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“The collaborative i2Capproach to designand construction isone that will alwayslead to the bestoutcome for client,builder, consultantsand, above all,the end user. “
Ben Weber, Project Manager,Probuild Constructions
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I2C HAVE ESTABLISHEDTHEMSELVES AS ONE OFAUSTRALIA’S LEADINGARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
From the company’sMelbourne, Perth &Sydney offices, i2Cworks throughoutAustralia & continuesto build an impressiveinternational portfolio.
From our humble beginningsin 1999, i2C has been builtfrom the ground up, forgedby the strong friendshipbetween Architects BrianJende and Anthony Merlin.
Today the Studiostands as one ofAustralia’s leadingArchitectural firmsattracting a nationaland internationalclient base drawnfrom both the publicand private sector.
Our recognised strengthis the ability to work withlarge stakeholder groupsin the core market sectorsof Commercial, Urban
Planning, Interiors andRetail. We proudly maintainlong term relationships withseveral “blue chip” clientsacross a portfolio of dynamicprojects that transverse thebreadth of Australia andthe Pacific basin region.
Professionalism and focusremain constant through allcore sectors of our work.We enjoy the challengebut are driven by reachingnew levels of excellencein all forms of design anddelivery, from the smallestprivate development, to thelargest multi-million dollarcommercial venture. Weensure all outcomes aresustainable for the long-termand reflect the aspirationsof those groups participatingin the design process.
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MISSIONAt i2C we createinnovative architecturaldesign. The freedom toinspire remains our drivingfocus, coupled with adiscipline for continualdelivery of excellence.
i2C has a dynamicteam approach thatbrings a uniqueenvironment tothe ArchitecturalIndustry. Our ethosis one that embracesfun, flexibility andprofessionalism.
We are passionate aboutour people, our projects,our culture and our clients.We derive great pride bycontributing to the widercommunity through ourskills and talent, bothprofessional and personal.i2C helps others to changetheir world by continuallychallenging our own.
We stand at the forefrontof our industry. Creatingoriginal and sustainabledesign solutions andcontinually reaching fornew levels of distinction.
“Their ‘what doyou need’ attitudemeans they workalongside us andnot against us.They provide thekey componentsduring the designand constructionphases of projectsto a high level ofquality. The i2Cteam understandclient and builderbudgets and areprepared to workclosely to achievethe requiredoutcomes.”
Paul TolemanSenior Cost Planner,Hacer
APPROACHWe see each project as a journey where bonds are forged with clients and stakeholders.
The i2C Mission provides the backbone of how we work.
We roll up our sleevesand get down to work withevery project. It’s importantfor us to establish a keenunderstanding of the clientsbusiness, scope, biggestchallenges and what successlooks like to them. As anintegrated team - what dowe want to achieve? Weunderstand that budgetarycontrol is a given, but
what additional value canwe create to achieve thebest possible outcome.
We believe listening isextremely important andoften under rated.
Meaningful communicationwith every client, atevery stage, and on everyproject is crucial to a trueunderstanding of scopeand focused intention.
Fostering long termrelationships ensures thati2C completely understandthe deliverables on allprojects. Our work isbased on a culture ofseeking challenges anddelivering highly creativeconcepts and outcomesthat exceed expectations.
i2C understands theidiosyncrasies andphilosophies of greatarchitecture and practicalbuilding techniques andbelieve that providing apoint of difference is vitalto every new design.
We commit ourselves todeliver this outcome andwill enter every projectdiscussion with the honestyand integrity required for anuncompromised end result.
“Without a doubt, i2C’s retail and commercial experience has contributed to the success of the University Hill Town Centre. They’re not only at the forefront of urban and town centre design, but they’ve also achieved significant outcomes during current and proposed MAB stages.”David HallChief Operating OfficerMAB
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Our urban design studiostrives to encourageand facilitate communityinvolvement throughout theentire concept and planningprocess. Our objective isto connect people withtheir communities.
We produce robust designsand socially, environmentallyand economically sustainableenvironments. UniversityHill Town Centre istestament to this, winningthe Best Master PlannedCommunity and settinga benchmark for “highstreet” retail developmentsacross Australia.
We are experienced workingwithin and leading inter-disciplinary project teamsand dealing with authoritiesand stakeholders. Werespect the expertise ofour colleagues in relatedspecialist disciplines,whilst never losing sightof the project vision.
