Kingscliff Renovation

The Development Application for a major renovation to a  1970's two storey brick veneer house in Kingscliff is ready for lodgement with Tweed Shire Council.

For what was quite usual for the day, the original home failed to address the solar aspect or take in extensive views across Cudgen Creek and the ocean.

The Original Home

The renovation on this house sees a major change to the room layout as well as removal of the existing roof and much of the upper floor. The new design has a mix of masonry and lightweight cladding with Scyon linea board and matrix panels providing a change in texture from the rendered brickwork. The design opens up the living areas to the expansive views and allows penetration of winter sun.

It is anticipated that construction would commence early December

The Renovated Home

Bark Avenue

The Development Application has been prepared and is ready for lodgement for  Boarding Kennels south east of Melbourne.

The kennels will house approximately 90 dogs and 40 cats and comprises luxury kennels for small and large dogs,  detached cabins for dogs, communal areas for small and geriatric dogs as well as numerous exercise yards and play areas.

The development will also include a number of energy saving features to minimise the impact on the environment and minimise the day to day running costs.

Olga Street Renovation Nears Completion

The scaffolding has been removed and the new second storey has enveloped the old single level dwelling.

The owner wanted to retain the original internal areas of the original dwelling but extend up with a contemporary look.  To achieve this end we constructed an external post and beam structure that would support the upper levels without imposing additional loads on the original structure. Sanctuary 28 were also successful in removing the original roof while still retaining the original ceiling linings.

The Original House

The New House

The project is now in its final stages and completion is expected by the end of September

Skyline View!

View from main bedroom suite of Abbey Ridge Residence.
Building is progressing well.

Framing up at The Observatory

 Now that the concrete slab polishing is basically complete, the Cullen Group have quickly erected the wall and roof frames. The impact of the design can now be better appreciated as views across to the Surfer's skyline are framed.

A Leap of Faith at Olga Street Renovation

The consistant rain we have been experiencing for the last month will hopefully hold off for another week.  

 

Due to the age of the existing dwelling and the inadequacies of the existing footings to support a second storey, we worked with Icon Structural Engineers to design an external steel portal frame system that leaves the existing building basically intact and provides the necessary wind bracing and support.





After installation of the steel portals, Sanctuary 28 removed the existing roof of the original home and then erected the upper floor, walls and roof structure over the existing house. It is planned to have the new roof in place, walls wrapped and the works basically watertight before the end of June.

Eight Star rated home

The 8 star energy rated home at Bozier Court Casuarina has been completed with only a few minor landscape items to be carried out by the owners.

Sanctuary 28 Projects have entered the project in MBA and HIA awards and Schafer Design will enter the project in next years Building Designers Association awards.

The home performs well with the thermal mass of the reverse brick veneer wall and polished concrete floor slabs retaining the winter suns warmth gathered during the day.

Frank Samway's Veterinary Clinic - North Melbourne

4 Dimensions  - Building Contractors have been appointed to construct the new Frank Samway's Veterinary Clinic at North Melbourne for the Lost Dogs Home. All building approvals have now been obtained and construction is due to commence shortly.


The works valued at $2.4m include the refurbishment and conversion of existing offices and associated  warehouse building and the addition of a second storey above the warehouse.  Off street parking is to be provided for 22 vehicles plus bicycle parking.

Ballina Shire Council - Animal Pound

Schafer Design have been appointed to prepare the architectural drawings for Ballina Shire Council's new animal pound in Piper Drive, Ballina.  The new facility is to be built on the council depot site and adjoins the existing pound.

Working in conjunction with Therian, we designed the 628sqm facility  to be built over two stages and will comprise 53 dog kennels, cat holding, veterinary office and the associated staff areas.

Planit Consulting have prepared and lodged the Development Application.

3D image of proposed new pound

New Residence at 'The Observatory'

Tweed Heads based construction company, The Cullen Group, have been awarded the contract to construct a new 390 sqm split level home in Abbey Ridge Road. The 3404 sqm site enjoys untinterupted views to the coastline and surfers paradise and the contemporary design takes full advantage of the opportunities offered by the site.

