Outline Specifications

Building Scope

  • 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

Roof

  • Steel deck roofing supported on steel purlins and beams
  • Insulated with thermal insulation blanket and double sided fire resistant foil with safety mesh

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

Painting

  • All internal walls to offices to be painted in satin acrylic finish
  • Amenities to be painted in washable acrylic paint

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

Carpets

  • Commercial heavy duty carpet / carpet tile on all office floors

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

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

Fire Services

  • Hose reels, hydrants, extinguishers and automated fire detection system to public and tenancy areas to conform with AS standards

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

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

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

Terraces

  • Potential for outdoor paved terraces on level 2
  • Terraces are paved, drained and have clear glass balustrades
  • Outdoor terrace areas at rooftop level

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

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

Ceilings

  • Acoustic pre-finished white tiles set in 1200 x 600 exposed grid

Power

  • Each floor or tenancy individually metered and provided with a switchboard for control of light, power and air conditioning

Lifts

  • Three Passenger lifts serve all floors and car park areas
  • High quality internal car finishes including stainless steel and mirror finish to walls

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

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