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Description of services
Nestled within Australia’s largest box-gum grassy-woodland reserve, Wildbark provides a welcome and education space within Mulligans Flat’s large predator-free nature reserve. The visitor centre provides both indoor and outdoor education spaces, meeting areas, a research area, restrooms and a café.
Designed with two sweeping curves of roof atop rammed earth walls, the hybrid steel and glulam timber structure perfectly complements the natural feel of the space, bringing the outside inside. The use of such a variety of materials meant each had its own challenges for Sellick to overcome. As a pioneering use of mass timber construction in Canberra, Sellick ensured all the exposed connections were as appealing as the rest of the building, it required a strong appreciation for timber and its own unique properties. Sellick designed the hybrid steel-timber roof to be supported by the structural rammed earth walls, requiring some first-principles calculations to ensure the wall wouldn’t crack even in the largest of storms. The curved and multi-level roof also posed unique challenges which Sellick overcame by working closely with Clarke Kellar architects to ensure the structure blended seamlessly with the complex geometry.
Client
Connected Projects
Awards
2023 Master Builders Canberra: Commercial Construction $5m to $20m, Winner
Description of services
Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake the structural design services for 6 Brindabella Circuit for Capital Airport Group. The building consisted of two 5 story towers of office space, each including an internal atrium. The suspended ground floor podium with commercial tenancies and full underground basement carpark connect both building towers. The two towers are covered by a structural steelwork roof which extends 25m over the external ground atrium and is supported on six 25m tall steel feature columns.
The structural scope included design and documentation of all shoring and foundations, slabs on grade and suspended reinforced and post tensioned slabs, vertical support elements – insitu & precast concrete walls, insitu columns and structural steelwork roof.
In summary, the building’s design combines innovative structural elements with modern aesthetics, creating a striking and functional space for its occupants while ensuring safety and longevity.
Client
Canberra Airport Group
Awards
Master Builders ACT – 2023 Finalist: Commercial Construction over $100m
Description of services
The DKSN (North) development includes two 7 story residential towers and two 6 story commercial towers over 2 levels of basement parking, DKSN (North) is a mixed-use development featuring 190 apartments and over 8,000m2 of retail space including a mini-supermarket, medical suits, gymnasium and “Eat Street” – A retail space with multiple dining options echoing Melbourne’s Laneway dining.
Sellick’s structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, slabs on grade, vertical elements and suspended concrete slabs. The horizontal structure is comprised of post-tensioned concrete slabs, consisting of transfer structures at Ground Floor and Level 1 to transfer building loads to the foundations whilst maintaining the basement carpark layout. To maximise speed of construction, loadbearing structural walls, lift walls and stair walls were constructed out of precast concrete.
Client
BLOCK (ACT)
Description of services
71C is a mixed-use complex designed by COX Architecture, situated on the northern edge of the parliamentary triangle on Constitution Avenue in Campbell, A.C.T. It is comprised of 70 apartments over a 7-storey tower and a further 8, 3-storey townhouses, with 2.5 levels of basement carparking. There are also 2 levels of commercial space on Ground and Mezzanine levels with communal landscaped areas.
The structure is reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, consisting of 2 levels of transfer at Ground Floor and Mezzanine to transfer building loads to the foundations whilst maximising the basement carpark layout, which utilized the full site extent to the neighbouring boundaries. Sellick Consultants made full use of 3D analysis and Building Information Modelling (BIM) capabilities, to ensure the new structure didn’t clash with the existing adjacent structures or in-ground services. BIM coordination was also undertaken with the architect and other consultants, to ensure individual building elements and services were fully coordinated throughout the design process.
Precast concrete was used for all loadbearing structural walls and lift & stair cores, to ensure ease and speed of construction on site. A structural steel framed roof to the Level 7 penthouse apartment maximised the architectural dimensions, by ensuring efficient use of steel sizes and column locations.
Client
Hindmarsh
Value
~$35m
Description of services
A partially subterranean 5 storey development, expanding up to 12meters underground – The Canberra Grammar Auditorium and Music centre includes a new library and music rooms, classrooms and a 1,300 seat acoustically tuned music auditorium. The development interconnects with the existing breezeway and forecourt of the school’s heritage Quadrangle. This project was constrained by the existing heritage building, immediately adjacent the proposed auditorium whilst providing access for construction.
