Ku-ring-gai Council
Gordon
Council Building Refurbishments
DEM was commissioned by Ku-ring-gai Council to design and document a new Council Chambers and offices over three floors adjacent to Council’s existing building on the Pacific Highway, Gordon. The design reflects a sense of place and history and draws upon geometric forms to create a cohesive yet multifaceted solution. The design also accommodates a range of services as well as workspaces that feature a high degree of flexibility. Workspace open plan areas were kept to the perimeter to maximise natural light to the office and breakout spaces.
The selected finishes palette, with subtle bursts of natural colours, responds to the surrounding natural environment.
Georges River Council
Design for the interior refurbishment and fitout of the Georges River Council building. The project involved the collocation of 300 council staff from the former Hurstville, Rockdale and Kogarah Councils within the existing Hurstville Council building.
DEM assisted Council with the formulation of a project brief and facilitated numerous stakeholder meetings to determine the optimum design outcome to deliver user requirements, meet project budget and achieve the tight program.
DEM worked collaboratively with Council to establish spatial layout concepts, workstation configurations and optimal area allocations for each division based on tasks and work operations. The design addressed breakout space location, storage areas, collaborative working areas, customer service areas, Council Chambers and anti-rooms.
Hurstville
DEM have worked extensively with Penrith City Council to deliver a variety of improvements to their landmark council chambers building, as well as many upgrades to council’s key civic facilities. As ongoing clients of DEM, Penrith City Council have ensured public facilities and offices will continue to provide premium amenities and services to the public now and into the future. Projects DEM have assisted with include:
Civic Centre Masterplan
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Assessment of existing spatial issues and opportunities to develop a new dynamic foyer space for council’s landmark building.
Penrith City Council Library
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Design of new library in line with council masterplan outcomes.
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New amenities for staff and customers.
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Mixed mode public workpoints to facilitate individual study, group study areas and hot-desk methods.
Penrith City Council
Penrith
Penrith City Council Workplace Design
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Assessment of departmental needs within PCC.
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‘Block and stack’ arrangements of workplace requirements and test fits.
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Development and incorporation of new workplace standards including mixed work modes, agile workplace principals and multi-function spaces.
Penrith City Council Recreational & Sporting Facility Upgrades
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Design and documentation of upgrades to 5 of council’s recreational and sporting facilities within the Penrith LGA.
Penrith City Council Early Childhood Centre Upgrades
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DEM was appointed by Penrith City Council to review the branding strategy for a series of Childcare Centres at Wattle Glen, Tandara and Strauss Road. The strategy included new legible wayfinding and branding to the entry of each facility.
