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arkLAB

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3236 9965

Address: 538 Boundary St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.arkLAB.com.au

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25.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au//arklab-celebrates-another-success-2/ arkLAB Celebrates Another Success! Founding Director, Alan Jordan, is proud to announce arkLABs Anna Dempsey and Will Simpson have successfully completed their AACA Architectural Practice Examinations for registration as Architects in Queensland. This week the team celebrated with some French Champagne to mark this significant occasion. Well done team!

24.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au/portfolio-item/roadtek-sunshine-coast/ Roadtek Sunshine Coast Complete ... arkLABs $15M Roadtek Sunshine Coast Depot provides enhanced access to traffic incidents on the Sunshine Coast arterial road network. In a design and construct collaboration with Badge Constructions, arkLAB's new facilities comprise offices, workshops, warehouse, materials storage, and vehicle wash-down and support facilities. Environmental considerations include paint-recycling, rainwater harvesting and solar power generation facilities. The results have attested to the commitment of all involved in delivering this great outcome.

24.01.2022 Hope Church Rothwell Opens... https://arklab.com.au/2020/06/hope-church-rothwell-opens/ arkLAB’s commission for the Rothwell campus of the Hope Church comprised a 650 seat Church auditorium, support facilities, amenities and associated site works and represents a prototype for future developments on further campuses. For this project arkLAB were commissioned as design development, detailing and documentation architects by Evans Built in a collaborative design and construct contract and based, in part, on a concept prepared by Phillips Smith Conwell Architects. A key part of our role was working with the client, and contractor, to guide an informed value management process to achieve performance and budget outcomes.

24.01.2022 arkLAB ARCHITECTURE are Hiring!

22.01.2022 Proud to attend the official opening of Ferny Grove SHS new Learning Centre project and, as the following link would attest, see first hand the impact it might have on students...

21.01.2022 arkLAB's Sarah Ainsworth Shortlisted for Dulux Study Tour... Founding Director Alan Jordan is thrilled to announce arkLAB's Senior Architect and Urban Design specialist, Sarah Ainsworth, has been shortlisted for the 2020 Dulux Study Tour. The Australian Institute of Architects' Dulux Study Tour prize is your opportunity to be part of an exciting and coveted program that inspires and fosters Australias next generation of emerging architectural talent. Sarah has worked with ar...kLAB for the past 3 years across a variety of project types and contributed in their design, development and management at a high level. Sarah has also taken on practice leadership roles in marketing and the mentoring of team members and made a significant contribution to the practice. During Sarahs time with arkLAB she has been involved in a wide variety of projects including the master planning and design of education environments for universities and schools, office interior fitouts, residential, industrial, commercial, and adaptive re-use projects as well as specialist heritage architect roles on heritage-listed structures.

20.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au/?p=2809&preview=true Ferny Grove SHS 2020 Ready Project Opens Ferny Grove SHS Block X is the largest project in the Queensland Governments 2020 Ready program. The building provides, across three levels, 23 classrooms, 4 science laboratories, as well as STEM, Flex, and Collaboration spaces.... Central breezeways organise circulation and encourage ventilation/light deep into the footprint. The building aligns to existing context, but kinks to address street. At this junction, and elsewhere, the form breaks apart, creating opportunities for outdoor learning and passage. Conceptually, the design explores the buildings function as a STEM centre and science themes abound. Cellular façades are patterned to represent the divisions of the periodic table. Metallic bricks mitre with split-faced concrete blocks at the main entry in a homage to cut sodium. This combined with the foil like appearance of the guttering, and the scattered, and in places overwhelmingly stimulating, graphic representation of the periodic table, act to underscore aspects of high school science experience.

20.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au/2019/01/arklab-expands-the-team-9/

19.01.2022 COHORT Innovation Space Research Facility Opens https://arklab.com.au//cohort-innovation-space-research-f/ Recently completed, this Innovation Research Facility is the first of its kind in Australia. The brief for the Gold Coast Laboratory Facility was for a co-working style lab space to expand on the concept and success of the co-working offices to the lower floor Cohort Innovation Space which forms part of the renowned Gold Coast Health and Knowledge precinct.... The flexible laboratory space has customizable leasing arrangements for short or long-term scientific entrepreneurs who are able to adapt the space to suit their specific requirements. Thoughtful spatial planning and generous use of glazing enables visitors to have a glimpse into the space and connects the laboratories to the overall collaborative atmosphere of the highly regarded Cohort hub.

18.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au//yarrabilba-qas-ambulance-station-o/ Yarrabilba QAS Ambulance Station Opens Construction is complete on arkLABs Yarrabilba QAS Ambulance Station Project. This commission comprised the design development of new facilities comprising Administration, a Crew Centre, Ambulance Plant Room, and Training Facilities. in a performance-driven planing and facility design. For this project arkLAB were commissioned as design development, detailing and documentation architects by FKG Group in a collaborative design and construct contract and based, in part, on a concept prepared by Lightbox Architects.

