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Woollahra Residence

Woollahra Residence

Project location:
Woollahra, New South Wales

Client:
Private

Year of completion:
2002

Project description:
This stunning conversion encompassed an intricate and extensive range of alterations to an existing two storey townhouse in one of Sydney’s most prestigious residential areas. The culmination of over three years of design work, our brief has evolved to create an outstanding conversion of an existing residence into a thoroughly contemporary lifestyle statement for a family of four.

Located within a heritage conservation zone, the alterations juxtapose retainment of historical fabric with new modern spaces that exploit space, light, and finishes of the highest quality. Working within significant regulatory and area restrictions, the completed works are an excellent example of high quality living within a physically limited site.

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DVA

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Project location:
Grenfell Street, Adelaide

Client:
Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Year of completion:
2001

Project cost/budget:
$1.0M

Project description:
Following a comprehensive Facility Plan that included a series of interviews, site investigations, questionnaires, graphic studies and data analysis, the resulting strategic outcome provided a more efficient use of office space.

Our team provided a full professional service to explore new generic accommodation layouts, workplace studies, utility and workstation studies to provide a totally new internal environment within a capped works budget. A key aspect to the planning and implementation to this project was the fact that the tenancy was totally occupied, with very little de-canting space available. In addition, the ground floor reception area was substantially upgraded whilst still in operation, successfully executed through diligent staging. The resulting transformation was completed on time and within budget, with excellent integration of a new work environment for all staff and customers.

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Adelaide Youth Court

Adelaide Youth Court

Project location:
Wright Street, Adelaide

Client:
SACON/DPTI

Year of completion:
2000

Project cost/budget:
$4.5M

Project description:
Working with the Principal Architect at SACON (now DPTI Building management) Thomson Rossi provided a complete Interior Design service for the new Adelaide Youth Court redevelopment.  Our commission included the establishment of specialised room data sheet formats for accurate collation of accommodation needs,  briefing with the judiciary and development of a comprehensive design theme for the interiors.  Key client groups included:

  • Judiciary – Judges,  Magistrates,  Clerks and associated Library;
  • Courtrooms/ Security Desk/ Cells Area/ Court Administration Groups
  • Registrar/Registry Manager/Listings Manager
  • Police Rooms/ Victims of Crime Room
  • Agencies – Family & Community Services/ ALRM – Aboriginal Legal Rights/ Care & Protection
  • Senior/Youth Care Co-ordinators
  • Administration staff/ Family Conferencing and Interview Rooms

The accommodation as planned was principally office-based,  with systems furniture used throughout.  Special requirements were addressed including acoustic performance within Courtrooms, complex  IT and  Audio visual requirements and Safe Cell design, an important aspect of the holding cells.  Our office worked with the Architectural team to provide a unified theme based on simple detailing and bold shapes.  The design reflects the importance of the function of the Courts and reflects the transparency of the judicial process as well as providing a calming environment.

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Wallaroo Day Surgery

Wallaroo Day Surgery

Project location:
Wallaroo, South Australia

Client:
NYPRHS Inc

Year of completion:
1998

Project cost/budget:
$1.0M

Project description:
This project ensued from a decision by the Board of the NYPRHS to provide the regional hospital with new Day Surgery Facilities, offering the community significant benefits in reduced hospital stays. The key problem centred on the requirement to utilise existing facilities wherever possible, in order to avoid duplication of expensive facilities.

Subsequently, an innovative plan was developed in conjunction with medical staff to overcome severe planning and staffing restrictions and still provide a modern, well-integrated facility. Architecturally, the exterior of the building utilises lightweight construction to allow future expansion without prohibitive cost, a common problem encountered with highly serviced buildings housing rapidly evolving functions.

