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Great picture, must be taken from the magistrates courts.

I've forgotten, what is going in next door?

Awesome photo. It really shows the progress and layout of the site. Thanks.

Great picture, must be taken from the magistrates courts.

I've forgotten, what is going in next door?

Northbridge Tower, no?

^^
Yep.

So 2 150m jobs, boxes going up side-by-side. This should be interesting.

It's a race ;)

BLUE tower crane base lying there... looks like the Mary street cranes might be heading there

My bet is on Northbridge first.

Well, the Northbridge core base seems to be almost done, but 400 George has a much deeper basement. I have my money on 400 George.

The basement seems to be at full depth now...BTW my bet is on Northbridge.

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Why does Northbridge have no basement?

is this a new render? no longer green

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I love it!!!! It looks much better. Is that from the architects?

its from latest Leightons letter>
http://www.leightonproperties.com.au/web/pdf/march06.pdf

March 06...Not sure which is the later version.

crane is up

So does that mean that both Northbridge and 400 George both have cranes up?

Hmm I'm not a fan. I much rather the charming glass facade. I prefer the interesting podium design of this one though, lots of dramatic flair.

I'm not convinced this is the final design, as the glass facade design had gone through several minor touch ups within the last 6-9 months, particularly with the core box feature on the roof. I think this may have been the original proposal.

Wow!! This new design just makes everything better. I always thought 400 George was slightly boring, and would look even worse beside Northbridge. This design would just complement Northbridge so well. And looks far more imposing from the street. I hope that this wasn't just an old render....

i'm on crack, there is only 1 crane there so it must've been northbridge. i was on a bus.

Yeah it was on Northbridge...walked passed it today.

This render seems more interesting than the other render, but I wouldn't be surprised if that means it's from an earlier scheme. Bland 80's buildings seem to be the flavour of the month.

Agree totally. The initial render was more interesting with better differences. I also like the darker colour.

bit of a shame i kinda liked the other one more...

notice there is signage on the east facing side in this render now northbridge will block the other.

i like this one a lot more. looks great.

They still have photos of the green one up on the construction site though, on Turbot Street. Perhaps the blue render is an old one? Fingers crossed it's a new one though!

Am I the only one half glad we're getting the blue/green glass facade? Up until now I haven't really heard anyone whinge about it, and rightly so. Classic, minimalist, and a nice podium. This older design would age in 2-3 years. Too much going on, and a few cheap 'Devine' style finishes there too. I do, though, like the idea of the bright green 'G400' neon or LED lights. And the podium is a bit more dramatic on this. Other than that, the newer design is more complete.

The Leighton render is really old.

It is definately going to be green with some grey features. It won't be too far from the renders on the website www.400george.com

Fri 31 Aug

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There should be a video here:

http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-9086203584534476991&hl=en-AU

:okay: Cool vid. Love the lobby and 1st floor amenities. Also its profile from street level. Bit silly calling the top levels of a 37-level building "sky-rise" though :| (takes a bit more than that). I guess it's just to discern for marketing purposes tho'.

Thx.

Excellent video! thanks for sharing!! :)

Jesus this and NorthBridge are flying. I really can't wait to see how much of a transformation just these 2 buildings alone will bring to this area. Am I still alone in saying that the glass facade we've ended up with on 400 George is a bit more complete than that earlier drawing?

First concrete pour is in.

^^ yeah saw it yesterday. basically, the footings for the core have been poured. northbridge is already a level or two above ground

talk about copy of the style of presentation from rem koolhaas's project

Crane has been erected today.

Wasn't there already a crane on site? Or was that for Northbridge tower? Either way, these 2 are in a race with 275 George for completion. All 3 are going to rise quite quickly it seems. 3 decent buildings in the one area of the CBD that needs a freshening up. Positive progress indeed!

talk about copy of the style of presentation from rem koolhaas's project

If only the building was the same calibre as OMA's work...

Heard rumours that Suncorp may take up the space in this tower - although I wouldn't hold too much credibility to the source, it could be a possibility.

Fri 19 Oct 2007

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They should finish off the B3 pour by next week, it is half done. The core is only up to the underside of B2 - these guys are really slow!

It is very funny to watch the NorthBridge podium tower over these guys, they will never catch up to it.

(btw, the ground level at the entry is RL14.22 and the top of the plant enclosure is RL159 = 145m high)

favco- apparently back in oct06 post#158 a floor was added to up the height to RL165m or 150m above grd.

Going slowly but surely then. Once they've done the podium in theory it should shoot up. Will be quite a sight watching this and it's close neighbour rising up. This end of town desperately needs this.

There are some really cool construction pics on the official website (www.400george.com), and from MyFavco's discription, these seem to be pretty recent:

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Taken Monday 27th January.
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Feburary will be the month that this baby blasts off. :) Thanks for the update GMAC.

I'm going to enjoy the contest between this one and Northbridge Tower to see who finishes first. :)

^^my office has perfect view of these two. northbridge will flog it. its already 5 floors above ground, although it never had to dig a basement.

Which Office are you in? I'm at 420 George and it's a great view of these two!

Floorplates are at ground level now.

they've surely made some progress on the site whens the completion date expected for this?

Are there any precommittments yet?

a brisbane based lawyer firm (cant remember who) and possibly MBF.

