Fishermans Beach Redevelopment

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The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) in Victoria engaged GHD to prepare architectural concepts for the redevelopment of the Fisherman’s Beach precinct.

The precinct is a popular beach location at Torquay for walking and swimming, and is a launching site for commercial and recreational boats. The new building will be a high-profile development delivering a quality, cost-effective and sustainable outcome that showcases what can be achieved in coastal development.

GHD has produced a striking, contemporary building form on the site. It has breathtaking ocean views and will accommodate the Torquay Angling Club, Torquay Marine Rescue Service and a commercial restaurant, and provides community and public facilities.

The form of the building has been designed to minimise visual bulk from the beach and to capitalise on the panoramic views The structure maximises the use of natural light. It is also highly glazed, but careful attention has been paid to details to minimise heat loads and it uses structural components such as hollow core slabs to naturally heat and cool the building (doing away with the need for a mechanical refrigeration plant). Materials have been selected on the basis of their minimal environmental impact as well as their longevity in a harsh coastal environment.

GHD has provided the majority of consultant services for the project including architectural, structural, building services and civil design for the associated car park works.

Architecture

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Our integrated team of architects, designers, planners, and engineers will work with you to deliver comprehensive, holistic, and innovative design solutions for projects of all sizes and scope.

Imagine being able to do a virtual walk through a project, adjust specifications and costings before even breaking ground. Collaborate with us at your early concept stages and utilise technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) which allows you to do just that.

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Construction Management

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GHD provides construction management services in public and private sectors across the globe. We improve by understanding our client’s business, needs and expectations.

Our construction management services combine technical capability with engineering, planning, management, audit and contract administration. We integrate industry knowledge from our global network to bring your project to life.

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Drafting

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Precise and accurate drafting is essential for the development cycle of any project. With drafting teams around the globe, you can rely on us to provide modern, economical designs for your project.

We recognise the importance of incorporating constructability, simplicity and technical excellence in your designs. Maintaining control and development of all computer aided design and drafting (CADD) activities is an integral part of our business in providing services to you.

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Land Development

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The growth and regeneration of our cities and regions requires sophisticated management, planning, design, engineering and scientific approaches. Value creation and practical solutions that include an appreciation of integration, commerciality and sustainability are the ultimate goal.

Whether your project is a small, local undertaking or a mega-project, GHD can provide a full suite of services — from assistance with urban policy and governance to the successful delivery and operation of built outcomes.

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Structures

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We have a strong reputation, a record of accomplishment in providing world-leading technical support and advice for all areas of structural design and assessment.

Demand for GHD’s services continues to grow as the company completes and advises on a number of significant structural projects for some of the world’s tallest buildings, inlcuding Al-Bidaa Tower, Dubai Tower and the Doha Convention Center and Tower in the United Arab Emirates.

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