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Year in Review 2005 - A Message from the Directors (17/12/2005)
2005 has been an exciting year on many levels. From achievements in the office to personal goals, staff have had an interesting and exciting 2005. There have been ups and downs from just missing out on projects to challenging new commissions.
It has been the 'year of the motorways' - all culminating in the final throes of the WM7 Project opened on 16 December 2005, for final (Stage II) completion in July 2006. We have been instrumental in consolidating the masterplan and rezoning documents for the Anvil Creek lifestyle resort/community at Greta. We have also completed the masterplan for the Nan Tien University in Wollongong. The year has witnessed new buildings emerge on the Edgewood Estate and associated documentation for a whole series of medium density and mixed-use developments. The office has been offered the masterplanning role for the nearby Bulli Brickworks Site with some 400 dwellings. The major score for the year was the award of the Emirates Luxury Resort in the Wolgan Valley.
We have seen exciting heritage work successfully continuing with projects such as Prospect Hill, Pasminco, Dawes Point Enhancement and Interpretation (National Trust Awards 2005), St. Mary's Crypt, the WM7 Heritage Plaques, together with the design of Light Horse Interchange, to mention just a few.
In China, the University of Science and Technology, Shanghai is in operation and the associated residential estate 'Pasadena' progresses rapidly with new villas and town houses under construction, and showhouses complete with interiors open for inspection and sales exceeding expectations. The masterplan for Jinhui Yacht City to accommodate 100,000 populations, awaits final government approval before the next stage of work. Contacts with Austrade and our major engineering partners are revealing some interesting prospects for the New Year.
Branding work, particularly related to advertising signage for Eyecorp, has traversed proposals for Sydney Airport, Changi Airport, Singapore and Hong Kong International Airport. This has been challenging work and most rewarding, with the recent success of the Changi Airport, Singapore proposal.
We wish you a happy New Year for 2006.
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Branding with Eye Corp - International Recognition (16/12/2005)
Our graphic design team have completed work with our 3D visualization team on new studies for Sydney Airport, Changi Airport, Singapore and Hong Kong International Airport. The eye-catching schemes include a multi-disciplinary approach to the design of advertising in public and open spaces, utilising brand design, landscape and architectural design to emphasis areas of special interest.
Our hard work seems to have paid off with the recent announcement of Eye Corp winning the tender bid for Changi Airport, Singapore.
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New University Opens in Shanghai (16/12/2005)
The Shanghai branch of the University of Science & Technology, China, had its first student intake during 2005 on a new campus masterplanned and designed by CM+. The university will provide post-graduate studies for selected students and will be joined in the future by research facilities and an industry park as an incubator for business and technology.
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Masterplanning in China (16/12/2005)
It has been a busy year for the Jinhui Yacht City Masterplan project.
CM+ prepared a detailed masterplan for this new 'water themed' town to accommodate 100,000 people and up to 2000 boats. The Stage 1 Detailed Design Phase, consisting of the initial waterfront elements, public domain and key iconic buildings, will commence upon formal government approval of the masterplan. The project builds upon the existing Jinhui Canal which runs through the area. Several new canals, basins, and water courses have been proposed to create a complete 'water city' where various water-based activities for leisure and commerce can take place.
Yacht City is planned as a full service city providing both living and working areas and, due to its proximity to Shanghai, will be an attractive base for the yachting industry in China. CM+ is now waiting for the next stage after confirmation from government authorities.
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Edgewood Estate - Architecture at it's best (16/12/2005)
Edgewood Estate, located in the northern suburbs of Wollongong is a housing development that CM+ has been involved with since 2002. CM+'s initial brief was to provide the master plan for Stage 3E, a 3 hectare site fronting the Princes Highway and Forestview Way. The site was previously a clay brick quarry which required extensive remediation. The client, The Village Building Co., required a mix of free standing and medium density housing, incorporating SEPP 5 housing and utilising a number of housing types. The design created 56 terrace and courtyard style houses, 16 free standing houses, and 3 three-storey (2 SEPP5) apartment buildings with 60 units.
During this year many of Stage 3E buildings have developed from DA through to CC and into construction. Many of the freestanding houses, terrace houses and courtyard homes have been constructed. One of the SEPP 5 apartment buildings, Block D is pending CC approval and tender documents have recently been completed in preparation for the commencement of construction early next year.
Since our initial dealings with the client on Edgewood, further architectural commissions within the Estate have evolved, including Watergum Way Townhouses & Apartments, Stage 4 Apartments and Townhouses and Eco cluster housing.
Edgewood Estate will continue next year with further documentation/supervision on various parts of the Stage 3E development and further documentation of Watergum Way Townhouses and Apartments.
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An 'Engineering Marvel' - The M7 Motorway Opens (16/12/2005)
Sydney's newest tollway, the $1.5 billion Westlink M7, opened on Friday 16 December 2005, eight months ahead of schedule. The Motorway was opened by Prime Minister John Howard and attended by the NSW Premier Mr. Morris Iemma and other state and political figures.
The M7 is the biggest infrastructure project Conybeare Morrison has undertaken as urban designers. After 4 years of design, the motorway is finally open to the public.
The motorway stretches from Prestons in the city's south-west to West Baulkham Hills in the north-west, linking the M2, M4 and M5 motorways. It is aimed at promoting economic and employment growth in the area.
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CM+ wins Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Award (14/04/2005)
CM+ Heritage continues to win awards including the National Trust Award for 2005.
Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Award
On April 14th 2005, 'Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Awards' presented Conybeare Morrison with the 'H1 - Interpretation and presentation Corporate/Government Award' for the 'Tar ra' Interpretation Strategy for the Eastern Dawes Point Peninsula.
We have been commissioned to undertake a number of prestigious projects throughout Sydney. Our heritage and cultural landscape studies for Moore Park Gardens, in association with Context, are well underway with community consultation informing the design process.
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Adaptive Reuse (30/03/2005)
Adaptive reuse projects such as Kilmory are currently being finished with high quality design and finishes. The project will be a highly desired address in the Eastern Suburbs. The prestigious Burns Philp heritage building on Bridge Street, Sydney is also undergoing refurbishment of the lower floors of the building.
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CM+ Interiors (01/02/2005)
The CM+ Interiors team has completed several successful interior projects this year and has made pitches for many others. These range from in-house projects such as the CM+ office fit-out, to the projects for external clients.
Other projects include The Rocks Toilets upgrade, the interiors of House 5 at Babworth Estate, as well as documentation for a new fit-out in the City, a high-end Security Vault Installation in the basement of the Burns Philp building, and The Collingwood Hotel Fit-out, which has turned the hotel's clientele around.
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Industrial Design (01/01/2005)
CM+ continues to develop new designs for Street Furniture Australia. The new ranges of street furniture can be viewed in the newly printed product guide and on the SFA website www.streetfurniture.net. SFA are exporting to China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE and the USA. The high quality public realm furniture can be seen throughout Australia and is unmatched in quality, design and performance.
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