Recognising peckvonhartel's capability as health designers, peckvonhartel has been appointed by Health Infrastructure NSW to undertake the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital North West Precinct Project. The scope incorporates accommodation for 73 Mental Health beds and a range of Ambulatory Care services including Child and Family Health Services, Sexual Health and Related Programs, Renal Dialysis, Nutrition and Dietetics.

The new $90million facility is co-funded by the State Government and the University of Sydney. The project is currently in concept design phase, the project presents a challenging, constrained site for the variety of Health Units that are required to be accommodated.

peckvonhartel’s latest workplace interior project is now complete. The new KPMG Canberra office design offers a highly flexible space that is appropriate for meetings, conferences, dining and client functions, as well as being equipped to respond to global developments in technology.

peckvonhartel’s solution was to create a design that focuses on a central pavilion. With limited access to natural light, the materials and colour palette were selected to ensure lighting is able to change the atmosphere for varying uses.

The result is an environment that promotes simplicity and flexibility.

peckvonhartel design, The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing & Ideas, has received yet another accolade, winning the Excellence in Construction of Commercial Buildings award at the Master Builder’s Association Awards 2011.

pvh would like to congratulate McCorkell Constructions who worked with us to deliver this exceptional building.

Planning began on The Wheeler Centre in 2008 when UNESCO bestowed Melbourne with The City of Literature title. peckvonhartel was engaged by Arts Victoria to restore a Class-A Heritage listed building located within the State Library of Victoria and transform it into a hub to house various literature organisations.

In 2010 The Wheeler Centre was awarded Best Interior Design at the Melbourne Design Awards.

peckvonhartel is excited to announce our appointment as principal design consultant for a new 20 storey development in the Darwin CBD that will house the Northern Territory Government.

peckvonhartel was selected by Paspaley Pearls Properties to develop a masterplan and design for the site at 19 The Mall which comprises a 20 storey development that will provide the Northern Territory Government with 9,000 square metres of A-grade commercial office space for at least 15 years.

The $84 million building, to be known as “the Charles Darwin Centre”, is designed to provide commercial office, retail and recreational space that will offer exceptional views to the picturesque Darwin Harbour.

Both Paspaley Pearls Properties and peckvonhartel have made a commitment to develop and deliver the building to achieve a 5 star NABERS Green Rating.

The project will support approximately 100 construction jobs, including 12 apprentices, and further jobs on completion. Construction is scheduled to start at the end of 2012 and will be completed in 2015.

Click here to read media release.  For further enquiries please contact Courtney Marriner.

peckvonhartel is pleased to announce that as of November 2011 we are now operating out of Brisbane in addition to our Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney locations.  Having already delivered a number of projects in Queensland, peckvonhartel is very excited to be including a Brisbane office base to our Company.  Designer, Katrina Miranda is now located in the Brisbane CBD and will oversee all of peckvonhartel’s Queensland projects, working collaboratively with our six Principals and extensive National team.

peckvonhartel is delighted to announce our latest restaurant project, Jamie’s Italian Sydney with Pacific Restaurant Group, Jamie Oliver’s Australian partners.

This vibrant and lively venue marks the Australian debut for world renowned Jamie Oliver’s popular collection of Italian restaurants, with further sites set to open across Australia and New Zealand over the next few years.

Serving up to 200 guests at any one time, the challenge for peckvonhartel was to make it feel like 'a Jamie's' while being unique and relevant to the location.  Inspired by the growing ‘laneway’ scene in Sydney's CBD; the design needed to be vibrant, functional and playful, catering to a broad demographic.

The elongated and soaring space is punctuated with many wonderful details and curious elements including a pasta station located in the front window, a mezzanine level antipasto bar and a dramatic 150kg industrial chandelier creating a vast beacon of shimmering light from the street.  The copper clad kitchen at the rear is open and on display to the guests adding further theatre to the experience.

The groundbreaking concept has proved a phenomenon in the UK having already collected several industry awards for value, quality and design.  peckvonhartel is in discussion about further projects in the new year.

Jamie's Italian is located at 107 Pitt in Sydney's CBD and is now open.

With authentic Italian mains and delicious antipasti, Jamie Oliver’s highly acclaimed Jamie’s Italian restaurant is scheduled to open its doors at 107 Pitt Street in October.  Promising fantastic dishes made with well-sourced, quality fresh and organic ingredients, Jamie Oliver devotees will not be disappointed.

peckvonhartel was appointed to convert the unusually narrow site into a fully functioning, multi level restaurant to cater for up to 200 guests.

The design borrows uniquely rustic elements of old Italy and blends them with Sydney’s rich and colourful diversity. With a palette of vibrant hues, the ‘laneway’ inspired setting features a pasta preparation window where onlookers will see a pasta machine churning out fresh pasta daily, and a vibrant antipasti and dessert counter.