The team had to overcome many unique challenges in delivering this project. From long-span steel trusses over the auditorium, which support a terrace and planting over, to cantilevered steel framed bleacher and auditorium seating which had to be carefully analysed to avoid footfall-induced vibration issues, Sellick ensured the right solution was used in the right place. The heritage-listed school buildings next to the construction needed careful shoring design to ensure ground movements were minimal while the auditorium was excavated, and suspended concrete roof slabs were optimised to minimise the risk of cracking and any water ingress issues, including the use of low carbon, low shrinkage Envisia concrete.
Ground water was a major concern from the beginning of the project, a comprehensive design was developed to manage the constant ground water inflow with emergency pump chambers and back-up generator connection, should a power failure occurring during a storm event to prevent the lower levels of the theatre flooding. Podium level and roof level above the practice rooms and main theatre required high attention in detail to ensure the water proofing and water shedding design worked flawlessly.
Client
Construction Control
Description of services
The Beverage Grade Distillery 2 (BGD2) is a world class facility that is the largest of its kind in South East Asia, creating 100 percent pure Australian spirits. The massive cylinder columns in which the ethanol is produced make it the tallest distillery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Standing over 50m tall, 330 Tonnes of structural steel make up the spaceframe that encases the distillery’s towering cylinder columns and supports more than 5.5km of stainless-steel pipework. With a complex network of hydraulic and serviceable systems, access points and equipment lifts are moulded into the design along with a seamless transition to structure of the original distillery (BGD1).
Sellick Consultants were engaged as structural consultants to work closely with industry counterparts from Italy, Germany and Australia, combining our expertise with the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, systems, and chemical engineering to deliver a state-of-the-art facility. All structural components of the design were the responsibility of Sellick, including the dynamic load effects of operating machinery, stabilising of externally designed distillery systems, foundations, and the construction & post-construction phases of the project.
Client
Manildra Group
Description of services
Kashmir is the second building to be constructed as part of the SOHO development in Dickson. The building comprises of 141 residential units over 2 buildings of 8 stories, plus rooftop communal areas. Kashmir also contains 3 levels of basement parking below ground floor. The site also contains a heritage curtilage, within which lies an existing heritage listed building that is to be preserved within the redeveloped precinct. Sellick Consultants used their extensive experience in the preservation of existing buildings to come up with a structural design that would reduce the risk of movement of the heritage building.
The structural scope for Kashmir included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, slabs on grade, suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs, all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, Dincel & insitu walls, Precast walls & concrete stairs).
Client
Core Building Group
Value
$ Not provided
Description of services
82 Wentworth is an apartment building designed by Stewart Architecture in the heart of Kingston, A.C.T. Comprised of 1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments over 6 floors. There are large landscaped areas on ground floor and Level 5, as well as a large park at the rear of the building. With ground piers hard against the neighbouring boundary, Sellick made full use of our 3D analysis and drafting capabilities to ensure the new structure didn’t clash with the existing, therefore there were zero clashes during construction.
This is one of the first projects in the ACT to use Austral Double Wall Precast, giving a better precast finish and lighter panels for easy installation. Sellick’s strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles meant this new system was easily included in our design. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls (including double wall), Dincel walls & concrete stairs)
Client
BLOC
Value
$ Not provided
Description of services
The Foundry consists of 3 separate buildings ranging in heights of 4,5 & 7 stories. The Foundry is within easy reach of the beach, bushland and CBD – built in Adamstown, a suburb of Newcastle. The development was designed by Stewart Architecture and contains a gym, large courtyards for the apartments and a large landscaped area on the ground floor.
With a heavily sloped site (up to 3 storeys deep into the ground), Sellick worked hard to get an in-ground solution that was as efficient as possible, including using flying props to minimise shoring anchors.
The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, slabs on grade, suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs + timber floors to terraces, all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, Dincel & insitu walls & concrete stairs) & structural steelwork.
Client
BLOC
Value
$ Not provided
Description of services
Mulberry is part of the SOHO development in Dickson. Mulberry itself consists of 6 buildings each of either 6 or 9 storeys, a ground floor podium slab with private gardens, a rooftop pool at level 6 and three rooftop gardens providing a range of private outdoor spaces for residents. Art group & COX architecture have designed Mulberry to promote convenient urban living with world class innovative features, with kitchens designed by Australian interior designer Darren Palmer. The façade contains brick elements, precast walls & upstands including a feature “green” wall to help tie in with the surrounding landscapes.
The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, slabs on grade, suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs, all vertical elements including insitu concrete columns, Dincel & Precast walls & concrete stairs) & structural steelwork.
Client
Art Group
Value
$90M
Description of services
The Aero Apartments are a residential development that consists of 96 one and two-bedroom apartments in Lidcombe, NSW. The development stands 10 levels (8000m2 + roof) above ground with an additional 3 levels of basement parking (approximately 4100m2).
Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake concept design through to final design, documentation and construction & post-construction phase services for the project, including the design of foundations & shoring, suspended concrete slabs, columns, structural walls, structural steel elements and a full dilapidation survey of site and neighbouring properties.
Aero apartments defining feature is the speckled brick façade that comprises of ‘floating’ brick spandrels at the roof level where Sellicks scope included the structural steelwork to support the brick elements.
Client
Mr Cyril Chow/Stewart Architecture
Value
$21m
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project – The project consisted of 2 stages.
Stage 1 : A back of house subterranean level and 4 levels of carpark above ground, with a further 5 levels of hotel accommodation and 2 levels of commercial tenancies above that. This stage included design and documentation to demolition and removal of existing building, shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended/post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, insitu concrete walls as well as precast columns and precast walls, concrete stairs) as well as all roof support and lower awning steel work and the steelwork used to support facades which also acts as vehicle impact barriers at the carpark levels.
Stage 2 : Stage 2 consisted of the addition of 3 extra levels of carpark suspended above the roof of the existing Club. This stage was quite complex as it required the suspended floors to be constructed above a fully operational club below, while also having to re-strengthen existing structure built many years ago to withstand additional loads from proposed suspended floors above. This included the design and documentation to re-strengthening of existing building support foundations, all vertical elements (steelwork Columns, Composite steelwork floor support beams, all flatwork reinforced suspended slabs and all Steelwork supporting façades which also acts a s a vehicle impact barrier).
Client
Canberra Labor Club/BLOC
Value
$ N/A
Description of services
The client was committed to opening two pavilions at the Pialligo estate for the Christmas period with only 6 weeks’ time frame for design and construction.
Sellick Consultants had to work closely with the engaged contractor to adopt and modify the design for available timber. Resourcing the timber proved difficult with initial supplies of hardwood too green to use in sections of the building, hence compromising on a ready supply of kiln dried timbers for the main roof sections and green timber posts with considered connections for movement.
Client
Pialligo Estate
Value
$300k
Description of services
The Grounds consists of an 8 storey apartment tower (including 3 basement levels), 3 terrace buildings & 7 townhouse buildings.
The Grounds are designed by Judd studio & Marchese partners with Oztal Architects looking after architectural design & documentation, & overlook heritage listed Northbourne oval & Canberra city. The structural scope for the tower & terraces included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, slabs on grade, suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs + timber floors to terraces, all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, Dincel & insitu walls & concrete stairs) & structural steelwork.
The townhouse buildings structural scope included design and documentation of foundations, horizontal slabs on grade, Timber & concrete suspended floors, Dincel walls & structural steelwork.
Client
Canberra Raiders
Description of services
The Isabella pond weir upgrade required the installation of temporary Coffer Dams of differing configuration for the staged works to meet the required flood events. Consultation with the weir modellers was required to extrapolate the model testing loads for the temporary works.
The solution had to take into account water head pressures in excess of 8.0m including impact load from upstream debris. The dam had to be design so it could be removed and used for further stages of the construction programme on sloping embankments.
Consideration was given to varying forms of walling systems, including proprietary ones. A precast concrete option was ultimately selected, proving to be the most economical.
Client
Guideline ACT Pty Ltd
Description of services
Brema Group were the successful contractor to undertake the demolition of Macarthur House, a 10 level building located on one of Canberra’s main entry nodal points, at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Wakefield avenue.
As a prerequisite to works, Sellick Consultants were engaged to work with the contractor to develop a safe demolition procedure to ensure the public safety along the Northbourne corridor. In addition, an electrical sub station existed within the basement which had to be protected during demolition works.
Sellick Consultants were able to provide support in assessing the existing structure and developing a workable solution enabling the successful demolition of the building.
Client
Brema Group Pty Ltd
Description of services
The site, being located in Melbourne’s inner north, was originally a blue stone quarry dating back to the early 1800s. The quarry site was abandoned by the 1850s and backfilled in the 1970s with general building waste and mixed uncontrolled fill to aid forming the current parkland. The parkland area was primarily intended as an open area for public use.
The focus of the project was to improve water quality of the stream environment. This was achieved by providing opportunity for infiltration of the largely impervious stormwater catchment runoff, prior to releasing flows downstream. This opportunity was provided by remediating the existing landscape and providing a new sediment basin and wetland.
