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Topics: architecture, professional awards, toowooomba grammar
SOME fantastic Toowoomba and Darling Downs architectural projects were pipped at the post at the Australian Institute of Architects regional awards night.
The top three awards went to projects at Plainland and Ipswich, beating projects such as Toowoomba Grammar School's Mackintosh House and cricket pavilion, and the new 7 Springs Medical Centre in Kearneys Spring.
A total of 11 projects including a library, a church, schools, medical and care facilities, and a variety of houses were entered in the awards.
Three projects were awarded regional commendations by the jury and will progress to the Queensland Architecture Awards, to be announced in Brisbane on June 20.
Faith Lutheran College Library by Fulton Trotter Architects took home the William Hodgen Award for Building of the Year.
The Darling Downs/West Moreton House of the Year award went to Thorn by aardvark.
A special Enduring Architecture Prize was presented to St Alban's Church by Lund Hutton Newell Black and Paulson.
"This is a remarkable building and stands the test of time with its materials and form, and clearly demonstrates the power of architecture," the jury said.
The Ipswich government office building by Cox Rayner Architects also received a commendation.
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As many national chains retreat from building new stores, projects are stalling or developers are having to re-imagine their plans.
When Latham Circle Mall was torn down last year, an outdoor plaza was proposed that would fit the traditional concept of shopping: national retail chains opening new stores. Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods and similar stores were among the targeted retailers.
In East Greenbush, another retail plaza on Route 4 that was supposed to center around a Lowe's home improvement store has been abandoned. Another project at routes 4 and 43 in North Greenbush is vacant, the lights and parking lot in place without any buildings.
National retailers are far more likely to close a store these days than to build a new one. In recent months, JC Penney, Kmart, Staples and Radio Shack all have shuttered stores or said they will soon do so.
"It is certainly a challenging time," said Steven Powers, vice president of Nigro Companies. "The brick and mortar stores are being downsized or replaced by Amazon. The retail market will be challenged in terms of new development."
Nigro planned to build Tempel Farms, a 158-acre plaza, in East Greenbush. Announced in 2006, the project remained dormant for years, waiting for the economy to recover.
The developer has abandoned its contract to buy the land, Powers said.
"Tempel Farms is really designed around a Lowe's home improvement store, and Lowe's has pulled back across the country," he said. "I don't see that happening in the near future."
Rather than new construction, Powers said, "The reuse and redevelopment of pre-used retail space will be the focus for us."
Retail is suffering from both online competition and the fact the market is saturated, said Robin Lewis, CEO of The Robin Report, a retail strategy newsletter, and co-author of "The New Rules of Retail."
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Commercial construction has been rebounding as a growing number of projects get underway in Northwest Indiana.
Nationally, construction grew to about $930 million in December, a 5.3 percent improvement over December 2012, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Nonresidential construction surpassed $311 million in December, the second highest it has been in the last five years though a slight decrease from December 2012.
In Northwest Indiana, construction deliveries grew to their highest level since 2008, according to the commercial real estate firm NAI Hiffman. About 205,000 square feet of new commercial space was added in the last three months of the year. Hanson Logistics added 90,000 square feet onto its Hobart facility, and Dawn Foods finished a new 125,000-square-foot building at Merrillville's AmeriPlex at the Crossroads Business Park.
Hasse Construction President William Hasse III said commercial construction is looking up even after the end of the $4.2 billion BP Whiting modernization project because of pent-up demand, low inflation and low interest rates. Overall construction activity, excluding home building, is projected to rise by 6 percent in 2014.
"It's dramatically up compared to the last five years and it continues to grow," Hasse said.
An additional 548,228 square feet is now under construction in Northwest Indiana, according to NAI Hiffman's year-end report. Work began on a 123,000-square-foot facility for Munster Steel at Hammond's West Point Industrial Park, and on a 25,000-square-foot facility for Aunt Millie's Bakeries in Merrillville.
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Jamey Meyers has been in the masonry and concrete business practically all this adult life and is excited about the prospect of setting up shop in Lycoming County.
His home-based business, Meyers Masonry Restoration Co., was launched this month.
"I do all types of masonry and concrete work," he said.
MIKE?REUTHER/Sun-Gazette Jamey Meyers stands next to the sign for his Montgomery masonry business.