17.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au/2020/07/arklab-returns-to-the-studio/ arkLAB Returns to the Studio

15.01.2022 Central Qld Uni Consolidation Project Opens ... https://arklab.com.au//central-qld-uni-campus-consolidati/ arkLABs $13M Gladstone Campus Consolidation Project drew upon the teams vast experience in Education as well as the master-planning of developing campus sites. The new facilities include a Trade Training Centre, Hair and Beauty Training Facilities, Offices and support infrastructure located on the picturesque Gladstone Harbour. The design was developed to provide a range of working environments sheltered under a draped roof form to provide protection from sun and wind-driven rain. The project was delivered under a Design and Construct contract with Paynters, with whom we have previously delivered other stellar education projects.

14.01.2022 arkLAB Expands the Team ... https://arklab.com.au/2018/12/arklab-expands-the-team-8/

14.01.2022 Hope Church Rothwell Opens... https://arklab.com.au/2020/06/hope-church-rothwell-opens/ arkLABs commission for the Rothwell campus of the Hope Church comprised a 650 seat Church auditorium, support facilities, amenities and associated site works and represents a prototype for future developments on further campuses. For this project arkLAB were commissioned as design development, detailing and documentation architects by Evans Built in a collaborative design and construct contract and based, in part, on a concept prepared by Phillips Smith Conwell Architects. A key part of our role was working with the client, and contractor, to guide an informed value management process to achieve performance and budget outcomes.

14.01.2022 arkLAB Wins $30M Queensland Academy Project https://arklab.com.au//arklab-wins-30m-queensland-academy/

14.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au//10/yunus-social-business-centre-op/ arkLABs Yunus Social Business Centre has just opened. The Yunus Social Business Centre, located at Griffith University, Logan Campus, is a space that is intended to foster the development of entrepreneurial businesses that are starting out locally and looking to do more for their communities than just make a profit. It was quickly evident that this project, while being small in scale at 230m2 represented some rea...lly interesting ideologies and presented challenges that aligned closely with the sustainable philosophies of ArkLAB. The space is designed to be flexible, open planned offices with a variety of types of places including collaborative, quiet & social work. Our design opened up the space to a large amount of natural light and significantly increased the visual transparency, by opening up to the entry foyer and celebrating the existing horizontal axis that it sits alongside. The use of a raw unfinished material palette has assisted in providing spaces that inspire curiosity, possibility, awareness, empathy, creativity, participation & innovation. The most interesting point for this project is the utilisation of local suppliers, companys and materials. For example, the quiet work Pods are being designed by a local start-up company in collaboration with us and the user group, where old furniture and equipment from the university is being reappropriated. All possible existing materials where recycled from the demolition, through local start ups like; Re-Gyp, Reverse Garbage QLD and Recycling Near you.

13.01.2022 Stretton College Expansion Underway https://arklab.com.au//stretton-college-expansion-underway/ arkLAB have completed design development and construction documentation for the $18M Stretton College Performing Arts Centre and New Learning Centre.

13.01.2022 Here's Alexandra's full performance of Cry Me A River in the seemingly "smoky bar" at school! Very proud parents moment ... you rock Alexandra!

12.01.2022 Burpengary Public Housing Opens ... https://arklab.com.au/20//burpengary-social-housing-opens/ arkLAB have again teamed-up with Bryant Building Contractors to deliver innovative social housing outcomes for the Department of Housing and Public Works. This project benefits from the numerous projects both firms have have carried out recently across residential, intuitional and design + construction sectors. The results have attested to the commitment of all involved in delivering this great outcome.

12.01.2022 Goodna State School Expansion Stage 1 Taking Shape https://arklab.com.au//goodna-state-school-expansion-stag/

12.01.2022 Central Qld Uni Campus Consolidation Progressing on Site arkLABs $13M Gladstone Campus Consolidation Project for CQU is now well advanced with superstructure assembled and sheeting in progress. When complete, the new facilities will include a Trade Training Centre, Hair and Beauty Training Facilities, Offices and support infrastructure on the picturesque Gladstone Harbour. The project is being delivered under a Design and Construct contract with Paynters, with whom we have previously delivered other stellar education projects.

10.01.2022 Queensland Ballet Academy + Hall Developing On-site ... Construction is progressing well on arkLAB's $30M combined project for the Queensland Ballet Academy and Multi-Purpose Hall at the Kelvin Grove State College. See: https://arklab.com.au/wp-admin/post.php

10.01.2022 Goodna State School Expansion Stage 1 Nears Completion https://arklab.com.au//goodna-state-school-expansion-stag/

10.01.2022 Pimpama Sports Centre Opens arkLABs latest Multi-function Hall project has been completed and handed over the client to much acclaim. The Pimpama State High School have now occupied their most recent investment in quality education facilities. https://arklab.com.au/?p=2313&preview=true

08.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au//marsden-state-high-school-expansion/

08.01.2022 arkLAB are Hiring...