The structural engineering involvement on the project was to design and detail the new gravity dam wall of the sediment basin. The feasibility of the project was governed by tight budget limits which presented challenges to the engineering team. The engineering solution adopted was to use a mixture of precast concrete elements in combination with traditional reinforced concrete. One of the key constraints of the project was the poor latent founding conditions resultant from the original backfilling. A system of metal screw piers was employed and provided an elegant solution to the geotechnical features.
Client
Alluvium Consulting
Description of services
Stromlo leisure centre is the newest addition to the Stromlo Forest park. Canberra’s residents had their input in to what should be included in the leisure centre which will one day service more than 100,000 people in the region; the facility will include an eight lane 50m swimming pool, a 20m multipurpose pool, splash park and a gym of at least 700 square metres.
One of the main design features of the project is the glue laminated timber roof structure to the main pool hall. Glue laminated timber is common in Europe and other parts of the world, however large timber framed structures are still quite rare in Australia. This project included design and documentation of Pad & pier foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and reinforced suspended slabs), Timber to main pool & all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, structural steel)
Client
ACT Government
Value
$36m
Description of services
This boutique residential project is based on the Gold Coast in Queensland and will form part of Sunland’s $1.3b Lakes Development. The design features four multi-story midrise towers housing 298 luxury apartments. The development is located adjacent to an existing lake in Mermaid Waters and includes a boardwalk to the lake perimeter and significant public space between the towers, which provides connection to the adjacent Lanes Retail Development.
A two-story basement is included within the development, which has required the structure to be designed for hydrostatic forces to maintain flood immunity to the basement. The buidling also includes a complex façade featuring a sinuous shaped feature cladding formed of GRC modules supported off a structural steel sub-framing system.
The project is currently under design, with the first towers due for completion mid-2021.
Client
Sunland Group
Value
$250M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural & civil engineering services for this project – the building consisted of a two level 8,130 square metre basement carpark with 240 apartments across two residential towers above the podium level. This included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, basements slabs and preliminary design of the tower floor plates. The design of the pool deck and surrounding landscape structures which included an atrium link structure between the two towers at podium level. Design of all vertical elements including insitu concrete columns, insitu concrete walls, precast walls and concrete stairs. Civil works consisted of bulk earthworks, redirection of services lines and the design and documentation of a new crossover driveway.
Client
Watpac
Value
$78m
Description of services
As principle structural engineers on the project, Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake concept design through to final design and documentation for the project; including basement hydrostatic raft slab, suspended concrete slabs, post tensioning design, structural steelwork, in-situ concrete columns and walls, precast walls and DINCEL walls.
The project consists of a 6-story residential development with 2 basement levels of carparking and a commercial zone on Ground floor. Positioned opposite the Intercontinental hotel, this luxury development features 13 residential units of high quality in finishes. The high quality required Sellicks to specify and design for tighter design criteria for deflections and crack control to accommodate the finishes.
Client
Toga Group
Value
$12m
Description of services
As principle structural engineers on the project, Sellick Consultants are engaged to undertake concept design through to final design and documentation for the project. Constructed over multiple stages, Sellick’s scope included the following areas:
The structural design included ground slabs, suspended concrete slabs, suspended post tensioning slabs, structural steelwork for new roof, faced and plantrooms, in-situ concrete columns and walls, block walls, retaining walls structural underpinning and alterations to existing concrete slabs.
Client
Pure Projects
Value
$70m
Description of services
Set to be the tallest residential tower in this growing urban hub, One Twenty Macquarie features 192 high quality apartments over 23 storey’s. The project includes 3 levels of basement parking, retail space on ground floor and a gymnasium.
Sellick Consultants are engaged to undertake the structural engineering services from concept to completion for this project and includes the design and documentation of shoring, foundations, on grade concrete slabs, suspended concrete slab framing, vertical elements and structural steelwork. The lateral system is incorporated into the architecture and includes in-situ concrete jump formed core, insitu concrete blade walls and precast walls to resists the high lateral loads.
Client
Toga Group
Value
$60m
Description of services
Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake Structural and facade engineering services for this project through to completion. The media centre is 1500m2 split over four levels designed to meet the international cricket council’s media standards for international test match cricket as well as having the capability to host AFL matches throughout the year. The media centre contains a large cantilevered structure protruding towards the oval, while other rooms serve multiple purposes such as the radio room which can be converted to corporate boxes. The structural scope included design and documentation of foundations, all slabs which were made up of Hollowcore planks and steel beams, Structural steelwork and all vertical elements including insitu concrete columns, precast walls & concrete stairs.
