recycling of office by-products has been allowed
for. Contractors have been encouraged to make use
of locally sourced materials to ensure maximum
local economic benefit as well as reducing the
environmental impact.
Greenhouse gas emissions are a consideration
in the design of the entire project. Watercourse
pollution recognises the quality and quantity of the
storm water run-off into the greater canal system
at Century City. This environmental intervention
assists in replenishing the local water table as well
as increasing biodiversity, with the inclusion of
additional bio filters added to the canal to maintain
water quality.
Future-proofing of the various structures is
undertaken through efficient building systems
that actively respond to the climate, envelope and
occupancy that vary daily and seasonally.
The architecture has been considered to offer
maximum active street frontage on the ground
and first floor, with large floating planes of natural
brick facade to protect the square from the
prevailing winds.
The building has been designed to Greenstar
principles and offers enhanced natural light
deep within the double volume pre-function
space of the centre. The internal volumes are
connected with an elegant feature staircase
in steel and timber that compliments the
understated warm and timeless interior design.
Wherever possible, the design has maximised on
Century City Conference Centre
Century City Conference Centre was designed as
the “anchor” at the head of the new Century City
Square. The activity and buzz that is generated
from conferencing is an ideal type of facility to
ensure a constant life and energy, as well as
patrons for the new restaurants that open up onto
the square.
The conference centre houses four large hall
venues, three of which can be combined to seat
either 700 pax in banquet style or just under
1,200 pax in cinema style at ground floor level.
A further 11 meeting rooms and an 80-seater
business lounge at the first floor makes the venue
exceptionally versatile.
The conference centre fronts onto Century City
Square, which is seen as both a public gathering
space and an extension of the centre’s facility.
Conferences are encouraged to hire this space for
complimentary events that can be accommodated
outdoors or just for the delegates to relax in and
gather between or after sessions.
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