08.01.2022 Queensland Academy Project Construction in Full Swing arkLAB have completed design development and construction documentation for the $35M Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology Expansion Project. This commission comprised the design development of two major facilities for the campus: a multi-storey Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, as well as a new multi-storey Learning Centre both employing pedagogy-driven planing and facility design. https://arklab.com.au//queensland-academy-project-constru/

08.01.2022 arkLAB are Hiring !

08.01.2022 Royal Queensland Golf Club Pro-Shop Opens... https://arklab.com.au/2019/03/royal-qld-golf-club-pro-shop/

06.01.2022 Goodna State School Expansion - a play of light... How good is that play of light? I love designing for Queensland's strong summer light... great results team. Images: christopher frederick jones + arkLAB. https://arklab.com.au//goodna-state-school-expansion-stag/

06.01.2022 Meridan Design Learning Centre Opens ... https://arklab.com.au//meridan-design-learning-centre-com/

05.01.2022 Goodna State School Expansion Stage 1 Opens https://arklab.com.au//goodna-state-school-expansion-stag/

04.01.2022 Redland Hospital Emergency + Birthing Suite Expansion underway https://arklab.com.au//redland-hospital-emergency-birthin/ arkLABs latest health project, the $1.7M Redland Hospital Emergency Department + Birthing Suite Expansion Project for CQU is now well advanced with progress on site nearing completion. When complete, the new facilities will include an extra four short stay beds for the Emergency Department, an additional birthing suite and three birthing pools. The... project is being delivered under a Design and Construct contract with Kane, with whom we have previously delivered other highly successful projects. See: https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au//redland-hospital-eme

03.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au/2019/05/narangba-social-housing-opens/ Narangba Social Housing Opens ...

02.01.2022 https://arklab.com.au//arklab-selected-dulux-award-finali/ arkLAB are proud to announce they have been selected as a Finalist in this years Deluxe Colour Awards with their exemplary education project, Block X- Ferny Grove State High School.

02.01.2022 arkLAB’s Education Projects Take Out 3 of 3 Awards! https://arklab.com.au//arklabs-education-projects-take-ou/ arkLAB’s education architecture prowess was again acknowledged in this year’s Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Regional Architecture Awards. Of the three education projects entered in this year’s awards arkLAB took out Honourable Mentions for all three projects across three regions: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Darling Downs / West Moreton for Block X Ferny Grove State School, Kawana Waters State College V Block and Goodna State School Prep / Yr 1 Building respectively. With COVID-19 lockdown provisions in place the awards announcements were made over a virtual event which added to the unusual sense of anticipation. Well done team!

02.01.2022 Pimpama Sports Centre Receives MBA Award... arkLABs latest Multi-function Hall project has recently been recognised with the 2019 Master Builders Construction Award. Condev Constructions are to be congratulated on the excellent delivery of another quality education facility for Pimpama State School. In another successful design and construction partnership with Condev Construction this project has been an excellent opportunity to harness the extensive experience both firms... have in education projects and deliver outcomes under an effective and timely model. Thanks your assistance throughout the project, teaming up with ArkLab resulted in it becoming a success. Pass my regards onto Alan for his support too. James Saltwell, Condev. Well done team! https://arklab.com.au//pimpama-sports-centre-receives-mba/

02.01.2022 arkLABs Education Projects Take Out 3 of 3 Awards! https://arklab.com.au//arklabs-education-projects-take-ou/ arkLABs education architecture prowess was again acknowledged in this years Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Regional Architecture Awards. Of the three education projects entered in this years awards arkLAB took out Honourable Mentions for all three projects across three regions: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Darling Downs / West Moreton for Block X Ferny Grove State School, Kawana Waters State College V Block and Goodna State School Prep / Yr 1 Building respectively. With COVID-19 lockdown provisions in place the awards announcements were made over a virtual event which added to the unusual sense of anticipation. Well done team!

02.01.2022 USQ Medical Education Facility Opens Working within an existing framework of existing infrastructure and clinical education facilities, arkLAB were asked to design the USQ Ipswich Medical Education Simulation Ward to suit their increasing requirements for superior clinical education facilities. https://arklab.com.au//usq-medical-education-facility-ope/

01.01.2022 KAWANA LEARNING CENTRE OPENS ... https://arklab.com.au/portfol/kawana-learning-centre-opens/ arkLABs New Learning centre for Kawana State High School has been completed ahead of time for start off the 2020 academic year. As part of our Education Architecture specialist services arkLAB are frequently asked to assist with the masterplanning of education facilities. Such was the brief for this recent project involving the analysis of existing use and circulation patterns, dem...ographics and developing pedagogy. The new suite of facilities includes multi-storey Senior Learning Centres, master-planned links to existing and planned facilities and associated site works, decanting and modifications with attention given to passive climatic systems and orientation, controlled daylighting and effective natural ventilation in a mixed-mode climate control system. See more