Client
Kane Constructions Pty Ltd
Value
$80M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants completed the engineering designs for all civil, hydraulic and structural works including all aspects of early works, pavement design, fuel management, stormwater management, sub-soil and condensate drainage, rainwater systems, domestic hot and cold supply, non-potable cold water, all structural framing for importance level 4 including ‘post tensioned (PT)’ concrete slabs for highly loaded long clear spans, steel framing for suspended chiller plant and seismic support of all mechanical equipment.
Client
Canberra Data Centres
Value
$70M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of 8 levels of student accommodation over 6 wings, housing approximately 400 students. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs), all vertical elements (insitu concrete walls & columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
ANU / Richard Crookes
Value
$TBA
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of 8 levels of student accommodation over 3 wings, housing approximately 500 beds and will also contain a communal kitchen. The structural scope included design and documentation of foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs), all vertical elements (insitu concrete walls & columns, precast walls & concrete stairs)
Client
ANU/Cockram
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of 8 levels of student accommodation over 3 wings, housing approximately 500 beds. Ground floor contains commercial and retail outlets while level 6 contains communal space and external terraces. The façade is comprised of textured and patterned precast coming down on to ‘tear drop’ columns. The structural scope included design and documentation of bored piers, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned slabs), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, Structural steelwork & concrete stairs).
Client
University of Canberra
Value
$41m
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of one basement level of carparking, with club facilities on ground floor which will consist of a bistro, including alfresco dining and indoor children’s play area, an entertainment lounge, 3 separable Function Rooms, a gaming lounge and sport bar with TAB facilities. There is also a separately licensed bar on the corner of the building. The structural scope included design and documentation of foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), Structural steelwork and all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls & concrete stairs)
Client
Project Coordination
Value
Not provided
Description of services
Republic & Dusk are two of the 5 buildings which make up the Republic development; which is the largest mixed-use development in Canberra. These two buildings consist of two basement levels of carparking, with towers of 14 & 19 stories tall overlooking Lake Ginninderra – consisting of carparks, residential apartments, and large commercial spaces. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs) .
Client
GEOCON
Value
$377M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consisted of one basement level of carparking, with two towers of 23 & 21 stories tall consisting of carparks, residential apartments, and a skypark including a pool, spa and landscaped area. The structural scope included design and documentation of piers, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
GEOCON
Value
$95M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of three basement levels of carparking, and a 9 storey tower with both hotel rooms and residential apartments as well as a shared pool. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
GEOCON
Value
$95.6M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consisted of four basement levels of carparking, with a 15 storey tower overhead consisting of commercial tenancies on ground floor, a Gym and Sauna on level 1 and 200 residential apartments from level 1 and up. The structural scope included design and documentation of piers, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
Crafted
Value
$TBA
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project – a car park of 2 subterranean levels and 4 levels above ground, with a further 2 levels of hotel accommodation above that. This included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended/post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, insitu concrete walls, precast walls, structural steel, concrete stairs) and the steelwork used to support facades which also acts as vehicle impact barriers.
Client
Doma Group
Value
$30M
Description of services
As principle structural engineers on the project, Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake the concept design through to final design and documentation for the full project; including footings, concrete slabs, precast panels and structural steel.
The project consisted of a slab on-grade and 7 suspended post-tensioned slabs, supported by a combination of insitu columns and precast walls.
The perimeter consisted of structural steel framing and metal sheet cladding to provide vehicle impact barrier requirements, along with precast walls to the North elevation.
Due to the locations of the ramps and cross-overs with access roads below, additional attention was needed to ensure column locations and structure was flexible to allow access below whilst still providing adequate support. The external screen, which also acts as the vehicle impact barrier, entailed design and detailing to meet the required tolerances for installation. The structure was also designed to support the possible future 7 storey tower above the Level 8 roof slab.
Client
Demac Group
Value
$20M
Description of services
The Goodwin Aged Care services set about developing a visionary redevelopment of their historic Ainslie Village Site to create a modern facility for not only high and low care needs of the elderly, but inclusive of a sophisticated urban living design to suit a new generation of retirees.
Sellick Consultants were engaged in the initial stage and then through to the completion of the $200M staged development in the civil, hydraulic and structural disciplines.
The initial stage requiring significant investigation of existing services and planning to cater for the development of this size. All services having to be planned for services connection of later stages without disruption to the continual operation and staged start-up of the facilities. These early stage works having to consider not only the existing and new buildings, but the significant trees within the village which had environmental protection.
The staged build was undertaken over a five year period where design and due process had to cater for the changing labour market where flexibility of design eventuated in a mixture of structural developments based on market forces of the time.
The stage I RACF being a three level complex of a post-tensioned concrete frame with a main three level atrium with a curtain glazed wall system.