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Written on 10-02-2008 by Cooper Grace Ward


Cooper Grace Ward has announced it will be expanding into a planned five star green building at 400 George Street, Brisbane in September 2009.

Chris Ward, Managing Partner said that the move is driven by the need for more space to accommodate the continuing growth of the firm.

With the firm seeing growth in team members by 15%, and revenue 18% for the year ended December 2007, Cooper Grace Ward is well positioned to continue to benefit from the dynamic Queensland market place, particularly in the commercial and property sectors.

In the new premises, covering 4,300m2 over three floors, the firm will offer all team members a state of the art working environment compared to the current 2,900m2 occupied in Central Plaza 2.

A major deciding factor in the new location was the “available facilities for team members, including a gym and child care centre in the building, close proximity to a range of public transport as well as an exclusive rooftop entertainment area which overlooks the CBD.” said Ward.

The new A-Grade commercial building, situated in the Northern Quarter Precinct, will also provide easy access to green spaces, shopping, cultural and entertainment venues in both the CBD and South Bank via the proposed Tank St Foot Bridge.

In addition, 400 George Street will be within the heart of the Supreme Court Precinct announced in June 2007.

“It is no secret that over the past 18 months we have placed significant focus on our culture, our team and their development and the offerings of 400 George Street fit very comfortably within our focus,” said Ward.

“The lead up to September 2009 when 400 George Street will be completed will be an exciting time for all team members at Cooper Grace Ward”.

http://cgw.com.au/process/views/article.html?articleId=3536

I'm assuming they're a law firm or something similar - in which case, why put out a press release saying you're moving your office in a year and a half? Is this normal? Do companies often put out seemingly inconsequential press releases that poor newspaper journalist interns have to spend their day pouring over?

Overly dramatic, but I'm sure you get my point :P

Having said that, it's appropriate to post it in this thread, so my thanks to Blackcaldera.

^^
Marketing JVogt. Look at us we are a growing firm.

400 George Street achieves 5 Star Green Star rating
Sat 16 Feb, 2008 News

400 George Street, one of the new generation of office towers in Brisbane's CBD, developed by Leighton Properties and Grosvenor, has been awarded the coveted 5 Star Green Star - Office Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). 400 George Street is the only building currently being developed within the Brisbane CBD with a 5 Star Green Star rating.


Leighton Properties Director Andrew Borger said the project team's holistic approach to sustainability showcased industry best practise with far reaching benefits for tenants.


"This achievement recognises the significant scope of the project's sustainability initiatives ranging from water and energy savings to indoor environment quality, sustainable materials, transport and innovation," Mr Borger said.


Graham Livingstone, Development Director, Grosvenor added, "400 George Street's design achieved 65 points - exceeding the required 60 points to gain 5 star accreditation. We are delighted with this 5 star outcome and, together with Leighton Properties, are proud of our team's outstanding commitment to sustainability which brought us in well over the required points."


The Green Building Council of Australia's 5 Star Green Star - Office Design rating is awarded to projects that showcase Australian excellence in environmentally sustainable design.


The outstanding points of difference are the innovations designed into 400 George Street. The 'green' design initiatives include a smart approach to construction that will save 40,000m2 in materials (similar to the building's commercial space) and a revolutionary air-conditioning system that will alone save 700,000 litres of water and 100,000kg of carbon dioxide every year through recycling.


The building is also designed to achieve a 5 star Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR) and is predicted to reduce green house gas emissions by 2,604,000 kg of carbon dioxide annually.


Research* into buildings and occupants' health, commissioned by Grosvenor and Leighton Properties, shows that sustainable building design can directly contribute to improvements in the bottom line of tenants' businesses.


"The 5 star design of 400 George Street is expected to directly contribute to as much as a 15 percent boost in employees' productivity through its environmentally friendly work environment," Mr Livingstone said.


"The building's unique design will offer employees 50 percent more fresh air than a typical office building as well as extensive views of the CBD and Roma Street Parklands," he said.


400 George Street encourages employees to ride to work through cycling facilities providing approximately one bike rack per ten employees and extensive change room facilities.


The landmark, 34-storey (43,000 square metres) development benefits from its location within the CBD's North Quarter precinct providing easy access to public transport, restaurants and retail.


The North Quarter precinct is injecting more than $4.1 billion of commercial property over the next five years into Brisbane's CBD.
Construction (by Thiess) on 400 George Street is moving ahead strongly and is expected to be above ground by the end of February, leading a wave of regeneration for the North Quarter precinct.

http://www.gbcaus.org/gbca.asp?sectionid=5&docid=1470

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So what's going on in the site to the right of McD & East?

Entrance/plaza area for the Northbridge Tower.

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It will look like a towering giant from this angle when complete.

400 George Street achieves 5 Star Green Star rating
Sat 16 Feb, 2008 News

400 George Street, one of the new generation of office towers in Brisbane's CBD, developed by Leighton Properties and Grosvenor, has been awarded the coveted 5 Star Green Star - Office Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). 400 George Street is the only building currently being developed within the Brisbane CBD with a 5 Star Green Star rating.


Leighton Properties Director Andrew Borger said the project team's holistic approach to sustainability showcased industry best practise with far reaching benefits for tenants.


"This achievement recognises the significant scope of the project's sustainability initiatives ranging from water and energy savings to indoor environment quality, sustainable materials, transport and innovation," Mr Borger said.


