QVB Refurbishment (NSW)
Contract value: $39.0m
Client: IPOH
Architect: Ancher Mortlock Woolley
Completion date: July 2009
Our QVB project won the 2008 MBA award for Site Safety - Commercial Projects $10,000,001 - $50,000,000
The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) has undergone a remarkable refurbishment which resulted in one of Sydney's oldest buildings returned to her former glory.
Designed to enhance the heritage and architectural values of the building, the refurbishment ensured the QVB continues to set the standard as a world-class shopping destination and keeps pace with commercial realities of the 21st century.
Reflecting the building's original design, the refurbishment included a Victorian-inspired heritage colour scheme and frameless glass shop fronts that highlight the magnificent QVB columns and other architectural features.
In addition there was an upgrade to lighting fixtures and building services including car park elevators, escalators and landings.
Retail
The face of retailing is changing with the increasing realisation that store environments need to provide a branded experience to increase customer engagement. Attracting customers, increasing loyalty and applying effective retail strategies are all dependant on the retail outlet’s environment – a critical component to a retail outlet’s success.
From shopping centres housing multiple tenancies to rollouts of nationally branded retail outlets, at Built we have extensive experience in creating and delivering retailing environments to exacting standards, having completed works for a number of leading Australian and international retail brands.