Stage II and III being four level apartment complexes with basement carparking designed as a precast flooring and partial wall system.
Stage IV was the main central activities with two 4 storey residential apartment towers and a full basement carpark under the footprint. The structure being of post-tensioned concrete and steel framed roofing.
The late stages V and VI being supportive 4 storey apartments with basement carparking and highly detailed cantilevered roofing systems.
The development successfully winning multiple local and national awards following completion.
Client
Goodwin Aged Care
Value
$250M
Description of services
As principle structural engineers on the project, Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake concept design through to final design and documentation for the full project; including concrete slabs, structural steelwork, precast walls and blockwork walls.
The project consisted of approx. 27,000m2of internal slab on-grade, with structural steel to support the roof and walls. The external cladding comprised of Kingspan isolated panels.
A requirement from IKEA was that the slabs were to be of very high quality which required Sellick Consultants to have exceptional design and detailing of peer reinforcement to help control shrinkage cracking and allow a high quality burnished finish. To assist with this quality, the roofing and walls were installed prior to concreting to protect the concrete finish.
Regarding the steelwork and cladding elements, options were investigated and incorporated to minimise the variances in flashing details; while still achieving the required look for IKEA.
Client
Hindmarsh
Value
$30M
Description of services
The High Court of Australia building was completed in 1980 and registered on the National Heritage List in 2007.
Since the opening refurbishments have been undertaken requiring structural audits to be carried out as part of the due diligence for the works in which Sellick Consultants were engaged to assess compliance with existing codes and development of floor loadings.
Ongoing refurbishment works and external works has seen the retention of Sellick Consultants for both structural and hydraulic services.
Recent upgrades to the dilapidated Queens’s courtyard and apron to the main water feature required Sellick Consultants to undertake a concise investigation into the condition and proposed remediation of the heritage area to meet the strict criteria objectives.
Working with restricted design parameters regarding levels and existing carpark structures under, Sellick Consultants developed a workable solution that enabled the rebuilding of pavements and drainage, yet retaining the health of the Queens tree area. The final result providing a new accessible courtyard for the viewing public, meeting safety and security objectives in the design.
Client
High Court of Australia
Value
$2M
Description of services
Old Parliament House known formerly as the Provisional Parliament House is a heritage listed building originally opened in 1927 before being decommissioned in 1988 with the building of the New Parliament House.
Over this period the Old Parliament House had numerous refurbishments and extensions to cater for the demands of a growing country. Following decommissioning, the Federal Government recommended that the building form part of the National Museum of Australia with the building renovated back in part to the original. This work involved demolition of the upper level structures and making good the roofing profiles back to the original construction.
Sellick Consultants were engaged by the leading contractor for structural design and advice for the upper level works. This requiring practical solutions in difficult construction conditions retaining the integrity and amenity of the building below.
Throughout the construction phase, Sellick Consultants had to be considerate of the heritage significance of the work and safety of work method.
Today the Old Parliament House resembles the historic building in its original construction, now the Museum of Australian Democracy.
Client
GA Anderson & Sons
Value
$1.2M
Description of services
Goulburn Country Motors required a new establishment in the historic Goulburn Township to amalgamate a division requiring to service several brands to meet the local demand of the country township.
The family owned company engaged the services of one of the regions predominant architectural firms to set about designing a modern showroom with an articulated frontage befitting the menu of brands available.
Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake the civil, structural and hydraulic design of the development.
The existing site had to be remediated to provide an elevated platform providing a better visual impact on the street frontage requiring stormwater diversion and neighbouring effects to provide a level platform to facilitate the operational usage of vehicular movements throughout the complex.
The structure was primarily of a steel frame with precast concrete walls to the main vehicle service area. Partially restrained free standing blade elements with flying buttress steel frames made the main striking features of the front façade. The result presenting modern facility for the client with a notable attention drawing façade.
Client
National Capital Motors
Value
$5M
Description of services
The Bruce Stadium, now known as Canberra Stadium was awarded preliminary rounds of the Olympic Football in 1997. To host these games, the ACT Government redeveloped the Stadium dropping the playing surface to increase the seating capacity to 25,000 creating a playing surface from the original oval shape to rectangular.
In dropping the surface some 3.0m required the main western stand to have major underpinning works to retain the stand as part of the new works. The successful contractor undertaking the western side works engaged Sellick Consultants to design and supervise the underpinning of the Stadium.
