Development Excellence Awards 2017

DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017

Annual Dinner and Development Excellence Awards

The Annual Dinner and Development Excellence Awards were held on Thursday 20 July 2017 at Doltone House, Pyrmont. The awards night was graced by VIP guest The Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, Minister for Planning.

The Development of the Year 2017 winner is BARANGAROO SOUTH by Lendlease.

The Urban Taskforces awards acknowledge development projects that achieve the best outcomes in terms of client requirements, environment, business and community considerations; as well as time, cost and quality. These awards recognise the crucial role of the developer in making a new development an outstanding success.

The 2017 winners are listed below.

Development of the Year 2017

BARANGAROO SOUTH

Developer: Lendlease

Barangaroo South accommodates 23,000 office workers, 1,500 residents, an international 6-star hotel and more than 80 cafes, bars, restaurants and retailers and aims to be Australia’s first large scale Carbon Neutral precinct.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Retail Development 2017

WOOLWORTHS CROWS NEST

Developer: Woolworths Ltd

This scheme comprises of woolworths supermarket, cafes, restaurants and specialty stores and 286 space public parking. Falcon Alexander Street, Crows Nest, cnr Falcon Street. The key to the success was to pool Council owned land with land owned by Woolworths.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Commercial Office Development 2017

EY CENTRE, 200 GEORGE STREET

Developer: Mirvac

Located at 200 George Street, 37 story building employs a world first timber and glass closed cavity façade system. The first fully lit LED building in Australia. Mirvac recycled approx 90% of construction material from site

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Mixed Uses Development 2017

CLEMTON PARK VILLAGE

Developer: Frasers Property Group

Medium density mixed-use development, comprising residential, retail and recreation, community facilities, aged care and child care. 11 residential apartment buildings will deliver 747 apartments.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Adaptive Re-Use Medium Density Development 2017

100 HARRIS STREET, PYRMONT

Developer: Citi-100

Located in Pyrmont, 100 Harris Street is an original wool store building with ornate mass brick facades and robust hardwood timber internal construction. Built in the 1980’s and added to in the 1910’s and 1920’s this building represents Sydney’s successful pastoral period when Australia was dependent on wool for its wealth.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Urban Renewal Development 2017

ROYAL SHORES, ERMINGTON

Developer: PAYCE & Sekisui House Australia

 

Located at 1 Bundarra Street, Ermington. Consists of 9 buildings ranging in height from 4 stories to 8 stories consisting of 632 apartments. Ranging from studios to 4 bedroom family apartments. Set right on the waterfront at the gateway to Sydney Harbour. True inside/outside living.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Medium Rise- Metro Apartment Development 2017

LAURIER, CREMORNE

Developer: Helm Pty Limited

 

Located 38 Parraween Street, Cremorne. Comprising 18 apartments, garden, 3 & 4 bedroom and 2 penthouses. Pet friendly, 2 interconnecting buildings each 4 levels, no dead zones or wasted space in the design.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Commercial Office- Metro Development 2017

1 PARRAMATTA SQUARE

Developer: Charter Hall

The development provides 15 stories of contemporary work space and three levels of retail with extensive George Street frontage. Facilities include concierge services, sustainability innovation and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Five level cascading rooftop terraces featuring Sydney’s first curved glass panels.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for High-Rise City Apartments Development 2017

CAPITOL- BONDI JUNCTION

Developer: Legacy Property Group

20 story mixed-use development – 100 residential apartments with 7 dedicated for affordable housing, 90 car spaces and 4 retail suites. Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Building constructed from environmentally sustainable materials and energy efficient design features. Rooftop landscaping and earthworm bins for residents to use.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for High Rise- Metro Apartments Development 2017

V BY CROWN GROUP

Developer: Crown Group

Located at 45 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. 30 story building features a resort-style hotel, retail, serviced apartments and residential apartments. Brings to Parramatta a well conceived building that balances comfort and luxury. 28 floors of new residences, cleverly positioned to optimise light and space, above the retail podium.Preserved convict huts are now part of the Conservation Center.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Master planned Community Developement 2017

ORAN PARK TOWN

Developer: Landcom & Greenfields Development Company

Located at Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park. Delivery housing and the creation of an urban center that meets the employment, education, health and recreational needs. Facilities completed include two schools, a childcare center, sporting fields, a retirement village and an integrated primary health care center.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Seniors Living/Retirement Development 2017

THE RESIDENCES AT CARDINAL FREEMAN

Developer: Stockland

State-of-the-art retirement village redevelopment – Stages 1 and 2 – 203 independent living apartments – 137 Victoria Road, Ashfield – 1,2,3 bedroom apartments – Clubhouse – pool, bar, cinema, piano lounge, studio, function rooms and café.

Winner: Development Excellence Award for Affordable Housing Development 2017

SIENNA, WILLOUGHBY

Developer: Hyecorp Property Group

Located at 34 – 42 Penshurst Street, Willoughby. 74 apartments including 43 affordable housing apartments. Amenities include sky garden, BBQ facilities, a rejuvenation pool, lush gardens and children’s play area.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Development Excellence Award for Medium Density Development 2017

IVORY

Developer: EDG Capital PTY LTD & Lane Cove Council

Located at 1-5 Little Street, Lane Cove. Boutique development of 58 apartments. Sweeping North and Eastern views to the Sydney CBD and North Sydney regions. Wide board European Oak hardwood timber floors and custom-made carpets. Premium eat in kitchens with AEG German & Italian appliances. Zoned air conditioning within each apartment. German Grohe tapware and Villeroy and Boch bathroom suites. 10 kms from Sydney CBD, with major bus stops 150m from your door.

Highly Commended: High Density Development 2017

THE MORETON, BONDI

Developer: Mirvac

Located 30 wellington Street, comprising 5 buildings with a total of 190 apartments and terrace homes offering 1,2 and 3 bedrooms and car parking. Facilities include gardens, BBQ area, herb & vegetable patch, composting, 209 bicycle parking spots, 45 visitor car spots.

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