Graham Livingstone, Development Director, Grosvenor added, "400 George Street's design achieved 65 points - exceeding the required 60 points to gain 5 star accreditation. We are delighted with this 5 star outcome and, together with Leighton Properties, are proud of our team's outstanding commitment to sustainability which brought us in well over the required points."


The Green Building Council of Australia's 5 Star Green Star - Office Design rating is awarded to projects that showcase Australian excellence in environmentally sustainable design.


The outstanding points of difference are the innovations designed into 400 George Street. The 'green' design initiatives include a smart approach to construction that will save 40,000m2 in materials (similar to the building's commercial space) and a revolutionary air-conditioning system that will alone save 700,000 litres of water and 100,000kg of carbon dioxide every year through recycling.


The building is also designed to achieve a 5 star Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR) and is predicted to reduce green house gas emissions by 2,604,000 kg of carbon dioxide annually.


Research* into buildings and occupants' health, commissioned by Grosvenor and Leighton Properties, shows that sustainable building design can directly contribute to improvements in the bottom line of tenants' businesses.


"The 5 star design of 400 George Street is expected to directly contribute to as much as a 15 percent boost in employees' productivity through its environmentally friendly work environment," Mr Livingstone said.


"The building's unique design will offer employees 50 percent more fresh air than a typical office building as well as extensive views of the CBD and Roma Street Parklands," he said.


400 George Street encourages employees to ride to work through cycling facilities providing approximately one bike rack per ten employees and extensive change room facilities.


The landmark, 34-storey (43,000 square metres) development benefits from its location within the CBD's North Quarter precinct providing easy access to public transport, restaurants and retail.


The North Quarter precinct is injecting more than $4.1 billion of commercial property over the next five years into Brisbane's CBD.
Construction (by Thiess) on 400 George Street is moving ahead strongly and is expected to be above ground by the end of February, leading a wave of regeneration for the North Quarter precinct.

http://www.gbcaus.org/gbca.asp?sectionid=5&docid=1470

It seems Fortitude Valley/Newstead are beating Brisbane CBD in terms of Green Ratings. I mean Green Square has a 5 star rating and the new Energex HQ in Newstead will have a 6 star rating.

J

One One One Eagle is expected to get 6 stars. i think this will be the tallest and biggest Office complex to achieve this.

One One One Eagle is expected to get 6 stars. i think this will be the tallest and biggest Office complex to achieve this.


Did you know, due to our subtropical climate its much harder to achieve a good green rating in Queensland than it is in say Victoria or Tasmania.

J

Interesting JayT - why is that? Something to do with the greater differences between (required) internal and external temperatures?

Very intresting. Sounds reasonable.

It's suprising what impact the glazing has on these buildings and the way it affects the internal systems - This ultimately has an impact with green star.

Glazing to these highrises have shading / reflectivity limits (I guess to stop people on the street or in cars being blinded by the being reflected back down). This then has an impact on the heat transmittance through the glass which in turn has an impact on the AC. This of course then has an impact on the size of plant & so on.

I believe the facade panels at George Street are in the order of 3.7m high. So a small change in the glass type makes a big difference in the internal AC. Under green star you get extra credits for natural daylighting.

The easiest part about green star is getting the design rating. The hardest part is actually achieving the green star as built rating.

Did you know, due to our subtropical climate its much harder to achieve a good green rating in Queensland than it is in say Victoria or Tasmania.

J

Interesting. I would have thought the opposite was true, as SE QLD has a comparably smaller, milder, range of temperatures than further south. Not to mention the greater variation in daylight hours. I guess it is the humidity requiring AC instead of natural air ventilation? But then i would have thought that in Winter, buildings designed with sustainability in mind would require almost no power to regulate temperature, as natural air ventilation would be sufficient.

^^ yeah that's what i would have thought too.

yup.. buildings are full of heat sources (people, computers, lights, etc).. so they don't need all that much heating in winter.

by contrast, in summer it uses heaps of juice to keep the building air-conditioned.

that's the biggest difference.

Traditionally, corporate Tenants shudder at the idea of having natural ventilation instead of AC. But they are now starting to come around.

CH2 (6 Greenstar building) in Melb has 20% of its area is naturally ventilated instead of AC. It also has a night purge system which naturally sucks all the old warm air out each night so that the building is full of fresh air at the beginning of each day.

Traditionally, corporate Tenants shudder at the idea of having natural ventilation instead of AC. But they are now starting to come around.

CH2 (6 Greenstar building) in Melb has 20% of its area is naturally ventilated instead of AC. It also has a night purge system which naturally sucks all the old warm air out each night so that the building is full of fresh air at the beginning of each day.

The majority of CH2s 20% naturally ventilated GFA is service area (bathrooms etc), so although this is one of the best Australian examples we have, we should also be considering international examples - the majority of the best examples available are European (Germany in particular, France also rates a mention), and although their climate is considerably different to the SEQ sub-tropical climate, there are still many lessons to be learnt. One important lesson that springs to mind is the German regulation that requires narrow floorplates in commercial settings - this is primarily to allow natural light for all inhabitants, but it also allows for effective cross-ventilation.

Brisbane's primary enemy of 'natural ventilation' is humidity, particularly on still days, however the option to open a window has been absent for far too long - hopefully Vision (provided the operable windows haven't been cut from the budget) can provide some inspiration!

