Bundall Corporate Centre Tower II: Integrated Design And Sustainable Development.pdf

Project Overview:
ML Design masterplanned and designed a second building at the Bundall Corporate Centre on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The project involved integrated commercial and residential development with business, retail, health, and fitness facilities.

Design and Construction Features:
- Architecture & Interior Design: Contemporary styling, glass curtain walling, Apolic cladding, and off-form concrete elements create a high-aesthetic quality. Interiors feature lightweight materials and bright colors reflecting the vibrant Gold Coast environment.
- Sustainability: Careful selection of façade materials and building systems achieved 'Greenstar' and 4.5 star ABGR energy efficiency rating despite initial cost challenges.
- Project Team: ML Design provided master planning, urban design, architecture, interior design, and project management services. Hutchinson Builders served as the construction partner.

Key Project Challenges:
- Construction of a 13-story tower with nearly 8000m2 of office space, internal parking, retail facilities, and recreational areas.
- Excavation, dewatering, and piling to a depth of 4 meters below the water table due to proximity to Nerang River.
- Efficient project management, coordination of staff and subcontractors, and supply of extensive equipment and machinery.

Concrete Finishing:
- Coastal Concrete Services was involved in significant concrete work, including off-form concrete finishes for exterior façade elements. They provided state-of-the-art equipment and finishing tools, ensuring high-quality results.
- The company's expertise and experience made them a preferred choice for large-scale projects.

Project Outcomes:
- A modern, integrated business precinct that balances aesthetics with commercial imperatives.
- Successful collaboration between ML Design and Hutchinson Builders, showcasing comprehensive design and construct capabilities.
- Testimonial to Coastal Concrete Services' ability to deliver high-quality concrete finishes on large-scale projects.