Mr David Hallett, State Manager Victoria of Archicentre
said, "The project will see only the facades and front
two rooms of the original structures kept with
extensive rebuilding at the rear creating two
contemporary two storey townhouses."
Rear of The Terraces June 2004
The Terraces project takes two identical
buildings and will create two entirely different modern
terraces using the skills and expertise of individual
architects and builders.
Mr Hallett said, "The Terraces were small properties
and in meeting the challenges of the limited site, the
integration of best practice energy and water saving
measures and the heritage controls, the architects
Chris McSteen and Terence Nott have had to be
extremely creative in their approach to space."
"The fact that we have two separate builders also
requires considerable communication as both houses
are attached and often in normal situations disputes
can arise over party walls."
Mr Hallett said that Archicentre has also undertaken
status reports on the condition of both houses either
side of the development providing an accurate basis
for discussion if any damage occurs during
construction.
"This is a big advantage for neighbouring property
owners who have a clear written record of the state of
their property before construction begins. It also
enables clients to fend off any spurious claims."
Last year, Archicentre dealt with a number of cases of
damage caused to houses by next door developments
and infrastructure works.
According to David Hallett, "The Terraces project will
now enter into its major construction period with the
pouring of the footings within the next two weeks and
frame work commencing almost immediately."
Archicentre will soon release The Terraces Live Eye
web-cam which enables people with internet access to
view progress from the Archicentre website
www.archicentre.com.au
For regular written updates on the project Archicentre
has established an Architects Diary which is also
available from the website.
Media Enquiries:
David Hallett State Manager Victoria Archicentre
(03) 9819 4577 Mobile: 0439 439 115
Ron Smith Corporate Media Communications
(03) 9818 5700 Mobile: 0417 329 201
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