Either that or some stronger industry regulation to put an end to all the mirrored glass air-conditioned boxes...

Yes. One of the greatest challenges to contemporary architectural styles is to have windows the open. Those buildings facing the river would be amazing if you could open them. The Stamford Plaza Hotel has so many rooms overlooking the river, it would be great to be able to open the windows there, but it is a bloody great fish bowl instead. so much for being in the state with weather beautiful one day and perfect the next.

^^ office blocks arent really practical to open window. an obvious flaw is that wind will blow everything around. i could go on and on.

hotels on the other hand, yes i agree, they should be openable. i hate stuffy hotel rooms. they are almost like jail cells.

^^ office blocks arent really practical to open window. an obvious flaw is that wind will blow everything around. i could go on and on.

hotels on the other hand, yes i agree, they should be openable. i hate stuffy hotel rooms. they are almost like jail cells.

And this is why we can learn a lot from our European friends - double skin facades are a perfect example - the outermost layer protects from the weather (wind included), whilst the inner layer of glass can be operable. From memory, this is more or less what is being employed in Vision, and it's not an unworkable concept in commercial buildings either. It does however require a substantial initial investment and support from corporate tenants, both of which are lacking in the Australian market generally (with a few exceptions cropping up.) There are a few hurdles in adapating a system like this to our climate, but it is most definitely possible.

There are also plenty of studies from around the world (including a few from Australia) that are showing that people who have more control over their own work environment (whether it be the ability to open the window or even just control their own A/C temperature etc) tend to be more happy and productive than those who have no control - and commercially speaking, increased productivity can amass to millions of dollars every year.

2nd crane going up.

If wind is blowing papers around in offices, can always get paper weights. Worked in an office in London where paper blew out the window once, quite amusing, but we were low down in the thing, higher up it is probably getting on for hurricane force?

Wed 5th March 2008

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thanks for shots aussie. 2 cranes?

^^And 2 on Northbridge behind it aswell!

The core box is now right up to the cabin of the middle crane. How will they raise they crane?

It is an internal climbing crane which means there is a climbing tower located at the bottom of the towers with climbing rams in it.
These climbing rams sit and push off a beam climbing mechanism which sit in pockets in the left out in the concrete building core down at this level so you can basically raise the crane even though the core is up the bum of the crane.

Cheers. I think I've only noticed the external ones.

Monday 24 March 2008

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I can't wait to see this in a couple of months time when the entrance to the podium will be complete.

The 15m high entrance column is going to make a pretty impressive statement! That's almost the same height as the Northbridge precast!

I think they started pouring Level 2 today

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That's a good 2 for 1

makes me wonder why they didnt just do a joint project and make use of a larger site... less duplication with lift shafts and what not.

I guess they sold the land for double what it was originally bought it for.

Does anyone know what major points they got for greenstar?

Does anyone know what major points they got for greenstar?

What do you mean by 'major points' exactly? If you are asking how many they actually got - it would be over 60 to get the 5* rating


Greenstar is split into several sections, which are then broken down into specific criteria credits. These define the requirements and the points.



Management

Credits address the adoption of sustainable development principles from project conception through design, construction, commissioning, tuning and operation.


Indoor Environmental Quality

Credits target environmental impact along with occupant wellbeing and performance by addressing the HVAC system, lighting, occupant comfort and pollutants.


Energy

Credits target reduction of greenhouse emissions from building operation by addressing energy demand reduction, use efficiency, and generation from alternative sources.


Transport

Credits reward the reduction of demand for individual cars by both discouraging car commuting and encouraging use of alternative transportation.


Water

Credits address reduction of potable water through efficient design of building services, water reuse and substitution with other water sources (specifically rainwater).


Materials

Credits targets resource consumption through material selection, reuse initiatives and efficient management practices.


Land Use & Ecology

Credits address a project's impact on its immediate ecosystem, by discouraging degradation and encouraging restoration of flora and fauna.


Emissions

Credits address point source pollution from buildings & building services to the atmosphere, watercourse, and local ecosystems.


Innovation

Green Star seeks to reward marketplace innovation that fosters the industry's transition to sustainable building.

I meant the three highest scores, so did they score 100% for transport, 80% for energy etc.

I'm not too sure.

But I would guess management and transport would be extremely high (due to where the building is located).

Similarly the land use & ecology will be very low, as it was a brown field site when they started.

I wonder if Northbridge or 275 George Street are targeting anything?

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I'm not too sure.

But I would guess management and transport would be extremely high (due to where the building is located).

Similarly the land use & ecology will be very low, as it was a brown field site when they started.

I wonder if Northbridge or 275 George Street are targeting anything?

Dunno - depends who owns the building I guess and if they made a deal with whoever is tenanting. It seems to me it's become a bit of a shopping process with some buildings - pick the easiest and we'll go for it because we couldn't be arsed going fully green. Plus, I'm not too sure whether it's a good system. I mean, I agree that it's good because it gets people thinking about building green, but it's being heralded as fantastic and I'd really like to see more of an attitude of "yeah, it was a good start, but we can improve on this etc".

I know of a building that was built in Qld and they were forced to put AC in it when they didn't need it just to get 6 star certification.

