] ACER – Stage 2 Fitout [

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ARM designed and documented this commercial project the Australian Council for Educational Research, a body that researches and develops educational resources.
The scope involved the reconception of the corporate vision of this unique research community. The lattice pattern introduced in the aluminium screen to the atrium is based on a Delaunay mesh. Robert Delaunay was French artist (1885-41) and his work has influenced both artists and scientists and is present today in the way 2D & 3D software programs calculate and define surfaces.
The pattern has been scaled to be engaging at this proximity and be highly visually permeable but offer a sense of privacy.

Images and drawings © ARM

] Perth Arena – Indoor Stadium [

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The City Council of Perth has chosen ARM in conjunction with CCN Architects as architects to design a new arena. The Arena is a very flexible design, allowing for crowds of up to 14,500 in concert mode and up to 13,000 in tennis mode. On the other hand the Arena can be closed down for an intimate concert mode with 3000 people. It will be able to accommodate shows with a centre stage or end stage, and performances in the round such as motor cross, equestrian, and ice shows. The Arena has an operable roof to allow natural light to flood the centre court.
The site for the new Arena is at the west end of the Northbridge Link, between the existing Perth Entertainment Centre and the Freeway. The Arena will be a catalyst for the renewal of the whole Northbridge Link precinct, kick starting the EPRA master plan for this vital new piece of urban renewal.

Images and drawings © ARM

] One East Melbourne [

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The new Eastside development comprises 2 connected 18 storey towers on a podium at the edge of the Melbourne CBD grid adjacent to the Jolimont Rail yards.The site is the interface of a residential zone, typified by the particular form of Wellington Gardens.
While the proposed building includes townhouses, cafe, gym, foyer, 6,000sqm office space and carpark facilities. The singular structure has been articulated into its component parts; expressing the functional differences but also to activate the street line, and the overall views of the building in the round.

Images and drawings © ARM

] Digital Harbour – Port 1010 [

Port 1010 represents stage two of Digital Harbour’s technology-based community, an incubator hub with a focus on offices for new enterprises in the IT industry.
The intriguing facade layout is generated by alternating these panels and a solar control glazed curtain wall.

Digital Harbour 01 – view PDF

Digital Harbour 02 – view PDF

The panels are arranged in exactly parallel layers which produce a visual effect called the Munsterburg Illusion. This fascinating phenomenon was first described by Richard Gregory after he noticed the pattern of tiles on Cafe in Bristol, UK. The presence of the coloured horizontal line at each floor level is essential to the illusory effect.
Construction of Port 1010 reflects current organisational culture, with flexible, functional floors comprising features such as “no ceilings” over open-planned spaces. This facilitates easy technology upgrades, rapid space configuration and enhanced cross-pollination of ideas between tenants.
Photos by Peter Bennetts

Awards:
RAIA /2007 (National) Commendation for Commercial Architecture
RAIA / 2007 (Vic Chapter) Sir Osborn McCutcheon Award for Commercial Architecture

Images and drawings © ARM

] Melbourne Central Toilets [

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Male, female and accessible toilets forms part of the Hoyts Cinema Complex on Level 3. The wall-to-floor application utilizes brightly coloured gloss ceramic tiles with matching gloss black and white tiles providing dynamic contrast. Wall tiles have been deftly laid in alternating male and female motifs. In all 150 sqm of wall tiles and 65 sqm of floor tiles are laid in 3 amenities.

Melbourne Central Development has been awarded with:
Melbourne Prize Awarded By: RAIA Victorian Chapter in 2006,
Commercial (Refurbishment) Architecture Awarded By: RAIA Victorian Chapter, in 2006
Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design Awarded By: Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2006.
Photos by Aaron Pocock

Images and drawings © ARM

] Brisbane Central [

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The Queensland Investment Corporation has chosen ARM in conjunction with Arkhefield as architects to redevelop 175 Albert Street in Brisbane.
The Queen and Albert Street corner of the site is arguably the highest value retail space in Queensland.
The strategy is to focus on different types of stores and retailers to match the new urban fabric, incorporating a network of new city lanes and arcades.
Brisbane Central contains a redevelopment of the podium of an existing retail and office building adjacent to Queen Street Mall.

Images and drawings © ARM

] Manly [

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76-78 North Steyne, Manly
A 5 level residential building that is designed on adjacent parcels, contains 8 apartments in total, each around 160sqm.
Images and drawings © BHA

] Nepean Highway [

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444 Nepean Highway, Frankston
Concept design, 3D modeling for town planning drawings of a 7 level commercial and residential
building, 1.000sqm commercial activity and 9.500 sqm serviced apartments.
Images and drawings © BHA

] Endeavour Point [

Endeavour Point, Pattersons Lakes
The project is a residential complex that is divided in 2 buildings, a 8 level residential building with 60 apartments and a 3 level office with 2 levels of car park facilities that links the two buildings together.
The team had to re-design the apartments as the previous town planning application was unsuccessful.
Images and drawings © BHA

] Reflections by the Sea [

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Reflection On The Sea – RT2 – 118 Marine Parade in Coolangatta
The building is set on the foreshore on one of the worlds greatest surf beaches. With its earlier sister RT1, it offers close to 15.000 sqm of retail and lifestyle facilities. The dynamic form is designed to captivate and engage the viewer in a discourse inspired by its setting.
The residential tower consists of: 133 apartments, 3 luxury penthouses, 4050 sqm ground floor retail.

Images and drawings © O1A