About this Event
All are welcome to join the BDAA local members in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast this October for an afternoon event celebrating excellence in building design.
Our venue is the beautiful Altitude Nine, which offers stunning views and sits on the 9th floor of the exciting, new Sunshine Coast City Hall.
Activities for the event:
- Arrival- drinks, display of local members’ submissions to the National Design Awards and Industry Partner tables
- Architectural Talk and Tour
- Drinks and Grazing Table
- Recognising local members' building design excellence
This is also a fantastic opportunity for networking, socialising and checking out some Industry leading specialists at their displays.
DETAILS - ARCHITECTURAL TALK & TOUR
Tony Holzberger will facilitate a talk on the overall CBD development & the new City Hall, followed by a building tour. Tony is council’s Principal Architect.
Australia’s largest greenfield CBD development
Maroochydore City Centre is just over an hour north of Queensland’s capital, Brisbane – and only 10 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport.
Walker Corporation’s $2.5 billion investment in the Maroochydore City Centre will transform the region into one of Australia’s most advanced economies, and the heart of Maroochydore into a 21st century CBD.
A collective vision
In an historic development agreement with and , Walker Corporation will deliver 160,000sqm of commercial and retail space and 4,000 residential apartments over the next 15 to 20 years.
Maroochydore City Hall
Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with sustainability at its core design response, the new Sunshine Coast City Hall includes features that will reduce environmental impact and embrace the Sunshine Coast climate.
The building is intended to fit seamlessly into its built and natural environment and distinguishes itself as a landmark building in the new city centre.
The building is inspired by the forms and colours of the unique Sunshine Coast Glass House Mountains. The mountain and water themes flow from the exterior inwards to deliver a holistic and integrated experiential journey for residents, visitors and staff. The design provides a clear view of council chambers located on level one, providing transparency to the community of governance in action.
The projects vision sought to address key characteristics including strong governance, healthy work environment, economic opportunities, sub-tropical design, community connectivity, iconic form, sustainability and value for money.
Setting the standard for workplace design in Maroochydore the design establishes a landmark building that represents the Council’s commitment to design excellence, innovation and sustainability.
Inspired by indigenous philosophies of connection to country, the design seeks to heal country with an experiential journey of spaces inspired by its surrounding landscape. Referencing the passage of waterways and erosion of land masses, organic interior forms shape spaces and ground the design in the past whilst speaking to the evolving future.
Fast Facts:
- 10-storey building
- 5-star Green Star Design and As Built accreditation target
- 5-star NABERS accreditation target
- concrete with 40 per cent recycled bindings
- 100 kilolitre tank for rainwater capture to supply landscape irrigation
- use of high-performance glazing to reduce solar loads
Purchase your tickets below!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Altitude Nine, Level 9, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore, QLD 4558, Australia
AUD 15.00 to AUD 30.00