Dunno - depends who owns the building I guess and if they made a deal with whoever is tenanting. It seems to me it's become a bit of a shopping process with some buildings - pick the easiest and we'll go for it because we couldn't be arsed going fully green. Plus, I'm not too sure whether it's a good system. I mean, I agree that it's good because it gets people thinking about building green, but it's being heralded as fantastic and I'd really like to see more of an attitude of "yeah, it was a good start, but we can improve on this etc".

I know of a building that was built in Qld and they were forced to put AC in it when they didn't need it just to get 6 star certification.

The Green Star Rating Scheme is a business - it doesn't have any form of government approval or sanction, and as a result it runs the risk of becoming little more than a marketing ploy for developers who simply want to achieve an advertising-friendly rating with the smallest amount of effort and cost (which is definitely possible under the current scheme.)

It scheme itself is most definitely a good starting point to get both the industry and the public alike thinking about the environmental impact of buildings, but it shouldn't be considered the be all and end all. There are numerous rating schemes internationally that are for more sophisticated and holistic, but our industry has a long way to go before it starts getting serious about the long term impacts of the built environment.

Just came across this:

http://www.yuanda.com.cn/Yuanda/Projects/Business/20070626403.asp

These guys did some work on the Olympic Birds Nest which is in the news today. Looks like they are supplying the facade to 400 George Street.

The Green Star Rating Scheme is a business - it doesn't have any form of government approval or sanction, and as a result it runs the risk of becoming little more than a marketing ploy for developers who simply want to achieve an advertising-friendly rating with the smallest amount of effort and cost (which is definitely possible under the current scheme.)

It scheme itself is most definitely a good starting point to get both the industry and the public alike thinking about the environmental impact of buildings, but it shouldn't be considered the be all and end all. There are numerous rating schemes internationally that are for more sophisticated and holistic, but our industry has a long way to go before it starts getting serious about the long term impacts of the built environment.

Damn straight - particularly when it's easier to put in more bicycle spaces than look at your design from the outset. It's a joke to ESD and it's a joke the way companies are using the term "sustainability" more and more. And yet the greater public are always going to buy it, from products labeled 'organic' to buildings rated as 'healthy' or 'green'. I know that the LEED system in America has had some major critics from the Rocky Mountain Institute who pioneered a lot of study in the early days of ESD. It can cost up to $50K over for a US project to be certified and I believe it's the same here. This may be a big generalisation, but consultants are charging shitloads to tell developers & the likes what the next big thing is. Now it's green buildings. What's it going to be in 5 years time? Any bet it will be something like smart buildings, where you can integrate technology and esd and everybody wins *vomit*

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The last photo is fantastic!!

Sun 4 May 2008

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^^ The busway was a great place to get a photo of those two rising next to each other. Will give you something to look at just before you head down into King George Square Busway Station. Well for those using routes that go past that area anyways.

these really will densify this area . now they will start to impact skyline.
cheers

has the colour of the glass changed???

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Taken on Tuesday
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how long has that concrete building been there (next to the brisbane duty free) lol, ive never noticed it ever!?!!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/cj_81_/22052008002.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/cj_81_/22052008004.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/cj_81_/22052008005.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/cj_81_/22052008007.jpg

Floors poured to Level Six, Core Level Nine.


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/june%2008/IMG_2522.jpg

This tower looks massive!

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/_MG_9828x.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/_MG_9830x.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/_MG_9838x.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/_MG_9851x.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/_MG_9857x.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/_MG_9858x.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/5th%20July%2008/IMG_2804.jpg

^^^^

Nice roadster...

Today

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/3171/p5100050sd0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

as of 10am this morning

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_2870.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_2873.jpg

Northbridge will be gutted that these were installed first! :ohno:

^^Northbridge are way ahead of them with glazing!

^^Northbridge are way ahead of them with glazing!

Good one, but 400 GS still started first!

:lol:

haha. they are hardly anything to gloat about considering northbridge has a full elevation of glazing and 400 george has a few panels slapped on the side.

blackcaldera? is there a friendly rivalry between the two sites? is there any cooperation or sharded works between to two? are the same contractors working on certain aspects of construction for efficiency of labour? just curious

Looks like something big has happened. They have blocked off the street and there are cops fire brigade and ambulances everywhere and the site has been evacuated.

Update - It was a gas leak.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Maroon1/400george.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Maroon1/400george2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Maroon1/400george3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Maroon1/400george4.jpg

Still got a long way to go.

J

LOVE the void!!

Update - It was a gas leak.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/city-gas-leak-forces-evacuations/2008/07/15/1215887588775.html

A gas leak inside an Asian restaurant has been blamed for the evacuation of several CBD workplaces earlier today.

Workers were evacuated from the McDonnell and East Building on George Street, after police received reports of a strong smell of gas coming from a neighbouring construction site.

Construction workers were also evacuated from sites on the corner of Tank Street and North Quay around 10.45am.

George Street between Tank and Turbot streets was closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic, as emergency crews tried to find the source of smell.

The gas leak was eventually traced to an Asian restaurant on the ground floor of the McDonnell and East Building.

An Emergency Services spokeswoman said gas had been leaking from an appliance in the restaurant overnight, and had spread throughout the building once airconditioning vents were turned on this morning.

