23 January 2012
New and exciting retail opportunities are arising with a number of shopping centre redevelopments due for completion later this year. With some redevelopments already underway it is now time for retailers to consider taking advantage of the potential opportunities for growth and expansion.
The huge redevelopment of Lend Lease’s Caneland Central in Mackay was completed late last year and Lend Lease now has council approval to undertake a major extension and refurbishment of Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, adding 27,000 square metres of new retail space including a 14,200 square metre David Jones department store (source: http://indooroopillyshopping.com.au/index.php?/redevelopment).
A handful of Stockland centres are also in stages of redevelopment including Stockland Merrylands (NSW) due for completion late 2012, Stockland Shell Harbour (NSW) (no completion date advised) and Stockland Townsville (QLD) due for completion mid 2012.
The recent announcement for the Ipswich CBD redevelopment means many new opportunities for the retail community in that sector of south east Queensland. The Orion Shopping Centre will soon begin stage 2 of redevelopment and expansion as well as the addition of Ipswich Medical Precinct and the Coles Supermarket Redevelopment.
One of the nation’s largest shopping centre owner Westfield is also looking towards future redevelopments at Westfield Northlakes, Westfield Chermside and Westfield Garden City shopping destinations.
Various other developments and redevelopments in Queensland include AMP’s Pacific Fair Broadbeach, Parkland Mackay, Coomera City Centre, and Everton Plaza. See below for a list of links for further information.
Design Gallery has completed a number of local and regional projects throughout 2011 including 9 recent retail store projects in the newly refurbishment and expanded Caneland Central shopping centre in Mackay, QLD. We are capable of providing professional service to all our clients regardless of project location, in fact we have sharpened our focus towards a lot of new quality regional developments, particularly in the far north Queensland region, and are able to offer a cost effective, streamlined service. We welcome regional projects of any size and nature and the location of the project does not influence our professional fees. For more information you are welcome to contact our office.
List of redevelopments:
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Stockland Merrylands (NSW)
Stockland Shell Harbour (NSW)
Stockland Townsville (QLD)
Ipswich CBD Development
Westfield Northlakes
Westfield Chermside
Westfield Garden City
AMP’s Pacific Fair Broadbeach
Parkland Mackay
Coomera City Centre
Everton Plaza
Websites:
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre - indooroopillyshopping.com.au
Stockland Merrylands - www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/nsw/stockland-merrylands.htm
Stockland Shell Harbour - www.stockland.com.au/shellharbour
Stockland Townsville - www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/qld/stockland-townsville.htm
Ipswich CBD Development - www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/business/business_in_ipswich/major_developments
Westfield Northlakes - www.westfield.com.au/northlakes
Westfield Chermside - www.westfield.com.au/chermside
Westfield Garden City - www.westfield.com.au/gardencity
AMP’s Pacific Fair Broadbeach - www.pacificfair.com.au/
Coomera City Centre - www.coomeracitycentre.com.au/
Everton Plaza - evertonplaza.com.au
POP UP SHOPS When Why How and What Now?!
20 January 2012
Read our article on POP UP SHOPS here
Career Opportunites 2012
20 January 2012
We are at present looking for a Business Development & Sales Coordinator to join our busy and expanding practice! Below is a link to the job advertisement. Contact us if you require more information.
Advertisement on Seek.com Business Development & Sales Coordinator
Design Gallery + Pro 1 Xmas Party
21 December 2011
To celebrate the end of year for 2011, Design Gallery and Pro 1 Building Services spent a day at the races.
The weather wasn't the best but it was a fantastic day and everyone looked fabulous. Cheers to 2012!
Caneland Central Redevelopment
20 December 2011
The $210 million redevelopment of Caneland Central Shopping Centre in Mackay QLD was completed in October 2011. There are over 120 new specialty stores and the addition of major retailers Myer, JB Hi-fi, Coles, Sizzler and Dick Smith Electronics, the centre has almost doubled in size.
Design Gallery was engaged for many new store designs and refurbishments within the redevelopment including:
Silvershop Read full article here
Sunburn Read full article here
Lava Carts Read full article here
Rush Read full article here
Sunbeat Now Read full article here
Skin Kandy Read full article here
QBD
Inner Labyrinth
Zelows
2011 Prize Draw Winner
16 December 2011
Congratulations to Slate Seymour from Accordion, he has scored $4000 value towards a future design project!
Thank you to everyone who entered the draw, your feedback is invaluable.
We run this competition every year, to be in the running please make sure you return a feedback forms to us after each project.
2011 Prize Draw
7 December 2011
If you have completed any projects with us in 2011 you may be eligble to enter our yearly prize draw!
WIN $4,000.00 value towards any future design project
To enter, simply return your completed services questionnaire by the 15th December 2011.
To download a questionnaire for entry click here.
