glazing, off-shutter concrete, painted stucco and
clay facebrick, serves to create an urban offering
with dignity and strength.
Technical Considerations
An uncomplicated structure and envelope serve
this project well in terms of budget, feasibility
and outcome. Conventional reinforced concrete
suspended slabs with 8,4m x 8,4m spans deliver
a workable framed solution to the building. A
combination of off-shutter concrete and masonry
with double-glazed flush unitised façades form
the primary office envelope, while large scale
bespoke glass louvres applied to walkways
generate naturally ventilated, rain-screened
circulation galleries. From a mechanical services
perspective, air-cooled HVAC delivers a flexible and
The Boulevard
efficient internal climate, being attenuated by high
performance glazing. The Boulevard enjoys a 4-star
Greenstar design and as-built rating with both
passive and active initiatives having contributed
meaningfully to achieve this sustainability status.
Outcome
A clear development directive from Growthpoint,
a legible architectural agenda and a cohesive client
and professional team served to steer this project
to a highly successful outcome. The Boulevard
is hopefully considered to be a touchstone for
the small to mid-size urban mixed use model in
its precinct context. As the building achieves full
tenancy, the drive for a simple building with a
resilient quality and sense of good urban manners,
has patently paid off.
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