainability future, she wants to open an Indigenous Girls initiatives. We strive to not only recycle 90% Academy, to inspire more Indigenous girls of our waste from Schiavello Construction to get an education and achieve successful sites but also reduce consumption. We only careers. And sooner down the line, Mavis aims have one Earth and we need to look after to get into sports and recreation, and it,” says Schiavello NSW State Director play in the AFLW after she finishes high Christopher Schiavello. school this year. SCHIAVELLO PARTICIPATES “We look forward to participating in next The YAL Schiavello Indigenous scholarship is year’s Clean Up Australia Day and teaming up presented to an Indigenous student residing in IN CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA with partners and subcontractors for an even Western Australia and is to the value of up to DAY, SYDNEY & BRISBANE greater impact.” Schiavello QLD State Director $9000 over three years of study. The recipient Steven Kourevelis congratulated his team — also gains access to two mentors, provided by for its effort, urging everyone to recognise Never shy to roll up their sleeves for a good Schiavello. Mavis’ mentors are Pippa Holmes the significance of their activity. “Clean and Kyle Vander Kuyp, an ex-Olympian. cause, Schiavello’s NSW and QLD Construction Up Australia Day is a wonderful initiative Both Kyle and Pippa will assist Mavis in teams hit the streets in full force for Clean Up recognising and addressing the human developing connections to make her personal Australia Day 2019. impact on our environment. It’s important and sporting goals come true. Accompanied by Luna the office dog, the to remember that the smallest changes to NSW team spent the day getting their hands our daily habits can collectively have great (and paws) dirty to help keep our country benefits to our environment,” he says.

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GALLERY CHAIR — DESIGN: CHRIS CONNELL — SCHIAVELLO — SCHIAVELLOFURNITURE.COM/GALLERY-CHAIR ­— The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) engaged Schiavello to develop a chair that was suitable for multipurpose use throughout the gallery, for launch during the 2018 Triennial. To design the chair, Schiavello sought the expertise of Melbourne-based furniture designer, Chris Connell. Enthralled by the gallery as a young boy, Chris spent countless hours lying on the floor of the NGV’s Great Hall, staring up at the Leonard French stained glass ceiling. For Chris, this beautiful ceiling was his greatest source of inspiration and was key when it came to designing the Gallery Chair. The chair’s vibrant colours, upholstery stitch detail and geometric angles reference the ceiling – aesthetic elements that marry with function to culminate in a gloriously refined chair. In order to be lightweight as well as functionally comfortable, the chair had to defy conventional engineering methods. A steel frame leaves it strong yet lightweight and able to be stacked eight units high, making it suited not only to the gallery but also any conference or hospitality space. The Gallery Chair’s proportion makes it comfortable and encourages an ergonomic, upright position. Featuring dynamic lumbar support, it automatically responds to the user while cradling the body for maximum comfort. Exceptionally light, strong, durable and easy to clean, the Gallery Chair is perfectly suited to use in hospitality, convention, visitor or home environments. It is a truly innovative and adaptable piece that can now be seen residing in the NGV’s Great Hall, Tearoom and restaurant.

URBAN 900 MK II VANITY — OMVIVO — OMVIVO.COM ­— The striking wall mounted Urban 900 MK II vanity has a chic streamlined design with its unique solid surface basin and a sleek understated bevelled finger pull, which allows for a clean, no handle look. The unit is flexible and practical, and is suitable for small bathrooms through to generous en suites. Urban 900 MK II offers a distinct offset left-hand bowl with a soft close drawer and is available in three luxurious finishes, each with adjustable internal dividers. It can be ordered with or without a tap hole and is supplied with a polished chrome pop up plug and waste and compact PVC P trap for plumbing. Also available in 700, 1200 and 1400 double. In Australia, the Urban MK II range is available exclusively through Reece Bathrooms.

AGILE TABLE — DESIGN: AMANDA STANAWAY AND KETI MALKOSKI — SCHIAVELLO — SCHIAVELLOFURNITURE.COM/AGILE-TABLE ­— The Agile Table offers diversity and choice in the workplace, enabling teams to alternate between collaboration and independent work without the need to adjust their environment. Schiavello’s People and Culture Consulting and Product Development teams, in collaboration with acclaimed Australian designer Amanda Stanaway, identified the need for a team table that supports agile mindsets within the office. The outcome from the partnership led to the development of the Agile Table – a table that re-defines the way in which people interact and activate

spaces by allowing choice of preferred work modes. UPDATE NEWS : PRODUCT Consisting of the Storming Table and the Work Table, Agile Table supports collaboration or focused work, with the option to add multiple work points, tools and accessories for a truly flexible experience. A dual-height option adds the opportunity for standing interactions, while also encouraging impromptu connections between people and their teams. Fostering a positive performance culture, Agile Table empowers teams and individuals with choice and agility in the workplace. DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS

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COLLECTIVITY TALK: HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN, MELBOURNE — Communications Collective's Collectivity Talk on human centred design featured a panel including Schiavello’s People and Culture Consulting Data Analyst, Samantha Simpson, as well as Travis Dean, Martin Heide and Liam Wallis.

INSIGHT: FUTURE WORKSPACE TALK, SYDNEY — In February, Schiavello’s People and Culture Consulting Consultant, Sarah Zerella, partook in Insight: Future Workspace, a talk organised by The Office Space. Sarah was joined by William Smart and Dr. Martin Tomitsch.

INTERNATIONAL CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY, WOMEN’S DAY, MELBOURNE BRISBANE & SYDNEY — — To celebrate International Women’s Day Schiavello Construction’s NSW and on Friday March 8, Schiavello put together QLD teams hit the streets in full force a breakfast hosting an appreciation for for Clean Up Australia Day in March. women in the workforce, particularly the The QLD team collected rubbish from women of Schiavello. The breakfast was the banks of the Brisbane River, while held at our HQ in Tullamarine and featured the NSW team, accompanied by Luna, the a spectacular grazing table. office dog, worked in local parks and streets. NEWS : SOCIAL SCENE DETAILS 35 35 DETAILS Gallery Chair. The Gallery Chair’s geometric details reference the ceiling of the NGV’s iconic Great Hall. Designed by Chris Connell, it is strong, stackable and refined.

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