It has been an exciting week for the recently completed Arndt Residence and Artbarn. After a number of delays due to COVID 19 restrictions, the project has made the shortlist for both the Residential Architecture – Houses (New), 2022 Victorian Architecture Awardsâ and New House over 200m2, 2022 Houses Awards.
Congratulations to all involved!
Contractors have been onsite at NINE by Mirvac in Willoughby since November 2020 with construction of the first stage on track for completion mid-2023. All the Channel 9 buildings including the 233 metretransmission tower have been demolished with construction well underway and the first buildings beginning to emerge from the ground. Project Manager Ben Perry describes the incredible progress that the team have made.
In its fifth season, Australia By Design: Architecture, uncovers the projects that exemplify excellence in Australian architectural design. At the conclusion of each episode, the lead architects and an expert panel announce which of the properties are the most outstanding and, therefore, will go through to the "best of the best" final episode.
CHROFI and McGregor Coxall will unite once again, this time turning aspirational visions for Sydney’s next great urban neighbourhood into reality after Frasers Property unveiled the pair as winners of the Midtown MacPark design competition.
Capturing Frasers Property’s vision for the new neighbourhood in Sydney’s north-west, the proposal explores the relationship between landscape and architecture by responding to the needs of the local community, the environment, and its surroundings in creating a seamless integration from indoors to out.
McGregor Coxall and CHROFI share a long history of project collaboration and success, leveraging this relationship to develop a solution that improves site-wide interconnectivity to create an active and engaging public space complete with an inviting, uniquely identifiable building in the park.
With a few new projects commencing and a number of opportunities pending, we are happy to announce that we are hiring! We are looking to fill the following positions:
Exceptional design skills essential. ArchiCAD experience preferred.
Please email application to careers@chrofi.com. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the coming weeks.
2021 NSW Architecture Awards | ArchitectureAU
CHROFI connected virtually with a 'watch party' to view the AIA Awards safely from our homes this year. A big thank you to the Institute for perservering to share this event in lieu of the pandemic, to our team Architectus and JMD Design, and to the jury for awarding Harbord Diggers Club the Urban Design and MultiResidential Awards.
"We didn't just see this as providing a few basic amenities ... We felt that it was important to give Marsden Park a sense of identity ... To make it a drawcard, particularly on weekends when the focal point is sport."
- Director, John Choi, on the idea behind the Marsden Park Amenities.
Read more in the Sydney Morning Herald article, written by Stephen Crafti.
Marsden Park’s sculptural amenities bring local community together (smh.com.au)
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:
Although not heritage listed, our principle strategy was to recognise and respond to the historical importance and local significance of club being a foundation surf club and one of the first in the world (est. 1906). The much-loved and recognisable façade of the surf club building will be retained and restored with new openings formed to take in views over the beach.
The refurbishment will provide for improved surf life saving operations and make the facility more accessible to a wider proportion of the community while simultaneously enhancing the interface between the Surf Club and the general public.
CHROFI looks forward to continuing our contribution with site services for the final stages of this exciting redevelopment.
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.
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.
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!
We are excited to hear that the state government pledged $5.4 million towards the Birubi Point Tourism and Information Centre on Friday.
The Gan Gan Road site at Anna Bay is a “game-changer” for the town, Port Stephens mayor Ryan Palmer said.
“This tourism interchange will be carefully designed to alleviate these issues. It will become the gateway for visitors to enjoy the Worimi Conservation Lands however they choose — four-wheel drive, quad bike, horse or camel ride, surfing, fishing, or just a stroll on the beach."
Watch this space!
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.