Southpoint End of Trip Facility

 

Quadric was pleased to assist Rhombus PM and Union Investment Real Estate GmbH and AXA Investment Managers with the delivery of the new end of trip facility at Southpoint, South Brisbane.

This bespoke facility truly raises the bar for End of Trip Facilities in Brisbane.

Designer loopcreative created a vibrant and thrilling customer experience through the innovative use of texture, color and lighting. The design challenge was to create a stimulating environment in a tenancy devoid of natural light. The solution was to create lightboxes infused with color creating an environment enlivened by the interplay of color, light and shadow. The color red infuses the space glowing from the feature glass boxes and feature lighting. From a design point of view, this project is a useful illustration of how a problem (lack of natural light) has resulted in a more inspiring and innovative design than might have otherwise been considered.

Quadric were engaged for initial budget estimates of the project and were within 10% of the final Construction cost.  Subsequently Quadric won a select tender process and then assisted further with value engineering to bring the project within budget.

The project presented a variety of challenges, not the least of which was procuring and supplying a number of premium finishes and products within a tight timeframe. The project entailed the relocation of building essential services including mechanical ductwork and the main fibre-optic cabling. The space was transformed from an underutilized undercroft into one of Brisbane’s most luxurious and tactile end of trip facilities.

Project Team

Contractor – Quadric

Client – Union Investment Real Estate GmbH and AXA Investment Managers

Project Manager – Rhombus PM

Interior Design – loopcreative

Building Services – BSE Australia

Certifier – Professional Certification Group Pty Ltd

Rick Barnier Richie Holligan Daniel Litherland 

NTI – The Workplace Re-Imagined

 

With change becoming the new normal, what will workplaces look like going forward?  Quadric is proud to bring you the workplace re-imagined.

Australia’s leading specialist insurer, NTI (National Transport Insurance) entrusted Quadric to construct their new National and Queensland Headquarters in one of Brisbane’s most exciting new addresses at 300 George St, Brisbane.  The workplace is home to 240 people over 3000 square metres across two levels interconnected by a bespoke staircase.

Responding to a brief calling for a workplace to ‘inspire and create connection’, Base Architecture designed a floorplate allowing sightlines across the floor, featuring the use of curved timber battening and textural wall finishes, an expansive communal kitchen (‘The Hub’), and various collaborative zones and flexible meeting settings.  The workplace features natural materials and a variety of textures creating interest and authenticity with recycled timber, blackened steel, rustic brickwork and an abundance of greenery combining cleverly with touches of NTI’s brand colours.

Engaged as Principal Contractor, Quadric offered a vertically integrated solution, encompassing all elements of the construction process.  We partnered with the project team providing design coordination, and reverse engineering where required to meet budget and timeframe constraints.  Delivery of such a forward thinking and adaptable space from a cold shell is not the easiest undertaking from a services engineering perspective and hats off to BSE for navigating this so well.

With Project Directors Jacaranda Projects and Davis Sommerville actively engaged in the process, Quadric were able to reach all the key touch-points that translated into a successful project.  From our buildability input in timeframe, detailing, and budgets; to our Procore backed construction management control; to our Optima Partitions offering unrivalled acoustics and aesthetics; to our Spoke Joinery delivering bespoke elements translating the design ideas into built form.  Even the in-house delivery of the staircase became a key factor in the successful delivery of such quality working environment.

A huge thank you to NTI, Jacaranda Projects and Davis Sommerville for once again selecting Quadric to deliver on such an important project.

 

Wilsons Advisory Workplace

 

Wilsons Advisory delivers tailored wealth strategies advice for Private Wealth, Corporate, and Institutional clients. “Realising your ambition is our purpose”, is Wilsons’ mantra.

Through Cushman and Wakefield, Quadric was engaged to complete the workplace fitout in GPT’s flagship Brisbane building, 111 Eagle Street.

The workplace was designed with a hospitality focus, aimed at creating a welcoming environment for visitors and employees. The work settings are less formal and more personal, paying homage to mid-century modern architecture, melding a delightful palette of finishes, including fabrics, stone, timbers and leathers.

The panoramic views from the top of 111 Eagle Street provide the appropriate setting for city-shaping deals and decisions to be made.