We have completed structureplans, urban designframeworks and masterplans for significant urban
sites and new communities.We have delivered towncentre revitalisationstrategies, urban infilldevelopments and urbaninfrastructure projects.
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URBAN PLANNINGWe are motivated to producestimulating, supportive and memorableplaces. Well planned urban design shouldenhance a community’s quality of life.
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PROJECTS University Hill Town Centre Bundoora VIC
Delacombe Town Centre Ballarat VIC
Blakes Crossing Village Centre Adelaide SA
Clyde North Town Centre Clyde North VIC
Brighton Market Place Brighton WA
Waterford Estate Town Centre Melton VIC
Westbrook Drive Town Centre Wyndhamvale VIC
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RETAILA successful retail environment relieson the creation of an individualatmosphere. This allows an exceptionalconsumer experience, coupled witha design that satisfies developer, tenantand customer.
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Retail spaces must becarefully differentiated fromcompetitors to supportvisual identity and brandrecognition. As well asbeing welcoming, thesespaces must provide anenvironment that can beeffortlessly navigatedand enjoyed. Crucially,our understanding of thecorrect tenancy mix, tenancylocation and its effect onyield values to stakeholdersis unsurpassed
Working closely with clients,we are able to develop andcoordinate total designsolutions. We overseeretail projects through allstages of development. Wehave won Urban TaskforceDevelopment ExcellenceAwards, showcasing ourability to deliver a highquality retail experience.
Our expertise includes one-off boutique stores, flagshipstores, retail showrooms,shopping centres, majorretail precincts, strip centresand mixed use developments.
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PROJECTPakenham Market PlacePakenham VIC
Cranbourne Park Shopping CentreCranbourne VIC
Roxburgh Park Town CentreRoxburgh Park VIC
North Orange Market PlaceNorth Orange NSW
Brighton Market PlaceBrighton WA
University Hill Town CentreBundoora VIC
Mt Gambier Market PlaceMount Gambier SA
Bourke Street GalleriaMelbourne, VIC
Mittagong Market PlaceMittagong NSW
Lansell SquareBendigo, VIC
Fremantle Myer DevelopmentFremantle WA
Thrift Park Shopping CentreThrift Park VIC
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“I have enjoyedworking closely withi2C for a decadeand have foundthem instrumentalin delivering highquality retaildevelopmentssuch as Thrift ParkShopping Centreand PakenhamMarket Place. Theseare consideredbenchmark centreswithin Woolworths.”Don FouldsSenior Development Manager,Woolworths
“We have worked successfully with i2C on a full range of projects over the years. Their understanding of objectives, responsive ‘can do’ approach and ability to mould innovative commercial design around project constraints are some of the reasons why we will continue to employ them in the future.”Joel SaraceniProject Director,Saracen Properties
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COMMERCIALGreat commercial architectureand workplace design enrichesorganisational performance and culture.We are committed to ensuring long termsustainability of all developments.It’s important for us tounderstand the businessoperations of our commercialclients. Our holisticdesign approach createsworkplaces that improvecommunity amenity andintegrate seamlessly withinthe surrounding urbancontext and public realm.Developments mustbalance profitability withsound commercial andbusiness outcomes.
Working with tenants,developers and owneroccupiers, we haveexperience delivering small,crafted projects right throughto some of the largest andmost complex developments.Our services span a broadrange from technical advice
for building selection andcommercial developments, tostrategic workplace planning.
Our teams offer a wealth ofexperience to developers,stakeholders and projectmanagers. We workacross a variety of projectsincluding Showrooms,Bulky Goods, Industrial,Warehouse, Distribution,Office Buildings andResidential Developments.
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PROJECTSMurray Street Office Dev.Perth WA
Melville Street Commercial DevelopmentHobart TAS
Smile Council Head OfficeBundoora VIC
Fremantle Commercial DevelopmentFremantle WA
Central Commercial ComplexPort Vila Vanuatu
Beaconsfield Bulky Goods DevelopmentBeaconsfield VIC
Seven Hills Warehouse and Office DevelopmentSeven Hills NSW
Jordan Springs SalesInformation CentreJordan Springs NSW
Eastern Creek WHS & Office Dev.Eastern Creek NSW
Arena CommercialDevelopmentOfficer VIC
Cranbourne Park CommercialCranbourne VIC
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INTERIORSInterior environments inspire howwe live, work and play. Great spacespositively impact health, happiness,efficiency and productivity. Our holisticdesign approach results in spaces whereour clients love to be.
