Project: Gardner Close, Milton

Project Description:

In late 2003 we prepared concepts to upgrade the existing 1990's building. While the building was relatively young, the original design embodied an architectural expression reminiscent of the early 1980's.

Both the client and architect were able to look beyond superficial design elements and by using a lateral approach unlock the hidden potential of the refurbishment. The new cutting edge design embodied clever and economical use of new high technology materials on a small budget. Part of the challenge was to ensure previously never leased spaces of the building would become desirable in the marketplace. The design features include:

• Full-utilisation of the existing pre-tensioned structural frame allowing up to 14m spans.
• Identification of oversupply of toilet facilities leading to demolition of excessive unused services enabling a previous separate 700 m² floor plate to link to form a single 1400 m² floor plate.
• Cost effective manipulation of existing sun hoods and introduction of new elements including alpolic cladding blades and makralon sun hood cladding, to create a vibrant and sleek new facade.
• Modifications to existing porte cochere.
• New Landscaping and signage to improve weather protection, legibility and street appeal.

At the projects inception the building had an occupancy of 40% within two months of completion, the building was 90% leased. This project is one of several recent highly successful commercial office refurbishments undertaken by The TVS Partnership. Our philosophy of providing quality and cost effective architecture for its customers has once again proved itself in the marketplace.