Fishermans Beach Redevelopment

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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GHD has a networked architecture service group comprising over 400 architects operating in three regions: Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and Asia.

This connected team has the capacity to deliver large to very large projects. Our architects are strongly client focused and contribute to the delivery of comprehensive, holistic and innovative design solutions, in collaboration with the integrated GHD building and design teams.

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Construction Management

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GHD provides services in the public and private sectors in Australia, New Zealand, south-east Asia and the Middle East. We build our business on understanding our client's business, needs and expectations. We take the time to understand each project's features and complexity to deliver a tailored service.

GHD's construction management services combine technical capabilities with engineering, planning, management, auditing and contract administration skills. Our team also has access to other experienced GHD specialists in areas such as environmental or community consultation, resulting in a complete one-stop-shop solution. 

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Drafting

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At GHD, we understand that drafting is an essential discipline that underpins the development cycle of any project. For more than 80 years, our drafting team has delivered engineering and architectural drafting services with precision and accuracy by combining technical skill with the latest technology.

With 1000 drafting and technical staff in offices around the globe, GHD is well-positioned to realise opportunities for our clients.

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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 equally demanded.

Our engagements span a wide spectrum. Whether it is a small local undertaking or a mega-project, GHD can provide a range of services — from assistance with urban policy and governance to the successful delivery and operation of built outcomes.

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Landscape Architecture

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The GHD landscape architecture team works to create environments that inspire. We use our comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction techniques balanced against market rigours to develop ideas into exemplary projects that are recognisable both for their practicality and creativity.

Our approach to landscape design considers the particular qualities of a site, our client's needs and the financial resources available for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the project. Whether providing creative input at the beginning of a project or providing detailed documentation towards final construction, GHD has extensive experience in all scales of landscape architecture, from pocket parks through to large-scale urban design projects. We work towards a total outcome that innovatively combines qualities of resolution, pleasure and utility.

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Structures

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GHD has a strong reputation and record of accomplishment in providing specialised 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. We have also worked on Federation Tower in Moscow, the award-winning Melbourne Mausoleum, sports complexes in China, energy projects in Chile and Australia, desalination plants in the USA, and several mining and industry projects in Australia, New Zealand and China.

The structures team promotes an open and positive involvement in the initial design process and prepares designs that are functional, economical and safe. Most importantly the team strives to meet client requirements. GHD can deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions anywhere in the world using building information modelling and management software to achieve a macro design perspective. GHD bases its approach on actively engaging with its clients during project development to deliver successful projects.

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