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We’re proud to announce we are carbon neutral certified.
As architects, we believe we have a social responsibility to consider the long term environmental impacts of our projects. In assisting our clients to achieve their sustainability goals, it was only fair that we look at our carbon footprint as a practice and commit to reducing and offsetting emissions across our business operations.
In 2020, we joined hundreds of Australian architecture practices in declaring a climate and biodiversity emergency with @architectsdeclare_au
We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral by Carbon Active as part of that pledge.
Measuring, reducing and offsetting our emissions was the logical next step to formalise our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Our West Oval Redevelopment in Geelong was officially opened last Saturday, with Brand’s own Gerard and Chris there to cheer on The Giants, as Geelong West hosted Colac.
Also in attendance were City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher, The Hon. John Eren, Member for Lara and Christine Couzens MP, Member for Geelong, as well as sport portfolio chair Councillor Ron Nelson, who said the upgrade played an important role in increasing sporting opportunities and participation in the region, particularly for women.
“Not only are these facilities more accessible and appealing for everyone to enjoy, they are also of a high calibre, suitable for elite level sporting competition.”
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Some exciting news to share from the AFL Ken Gannon National Community Facility of the Year Awards, with our MacPherson Park Recreation Reserve awarded AFL Victoria and joint AFL National Community Facility of the Year.
Congratulations to all those involved! A wonderful achievement.
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We’re hiring…
Brand Architects is seeking a talented and experienced Architect who is passionate about the role of architecture in the community and dedicated to delivering projects to high professional standards. You could make an impact on a range of significant Education, Health, Sport and Community projects in the public sector.
The successful applicant will:
Have a passion for working collaboratively.
Be a great communicator.
Be a great listener, open and welcoming of new ideas and better ways of doing things.
Be a registered architect with at least 6 years post graduate experience in the local environment.
Possess a strong attention to detail.
Demonstrate outstanding contract documentation and architectural detailing skills.
Possess excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic.
Display ability to effectively manage external consultant teams.
Be a proficient REVIT user.
Demonstrate significant experience in a similar role.
Experience Needed:
6+ years post graduation
Program Knowledge:
Revit
Our office is based in East Melbourne surrounded by parks, close to public transport and a short walk to the city. The practice provides a welcoming team-oriented atmosphere, where mutual respect and collaboration are core values. The position will offer excellent job satisfaction for the right applicant. Remuneration will be negotiated relative to qualifications, demonstrated skills and relevant experience. Please note that due to current workload, we may not be in a position to contact unsuccessful applicants. Candidates must be permanent Australian residents.
To find out more info about our practice visit:
www.brandarchitects.com.au
Apply at:
office@brandarchitects.com.au
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Brand Architects have delivered a new Sports Pavilion in Herne Hill for the City of Greater Geelong. The striking and strong design is a response to the site’s sense of place. The building is both fun and powerful, a fitting club house for St Joseph’s Football and Netball Club and St Peter’s Cricket Club.
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Last week in the office @margauxbonne from @colorbondsteel led the team in a fun COLORBOND® steel Studio Sculpture Challenge, where we created free standing sculptures inspired by the iconic stabiles of Alexander Calder.
It was a great morning letting our creative juices flow, and really interesting to see the individual ways everyone approached the challenge.
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A glorious autumn morning in Melbourne overlooking the MCG and Yarra Park. Thanks to Gus for photographing the view from our East Melbourne office.
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Oxley Christian College - Stage 1 progress on the Lower Primary building is nearing completion. This is the first building to replace current relocatable classrooms with a permanent building, and will accommodate Prep to Year 2. These are exciting times for the school with two more buildings to follow.
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We're pleased to announce we've been nominated with @cityofmeltonofficial for Community Facility of the Year for our MacPherson Park Recreation Reserve Stage 1 project in the Parks and Leisure 2021 Awards of Excellence Vic/Tas region.
Established in the mid 1970’s, MacPherson Park is the City of Melton’s principal recreational reserve, servicing some 16 clubs and teams from the local and broader region. The redevelopment stems from a Future Directions Master Plan, and this was the first Stage and ‘catalyst’ project to transform and regenerate the site.
Thanks to Parks and Leisure Australia Vic/Tas for the nomination and congratulations to all the other nominees!
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An exciting project with @darebincouncil is coming together; sharing the first photos from the Multi-Sports Stadium at John Cain Memorial Park.
This new sports stadium, highlighted by a dedicated netball/basketball show court and three multi-sport courts, will provide a premier sports facility to Darebin City Council and the greater community alike.
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Our beautiful new sports pavilion at Herne Hill is complete, and @plangroup_australia have put together this terrific final reveal video.
Herne Hill Reserve is the home ground for the local Football and Netball Club and Cricket Club, and this new building provides one, multi-use pavilion, that aligns with AFL community facility guidelines.