With our extensiveexperience in the retail,hospitality, commercialand residential designsectors, we provide our
clients with a design visionthat not only delivers on allprinciples, but also resultsin a visual environmentthat inspires the customer,consultant and client.
Our strong affiliatenetwork enables us todeliver a comprehensivedesign and coordinationsolution from consultationthrough to construction.With our expertise acrossinterior, industrial andconceptual designs wecan push the boundarieswith our approach whilstensuring outcomes arepractical and affordable
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PROJECTSMount Gambier Market PlaceInternal Mall and Food CourtMt Gambier SA
Pakenham Market PlaceInternal Mall and Food CourtPakenham VIC
Mittagong Market PlaceInternal Mall and Food CourtMittagong NSW
MYER George Street Cosmetics,Internal all levels RefurbishmentSydney NSW
MYER Top Ryde Control and Merchandise PlanningRyde NSW
MYER Castle Hill Cosmetics RefurbishmentCastle Hill NSW
David Jones Miranda Store Layout, Dep.Block PlanningMiranda NSW
David Jones Indooroopilly Brand Adjacency Department PlanningIndooroopilly NSW
David Jones Adelaide Rose Clinic Design DocumentationAdelaide SA
Chatering Restaurant FitoutKew VIC
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“i2C have set a newstandard with therefurbishment ofthe Sydney CBDstore progressing ournew design guidelinesfor the cosmeticsdepartment withpassion, attention andvision. Their projectmanagement skills andconsultation with allparties has resultedin success stories formany Myer Storescreating a new realm ofcustomer experience.”Paul BanksFormer Director Property, Myer
“The i2C team havebeen instrumentalin progressing ourdevelopmentcompany witha number ofCommercial projects.They’ve challengedour thinking anddelivered uniquedesign outcomesdue to theirunderstanding ofthe commercialidiosyncrasies ofeach project.”Don WelshSenior Development Manager,Parklea
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SERVICESWe treat all categorieswith professionalism anddiligently provide writtenscope plus ‘one on one’explanation of every facetof any proposed works andall deliverables.
We are equipped and credentialed to offer ourclients service in the following areas:
Schematic and Concept Architectural Design
Conceptual Mass Architectural Modelling
Master and Urban Planning
Town Centre Philosophy, Design and Delivery
Interior Architecture and Design
Sustainability Reports
BIM technologies
Adaptive Re-use and Refurbishment
Council and Authority Negotiation
Design Development and Building Documentation
Tender Negotiation
Contract Administration and Post Documentation
Development Application/ Town Planning
3D Rendering / High Level Perspective Images
Leasing Documentation and Tenancy Design Guides
Tenancy Fitout Manuals
Architectural Photography
Project Management
“The i2C teamare great to workwith. We set highexpectations of ourarchitects, bothat a design anddocumentation leveland they deliveredat all stages of thedevelopment.”
Don SmithDevelopment Manager,Colonial First GlobalAsset Management
We are proud to beaffiliated with ArchiShot andrecommend their servicesin providing high endarchitectural photography,imagery, post productionand digital editing.
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Our systemsprovide the rigourto ensure efficiency,consistencyand practicalitywhile we delivercreative projectoutcomes and meetperformance andbudget goals.
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DESIGN TECHNOLOGYThe process of creating architectureis continuing to integrate more withengineering disciplines, providingopportunities for analysis and reachinginto the building lifecycle.
InfrastructureOur computer andreproduction hardware andsoftware are current andfuture focused. We continue to invest heavily in architecturaland administration softwarethat keeps us at the industryforefront. We are committedto opening up our systemsto gain greater involvementwith our clients andstakeholders who can oftenfind themselves disconnectedas technology rapidly changes.
CommunicationsOur contemporary studioslocated in Melbourne,Sydney and Perth, are allin close proximity to theirrespective CBD’s. Theyprovide fully equipped meetingrooms complete with videoconferencing facilities,whilst more intimate breakout spaces also providea relaxed atmosphere forclients and consultants.
DesignmethodologyBuilding InformationModelling (BIM) is thenew industry standardfor managing anddelivering projects in thebuilt environment. Whiletechniques of developingBIM models and exchangeof data improve over time,our commitment is tocontinually improve itsexecution plans, workflowsand content, throughinteraction and creative.problem solving alongsideour consultants and clients.