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Jamestown Community School

Jamestown Community School

Project location:
Jamestown, South Australia

Client:
DPTI

Year of completion:
1998

Project cost/budget:
$2.7M

Project description:
The Jamestown project represents a significant community asset for this mid-North town, encompassing the development of a community accessed Resource Centre, Administration area & consolidation of site facilities on one single campus. A high degree of community input was received on the project, including sourcing funds from Local Council to establish a Local Community Room incorporating local history displays & video-conferencing facilities, together with contributions from local sporting clubs. The Resource Centre utilises as assembly of operable walls to maximize flexibility between spaces, while the new building itself is positioned for maximum exposure towards Main Street and acts as a modern counterpoint to the existing heritage buildings.

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Torrens Island Control Room

Torrens Island Control Room

Project location:
Torrens Island, Adelaide

Client:
Origin Energy

Year of completion:
1997

Project cost/budget:
$0.25M

Project description:
Another project involving key issues of maintaining mission critical functions, the B Station Control Room upgrade at Torrens Island involved the integration of new computer technology into specially designed Control Desks. Allowing a full range of flexibility in the use of monitors and keyboards, the new installations allowed redundant or out-dated technical equipment to be removed whilst a new lighting system was installed to reduce glare and improve illumination levels.

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Surgicentre

The Glen Osmond Surgicentre

Project location:
Glen Osmond, Adelaide

Client:
Private

Year of completion:
1995

Project cost/budget:
$1.5M

Project description:
The Glen Osmond Surgicentre is a dedicated, stand-alone Day Surgery centre specialising in ophthalmic surgery. In order to cater for future flexibility in delivering medical services, the Centre is highly serviced with state-of-the-art equipment. Designed to specific surgical specifications, the unit efficiently utilises its compact site by incorporating a specially adapted flow pattern for patients. In order to alleviate apprehension, a high level of transparency was incorporated in the building fabric design in order to present a modern, welcoming image to clients.

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Sweeney Residence

Sweeney Residence

Project location:
Angas Street, Adelaide

Client:
Private

Year of completion:
1995

Project cost/budget:
Confidential

Project description:
This inner city project essentially involved a remarkable transformation. Starting with a non-descript two storey residence, we worked closely with the client to explore opportunities for conversion that eventually led to a dramatic and total conversion of internal and external spaces. The finished building displays an exceptional handling of light, space and functional layout, with a glass and stainless steel stair installed as a dramatic centre-piece within the house. The stair itself is a triumph of engineering, employing the highest level of skill to fabricate immaculate stainless steel box sections. Now displaying the owner’s exquisite artwork collection, the residence offers a sensual experience of inter-connecting living spaces.

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Hilditch Residence

Hilditch Residence

Project location:
Angas Street, Adelaide

Client:
Private

Year of completion:
1995

Project cost/budget:
Confidential

Project description:
The Hilditch residence incorporates a substantial extension to the rear of an existing inner city symmetrical cottage. Natural light, open space, and a striking modern composition of spaces and furniture have created new living areas that offer excellent lifestyle amenities to the occupants. Further to the internal spaces, a new external courtyard was developed to maximise indoor/outdoor living opportunities, with appropriate levels of privacy achieved from neighbouring two storey residences.

Strategic Facility Planning & Business Cases

Thomson Rossi has significant experience in preparing Strategic Facility Planning Reports for large institutional and corporate organisations, including Asset Surveys, Strategic Facility Plans, Economic Analyses, Business Cases and comprehensive Master Plans. Our client list for this specialised consultancy service includes the following companies and organisations:

  • Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
  • BDO Accountants
  • Electranet
  • CSIRO
  • Australian Central Credit Union
  • Macquarie Bank
  • Bovis Lend Lease
  • Telstra Corporation Ltd
  • KPMG
  • ANZ
  • Westpac
  • BankSA
  • Department for Correctional Services
  • Courts Administration Authority
  • The University of Tasmania
  • The University of South Australia
  • The University of Adelaide
  • Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • Transport SA
  • Australian Rail Track Corp. Ltd
  • City of Onkaparinga
  • Adelaide City Council
  • Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
  • National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
  • Australian Post Tel Institute
  • SA Health
  • Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
  • Department of Correctional Services