peckvonhartel is excited to have won the Interior Design – Corporate or Hospitality award at the 2012 Sydney Design Awards for our design of Jamie’s Italian Sydney.

This award recognises building interiors, with consideration given to space creation and planning, furnishings, finishes and aesthetic presentation. The designs focus was space allocation, traffic flow, integration of building services, lighting, fixtures, flooring, colours, furnishings and surface finishes to enhance the dining experience. 

Jamie’s Italian opened in the Sydney CBD in October 2011 and was an Australian first for the highly successful Jamie’s Italian brand of restaurants, established by world-renowned chef Jamie Oliver. 

The site chosen for the restaurant was an extraordinarily long and narrow space on Pitt Street, peckvonhartel converted the space into an open plan restaurant to cater for up to 200 guests with a beverage bar, antipasto bar and pasta station. This design was also shortlisted for a 2012 Interior Design Excellence Award. 

peckvonhartel continues to work with Jamie’s appointed Australian partner, Pacific Restaurant Group, on the rollout of further Jamie’s Italian restaurants across Australia and is a valued client for peckvonhartels hospitality sector.

peckvonhartel Principal Marten Peck and Senior Interior Designer Jude Watson

peckvonhartel congratulates Principal Rachel Peck who has been appointed to the University of Melbourne Trinity College Buildings and Grounds Committee.

Founded in 1872 as the first residential college of the University of Melbourne, Trinity is a unique tertiary institution that provides a diverse range of high-quality academic programs for some 1500 talented students from across Australia and around the world.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee oversees the governance of up to 20 significant buildings and the stately gardens and lawns that surround. The Trinity site encompasses a mix of teaching spaces, residences, chapel, historic dining hall, and few retail outlets.

Rachel is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was recently appointed to the Board of ACTEW Corporation Limited. In 2008 she was awarded the Telstra ACT Young Business Woman of the Year.

peckvonhartel is delighted that the popular Jamie’s Italian Sydney restaurant design has been shortlisted for a 2012 Interior Design Excellence Award (IDEA) in the Hospitality category.

As award winning hospitality designers, peckvonhartel were invited by Jamie’s appointed Australian Development partners, to convert a dramatic site in Sydney’s Pitt Street into a fully functioning, open plan restaurant to cater for up to 200 guests. In 2011 our design for the American Club Sydney was awarded Best Club Development at the ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence and Melbourne restaurant, Union Dining, was shortlisted for an IDEA Hospitality Award.

Jamie’s Italian opened in Sydney in October 2011, the first of the highly acclaimed collection of restaurants to open in Australia. Offering delicious, rustic Italian dishes with his trademark Jamie flair, the opening of Jamie’s Italian on Pitt Street excited his many devotees; popular from the beginning, the restaurant has continued to thrive in Sydney’s restaurant scene.

Construction of the Wandin Yallock Primary School redevelopment is now complete. Established in 1870, the school is nestled amongst orchards and general farming land in Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley. The school’s strong relationship with the landscape was instrumental in the design of the new learning environment; adaptable educational spaces that are strongly linked to the outdoors accommodate the school’s contemporary teaching ideals.

The project consists of a new Learning Precinct made up of seven learning studios and a new administration and community hub. An architectural design journey has been derived from notions of place, land, and history embedded within the site and dictated by the community.

The new design of the school promotes both interior and exterior learning zones resulting in the construction of an all encompassing learning environment.

The school caters for a student population of approximately 180 but also acts as a community precinct for the surrounding region. With that in mind, the new design meets the learning needs of the students and provides a space for the community to come together.

The success of this redevelopment has led to peckvonhartel’s appointment for Stage 2 of the project.

Robert Peck AM, founding Principal of peckvonhartel, has decided to step down from his position as National President of the Association of Consulting Architects Australia (ACA), an organisation he helped establish.

Robert was a member of the founding committee who launched the association in 1985; he was elected to the role of President and has held the position continuously for 27 years. The ACA will farewell Robert from his role at a dinner on Thursday 19 July.

The Association of Consulting Architects is a federated organisation with branches in all states. The ACA represents the interests of all architects in private practice throughout Australia; particularly with industrial matters, employment processes, and other initiatives relating to the business of architecture.

The organisation has been crucial in providing support to Australian architects who wish to establish their own consulting practice. This services provided by the ACA allows architectural consultants to be as little distracted as possible from their primary role of providing well considered designs.

Robert has over 40 years experience in the architectural profession and in the building industry and has been involved in the design and delivery of iconic projects such as No.1 Collins Street and 333 Collins Street Melbourne, the Westin Hotel Melbourne, One National Circuit Canberra, and The National Museum of Australia.

In 1997, Robert was awarded an Order of Australia for ‘services to the Practice of Architecture, Urban Design and Development particularly through statutory and regulatory authorities.' Robert is a Life Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.

Robert is a highly involved figure in the Australian property industry and has been elected to numerous advisory group positions throughout his career; including Chairman of the National Building and Construction Council and Board Member of the Property Council of Australia. He is also a founding Director of Japara Aged Care and is currently Chair at Ivvy, a leading event and booking software business.

“We are extremely grateful to Robert for the outstanding contribution he has made to the Profession of Architecture in Australia. His success in establishing a professional framework to support architectural Practices more effectively deliver design services, will no doubt be felt by both future generations of Architects and indeed future generations of Australians,” said Marten Peck, Principal of peckvonhartel.

peckvonhartel is delighted to announce Senior Principal Yvonne von Hartel AM has been appointed to the Board of the Queen Victoria Market. The Boards immediate commitment will be a contribution to the future development of Queen Victoria Market to ensure it remains a vibrant part of our community for years to come.

Yvonne von Hartel AM is a Founding Principal of peckvonhartel and has practiced as an architect for over 45 years, working on Australia’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects.

Yvonne is currently Chair of the Southbank Arts Precinct Working Group and has recently been appointed to the TAFE Reform Panel. Yvonne is a Director of the University of Wollongong, SMART Infrastructure Advisory Council and is the Independent Specialist Advisor – Design for the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct.

peckvonhartel’s latest commercial interior design, KPMG Canberra, has been awarded at the 2012 ACT Master Builders Association Awards, winning the Commercial Fitout $1 - $5 million category.

peckvonhartel would like to congratulate ISIS Group Australia who worked with us to deliver this exceptional interior.

KPMG required their new environment to be as responsive to global developments in technology, business strategy and communication platforms as their peers. The 850m² fitout is complementary to KPMG’s existing workspace on upper floors of the same building and provides a space appropriate for meetings, conferences, dining and client functions.

peckvonhartel delivered a design that meets KPMG’s operational requirements and is an aesthetic solution that works in harmony with technology and working components, creating a simple, elegant and flexible environment.

peckvonhartel is delighted to have received a Commendation for Interior Architecture at the 2012 ACT Architecture Awards. The ANU College Fulton Muir Building interior refurbishment was awarded for its simple and effective design that was successfully delivered within a tight budget.

ANU College is a tertiary institution that provides a pathway for international students to achieve the required language levels to enter courses at the Australian National University (ANU).

Bold use of colour, graphics and signage along with Australian themes and place names are integrated into the building fabric providing a playful and lively approach to way-finding through the building, cleverly addressing students’ constraints with language skills and offering a contemporary learning environment.

The success of the Fulton Muir Building refurbishment has led peckvonhartel to be commissioned for additional works on the second level of the building.

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.