Mackay Airport, QLD

21 December 2011

Virgin Australia’s all-new lounge at Mackay Airport, designed by smith + tracey Architects, is now open.

Despite its compact size, the new Mackay lounge – located opposite Gate 2 – incorporates fresh design. The open space is neatly segmented into a series of discrete 'zones' for working and relaxing.

Olinda Tea House

31 October 2011

The winners of the 2011 Timber Design Awards were announced at a ceremony at Chapter House in Melbourne on 18 October. Olinda Tea House won the award for Best Use of Engineered Timber. 

The 2011 Australian Timber Design Awards magazine, featuring Olinda Tea House, is now available online. It showcases this year's winners in all categories, with photos of all entries.

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College

01 July 2011

A recently completed smith+tracey project; Hoppers Crossing Secondary College was officially opened by Labor MP and Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard under the Federal Government’s Building Education Revolution Fund. The $2 million science centre features state-of-the-art instruments and equipment to inspire and challenge students in science-based subjects. smith+tracey Director Mark Grigsby, and architects Imacus Ling and Matthew Kearney attended the opening ceremony (pictured).

Olinda Tea House, Olinda.

27 June 2011

smith+tracey Architects were honored to be invited to the Grand Opening of the new Olinda Tea House & Wellness Centre. The new $2.6m building designed by smith+tracey Architects is situated on a picturesque sloping site on the Mt Dandenong Ranges and combines a glazed pavilion aesthetic with floating butterfly roof and a rich textural composition of natural materials.

Located at 86A Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda, Victoria, the Tea House is now open to the public.

www.olindateahouse.com.au

Yangzhong Island, China.

1 March 2011

smith+tracey Architects have utilised their green building expertise in preparing a Sustainable Building Methodology for the Master Plan Development of Yangzhong Island, China. The Island project has been identified as a great opportunity to create a medium sized City based upon the principles of sustainability.

This recent submission, focuses on passive technologies such as biomimicry, green spines, adaptability of use and futureproofing buildings and forms a comprehensive environmental strategy for the Chinese government. We are proud to be collaborating within an (AUS) Australian consortium and leading the architecture and building component of this development methodology.

Mercy Place, Parkville, VIC

23 November 2010

smith+tracey is proud to announce that Mercy Place Parkville has won the Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) 2010 Building Award for New Standard Building.

Mercy Place Parkville offers 24-hour high, low, respite and dementia specific care within a warm, home like environment. This state of the art 140 bed facility also includes 40 Extra Service beds for residents seeking that little bit extra in hotel services such as fine dining and access to a private rooftop club room with sweeping views of the Melbourne skyline.

The use of color and design both internal and external was considered to be superior and created a feeling of space and light over a multi floor construction.

Complimenting Mercy Place is a multi-storey independent living apartment facility consisting of 48 apartments. This apartment facility connects directly into the aged care residence affording additional security and access to 24 hour nursing and catering assistance.

Working in conjunction with L.U. Simon, smith+tracey’s services included master planning, architecture, interior design and full F.F&E coordination and installation. This integated approach allowed a holistic project delivery.

St Mary's Primary, Greensborough, VIC

20 February 2011

This week our recent project, St Mary's Primary School was featured on Design-Milk.com, Notcot.org and Indesignlive.com. 

This is a colourful and engaging new learning environment for St Mary's Primary School in Greensborogh, Victoria which was completed in late 2010. You can see more images of this project here.

Upcoming Charity Golf Day - 8 April 2011

smith+tracey are major sponsors for the upcoming Baptcare and Medirest Charity Golf Day to be held at Heritage Golf and Country Club, Chirnside Park.

Baptcare cares for children, families, youth, the elderly, people with disabilities and asylum seekers. The costs of operating programs consistently and substantially exceed the levels of government funding received, placing constant pressure on Baptcare to reduce service levels. Some programs, such as Sanctuary (supported accommodation for asylum seekers), receive no Government funding at all. For the last two years Baptcare has held a golf day as a major fundraiser to assist in meeting gaps in funding.

smith+tracey are looking forward to this fantastic event.

To find out more go to www.baptcare.org.au. 

Regis Aged Care, Armadale, VIC

Source: The Age

1 September 2010

A new Armadale Aged Care development puts modern seniors close to the action. It's the new face of aged care. The building is more like a boutique hotel, and rises six storeys. Cafe, hairdresser, a concierge, fine dining, guest accommodation, good views - and 24-hour medical service - are all there.

''We aim to get a 'wow' factor,'' said architect Geoff Foord, who is a director of smith+tracey architects. ''It's designed to support independence in people.''

The $15 million Regis Aged Care development in Armadale - on Dandenong Road, near the Glenferrie Road intersection - is nearing completion. With its sleek, modern look and landscaped garden, it's a long way from the ''mock Tudor'' look of many centres that cater for the elderly. Mr Foord is sure it represents a trend in aged accommodation.

''In the modern city, people in their 40s and 50s are used to living in apartments in the CBD or city fringe,'' he told BusinessDay. So when it comes to old age, people are more prepared to live in a similar way.

The move towards multi-storey aged accommodation has also been propelled by the fact that the inner city does not have the larger land areas required for traditional retirement or aged-care settlements.

''The smaller site means you have more density of construction. You've got to go up,'' said Brian Sands, managing director of APM, the Richmond-based company building the aged-care facility for Regis.

Together with the high-care services needed in the centre, ''there is a need for dense volume on site'', he said. This included a basement for car parking and building services such as laundry and kitchen.
The Regis centre comes with a range of sustainability features - stormwater retention, irrigated landscaped gardens, the use of recycled water in the laundry, and automatic systems to regulate heating, cooling and lighting.

St Lukes Primary School, Blackburn South, VIC

12 May 2010

A surprise visitor to the opening of St Lukes Discovery Centre caused a bit of a stir last week. Our Prime Minister Kevin Rudd officially opened the centre last Friday. Read Article or view project here.

Blue Care Labrador Gardens receives a Commendation in the Qld Chapter of the Awards for Public Architecture in the Gold Coast Region.

30 April 2010

smith+tracey are excited to announce that Blue Care Labrador Gardens received a Commendation in the QLD Regional Chapter for Gold Coast at the AIA Awards 2010.

Well Done to everyone involved in the project which has been described as a cutting edge aged care residence. A big thankyou to the wonderful people at Blue Care who without their vision this project would have not been possible. View project on smith+tracey here or visit AIA website to read jury citations here.

Regis Wentworth Manor in NSW was the winner of the Renovated Building Category

16 November 2009

Regis Wentworth Manor, NSW was the winner of the Renovated Building Category in the ACAA Awards 2009. Well Done to everyone who was involved in the project.

Regis Parkland Manor and Blue Care Labrador Gardens were shortlisted in the New Building Category. Blue Care Labrador Gardens received high commendation for its integration of external and internal environments.

Blue Care Labrador Gardens was this years winner in the Master Builders Award 2009

September 2009

Blue Care Labrador Gardens was this years winner in the Master Builders Award 2009 winning not only Gold Coasts Health & Education projects over $20million but also Gold Coasts Project of the Year.  A nice achievement for all involved. View project.