``The appliance was turned off and workers were allowed back inside,'' the spokeswoman said. :lol:

Workers were allowed to return to their buildings just before 11.30am. George Street has now been reopened to traffic.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_3180.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_3175.jpg

Word on the street is the shipment from China with the facade for both 400 George and Northbridge has been delayed by a few weeks. Has anyone else heard about this? Could it be the olympics?

As the Olympics have been known about for the past four years I would have thought that was pure conjecture.

If you look at their website they produce up to 12 Million Square meters of curtain wall a year. So you would hope they could plan around a two week sports event!? :uh:

http://www.yuanda.com.cn/Yuanda/Company/Default.asp

^^just to clarify, they were awarded the olympics seven years ago.

Well, people know about long weekends but they still get caught in traffic.:banana:

Good one, but 400 GS still started first!



is there something wrong with 400 george? they seem to be taking forever to get any glass panels up - i had a look this morning and they dont seem to have any up whilst northbridge are powering ahead with glass. anyone know exactly what is going on?

400 George Street is just about slow full stop. Northbridge has really powered upwards in its levels and now 400 george is only about half its height, I guess its a bigger floorplate ect but it just doesn't really seemed to have ramped up in construction.

Maybe you have to build slowly to get the star levels or something.

^^I'm pretty sure 400 George has always been about half the height when they both got going upwards.

Well 400George was always a couple of stories behind but now that number would be closer to double figures.
Also if it has always been half the height then that just proves they are going slower!
IE when NB was 5, 400G was 2-3
When NB was 10, 400G was 5
When NB was 20, 400G was 10

See going slower, if at maybe a constantly slower rate.:tongue3:

^^That's true...my bad!

They've also been affected by gas leaks and I think they have a harder to access site.

Just guesses though.

Pic from today:

From Roma Street
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/9642/dscn1459ux1.jpg

^^Just to clarify, all except for the 1st pic is Northbridge.

Thanks for the pics though.

Well it has Northbridge in it too. Everyone knows Northbridge and 400 George are right next to each other don't they.

Why did you put pics of Northbridge in this thread rather than it's own?

Oops sorry, my bad. Stupid me. Sorry, i meant to put them in the northbridge one.

I will move them across

Cheers. I thought I was getting them mixed up for a sec!

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_3482.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_3487.jpg

^
Thanks for the pics - glass looks great :)

from yesterday:

you can see the glazing of both 400 george and northbridge in this one:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8995/dscn1526mr3.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7097/dscn1513ru2.jpg
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8963/dscn1514ew7.jpg

the northbridge facade looks pretty shitty

the northbridge facade looks pretty shitty

hahahaha my thoughts exactly. who picked the random pastel warm colours?? i hope that person realise their professional contribution to the world has had a net negative effect on society :tongue3:

But the renders has always shown these colours???

yeah and it looks worse in reality, maybe when the whole building is done it will look nicer

Yeah, those colours look shit. Hope you right though TOCC, i'll reserve my final judgment upon completion.

I'll judge now - i guess northbridge will look alright, if you think a giant green homosexual frog coloured building is alright.

It doesn't beat 400 George, which is only a little bit better

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_3626.jpg

maybe someone should check if the building will be a giant advertisment for crayola pastels

giant green homosexual frog coloured building

That is the best one I have read all year !

Not that there is anything wrong or especially colourful about being gay.

That is the best one I have read all year !

Why does it have to be homosexual to be colourfull.. Or is that ment to be an insult to us Gay SSC members? :bash::ohno:

Isn't it only really colourful on the wall facing 400 George?

Isn't it only really colourful on the wall facing 400 George?

Thats correct :)

In that case I have no issues at all. The most visible areas will have plain glass and the tucked in areas will have colourful glass. Variety is an ok thing with towers such as this.

^
the side facing the river will have the pastel panels as well.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/333/northqv8.jpg

5th August, 2008:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/chrismayhew59/400george_august08.1

From earlier renders and postings I thought the north and south facades were to be a yellow/gold and the east and west facades were to be a blue.

When did this all change?

I also notice that there are kind of things sticking out in certain areas which seem to be in readiness for an extra strip of glazing or similar.

Anyone help me out?

^^
That's Northbridge I'm talking about.

I also notice that there are kind of things sticking out in certain areas which seem to be in readiness for an extra strip of glazing or similar.



The rectangular pieces are for the sunshades as shown on the render just posted by Orfeo.

If you are referring to the cyclindrical things every couple of panels, then they are for the BMU (Building Maintenance Unit)

(The rectangular pieces are for the sunshades as shown on the render just posted by Orfeo.

If you are referring to the cyclindrical things every couple of panels, then they are for the BMU (Building Maintenance Unit)

Thanks for the response but I can't open orfeos(413)posting. I'm computer dumb and if the little x is the link, then it isn't always there and when I do click on it nothing happens.

Also,I'm still wondering when the colours were changed from blue on two sides and gold on two sides.

I havn't read anything on these threads regarding that nor anything in the papers.

Anyone know? I'm just curious,I guess.

taken today
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1835/dscn1529cd3.jpg

(

and if the little x is the link, then it isn't always there and when I do click on it nothing happens.

Also,I'm still wondering when the colours were changed from blue on two sides and gold on two sides.



Not sure what is happening there as the 'little x' should be where the image is. try right clicking on it and then 'show picture'. Hopefully all will be revealed along with the colours.