The work required due diligence in assessing the existing structure to determine the build type and loading based on site assessment due to the lack of historical documents available. Temporary shoring had to be designed to allow the removal of existing structural pads to form a new structural system set below the lower playing surface, with consideration to retaining the shoring to act as permanent support for the refurbished Stadium with auxiliary facilities being introduced.
Client
Value
$10M
Description of services
The National Zoo and Aquarium was developed by one of the regions local entrepreneurial visionaries, Richard Tindale, who embarked on providing an asset to the Canberra tourism industry through his own passion for animals.
In setting this vision up, the family acquired a dilapidated facility formally known as the National Aquarium in 1998, having originally opened in 1990 with the main attraction being a large water tunnel which housed a range of marine life.
Sellick Consultants were engaged to undertake a structural due diligence of the property at the time of purchase and has been retained by the family as the Zoo’s principle consultants for structural, civil and hydraulic services through major upgrades and redevelopment of the complex. Now one of Australia’s premiere Zoo’s incorporating a remodelled aquarium, private lodging, animal enclosures, water features and open range exhibits.
The first task undertaken by Sellick Consultants was to advise on the decommissioning and establishment of a new main aquarium tank where the original construction methods presented very restricted options requiring innovative design to work with such parameters in an aggressive environment.
The new aquarium tank being designed in the original main café where the floor loading was restricted to 3.0kPa and the new tank applying loads in excess of 25.0kPa.
The design requiring a tank which could transfer loads to identified supports which had to be either restrengthened or introduced to the lower aquarium floor. The concrete mix had to be specifically designed for the salt water environment and waterproof due to the tank being located over public floor levels below.
The redevelopment of the Zoo required a broad range of civil engineering capabilities from soil mechanics of earth dams and foundations in saturated soils, structures from high level pedestrian bridges both linear and non-linear cable stayed to extensive retaining structures, and landscape moats with lakes.
The design of safe enclosures required first principle assessment for safe loading of structures where standards had not been developed for guidance. The design of main pavements through floodways and a reticulated fire hydrant system throughout the entire complex brought together a holistic design approach requiring all disciplines.
Sellick Consultants have become recent sponsors of the Zoo in support of the vision in which the family have created to provide the region an asset for the local and national tourism industry.
Client
The National Zoo & Aquarium
Value
Undisclosed
Description of services
The existing heritage homestead was the main residence for the district built in the 18500’s and most fertile land in NSW. The heritage value of the property requiring the retainment and refurbishment as part of the major additions to the homestead.
The works required extensive consultation with geotechnical engineers due to the highly reactive nature of he soils, where consideration of stabilizing the existing structure was required with articulation to allow for potential movement between new an old, which included below ground cellar structures.
The resulting building creating a sound functional structure, complementing the heritage nature of the existing dwelling ensuring the future performance of the heritage homestead.
Client
Shadbolt
Value
Undisclosed
Description of services
The Royal Hotel is a heritage listed Hotel originally built by the Byrne family in 1926 where the early Federation politicians and dignitaries would stay when the old Parliament House was being built.
In recent years, the Hotel was run down and in a dilapidated state with a history of preceding alterations to the internal structural fabric, most of which had no building records.
New owners set about with a vision to undertake extensive refurbishment works to develop the historic Hotel to again be an icon for the City of Queanbeyan. As part of these works, the owners engaged the services of Sellick Consultants to undertake a structural and hydraulic audit of the existing building and work through the feasibility for the proposed works, yet maintain the Heritage value of the building.
The development work required an extension to the cellar basement level and major structural alterations to the load bearing elements of the ground floor. Difficulty in working with existing undocumented structural alterations created extensive challenges to also bring the new works to current building code compliances.
The work involved not only removing structural foundations and establishing new ones at the basement level, but removing main structural walls and columns at ground floor level, yet retaining the existing upper level masonry structures which were to be retained.
The end result creating new atrium spaces, clear areas for gaming and restaurant producing a modern facility, once again retaining the icon status.
