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Heritage and Adaptive Reuse
At GKCE, we have substantial experience in assessing the condition of existing buildings of various types to inform master planning decisions.
Many of the refurbishment projects we have been involved in include buildings where the existing structure or façade system has been reassessed, leading to significant cost savings for clients.
We have also been involved in numerous key projects where the adaptive reuse of existing buildings has been a primary goal and focus.
260 Queen Street, Brisbane
GKCE played a key role in the adaptive reuse of 260 Queen Street, located at one of Brisbane’s premium intersections, on the corner of Queen Street and Post Office Square. The project also involved the renowned heritage-listed artworks by Leonard Shillam. The revitalization of 260 Queen Street has been a significant and high-profile undertaking in the Brisbane CBD in recent years.
In collaboration with Xburo, GKCE provided structural and façade engineering consultancy services to the client developer, Hines, for the adaptive reuse of the iconic building.
The façade scope of work included the extensive refurbishment of 23 stories of the office tower and a complete reconfiguration of the podium façade, which featured the addition of a fourth floor level on the podium rooftop. The tilted geometry of the new glazing system and awning was inspired by the angular forms found in Leonard Shillam’s sculptures.
66 King Street ACA Building, Sydney NSW
GKCE undertook the detailed engineering design in collaboration with Fender Katsalidis to add a fifth level to the iconic heritage-listed building. This involved repurposing a previously neglected rooftop into an accessible terrace with panoramic city views. A key design feature of this project is the operable aluminium perforated façade wall panels, which include lantern-like illumination.
66 King Street ACA Building, Sydney NSW