Have a look through the Northbridge thread it it might all make a touch more sense

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10th%20August%2008/IMG_3830.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10th%20August%2008/IMG_3833.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10th%20August%2008/IMG_3835.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10th%20August%2008/IMG_3832.jpg

Nice updates Blackcaldera! Cheers.

Thanks for the pictures today - they're all really good and the weather is beautiful.

wow. really liking the cladding a LOT!

These new buildings are already having a massive impact on this side of the Skyline... Yummy

wow. really liking the cladding a LOT!

Yep me too! If you compare it to the prestons each unit must be nearly 4m high.

That is massive.

Very imposing on the skyline !!! I love the aqua colour cladding - fits in with Brisbane and the Sunshine State.

The CSA leased part of the building.

http://www.csa.gov.au/agency/pdf/contracts_calendaryear07.pdf

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/21st%20August/IMG_3969.jpg

I know I'm speaking too soon - but I think 400 George is going to look stunning when it's completed.

^^
I'm getting that same vibe.

Here they are climbing up next to each on Friday 22/08/08:

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/13404229.jpg

Looks like they have started to overtake Northbridge on the install of the glass.



http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/30th%20August/IMG_9934.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/30th%20August/IMG_9924copy.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/30th%20August/_MG_9908copy.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/30th%20August/_MG_9937-Copy.jpg

great work Blackcaldera, there were plenty of views of the area of the city i havent seen before

great work Blackcaldera, there were plenty of views of the area of the city i havent seen before

Amen! Where did you take these shots Blackcaldera?

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8908/img0019se8.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0019se8.jpg)

Amen! Where did you take these shots Blackcaldera?

Cairns Terrace, Paddington & Albert Street just below Wickham Park.

I came across Cairns Terrace by accident - It was such a good view I had to go back later with my camera to take the photos.

I meant the three highest scores, so did they score 100% for transport, 80% for energy etc.

Found a document here that might answer your question

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6068709/400-George-Street-Brisbane-5-Star-Green-Star

The latest for 400 George St:
http://static4.bareka.com/photos/medium/14554799.jpg
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/14554799
I count 18 stories done on the floor stabs, core 20-21 stories.

Cladding looking swell:)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/october%2008/IMG_4472.jpghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/october%2008/IMG_4473.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/october%2008/IMG_4476.jpghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/october%2008/IMG_4477-1.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/october%2008/IMG_4480.jpghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/october%2008/IMG_4477.jpg

thanks for updates

I so prefer this one to Northbridge. Very sexy glass

Yesterday

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6001/p8190042fp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I so prefer this one to Northbridge. Very sexy glass

Generic green-glassed box to me. I like Northbridge because its different and stands out.

Just before you come into Fortitude Valley station on the train there is a building the right that has just been completed with the SAME glass!!!!! Check it out

Green Square North Tower?

From today, 2nd November.

Would appear they are past the mid level void, and from now on it should be straight up with similar floor plates. From the pathway next to the Magistrates Construction site:
http://www.mynetimages.com/c8732348.jpg

great shots. another great glass office tower

They poured Lvl 20 last week. They should pour Lvl 21 later this week.

I have checked the revised plans which were approved by BCC 04/02/08. It shows the top screening extending to a height of RL 164.36. This makes the building 150.1m tall. There are only 35 storeys of office (incl. Ground). There is one plant floor above this (with lift access) and the LMR on the next level up.

Do we count this as a 35 storey or 37 storey building? (as the current title suggests)

we count all actual levels in skyscrapers. as an emporis editor, ive been told to include grd, mezzenine levels, and plant.
400 george has as follows
grd floor, lev1,lev2,lev3, lev3A,levs 4-13 (10 floors), (plant levels 14 & 14A), lev15-32 (18 floors),lev33 plant,lev34cooling,lev34A-LMR.
=37 actual levels.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/3005844369_1b79d70692_o.jpg

Sunday 16th Nov 2008

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/38/p9120027uo6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9452/p9120040nw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5084/p9120049nc1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

You can now see scaffolding on the plant room and steel in the entrance. They have also started to infill the glass on George Street.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_6405.jpg

these two towers are FAB. really impressive.

From the past few days

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/Fabian/Brisbane/DSCF6563.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/Fabian/Brisbane/DSCF6570.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/Fabian/Brisbane/DSCF6557.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/Fabian/Brisbane/DSCF7205.jpg

Thanks for all your posts Fabian!

Curtain wall hasn't moved in over a month. Must likely cause is because the concrete slab pouring has been very slow, and the facade guys probably have to wait till it climbs higher.

not that a week of wet weather and strong winds has anything to do with it!? :)

something to do with 30amp power and rain not mixing too well

I will agree with Chris in that the Facade really hasn't moved upwards much in a month, although they have infilled where the preston bins were. However the rain as Blackcaldera says certainly wouldn't have helped the situation

30th November
http://www.mynetimages.com/64548e0a.jpg

And more side on
http://www.mynetimages.com/5df99304.jpg

Looks like they have started installing again around the back of the building. If you look closely I think they have finished some of the plant room too

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_6655.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_6653.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_6652.jpg

forgot to add that they now have a webcam...

http://www.400george.com.au/webcam/?v=1

As they start to drop the scaffold you can see the plantroom louvres & columns in these photos.

