Urbanest (NSW)
Contract value: $24.0m
Client: Urbanest
Architect: Bates Smart
Completion date: December 2010
Urbanest is an environmentally responsive and low energy building providing quality student accommodation. The building will comprise of 15 storeys, 61 units, and 333 beds with ground floor court yard, administration office and communal recreational facilities - all tailored to the specific requirements and previous experience of the Urbanest model.
The building podium height and tower setback align with the adjacent buildings. The playful façade is designed to reflect the use of the building and acknowledge the site's corner location within Haymarket to create a strong visual identity.
In keeping with the environmentally sustainable objective, the inner city location and the student market, the development has no car parking spaces but provides secure parking for 122 bicycles.
Residential
The residential property sector is filled with builders delivering high volume, project style premises. At Built, we’re geared towards delivering high quality, custom made ‘bespoke’ projects. Our ability to deliver on design intent and project vision is what differentiates Built.
Residential projects are unique in that they have multiple clients, usually with different needs and wants. We believe this uniqueness requires a culture where attention to detail and individual need are always at the forefront.
The residential market has tightened in recent years. Developers need to position their project well, optimise project value and minimise project cost. This is highly suited to our relationship model and our business and front end services.