Bridgeview

Rather than simply remediating this uninspiring structure, the owners decided to commence a grander project to uplift the look of the building and improve both the aesthetics and value of their units. The scope of works included:

• Addition of balconies & sliding doors to all units
• A complete over clad with a fully engineered compliant aluminium composite panel facade certified as a fire engineered solution
• The replacement of all windows
• Upgrade of fire services
• Installation of new mechanical infrastructure
• Remedial works such as concrete spalling repairs and waterproofing to roof

The project presented a number of engineering and geometric challenges for the Buildcorp site team who managed to install a clean and linear façade onto a notably irregular structure. In addition, a number of unique solutions were identified and resolved by the delivery team including incorporating modern steel balcony supports onto an existing concrete encased steel structure as well as forming a smooth cladding profile for a two-way curve on a balcony balustrade.

In addition to these challenges, the team successfully managed a live-environment in which apartments were fully occupied during works and the program was coordinated with the local high school to ensure HSC exams could proceed without disruption.

The finished solution is an excellent demonstration of Buildcorp’s attention to detail in delivering not only a successful remediation package, but a full uplift scope of works that added significant value and created an entirely new building on the Harbour.