Construction works included demolition of a previous fitout, and significant make good to flooring. The workplace features a large open workstations zone, encased by client facing Meeting Rooms, Quiet Rooms, a Lounge Area, a Client Hub, and a Board Room.

The result is a charming and elegant space, a contemporary agile workplace with an atmosphere with an atmosphere befitting the well-founded values of a Wilsons.

Quadric paid strict attention to the building Fitout Guidelines ensuring continuity of services and operations within Brisbane’s premium commercial address.

Quadric was proud to collaborate with Studiobb, Cushman & Wakefield, NDY, and Evolved Engineering to bring to life an inspiring environment where the Wilson’s Advisory team continue to realise their clients’ ambitions.

 

Hyne Group Workplace

 

Quadric delivered the recent office fitout for Hyne Timber In collaboration with Incite PM (Project Manager), Outline Design Office, and Hyne Timber.

Outline Design Office were asked to create a work environment that would help draw more employees back to the office. The design created a place that staff and visitor are drawn to.  Somewhere enjoyable and attractive that is preferable to working from home or another Hyne Timber location.

The project also provided an opportunity to utilize and showcase Hyne Timber’s key products, which were used to create joinery and portal elements.

Clients are directed to the check-in lobby and meeting rooms beyond the entryway, which is enclosed in CLT organic, layered shapes. Beyond that, there is a common area with a drop-in bench for visiting employees and days with high attendance, as well as an open breakout area with a variety of seating options that can be used for both team meetings and relaxation.

A sizable doorway made of their Glu-Lam product frames the entrance to the work area. This adaptable and motivated workforce is supported by a variety of workstations, focus booths, and quiet spaces.

Quadric’s holistic model was crucial in delivering the joinery for the project. Using Outline Design Offices detailed drawings and model, Quadric in consultation with our own Spoke Joinery, developed innovative ways of working with these unique timber products to deliver the outstanding design.

The end result is an engaging and energized work environment, a workplace with a clear connection to the company and to its product, and with an elegant and beautiful aesthetic. Quadric is proud to be associated with this wonderful new workplace for Hyne Timber.

ARUP Workplace

 

Quadric recently completed the workplace fitout for the Gold Coast Arup team.  The design concept for the 300sqm space was created by Punch Design to represent Arup’s national brand whilst responding to the local team’s aspirations for a GC contextual workplace which would encourage community and corporate engagement.  The front of house space is designed to be an open, multifunctional space with a flexible meeting room space and amphitheatre seating to support informal meetings, collaboration and also to host larger events.  The open plan workspace is an agile working environment, with a variety of work settings on offer and the breakout space sits to the perimeter of the tenancy to maximise natural light and connects the event and work areas Digital technology is seamlessly integrated into the design of the space to intuitively support the varied functionality.

The design language and materiality of the workplace was inspired by the colours and forms from the surrounding natural landscapes, and the selection of all finishes, furnishings and fixtures were prioritised for their sustainability certification.

EMC2 Workspace Fitout

EMC is a leading provider of storage hardware solutions that promote data recovery and improve cloud computing.  The client required office space which matched their rapidly widening profile.

Spread over 2 levels, in the Central Plaza One which has continued to set the benchmark for premium office space in the CBD, the new EMC2 workspace features crisp clean reception, interactive meeting rooms, workstations with privacy screening, and several breakout spaces.  The data centre which remains at the heart of client core activities, called for a staged delivery to allow EMC’s business services to continue without interruption.

As Principal Contractor, Quadric delivered the project on time and budget to a level of finish that our clients come to expect.  Extensive services integration was a key focus for the design team, as was harmonising multiple party interests within the building to ensure the right of quiet enjoyment by neighbouring tenants.

A cohesive team approach forms the cornerstone of the Quadric process.  A big thank you to EMC2, Edge Project Management, Cottee Parker Architects, Central Plaza Management, and our subcontractors, for making this project possible.

Dental Space Fitout

This project won the People’s Choice Silver Award for Retail Design at the Queensland Design on Show (QDOS) Awards in 2009. This ground floor tenancy was an unassuming shell before Quadric started work. Our specialist services needed support by plumbing with pinpoint accuracy to achieve the masterpiece result expected by the client. Now it boasts a reception and waiting room worth waiting in with an upholstered seat that is a focal point of the space.