He said the business specifically emphasizes restoration work including for chimneys, walks and patios. The company, located at 1851 Route 54, Montgomery, also handles general contracting work such as painting. Meyers, a native of Clarion County, recently moved to Clinton Township with his wife.
"I'm excited about being here," he said. "I'm looking forward to participating in the community."
Meyers has been recognized for his masonry work. While running a company in York County, he was named contractor of the year. He formerly taught at York Vo-Tech and has conducted seminars in masonry.
Meyers Masonry Restoration Co.
1851 Route 54,
Montgomery
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Lori Hamilton Photography The grand salon in the Bay Colony condominium remodeled by BCB Homes now offers a casual elegance perfectly suited to a luxurious beachfront lifestyle.
For homebuyers intent on having Southwest Floridas renowned beaches just outside their door, two realities may be cause for pause. First, available prime beachfront properties are in short supply. Second, because the overwhelming majority of the areas true beachfront communities were built-out 15 years ago or more, that dream home on the beach may require serious updating that can in some cases involve stripping things down, moving walls, and essentially starting over.
When the areas most desirable beach-front residences were originally built, they reflected the luxury architectural and interior design styles of the time, said Greg Brisson, vice president of BCB Homes Renovations, Alterations & Service Maintenance Division. Obviously, those styles have evolved tremendously over the past 15-20 years. Todays homebuyer wants an open, flexible floor plan rather than the smaller rooms of the past that were limited to specific functions. They also want the finishes and conveniences that reflect their personal vision of what beach-front living can be like. Remodeling a dated residence can bring that vision to life and create an environment that better reflects the homeowners lifestyle.
BCB Homes recently completed the total remodeling of a condominium in a beach-front high-rise in Pelican Bays Bay Colony neighborhood. Working in tandem with Collins & DuPont Interior Design, BCBs remodeling specialists transformed the 3,645-square-foot, three bedroom, three-and-a-half bath residence into an elegantly appointed, flowing environment that is suited to the casual, beach-front lifestyle preferred by the owners and their children.
The condominium was built 15-18 years ago and had not been updated, said Brisson. The existing finishes were 80s vanilla and included whitewashed oak flooring that dated to 1984. We started the transformation by literally removing almost everything the flooring, the bathrooms, the kitchen, over half of the walls and ceilings. We worked with Collins & DuPont to create an entirely new floor plan. Once the demolition work was completed, we started to put the interior structure back together per the new plan. We touched every room in the home. The air conditioning, electrical and lighting systems were also completely replaced.
The impact of the remodeling is evident the moment one enters the residence. The old flooring has been replaced by marble flooring in the foyer and medium-toned walnut hardwood in the living areas. The new color palette mixes neutral creams and light sea foam green. Custom, multicolored LED lightening panels flank the entry to a grand salon that features a teardrop shaped full wet bar in a dark cherry tone. A ceiling detail directly above the bar matches the teardrop shape and is presented with the same dark cherry finish. The bar and back-bar counter tops are finished with granite. A large rectangular mirror on the back-bar wall is accented with glass tiles and surrounded by a tall cherry built-in with shelves for displaying sculptures and glass art pieces.
The built-in cabinetry extends into the living area of the grand salon and incorporates a flush-mounted large screen television. Dark wood moldings are used to create niches on the television wall for displaying large art pieces. Below the niches, inset panels offer a bit of contrast to the dark wood. Per the newly designed floor plan, the wall covers what had been an entrance to an outdoor terrace, thereby creating a private terrace off the master bedroom. The salon and breakfast area open to a separate outdoor terrace overlooking the Gulf.
Dark-toned cherry island, peninsula, and perimeter cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the kitchens new light-colored marble flooring and white granite counter tops. The peninsulas counter top features a deep waterfall edge. New lighting has been installed in the ceiling, over the island, over the perimeter counter tops, and around the cook tops glass tile backsplash. The appliances are fully built-in and faced with wood matching the cabinetry. A newly designed recessed coffered ceiling was re-proportioned to suit the new kitchen plan. Storage is provided by a large hidden pantry that includes an ice machine.
A formal dining space incorporated into the grand salon features a tall wraparound banquette, an oval glass dining table, and three arm chairs in a neutral fabric with nail head trim. A mirrored ceiling detail with a decorative lighting fixture is positioned above the table. The sea foam wall tones of the dining space are accented by a glass art piece.
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