The Hunter Property Council recently presented its “Maximum Opportunity 2.0” scheme for the future of  Newcastle, put together by a special task force including EJE Director Glen Spicer. The study presents a vision for the greater Newcastle metropolitan area, corresponding to predicted population increase in the coming decades. Improved transport networks along growth corridors were a key theme of the presentation, with a new Kotara train station, expanded ferry and bus routes and an extended light…

After 3.5 years of planning, documentation and construction; Ballina Coast High School (BCHS) is ready for occupation, with its first students walking through the doors at the end of the month. In 2015, EJE were engaged to design a building for 1000 students that would prepare them for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow as part of a new direction of education for High School students within NSW. Located in Ballina at the corner of…

Core Project Group approached EJE to design a sensitive office fitout within the 1910 former AIF Drill Hall in Newcastle West. The building is Newcastle’s oldest remaining Army Depot and as such holds significant local heritage value. The entire open plan office space had to act as an ‘insertion’ within the space, not damaging or interrupting any of the original heritage structure or fabric of the building. The challenge was to create a modern office…

DA has been lodged for our latest mixed use project! Located on Darby St in Cooks Hill, the development includes bar/restaurant, boutique deli & gallery space on ground floor with two separate buildings above being Serviced Apartments & Residential Apartments. The ground floor tenancies open onto a large covered public plaza facing Darby St. if you look closely you’ll see some of the Cooks Hill street pattern incorporated into the podium screen design. This references…

EJE Architecture has recently completed Stage 2 of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital. Following on from the award-winning Stage 1 which was completed in 2016, Stage 2 has provided new Intensive Care rooms, Isolation Room, Staff Facilities and a Family Room. This stage continues the family centered care we developed within stage 1, which has been widely appreciated by patients’ families and staff alike. The design focused heavily on…

Positioned on the pedestrian axis between Queens Wharf and Hunter Street Mall, the Newcastle Signal Box has recently been given a new lease on life with a conservation package prepared by EJE Heritage. The project involved repair of the 1936 building fabric and structural frame, and display of the historic switch gear on the first floor with the introduction of a new mezzanine level. The project sits within the new Market Street Lawn entertainment precinct,…

We are currently looking for additional experienced Architects to join our busy practice, working on large commercial and residential projects in the Sydney and Newcastle area. The successful applicant will be required to meet the following requirements: 5th year Architectural University graduate with 2- 5 years Australian building project experience. Strong conceptual design, detailed construction documentation & presentation skills. Well-developed detailing & project co-ordination skills. Project management abilities. Multi-platform skills with experience in AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD….

EJE Architecture has been closely involved with the recent conservation work at Newcastle Railway Station, which included the reinstatement of the original grand balcony on Watt Street. The building is looking fantastic after this extensive project. Revitalizing Newcastle will be hosting a launch event at the Station tomorrow night, all the details here.

EJE Director Barney Collins was today honored at the 2018 University of Newcastle Alumni Awards, receiving the Regional Leadership Award. The jury cited Barney’s work on landmark Newcastle Projects NeWSpace and Memorial Walk as key points of his portfolio. Congratulations to Barney on this amazing achievement. More details here: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/featured-news/high-honour-bestowed-on-alumni

The Entrance District Sporting and Community Centre (EDSACC) is located on The Entrance Road, Bateau Bay, and is opposite The Entrance Leagues Club. The Entrance Leagues club and EJE have a long history with EJE designing many of the renovation projects the club has undertaken over the years. EJE assisted with concept plans for a modest grandstand on the EDSACC oval opposite the club on Council owned land (home of The Entrance Tigers-the club league…

Richard Crookes Constructions have recently commenced work on the $120M Arncliffe residential development at 213 Princes Highway & 4 Wardell Street, Arncliffe, NSW. EJE were engaged to provide documentation and site services during construction for this exciting residential project that is seen as a catalyst for renewed development in Arncliffe and in particular, activation of the Princes Hwy. The development includes 36 commercial suites, and 318 residential units across 7 buildings, as well as a…

A huge congratulations to staff members Candace Garraway, Andrew Alley and Beau De Delle who this week graduated with their Master’s of Architecture from the University of Newcastle.