Conditions:
If you have any questions about the Prize Draw or your eligibility contact administration
admin@designgallery.com.au
07 3408 1253
Holiday Closing
7 December 2011
Design Gallery wishes everyone a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year. Our office will be closed from noon Friday 23rd December and will re-open Tuesday 3rd January.
Happy Holidays!
Congratulations Takako
30 November 2011
We are proud to congratulate Takako on her recent completion of the
Certificate IV in Residential Drafting 40357SA
She has been working very hard over the past year and we are all very proud of her!
PARK(ing) Day 2011 Video
30 September 2011
A short video showing our participation in PARK(ing) Day 2011
It was a fantastic event and we encourage others to create a PARK of their own next year!
PARK(ing) Day 2011
12 September 2011
Design Gallery is participating in PARK(ing) DAY - a worldwide event promoting the importance for urban public spaces, rethinking the way we use our streets and encouraging sustainability and recycling.
This year's PARK(ing) Day is this Friday, 16th September.
Our park is titled "Born Again", and showcases the versatility and urban use of nature as a material. Our park aims to encourage others to reuse, recycle, and reduce in our everyday lifestyles, and looks at the little ways that we can give back to nature in today’s commercialised society.
We will be located in Brisbane Square at the top of the Queen Street Mall
If you're in the area on Friday come down and say hello!
For more information about this event visit The official PARK(ing) Day website or the Brisbane PARK(ing) Day website.
Original PARK(ing) Day concept by Rebar. www.rebargroup.org.
Design Gallery featured in an online blog!
17 March 2011
Selector.com have featured the Rockville Wine & Co. concept design on their blog!
The corporate office concept was designed by Takako late last year, she has done a fantastic job!
View the online blog article here.
To see the Rockville Wine & Co. project article and a gallery of images click here.
Seasons Greetings!
7 December 2010
Design Gallery will be closing over the holiday period:
from Wednesday 22nd of December and opening again on Tuesday 4th January
We wish everyone a safe and joyful Christmas and New Year, and look forward to a fantastic 2011
Corporate Interior Design Sector
18 November 2010
The latest excitement around the office involves the launch of our new corporate interior design division. The company’s expertise has been boosted by Karin Colville (senior interior designer) joining our team in March 2010. With her experience and extensive involvement in corporate design, she is now leading our talented staff into this exciting area. To spread the word, showcase the talent and our works, a dedicated website has been created. Please click and enjoy the experience.
Revit Architecture 2011 Software Upgrade
14 July 2010
All of our designers are now using Revit 2011 after a major upgrade to our architectural software. Most major design companies use Revit or similar programs to produce their documentation, therefore by upgrading to this sophisticated program we keep pace with other design houses within the industry. This means we retain our competitive edge and can provide our clients with even better service. The result of this new technology is faster workflow and shorter timeframes making the whole process quicker and cost effective for our clients, and enables us to provide higher quality documentation.
Improved Rendering Capabilities
1 May 2010
We are now able to produce even better, more beautiful, photo realistic, 3D renders! When teamed with our concept design service we are able to design and produce your store concept realistically displaying all aspects of your store’s appearance including [but not limited to] the lighting, reflections, furniture, textures, surfaces and colours. Renders are also a great tool for presentations!
Mouse over a thumbnail to view
 |
 |
 |
|
New Team Members
14 April 2010
Design Gallery welcomes two new designers into the office!
Erin brings with her some fresh knowledge of new techniques and rendering skills after recently graduating with a Diploma of Interior Technology.
Karin is a valuable addition to the team taking the position of Senior Interior Designer; with a background in major, large scale projects she adds extensive knowledge and another dimension to our expanding practice.
To find out more about our new and existing team members click here.
Design Gallery switching to REVIT Architecture 2008
11 April 2008
Newsflash: Revit
Design Gallery switching to REVIT Architecture 2008
Since the beginning of the year we have been busy implementing into our systems the Autodesk Product - REVIT Architecture.
This software is the latest buzz in commercial interior design for the production of concept 3D drawings, renderings and construction documentation. The integration of REVIT into our system has been facilitated by KarelCad with onsite training and ongoing support to our very capable designers. As a consequence we are seeing some amazing results in our presentation packages in a very short time. This ability to show clients a 3D image of their intended space is a great tool to convey an idea and concept. We see further potential for this form of design in terms of our communication with relevant authorities to mainstream and speed up approval processes.
The attached example is of our very first attempt with the software. This rather unconventional project for an interior design firm, has given Carly, one of our senior designers, the scope to explore her talents not only in interior space planning and design, but allowed her the creative process to transform the façade of this tired commercial building to a contemporary new look. “It will be the best in the street!” ~ according to our happy client. The project is yet to be built… watch this space for photos.
Any further information required about the scope of the software and it’s capabilities please contact us ..…we look forward to having a chat with you.
Cheers
Zita
PS Design Gallery’s Melbourne Office coming soon…...we’ll keep you posted.