Client
Pub Funds Investment
Value
$3M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which includes 1 level of basement carparking with 7 levels overhead consisting of carparks on ground floor and residential apartments above. Level 1 contains a communal BBQ, Gym and lounge area. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls & concrete stairs)
Client
Bloc
Value
$18M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of one basement level of carparking, and 6 levels overhead containing residential apartments many of which look over lake Tuggeranong and the Brindabella ranges. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
Meteora
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of one basement level of carparking and 6 levels overhead containing 150 Apartments. Ground floor consists of residential apartments and carparking, while the upper floors consist of residential apartments. The prince façade is influenced by the brick buildings of early Canberra, made up of bricks from Bowral brickworks. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade systems & concrete stairs)
Client
Crafted
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of two basement levels of carparking and 6 levels overhead. Ground floor consists of residential apartments and communal areas, while the upper floors consist of large courtyard homes. As with all Campbell 5 precinct jobs, Saint germain is inspired by architecture from another city, this time Paris. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls & concrete stairs)
Client
SHL Developments
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of one basement level of carparking, and 3 levels overhead containing 99 boutique residential apartments. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
Hindmarsh
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of two basement levels of carparking and 8 levels overhead. Ground floor consists of commercial tenancies, residential apartments, an internal courtyard and communal areas, while the upper floors consist of residential apartments and rooftop gardens. As with all Campbell 5 precinct jobs, Greenwich Park is inspired by architecture from another city, this time New York. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls & concrete stairs)
Client
SHL Developments
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of one basement level of carparking, a ground floor containing carparks and retail tenancies, and 5 levels containing 70 residential apartments above that. The structural scope included design and documentation of foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, concrete blade wall systems & concrete stairs)
Client
M&A Group
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which includes 1 level of basement carparking with 7 levels overhead consisting of carparks and apartments on ground floor and residential apartments above, giving a total of 51 boutique apartments. The structural scope included design and documentation of shoring, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls & concrete stairs)
Client
Bloc
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project which consists of one basement level of carparking and 6 levels overhead. Ground floor consists of residential apartments, carparking and commercial tenancies, while the upper floors consist of residential apartments including a large outdoor landscaped area to level 1 and outside space at level 4. The structural scope included design and documentation of retaining walls, foundations, all flatwork (horizontal slabs – on grade and suspended reinforced & post-tensioned), all vertical elements (insitu concrete columns, precast walls, Structural steelwork, concrete blade systems & concrete stairs)
Client
St Hilliers
Description of services
Sellick Consultants has been entrusted with the structural design of the facility to be used to store the nation’s history for the next 70 years. NAPF contains 12,000 sq.m of stringently climate controlled storage area used to house all manner of items pertaining to Australia’s history, plus 4,000 sq.m of office space and specialised preservation areas. Sellick designed and documented foundations, retaining walls, suspended slabs (both reinforced and post-tensioned), loadbearing precast walls and structural steelwork.
Client
Doma Group
Value
$63M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants was engaged to undertake the structural engineering services for this project – a 7 storey residential development with 2 levels of basement car parking. Design and documentation included all shoring, pad foundations, insitu concrete post tension suspended slabs, insitu concrete columns, precast concrete walls, and the rooftop swimming pool, plus assorted miscellaneous structural steel elements.
Client
Construction Control (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Value
Approx $20M
Description of services
Sellick Consultants completed the structural engineering for this unique coastal residence which included a traditional reinforced concrete ground floor and a combination of steel framed and timber upper floor.
The exposure and unique balcony layout presented durability challenges for the ground floor design where minimising structural members whilst maintaining the strong aesthetic appeal of the architectural intent was achieved.
The unique living and kitchen areas demanded a portal-frame design approach and drew on the feature internal concrete wall as a main bracing element.
Client
Peaty / DNA Architects
Value
$950,000
Description of services
Sellick Consultants completed the structural engineering for this unique Canberra residence which included a traditional reinforced concrete ground floor on grade and a combination of steel framed and timber upper floor.
The feature timber upper floor layout was conceived by the architectural design team and developed in coordination with the structural team of Sellick Consultants. The design incorporated exposed Glulam Timber members that provided the main structural framing with bespoke connections.
The main Glulam floor beam and roof framing elements worked in conjunction with Glulam timber columns to provide a full height open space with internal balcony that compliments the bespoke timber library joinery.
Client
Croser / DNA Architects
Value
$1.2M
Description of services
The Queanbeyan Leagues Club was originally founded in 1963, two years prior to the establishment of Sellick Consultants.
In 1972, the club was burnt to the ground and a new building established. Due to the fast track operation of re-establishment of the new club, the historical building records were never archived.
In 1995 a major refurbishment of the club was undertaken where Sellick Consultants were engaged as the principle structural engineers. With lack of historical records a pain stacking assessment of the original structure had to be undertaken where the refurbishment works involved the removal of major structural supports to the club. Sellick Consultants investigative works was paramount in enabling the core architectural vision to materialise with associated obstacles in the new foundations that were required. The new club having been built over the existing floor structure of the original club that in turn had been built directly over the preceding club which had never been completely demolished.
Sellick Consultants were then later engaged to undertake major later additions and renovations in 2005 and 2011.
Client
QBN Leagues Club P/L
Value
$6M
