Inclusion for all: how the NDIS means a turn away from institutional disability housing
By Melissa Rymer In the latest in an occasional series detailing growing sectors for architectural practices, AR looks at the opportunities afforded by the establishment of the NDIS. A new housing market specifically for people with disability was established in Australia in July 2016.
Upcoming demand for Special Disability dwellings
The rollout of the NDIS is nearing completion and the shortage of specialist disability accommodation to satisfy its requirements is becoming more apparent. The NDIS has a focus on ensuring sufficient non-institutional specialist disability accommodation that gives participants choice, independence,
Green light for $50 million lakeside resort project in Daylesford
By Haley Elg A planning application for the development of a $50 million resort along the Daylesford-Trentham Road has been approved by Hepburn Shire Council. The Lake Bellagio Resort and Spa includes the construction of 100 self-contained units around a lake, a function centre, health
Christmas and New Year warning on deck and balcony collapses
Weddings and 21st Birthdays are also dangerous. Dinners or parties where a crowd of people gather on a balcony for a drink or a barbeque are high risk activities and greatly increase the chance of an unsafe balcony collapsing because of
Home Safety Guide
This guide has been prepared by Caulfield Krivanek Architecture in conjunction with Kidsafe to provide information to home owners considering undertaking home improvements, renovations or an extension. To read, print or view this document in PDF ... CLICK HERE The most common injuries in homes can be categorized into three age groups; young children, adults, seniors. Many injuries can be prevented with good, thoughtful design. All three age groups will visit or live in your home, so you should consider the following ...
10 Point Apartment Pre-Sales Checklist
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Many apartment projects rely on pre-sales of up to 70% of a project's value to trigger the approval of finance from a funding institution to ensure the project proceeds. This can result in the expenditure of large sums of money on consultants' fees, legal costs and permit applications; a risky investment if pre-sales aren't achieved.
The Istana apartments in A'Beckett Street, Melbourne are a typical case in point. This project comprises of 320 apartments, a multi-level car park, retail premises and penthouses. The construction value was approximately AUD$100 million and sales values of about AUD$190 million. The original client, Yucai Australia was keen to maximise their exposure and trigger their pre-sales quota as quickly as possible. The company purchased the site in February 2009, settled the purchase in July and by December had completed schematic drawings, obtained development approval and achieved 50% of their pre-sales quota.
The key to this feat was teamwork involving close liaison between the client, Caulfield Krivanek Architecture, sub consultants and the sales team. The following document is our 10-point checklist for a successful pre-sales program.
Robert Caulfield & Ivo Krivanek: Marking a 40 year milestone as partners of one of Australia’s leading architectural firms
On April Fool’s Day 1978, Robert Caulfield and Ivo Krivanek started their architectural practice in the front room of Ivo’s Hawthorn home. ‘We looked very professional,’ remarks Robert, ‘except if clients needed to use the bathroom, they stumbled across a normal, chaotic family home, beyond our office.’ Forty years on, the founders of Caulfield Krivanek Architecture, can reflect on an enduring and successful partnership, that has seen them collaborate on over 3000 projects both locally and overseas.
Robert & Ivo in their Camberwell Office