InvoCare engaged Prime Build to complete a new flagship funeral home for Le Pine & White Lady Funerals in Kew, VIC.
The old existing funeral parlour was completely demolished to make way for the new development which features high ceilings in the chapel and the reflection rooms with a stunning open space court yard with a magical custom built water fountain.
Prime Build were engaged to undertake a complete upgrade to the ageing café at the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt.
Following full demolition of the existing structure, the Prime Build team set to work on the dramatically designed Protagonist Cafe project.
A highly technical structure completely floated over the heritage listed pavers. The building employed a steel and concrete ballast system to counter act wind loads whilst ensuring structural integrity.
From the dynamic Kaynemaile mesh curtain that surrounds the perimeter to the dramatic architectural lines of the stainless steel, every aspect was carefully considered and executed. We are proud to have delivered this powerful project in conjunction with the Arts Centre and Cumulus Studios.
Prime Build have delivered an extension to the live hospital emergency section with the ambulance bay.
All works were complete with minimal disruption to Casey Hospital.
Coordination requirements for Casey Hospital systems and processes and specification requirements for mental health facilities were two areas of learning for our team.
Le Pine Dandenong is seen as a flagship location for the InvoCare brand; one of Australia’s largest funeral home service providers.
The redevelopment of the existing building saw three quarters of the structure demolished and an increase to the structure’s footprint. New function space, a chapel, consultation rooms and offices were built to allow InvoCare to operate all functions of the funeral process from the one location.
The project was an exciting challenge for the team, with the structure of the building being held up by laminated glulam timber that was left exposed to add warmth throughout the finished building. The chapel had new 8 metre vaulted ceilings, with full-height glazing to the back of the chapel, allowing a flood of natural light throughout the space, as well as great viewing of the manicured landscaping throughout the back garden.
InvoCare noted that this building will stand as an example for their business and we are proud to have delivered it alongside them.
Prime Build have provided sensible and achievable construction programme and methodologies to complete the works within a live environment.
All works were completed with minimal disruption to ACM’s operations.
Clear communication is the key to ensuring client expectations are managed. There were instances on this project where Prime Build had missed the mark at times, however we acknowledge our shortfalls and worked hard to overcome them. As a result Prime Build has been awarded ACM’s landmark forecourt café project.
Our client's brief on this project was to turn 3 old warehouse structures into a modern Medical Centre.
This challenging project involved largely demolishing the existing structures, while maintaining the existing roof structure, installation of screw piles for new structure, new footings, new structural columns, precast concrete panels and installation of a variety of external claddings. Major upgrading and modifications to base services was also required, included installation of a electrical substation, new communications and drainage infrastructure and a full new mechanical system. External works consisted of new storm water drainage, kerbs, pavement to the car park, extensive landscaping and major upgrades of the existing council footpath. The project was successfully delivered over a four month period.