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Exciting to see the lower level scaffolding being removed, and steel portal frame going up on the top floor of Donvale Christian College’s Sports and Performing Arts Centre.
The top floor will house the double basketball and netball stadium, which you can really start to see taking shape.
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The new modular classrooms in the B&C wings at Balwyn High School are looking fantastic.
Two of the schools old LTC (light timber construction) wings needed replacing, and with growing enrolments the school needed more learning areas. With restricted site access, Brand Architects proposed a modular three storey solution with construction of the building envelope off-site. This was advantageous for the proudly high performing school, as it greatly reduced disruption to student learning. Brand Architects designed and detailed the buildings, collaborating closely with the modular construction team @fleetwood_australia
Original material specifications and alternative choices were assessed through the lenses of health, safety, quality, environment and maintenance. Restricted building access informed these choices, including lightweight non-combustible CFC cladding and #COLORBONDsteel decking. The building is fire rated for type A construction and supports a 95Kw solar array – saving significant power supply upgrade.
24 new flexible learning spaces replaced 10 old classrooms, without using up any more of the precious open space on an already crowded site. The Balwyn High School community is extremely pleased with the result.
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This week Gerard and Chris paid a visit to our West Oval Redevelopment in Geelong. The facility is looking fantastic and we cannot wait for the community to enjoy their enhanced sporting and function spaces in the coming weeks.
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This brand new Community Hub supports the newly established suburb, Fraser Rise, with the provision of two kindergarten rooms, two licenced activity spaces, a large community room, maternal child health and consulting suites, training rooms and additional sports change room facilities.
The new facility has been designed along a central spine enabling the community spaces to open onto one another and cater for large community gatherings. Dense and verdant planting provides shade and softens the various outdoor community spaces which branch out from the hub.
The Community Hub complements the adjacent Secondary College and Sports Reserve, completing the construction of the new Fraser Rise Community Precinct.
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Photography credits – Interiors by Rachael Dere | Exteriors by Lok Yin Wong
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Our West Oval Redevelopment in Geelong is nearing Practical Completion and looks amazing.
The main entry and staircase now have LouvreClad sun shades wrapped around the exterior, and the first floor function rooms are almost ready for members of the Geelong community to enjoy.
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We’re hiring…
Brand Architects is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Architect who is passionate about the role of architecture in the community and dedicated to delivering projects to high professional standards. You could make an impact on a range of significant Education, Health, Sport and Community projects in the public sector.
The successful applicant will:
• Have a passion for working collaboratively.
• Be a great communicator and able to proactively mentor, teach and guide staff.
• Be a great listener, open and welcoming of new ideas and better ways of doing things.
• Be a registered architect with at least 10years post graduate experience in the local environment.
• Be an all-rounder, as comfortable with concept design as contract administration.
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Possess excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic.
• Display ability to effectively manage external consultant teams.
• Be a proficient REVIT user.
• Demonstrate significant experience in a similar role.
Experience Needed:
10+ yrs of experience
Program Knowledge:
Revit & Adobe Suite
Our office is based in East Melbourne surrounded by parks, close to public transport and a short walk to the city. The practice provides a welcoming team-oriented atmosphere, where mutual respect and collaboration are core values. The position will offer excellent job satisfaction for the right applicant. Remuneration will be negotiated relative to qualifications, demonstrated skills and relevant experience. Please note that due to current workload, we may not be in a position to contact unsuccessful applicants. Candidates must be permanent Australian residents.
To find out more info about our practice visit:
www.brandarchitects.com.au
Apply at:
office@brandarchitects.com.au
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One of the key aims of Highton Child and Family Centre was to be a welcoming and comfortable place for children and families, which included catering for children with differing abilities and needs.
As some children require calmer environments, the focus was on creating a warm, earthy interior with some bright colour nodes, to inform the activity in and identity of the space, without being overwhelming.
The addition of child-height peek-a-boo windows also invites children to interact in a space especially suited to their size.
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Have you noticed a subtle change in our branding? Amongst the commotion that was 2020, we also decided it was time for a brand refresh.
In order to bring our identity into the 2020’s, we’ve included more neutral, understated tones, perfectly suited to complement our brilliant orange, so identifiably part of Brand Architects.
Our refreshed branding speaks to the sophistication, intellect, and energy we put into all our projects.
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At the heart of Fraser Rise, the City Vista Sports Precinct is a key new piece of community infrastructure by the Melton City Council. The precinct features a new sports pavilion, an elite turf pitch (designed to National Premier League Standards), community grass pitch and two synthetic pitches.
This is a major regional facility which can draw people in the hundreds as already evidenced by the success of George Cross FC. The facility is the temporary home for Western United FC who are using the facility until permanent facilities are completed in Wyndham Vale.
Both the Melton City Council and the Department of Education jointly contributed to the wider precinct master plan which incorporates Springside West Secondary College to the north. The result is a unique community based sports and learning precinct focused on providing opportunities for shared use and fostering a sense of community.
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