Simon Blagden, managing director of Jamie’s Italian International says: “Australia is a country that Jamie’s been visiting for 10 years and he’s always been welcomed warmly. So it’s exciting that Jamie’s Italian is ready to launch in Sydney, which is one of the great cities of the world. Australians love going out and eating delicious food as much as anyone, so I’m sure Jamie’s Italian will appeal. It’s basically fantastic food and service at really good value.”

The new Qantas Operations Terminal at Canberra Airport has won Construction Engineering Project of the Year (projects less than $100m),enabling it to win overall ACT Project of the Year at the Australian Institute of Project Management’s Annual Project Management Achievement Awards.

Point Project Management submitted for the awards and were quick to thank peckvonhartel identifying that ‘this is a huge reflection on the entire team.’

Stage One of the project is now complete and incorporates administrative and customer service areas for Qantas, while Stage Two is in progress.

peckvonhartel wishes to congratulate Point Project Management and all who were involved in the project for this honourable achievement.

peckvonhartel is very excited to announce that our entry into Victoria’s State of Design Festival competition ‘Design for an Active City’ has been shortlisted. The 10 shortlisted entries, including the winning entry, are currently on display in Melbourne’s GPO.

The competition invited designers to submit design proportions that improve the pedestrian experience and increase activity on the northern side of Collins Street Bridge, as it spans Wurundjeri Way near Melbourne’s Docklands.

This design challenge has been established by the State of Design Festival, in partnership with VicUrban and GHD, in order to promote a more physically active lifestyle through the built environment.

Click here to see peckvonhartel's entry.

peckvonhartel Principal, Rachel Peck has been appointed to the Board of ACTEW Corporation Limited. ACTEW is a government owned company with assets and investments in water, wastewater, electricity, gas and telecommunications.

Rachel is a former Divisional Council Member of the Property Council of Australia (ACT), and previously held a number of other committee positions with the Council including as a Member of the Infrastructure Committee, the Economic Development Committee and the Planning Committee.

Rachel is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

peckvonhartel congratulates Rachel on her new appointment.

The Discovery channel will air a special documentary on the Victorian Desalination Plant on Tuesday 5th July at 7.30pm. The Build It Bigger program features the $3.5 billion project that is to become the sixth-largest desalination plant on Earth. Located in Wonthaggi, two hours south of Melbourne, there are currently 3,500 workers constructing 29 buildings and 52 miles of pipelines.

peckvonhartel Senior Principal, Yvonne von Hartel AM is interviewed in the documentary, discussing the design of the large-scale Plant. With the project less than a year from completion, Build It Bigger is there to see how this engineering marvel is built and learn how it may revolutionize how cities worldwide get their water.

Click here to find out more about the program.

peckvonhartel is proud to have received the Enduring Architecture Award for No. 1 Collins Street at the Australian Institute of Architecture 2011 Victorian Architecture Awards. No. 1 Collins Street was the result of an architectural competition entered by Robert Peck YFHK Pty Ltd in association with Denton Corker Marshall; the two companies proceeded to win the competition as a joint venture. The project was successfully completed in 1985 and has won a number of awards in the ensuing years, including the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture William Wilkinson Wardell Medal.

The award commends No. 1 Collins Street as "an outstanding building of its time and its enduring contribution to the city form and the streetscape of this sensitive precinct."

peckvonhartel’s project The American Club Sydney has been awarded Best Club Development in the 2011 ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence. This prestigious industry state award recognised the major Macquarie Street redevelopment where an innovative design solution assisted with the successful reduction of the occupied floor area from three levels to one. peckvonhartel was engaged to rejuvenate the club within the new compact floor plan while maintaining the high standards and array of services that the Club prides itself on.

peckvonhartel delivered a sophisticated interior that is inspired by a 1950s Cigar Club with a colour palette of dark timber and olive green, classic furniture selections, and decorative artwork. This award recognised both the aesthetic transformation and the many Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives that were incorporated into the design through the materials selection.

Click here to read more about the Award.

Adam Cash and Nicky Riemer approached peckvonhartel to design their dream restaurant, inspired by places they have seen and loved in Europe. Situated in the heritage listed Union House on Swan Street Richmond, Union Dining offers a provincial European dining experience with contemporary Melbourne class.

