On Monday 3 May, CHROFI - alongside head contractor, Lloyd Group; Mr Dave Sharma MP, Mayor of Waverley; Cr Paula Masselos, President of TSLSC;  Mr Tim Murray, Waverley Council Staff; and TSLSC Building Committee Members - celebrated the start of the refurbishment and upgrade of the iconic surf club building in Tamarama.

The upgrade will provide:

• Improved facilities for female members
• Improved vantage points for beach surveillance during patrols
• Additional storage space for rescue equipment
• Improved areas for education and training activities such as First Aid courses
• Offer broader use by community groups and members of the public
• Addresses acoustic bleed to neighbouring properties
• Improved environmental sustainability

CHROFI is pleased to announce Harbord Diggers Club has been shortlisted alongside an excellent array of competition in this year's Australian Institute of Architecture Awards in three major categories - Public, Multiresidential, and Urban Design. 

NSW Winners will be announced at the Award Presentations on 2 July, 2021.

To view the full shortlist: NSW Architecture Awards 2021 shortlist revealed | ArchitectureAU

Masterplanned by CHROFI with landscape by McGregor Coxall, the landmark 3.2 hectare Channel 9 site, previously owned by LEPC9, was officially acquired by Mirvac for approximately $249 million.

CHROFI is excited to announce we will be moving forward on this site with an architectural collaboration between CHROFI and Mirvac that will deliver the site into 460 residential dwellings and 6,000m2 of public space.

CHROFI is excited to start working with Mirvac on this important lower north shore site, designing premium residences within a collection of high-quality boutique buildings with generous open spaces and landscaping. Working with McGregor Coxall for landscape and Ethos Urban for planning, we look forward to this exciting next chapter.

Closing a successful award season, CHROFI with McGregor Coxall humbly accepted the Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design last night at the 2019 National Architecture Awards in Brisbane. The project also achieved an award for Public Architecture. 

Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design

Award for Public Architecture

Lune de Sang took the top place in Australia by Design, Channel 10 show.

Good fortune with so many great projects from colleagues around the country.

Well work a look, view the episode here. 

We’ve been working with Andy and Deirdre on this project for more than a decade. It’s a project that pulls people into its orbit.

Shout out to Lyle le Sueur and Cedar Creek Construction team, Karl Vikstrom and team on site, Doug Knox structural engineer, and Greg Dunk of Lo-Fi.

Big high five to Jerome Cateaux, Toby Breakspear and all from our office who have contributed to this.

And thanks to Brett Boardman who’s been photographing the project since the start.

Maitland Riverlink, already a multi-award winning project, graciously accepted several wins at the NSW Architecture Awards on Friday night. The Riverlink won the NSW Architecture Medallion for exemplary project across all 12 awards categories; the Sulman Medal for Public Architecture; the Urban Design Award; and the Blacket Prize. Additionally, Mezzo won  Commendation for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing. 

Big news over the weekend! We are thrilled to announce CHROFI and McGregor Coxell's Maitland Riverlink has taken the win in the 2019 INDE Awards. 

CHROFI and NBRS ARCHITECTURE are delighted to have been appointed to refurbish the Sutherland Entertainment Centre. We are looking forward to partnering with Sutherland Shire Council and the broader community to create a fantastic performing arts and cultural venue. Watch this space!

Maitland Riverlink has scooped the pool overnight with wins for Public Architecture, Urban Design and the coveted Jury Prize for overall best project. NSW awards here we come!

We are proud and excited to announce the masterplan for the Channel 9 site has been approved. Looking forward to the next steps on this great project with our client and Ethos Urban.

Very proud to see the Riverlink take out the cover of this months Architecture Australia, putting the spotlight on great architecture in regional Australia. Hitting the stands soon!

Big news from Amsterdam! Thrilled to have just been announced the winner of the Civic and Community category at World Architecture Festival 2018 for our Maitland Riverlink project. For more details on the project click here.

We are very pleased to be working with Waverley Council on some tactical insertions into the iconic Bondi seawall. The insertions will exploit the unique stepped section of the beachfront to deliver much needed program whilst respecting the unique qualities that make Bondi Bondi. Not a bad site visit either...

CHROFI are so happy to have our Channel 9 site masterplan in Willoughby recommended for approval by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Excited for the next steps for this impressive project with a great team.

Congratulations to the whole South Sydney Hospital Site team for a win in the Built Projects – Local and Neighbourhood Scale category at last night's Australian Urban Design Awards!

Maitland Riverlink has taken out the 2018 Blueprint Award for Best Public Project with Public Funding in a tight field of exceptional international projects. The jury was similarly heavy-hitting, featuring David Adjaye, Amanda Levete, Ben van Berkel and Daniel Libeskind among others. Our colleague Susanne was on hand in London to receive the award. A deserving win for a great project with a great team.

A collaborative effort between GANSW, CHROFI, Tyrrell Studio and Hill PDA. Congratulations team!

Fantastic to hear that the new Harbord Diggers has taken out Development of the Year in the mixed use category at this years Urban Developer Awards. Just rewards to a great team Architectus,  JMD Design, Cerno, Ganellen and our wonderful clients Mounties Group!

We are very excited to see Stage 1 of the Harbord Diggers Redevelopment so close to completion now, with residents moving in in the coming weeks before the club's grand unveiling on June 30th.

It’s been a big week for the Maitland Riverlink which was opened officially on Thursday night by minister Scott McDonald and currently features on #architectureau

CHROFI are proud to see our urban strategy work on Gosford announced yesterday by the Minister for Planning and Housing Anthony Roberts and Lee Shearer the Co-ordinator General for the Central Coast. This collaboration with GANSW, TYRRELLSTUDIO and HillPDA is an exciting implementation framework to catalyse renewal for this regional city. 

The final structure in the Lune de Sang suite is now complete, a unique combination of communal space for the forestry workers and private dwelling for our incredible clients.

CHROFI is proud to announce that our very own John Choi has been selected as an independent expert member for the New South Wales (NSW) State Design Review Panel (SDRP) pilot program. John was appointed by the NSW Government Architect (GANSW), Peter Poulet, to the panel of 40 leading urbanists, landscape architects and architects to provide independent and impartial advice on design quality, recommendations and evaluation. The announcement, made today by the NSW Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, and Special Minister of State, The Hon. Anthony Roberts, is one of the highest honours the GANSW can bestow.

“Having a diverse group of expert and experienced voices guiding the decisions of the Department will not only ensure that we continue to have a strong assessment process, but also ensure the community has an even greater say on the future direction of planning and design.” Mr Roberts said.