Construction is due to commence in late March and the anticipated construction period is 22 weeks

Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Opens

Schafer Design were proud to be part of the project team and documented the architectural drawings and specifications for the project. Following is an article from the 'Tweed Coast Weekly'

 

 The $1.5 million extension to the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre was officially opened on Friday, the result of a successful partnership between local and state governments, a non-government agency and the community.
The Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre (PBNC) is an incorporated, community-based, not-for-profit organisation which provides vital social and community services operating from council land and buildings in Elizabeth Street, Pottsville.
The centre runs several social enterprises such as an op shop and local markets, provides dedicated social services and hosts outreach sessions by visiting practitioners. Demand is high in all areas and before the construction of this building, the opportunity to deliver these services and outcomes were limited due to lack of space.
Tweed mayor Barry Longland congratulated the centre’s many volunteers on their enthusiasm and support for the centre, which is a hub for community life in Pottsville and a benchmark for other neighbour centres.
“This centre is a brilliant example of how a neighbourhood centre can work to truly benefit its community,” Councillor Longland said.
“I understand that in the neighbourhood centre sector, this facility is considered a stand-out nationally in terms of community investment.
“I’d like to thank the centre coordinator, Angela Maxwell and Rhonda James from the management committee, for the personal tour they gave me of the centre’s operations last week. I was extremely impressed at both the facilities and the community commitment evident through the many people who give up their time to volunteer here.
“In terms of the bricks and mortar, this new building came about after it was identified in the Pottsville Locality Based Development Code that expanding the services available at the neighbourhood centre site was of the highest priority.
“The expanded centre can now build on this community support and continue to grow to meet the needs of this thriving and growing coastal town,” he said.
Council provided $1.25 million in funds to establish the new building on the site, with the bulk of funding coming from developer contributions. The centre pays a peppercorn rent each year to council.
The PBNC raised $89,000 in cash for the project, and donated many volunteer hours to preparing the building and grounds for today’s opening.
Further assistance came from the NSW Government, who provided two grants of $84,000 and $100,000 respectively from the Community Building Partnership Program, to go towards a youth mentoring space and recycling shed.
Federal Government assistance has been provided through ongoing funding of the centre coordinator’s position through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
“I would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest and the Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, in securing these funds for this important project,” Councillor Longland said.
“The importance of this extension is that it enables an increase in the capacity for the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre to be inventive and entrepreneurial in running businesses to meet its operational and running costs, in order to be sustainable in the long run,” he said.
Designed to be energy efficient and include elements to support sustainability, the new building makes the most of natural lighting and cooling. It has roof and wall insulation, a solar power system and rainwater tanks.
The building provides spacious, light, and uplifting surroundings for workers, both paid and unpaid, and service users and visitors. The windows and verandas look out onto native gardens and lawn, which were established and are maintained by volunteers.

Bozier Court nears completion

The Building works on this project are essentially completed and the owners are co-ordinating the landscaping component and minor screens, built in seating etc.

Additions & Alterations to residence in Kingscliff

We have recently completed our design and documentation for the alterations and extensions to a older weatherboard home on Kingscliff Hill. The original home was in very good repair and was to be retained as much as possible while a second floor and roof observation deck was added.

The existing dwelling

There were some challenges in the design including

• providing the additional wind bracing required on the ground floor structure bearing in mind that there was little or no bracing in the original building. 

• modifying the existing structure and footings to handle the additional loads imposed by the new upper levels

• trying to establish a method whereby the residents could live in the existing building during much of the construction process

Image of the proposed alterations and additions

The design features a large first floor and roof level deck which gains ocean views and the extensions are clad primarily in Scyon matrix panels and linea board.

Sanctuary 28 Projects successfully gained the construction contract and works are expected to commence before the end of February

Building Design Safety Certificates

From 1st January, 2012, all designers of buildings are required to provide a report on the safe design of the building and structures under Section 24 of the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act).

Generalising it seems the designer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the structure is designed to be without risks to the health and safety of persons who work at or on the construction of the structure. More details are available here

The BDA will be conducting workshops to explain the implications to its members.