Commercial & Retail
Ahrens' experience in Design & Construct has resulted in some exciting projects being completed in the Commercial & Retail sector. This has provided Ahrens with an opportunity to spread its wings and create striking interiors and eye-catching facades. Appearances are everything in this consumer-driven sector and Ahrens works closely with its clients to ensure these Design & Construct projects don't just look good but deliver results.
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Westpac Call Centre
Acoustics were a major consideration in the design of a call centre for Queensland property developer Anthony Johns. The two-storey building, currently operating as the Westpac Call Centre, features a large internal column-free work area. A curved acoustic ceiling, as well as an additional suspended ceiling, create a working environment that allows callers to operate at maximum efficiency. The first storey office space is set upon a suspended concrete slab, providing undercover carparking for 300 cars. The Westpac Call Centre won an award for its functional design, with major emphasis on the curved ceilings with acoustic properties.
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Bridgestone
This Design & Construction project includes a substantial warehouse and adjoining hard stand area, as well as a two-storey office facility. In keeping with Ahrens' commitment to sustainable design, particular care was taken to capture the majority of stormwater on site using open swales. The Bridgestone building was the first constructed by Ahrens that was required to comply with new heat codes to meet energy efficiency standards. This project demonstrates Ahrens' ability to complete entire design and construction projects in-house, without having to call in external consultants.
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In & Outboard Marine
This Design & Construction project involved the transformation of an existing sales area in a shed, into Darwin's premier marine showroom. Raw industrial steel, polished steel and blue silicone butt glazing combine to create the eye-catching exterior facade. Internally, polished concrete floors, timber decks and custom orb ceilings were used to mimic a marine environment for maximum visual impact. It was critcal that the client maintain its day-to-day operations during the construction process, and Allbuilt was able to cater for this requirement.