“They understandand recognise thebalance betweenbudgets, buildabilityand design intent- and they manageto deliver thatbalance acrossthe stakeholdergroup. As a builder,this makes i2C anideal companyto partner withand one we enjoyworking alongside.”Rob DoustDirector,Mainbrace Constructions
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TEAM
As a design studio, wehave been recognisedas one of the “GreatPlaces to Work” (BRW),an award generatedthrough teamcommitment to upholdour Points of Culture.
We are proud that ourteams were fundamentalin developing ourcultural statement andclearly identified sevenspecific points.
These points of cultureset us apart from otherdesign firms, we liveand breathe them. Theyprovide a clear directionand continual distinction.
Team building is paramountand we actively practicethese exercises with abusiness coach. There is aninvolved mentoring programwhere team membersare encouraged to seekchallenges in different
areas of the Company. OurKPI’s are self-preparedand reviewed six monthly.
i2C have introduced informalsocial media platformsto share architecturalinformation, chat, takequick polls and upload anyproject progress, learning’sor general thoughts. Ourstudio Break Out roomsare fantastic spaces tounwind and socialise.They contain libraries andmultimedia facilities whichprovide great opportunitiesfor relaxed research andcommunications with ourother offices and colleagues.
We offer many employeebenefits. A Well BeingPayment Scheme contributesto individual’s health andrecreation, and profitshare schemes exists forsenior and experiencedteam members.
At i2C we have a closeknit team of dedicatedprofessionals with agreat mix of qualifications,experience and abilities.
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Aside from regular socialactivities throughoutthe year, we encourageinternal sporting teamsand participate for fun andfitness in local leaguesactivities including dodgeball,basketball and charitybased running events.
Community andParticipationi2C remains strong andunited in its commitmentto the community andparticularly those lessfortunate. If team membersare interested in volunteeringwith a registered charity,i2C will support and payup to half the time takenoff. We are involved withcorporate responsibilityprograms and donatepercentages of Companyprofits directly to the Not for-Profit organisations
of choice. Close to $200,000 has been donated over a period of approximately 10 years.
We have forgedrelationships with,and continue tosupport the followingorganisations:
Variety Club of Australia
Lions International
Starlight Foundation
RSPCA
Unicef
Alzheimer’s Australia
Blood Bank
Prostate Foundation
Movember
Run for the Kids
Mothers Day Classic
Kids
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COMPLIANCERisk ManagementStrategiesi2C implements thorough‘check’ processes as amatter of course acrossprojects and these apply toevery sector of our work.Methodical reviews are ascrucial in clerical matters asthey are through the designand documentation process.
Our quality controlsurveillance proceduresensure that we are compliantwith all Australian Standards,Practices and Codes.
Specific check listsare in place for thefollowing componentsof a typical project:
General Clerical areas andContractual administrationMaster Planning
Schematic Design andConcept Development
DA/Town Planningpreparation and applications
Design Development tenderDocumentation analysisand Value management
Construction Documentation
Construction Services
Defects liability period
EnvironmentallySustainable Design(ESD)i2C are members of theGreen Building Councilof Australia (GBCA), andour teams are constantlyundertaking furthereducation in ESD to ensurethat we are at the forefrontof new technologies andphilosophies. We understandand embrace the futuredirection of SustainableDesign and focus heavily onthese principles to ensurea ‘greener’ environment inall designs and built form.
We are extremely proudto have been involvedwith many award winningprojects based on ourdedication to EnvironmentallySustainable Design.
Insurancesi2C maintains currentProfessional Indemnityto the value of $10M andcurrent Public Liabilityto the value of $20M.
Schedule of Ratesi2C submits to the client aschedule of rates in placeof, or as part of a lumpsum tender. A scheduleof rates is commonlyused where the extent ofarchitectural works hasnot been pre-determined.
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Accreditationi2C is fully accredited withthe following AustralianProfessional bodies:
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
BOARD OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
#2908
NEW SOUTH WALES ARCHITECTS
REGISTRATION BOARD
#7540
ARCHITECTS BOARD OF
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
#2667
TASMANIAN ARCHITECTS
REGISTRATION BOARD
#660
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE
OF ARCHITECTS
#31496 & MEMBERS E5116
ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION
BOARD OF VICTORIA
#51275
BOARD OF ARCHITECTS OF QLD
#4407
MASTER BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
#53850
GREEN BUILDING
COUNCIL AU STRALIA
#5990
BUILDING PRACTITIONERS
BOARD - VIC
PROPERTY COUNCIL
OF AUSTRALIA
#249152 VIC
#426414 WA
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