Looks good and will give some interesting contrast to the main walls.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10%20dec%2008/IMG_6921.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10%20dec%2008/IMG_6917.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10%20dec%2008/IMG_6918.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10%20dec%2008/IMG_6923.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/10%20dec%2008/IMG_6924.jpg

Last Wednesday from Brisbane Town Hall

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5932/dscf8597ws4.jpg

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/2840/dscf8617sg9.jpg

Started to build the Awning
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/151208/2008-12-15_09-40-51400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/151208/2008-12-15_09-42-46400georgestreet.jpg

The EPA are moving out of 160 Ann St and 288 Edward to take floors 3 through 13 in this tower. That's the top of the podium through to that inset which is I guess marks the end of the mid-rise section and start of the high-rise section.

They expect to be in by December 09.

I like it when companies/departments consolidate offices. Wish it would happen more often. It was really hard when space was tight!

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-08-08400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-08-10400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-10-36400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-13-27400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-15-57400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-26-25400georgestreet.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/jan%2009/2009-01-20_15-26-31400georgestreet.jpg

It's a big blue sexy box.

Another one turning out better than I expected. What a pleasant surprise :)

Does anyone know of any news re the laneway proposed between the two buildings in picture? Sorry if dumb question or posted elsewhere...

The laneway exists and runs through the underside of Northbridge.

The concrete to the entrance was formed back in December, on Turbot Street. You will probably not gain propper access to it from Turbot Street until 400 George is finished later in the year.

Redress, I posted a couple of photos of the 'tunnel' entrance under the Northbridge thread..

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii194/Blackcaldera/IMG_8422.jpg

hot

Looks good, nice view of the new hole for the courts building too

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5378/img0250qg9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Today

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9809/pb170020qm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9159/pb170021rp5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2410/pb170023ba2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Very noticeable from uni. Took it Thursday afternoon.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6540/dscf9451or0.jpg

^^ Which uni??

^
Fabian is at the Australian Catholic University, would have been the banyo campus.

31st January 2009

Everyone else is posting photos of this, so why not me:lol:.
It certainly is rising now, and looks great. I sorta wish this had some prime water front real estate instead of hidden behind Northbridge, although that doesn't mean I would want Northbridge moved as well.

http://www.mynetimages.com/c4ec12d4.jpg

http://www.mynetimages.com/34193017.jpg

I wish it was immediately diagonal to Northbridge (corners touching). It would ad depth, make them slightly less boxish, and show off both buildings from the river.

I think both towers are looking superb but I wish the heights were staggered with 400G say an extra 30m or so taller.

yes they look great but next to each other?? so close? not even a gap. its like one building.

I think both towers are looking superb but I wish the heights were staggered with 400G say an extra 30m or so taller.

totally agree.

I think both towers are looking superb but I wish the heights were staggered with 400G say an extra 30m or so taller.


How about 2m taller!? :lol:

These guys just reached level 31 (RL138).

Last year they where talking about a Sep-09 completion date. I think they will easily beat this.

BTW, I don't agree that it is 37 stories. I have already gone in to detail about this issue earlier in this thread. Can anyone post clear plans which resolve the issue without doubt?

i walked past 400 geroge the other day and i have to say its facade (so far) and glazing both look really nice looks better in real life as opposed to the renders if you know what i mean.

These guys just reached level 31 (RL138).

Last year they where talking about a Sep-09 completion date. I think they will easily beat this.

BTW, I don't agree that it is 37 stories. I have already gone in to detail about this issue earlier in this thread. Can anyone post clear plans which resolve the issue without doubt?

It looks like 150m and 34 levels to me on the approved plans.

In regards to the debate over how many floors this building is, the website says it is 33.

When is this building expected to be completed?

^^ + ground level.

The latest planning application shows a terrace at level 33 (148.510mRL)

There are four basements and obviously the ground floor(13.600 to 14.450mRL)

There is reference somewhere (need to find it) to the roof being at 168m'ish, which means there is probably another two or three floors above the Level 33.

as for what you count or don't .... I'll leave that up to you guys! :)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/11635636/Landscape-planning-application-400-George

CTBUH count actual levels above grd.
MAny applications only state number of office levels ect. they disregard plant/grd ect.

note-ground level isnt counted, theres are 2 level 3s, 2x lev14s,
section showing levels
ground level=1
office levels=28
podium levels=4
plant/mid=2
plant/top=2
total=37


roof=Rl165m

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3253877247_7b5a6156a1_o.jpg

My concern with this tower is that the blinds will once again spoil the effect of the facade. It remains to be seen.

It's quite a nice box otherwise, shame it's stuck behind Northbridge. Gotta spread the wealth when it comes to the skyline!

The view 'North' over the city is far more interesting than that of the river!

Out of the two towers I reckon that 400 George has a better view!

It was a hive of activity today

http://i44.tinypic.com/14y3gnb.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/28lxsbd.jpg

2 more floor pours + roof structure to go?

looks like 4 more floors + roof plant.
current floor height-120m/lev29, core must be a few levels above?
llooks good

sorry about the bad quality
http://www.magmabeads.com/test/tower.jpg

Fantastic angle though, WitchKing. The whole building looks as if it's leaning to the right. It's spinning me out a little.

Hopefully it's just visual trickery ;)

yeah it does look like its leaning... lol