Since opening its doors in May, Union Dining has been well received by clientele and critics. Follow the links below to read the excellent reviews:
The Age
The Agenda Daily
Broadsheet
Daily Addict
Habitus Living
Selector
taste.com.au
Total Venue 
The Vine
The Weekly Review
wine.food.hotel

The new ANU College in Canberra is now complete.  Situated within the Fulton Muir building on the Australian National University campus, peckvonhartel transformed the ground floor and first floor to create a teaching environment that is both professional and contemporary.  With bold colours and vivid graphics, this exciting new design is currently featured on IndesignLive. 

peckvonhartel's design of The American Club, Sydney, has been shortlisted for a ClubsNSW Excellence Award for Best Small Club Development.  The American Club was inspired by the idea of a 1950s Cigar Club that translates into a contemporary style interior.  This look is achieved by combining a simple and sophisticated colour palette, dark timber panels and clean cut joinery lines with classic furniture pieces, feature lighting and decorative artwork.

peckvonhartel hosted a cocktail party at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra on Wednesday March 23. The event followed on from Melbourne and Sydney celebrations in 2010 to recognise the company’s 30th Anniversary.

Long-time friend and colleague, Dr Allan Hawke AC, was guest speaker for the evening. He spoke highly of Robert and Yvonne’s efforts over the past three decades and praised the ongoing work that is produced by the company.

peckvonhartel starts approximately 250 new projects each year in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra; the success of the company is testament to the efforts of pvh’s six Principals and the dedicated team across three office locations.

Visit IndesignLive to view all the photos from the night. 

The Green Building Council of Australia has awarded peckvonhartel’s office fitout for NDY in Canberra a 5 Star Green Star – Office Interiors v1.1 Certified Rating. This rating represents Australian Excellence in environmentally sustainable construction. In order to deliver this 5 Star design, peckvonhartel worked closely with NDY to ascertain how best to work within the existing building to complement NDY’s needs and produce an effective outcome whilst being cost efficient.

By recognising and rewarding environmental leadership within the built environment, Green Star aims to assist the building industry in its transition to sustainable development. The achievement of a 5 Star Green Star rating for this project reinforces peckvonhartel’s ability to deliver sustainable design solutions.

peckvonhartel’s design of the Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing + Ideas has been awarded Best Interior Design – Public or Institutional at the Melbourne Design Awards. peckvonhartel is thrilled to receive this recognition for the design work on the Wheeler Centre, which is now a highly used hub for the literary community in Melbourne.

peckvonhartel worked closely with Arts Victoria and the State Library of Victoria to create a design that is eclectic, unexpected and yet sympathetic to the history of the building. We are proud to have delivered to the Melbourne community a Centre that will be enjoyed in the promotion of Literature.

peckvonhartel is delighted to announce the appointment of Victor Rodionov as Project Leader in our Canberra office.

Victor is a Project Leader with extensive experience in the complete architectural process, from initial planning and design development, planning approvals, to the co-ordination and management of consultant and architectural documentation.

His appreciation for creative and innovative design makes him competent to undertake high value and individual projects. Victor’s role as Project Leader has seen him involved in a wide range of project types including, start-up consultancies, master planning, education, commercial office buildings, exclusive boutique apartments, independent aged living developments, multi residential projects and interior refurbishments and fitouts.

peckvonhartel is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Newling Ward as Senior Interior Designer in our Melbourne office. Richard joins us from the UK where he has spent the past five years running his own practice specialising in high-end hospitality interior’s.

A less than conventional journey led Richard to a career in design; 15 years in the hospitality industry combined with a love of art and an appreciation for a well designed atmosphere saw him return to education at the Inchbald School of Architecture and Design.

Richard began his own practice within 6 months of graduation, during this time he was successful in designing and project managing many projects of varying size and budget. His portfolio includes a vintage train departure lounge at London’s Victoria Station, a 16th Century 30-bed hotel, and Fremantle Media’s Executive Suite. This senior appointment reflects our continued growth and will strengthen peckvonhartel’s Interior Design team.

peckvonhartel has successfully been appointed for a 16,000m² fitout for Airservices Australia, located in their existing building in Canberra.  peckvonhartel has an ongoing relationship with Airservices Australia having developed their National Accommodation Guidelines and completed both Brisbane office accommodation and accommodation at the Alan Woods Building in Canberra.

peckvonhartel has successfully been appointed for the fitout refurbishment for the Reserve Bank of Australia branch in the Canberra CBD. The branch is located within a Commonwealth Heritage Listed building on London Circuit. The project is scheduled to be completed by June 2011.

peckvonhartel Design Principal, Jeanne Lee, has been offered a place in the 2011 Williamson Community Leadership Program. The program provides a unique year of leadership–focused activities that are designed to develop and connect emerging leaders across sectors and generations. Those selected for the Williamson Program are among the best and brightest in their organisations; participants typically are above-average achievers who have 5-10 years of experience in the workforce.

Jeanne is an integral part of the peckvonhartel management team, bringing both design talent and commercial intelligence. She works closely with the younger team members and is enthusiastic about nurturing young talent, combined with outstanding expertise across all areas of project delivery, Jeanne is a natural leader within the company and has acted as Principal since 2008.