EJE will be making some changes to its own office in the coming weeks, with a new “green wall” designed by Terras Landscape Architects being planted along the western facade of the King Street building. The deciduous Boston Ivy covering will act as a simple, low tech ESD solution to temperature control within the building. Attaching itself naturally to the wall without the need for a supporting structure, the shade of the vine leaves will decrease…
Newcastle’s iconic Scratchleys Restaurant is soon to see some changes, with approval recently granted by Newcastle City Council for an expansion of the venue at its western end. The extension includes a new patron dining area and expanded kitchen facilities, increasing space and comfort for both patrons and staff. First opening as a restaurant in the former ferry wharf building in 1989, this will be the third iteration of the “Scratchleys on the Wharf” restaurant, with…
The Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards celebrated 40 years of presentations on Friday night at Newcastle City Hall. This year’s awards were established to acknowledge the best urban design projects for the last 40 years. EJE had 7 nominations and were fortunate to win the category of Small Scale Commercial with East Maitland Library along with a Merit Award in the Large Scale Commercial category with Sandvik Australia Operations Centre. One of the major awards of the…
The John Hunter Hospital Southern Carpark is now complete. Challenges posed by the project, such as difficult terrain and the need to incorporate existing structures, were successfully addressed by the EJE car park design which provides an additional 740 car spaces to the hospital. Constructed by the John Holland Group, the $11.6m car park is the biggest enhancement to John Hunter Hospital car parking since the facility opened in 1991.
EJE Architecture has recently presented its design for a new 500 bed hospital in Central Province, Papua New Guinea, to the country’s Prime Minister, Health Minister and other dignitaries. The 500mil Kina (approx. $250mil AUD) project will improve the health care capabilities of the Central Province Region with its upgrading of infrastructure and revitalization of primary health care services. Architecturally, the state of the art hospital complex embraces PNG’s unique cultural character with strong emphasis…
The former Speers Point Masonic Hall has recently been refurbished as a training facility for Lake Macquarie City Council. EJE Architecture proposed a striking new contemporary awning as an addition to the facade of the 1924 Federation Anglo-Dutch building, which won support from the clients. The refurbishment included a complete internal fitout with training and meeting rooms, offices, storage areas, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Internally, The design made a feature of the curved timber cornice brackets which…
Work is underway on the major alterations of 25 Watt Street Newcastle, which is set to become the new international head office of Scenic Tours. This week the existing precast concrete facade is coming down to make way for the installation of the new façade and construction of the extra floors. Construction is expected to be completed by April 2016.
Cessnock Leagues club has recently seen a face lift courtesy of EJE Architecture and the EJE Interiors team. The project involved refurbishment of the lounge, bistro and bathroom areas, along with general layout improvements and relocation of the servery area. A feature fireplace was introduced to create informal function areas, and furniture was selected throughout to complement the new look. Photographs courtesy Nufurn Commercial Furniture Solutions
Located in the lower Hunter Valley, Rutherford Technology High School caters for approximately 900 city and rural students. As a technology high school, they endeavor to foster life-long learning with the integration of computer technology in teaching and learning. Richard Crookes Constructions is the main contractor undertaking this large refurbishment and the provision of new facilities, at a cost of $19m. The builder is on time and completion is anticipated in early 2016.
Recently submitted to Council was EJE’s “Interchange Apartments” building. Adjacent to the future Wickham Transport Interchange and at the western gateway to the city center, the proposal will provide 32 new residential apartments above ground floor retail, with views to the harbour and city skyline. The building has a striking appearance, with the use of a fragmented composite panel façade morphing out of the carpark entry & peeling away to expose the commercial tenancy, activating the…
The John Hunter Hospital Southern Carpark is an $11.6m EJE project being constructed by the John Holland Group. Construction is close to completion with the pouring of the vehicular ramp from level 4 to level 2 occurring in the next couple of days. The project is the biggest enhancement to John Hunter Hospital car parking since the facility opened in 1991. An additional 740 car spaces will be provided for the hospital with the Builder…
On Wednesday 20th April, EJE Architecture’s Wildlife Arena and Amenities Buildings at Blackbutt Reserve were opened by Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes. Lucky students from New Lambton South Primary School and a special guest Koala attended the ceremony. “The construction of the Wildlife Arena and new amenities at Blackbutt realises a vision to protect and enhance the unique qualities of this treasured community asset…” said Nelmes on the day. “The Arena and significant upgrade of the amenities will…
