Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) – Champions of Change Charter | michael banak architect

Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) – Champions of Change Charter | michael banak architect

On Thursday this week, architectural leaders from 10 of the top architectural firms in Australia, signed a Charter for the Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter), Champions of Change initiative. Principals of the 10 firms met at the AIA offices at Tusculum and agreed to work together over a 12 month period to promote and support equitable workplaces within the architectural profession. Firms signing the charter included; Crone Partners, Cox, Architectus, Hassell, BVN, SJB, Woods Bagot, PTW and Batessmart.

The Champions of Change Program has a simple theory behind it; men of influence have the capacity to change the status quo.

Crone Partners look forward to learning more about how we can contribute to this program and as a collective group find creative ways to help change the work environment in Australia. Our aim is to be a more rich, diverse and flexible work place attracting the best talent into the architectural profession and providing men and woman with equal opportunities.

Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Real and Imagined Cities From Around the World | ArchDaily

Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Real and Imagined Cities From Around the World | ArchDaily

A home with heart: Lake Wendouree House | ArchitectureAU

A home with heart: Lake Wendouree House | ArchitectureAU

New Riverside Tower To Transform Parramatta Foreshore

New Riverside Tower To Transform Parramatta Foreshore

Property Council of Australia - Ruling on minimum apartment sizes

Property Council of Australia - Ruling on minimum apartment sizes

megablock stage 1 is under way at filinvest city | michael banak architect

megablock stage 1 is under way at filinvest city | michael banak architect

Project Megablock is a BPO office development located in Alabang, Philippines designed for Filinvest land Inc. BPO stands for Business Process Outsourcing and a good example would be a telephone company that outsources its Help Desk services overseas. The design took into consideration BPO working environments, including a daytime and graveyard working shift to cater for companies all around the world. Food and Beverage retail outlets and an expansive green space were designed by Crone Architects, providing areas of quiet respite for BPO workers and other workers in the Northgate Cyberzone Precinct of Filinvest City.

The development has 4 office towers of approximately 20 levels each and a total GFA of 180,000m2. The floor plates have an NLA of 2,000m2 giving a NLA/ GFA efficiency over 90%. The floor plates are designed to be open planned, with large structural grid bays and side core arrangement.

Below are recent site photos of the stage 1 works.

aqualand’s “lindfield village” sales fury | michael banak architect

aqualand’s “lindfield village” sales fury | michael banak architect

Aqualand’s signature residential development named “Lindfield Village”, has experienced extraordinary high sales since its launch earlier this month. A sales fury, occurred during the opening Saturday of the marketing campaign, with over 90% of the 88 apartments sold within 2 hours. Over 100 apartments have now been sold and the investor and home owner market is nervously waiting for the final trench of 40+ apartments to be released. The fast sales are testament to a successful collaborative design alliance between Crone Architects and the Aqualand Development team. Good design, perfect location and a highly professional marketing campaign have proven a winning combination.

Some images below of the Development.