545 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley.
Outline Specifications
Scope of Project
- 7,730sqm of quality new office development over 4 levels ranging from 800sqm to 2,503sqm with the layout allowing for each floor to be divided into smaller tenancies; each with an abundance of natural light from the perimeter floor to ceiling and punched opening glazing
- Facing a front plaza area, the ground floor is divided into main reception area/foyer/office and café with toilet provision off the main foyer area
- 4 levels of on-site undercover car parking are provided accommodating 315 parking spaces
- Designed to achieve minimum 4.5 star NABERS energy rating
- 545 Blackburn Rd is the second and final stage of an office development with Stage 1 at 549 Blackburn Road being completed in 2012
Finishes Generally
- Both external & internal finishes are of the highest quality and have been selected for their durability and low maintenance attributes resulting in reduced outgoings.
- The colour selection and use of the finishes contribute to the streetscape and set a standard for future developments in this area
- Appropriate external screening and shading edge treatments have also been applied to the external facade
Structure
- Floor and column construction of reinforced concrete
- Precast panels to sections of external walls
- Steel frame roof structure supported on concrete columns and beams
Roof
- Steel deck roofing supported on steel purlins and beams
- Insulated with thermal insulation blanket and double sided fire resistant foil with safety mesh
Glazing
- A combination of clear and blue tinted double glazing with anodised / powder coated aluminium framing
- Automatic dual sliding doors to front entry
- Appropriate external screening and shading edge treatments have also been applied to the external facade
External Finishes
- Aluminium frame curtain wall to north and east elevations
- Painted precast concrete panels to west and south elevations
- West elevation has reduced glazing to reduce solar gain
- Composite metal cladding to feature street facade elements
- Durable bluestone and coloured aggregate concrete paving to pedestrian entrance and terrace areas
Terraces
- Potential for outdoor paved terraces on level 2
- Terraces are paved, drained and have clear glass balustrades
- Outdoor terrace areas at rooftop level
Painting
- All internal walls to offices to be painted in satin acrylic finish
- Amenities to be painted in washable acrylic paint
Toilet and other facilities
- Office floors are each served with 8 female WC’s with 3 basins and 5 male WC’s with 3 urinals and 3 basins
- Each bathroom has two additional shower rooms
- Each floor has a unisex shower/toilet and changing facility
- Tea rooms / kitchen facilities on each floor have an inset s/s sink in a reconstituted stone bench top, overhead cupboards and provision for a microwave and full size refrigerator
- A cleaners room is provided on each floor in the plant area
- A shared waste room is provided on ground floor
- 4 additional unisex showers and toilets are provided in the bicycle storage area in the car park
Disabled Facilities
- Access for disabled to all floors via lift from front entry level
- Front entry has level access
- Unisex toilet provision for disabled on all floors
- Three disabled car parking spaces are provided on ground floor level
Amenities
- Ceramic tiling to floors and wet areas
- Flush jointed plasterboard ceilings
- Reconstituted stone vanity benches with large wall mirrors
- Quality white ceramic toilet suites and vanity basins
- Chromed on brass tap ware and toilet accessories
- Electric hand dryers and soap dispensers
Carpets
- Commercial heavy duty carpet / carpet tile on all office floors
Ceilings
- Acoustic pre-finished white tiles set in 1200 x 600 exposed grid
Lighting
- Latest Organic Response Lighting System
- Low voltage recessed down lights to amenities / Level 1 CEO office / suite area
- Guarded fluorescent fittings to basement car parks and bicycle areas
- Special LED light fittings to ground floor and lift lobby foyer timber featured areas
- Requisite emergency lighting throughout
- External security lighting
Power
- Each floor or tenancy individually metered and provided with a switchboard for control of light, power and air conditioning
Communications
- Service risers to accommodate structural cabling for data & internet access
- Switchboard fitted with surge protectors to avoid spikes
Air Conditioning
- Each tenancy has its own air conditioning plant ducted throughout the ceiling space
- Energy efficient heating/cooling by zone with high flow air movement
- Each tenancy is individually controlled by thermostats and timers
- Plant equipment is also located on the roof deck and car parking areas
Lifts
- Three Passenger lifts serve all floors and car park areas
- High quality internal car finishes including stainless steel and mirror finish to walls
Fire Services
- Hose reels, hydrants, extinguishers and automated fire detection system to public and tenancy areas to conform with AS standards
Security
- The front door, car park gate and other external doors are fitted with an electronic security access system
- Entry to building after hours are by proximity card access
- Lift to have proximity reader controlled floor access
- An intercom system facilitate after hours release to front entry door from each tenancy
- Entry to the car park after hours via proximity card reader for entry and magnetic loop sensor for exit
Car Park
- Floor and columns constructed of reinforced concrete
- Balustrades are constructed of precast concrete panels
- Line markings and identification numbering to all spaces
- 2100mm nominal height is available for all vehicle access
- Ramps between floors are short and wide allowing traffic in both directions
- Basement car park is mechanically ventilated
- Upper car park levels are naturally ventilated
Motor Cycle and Bicycles
- Motor cycle parking spaces are available within the car park
- Storage for 42 bicycles is provided in the car park area with individual lockers for storage of helmets and riding gear
Landscaping
- Street trees planted in accordance with planning permit
- Automatic watering from onsite storm water harvesting
- Street footpaths and entrance paved in accordance with planning permit