News

21th Aug

Australian Cyber Security Centre is officially opened!

AMC’s recent fitout for the Australian Cyber Security Centre at Brindabella Business Park was officially opened by PM Malcolm Turnbull last week.  The ACSC’s new headquarters fosters collaboration between agencies and a stronger engagement with business and academia to share information and counter cyber security threats.  A great result for all involved!  For more details about this project, click here.

27th Jul

Giralang Shopping Centre Development Approved!

After 13 years, the Giralang community will soon have a new vibrant local centre after Planning Minister Mick Gentleman recently called in and approved a proposed four storey, mixed-use development including a 1,000sqm supermarket, community spaces and residential apartments.  This is an exciting and long-awaited result for Giralang Properties, AMC and the Giralang community and is a positive outcome after a series of setbacks since the original shops closed in 2005.  Construction is due to commence in October 2018 with the supermarket operational from late-2019.  Watch this space!  Read more here.

02th Jul

MBA Building Excellence Awards 2018

Congratulations to our interior design team and Projex Building Group with their recent success at the MBA Building Excellence Awards 2018!  The teams took out two awards for “Commercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration” – Less than $1m (Microsoft Fitout Extension, Barton) and $1-$5m (Vikings Club Erindale Refurbishment, Wanniassa).  The CDPP Fitout, Canberra (Built) and the ACSC Fitout, Brindabella Business Park (Construction Control) were finalists in their categories.  An exceptional result for all involved!

25th Jun

2018 AIA ACT Awards

Congratulations to all the award and commendation recipients at the 2018 Australian Institute of Architects ACT Awards held on Saturday!  The judging panel, including AMC’s Alastair MacCallum, was faced with the challenging task of selecting winners from a large number of high calibre entries this year across all categories.  A full list of award recipients is available here.

18th Jun

ACT Gender Equity Taskforce – “getDEEP”

The ACT Gender Equity Taskforce (via the AIA) recently released their publication entitled “getDEEP“, a comprehensive guide to “encouraging diverse, equitable employment and practice in Architecture in the ACT”.  In addition to a number of contributions from industry, AMC’s Practice Manager, Hannah-Jean Cadan provided her perspective on these very important and relevant issues with reference to AMC’s flexible working practices.  A version of her interview was also published on the Parlour website.  Worth a read!

31th May

MBA ACT Building Excellence Awards 2018 – Finalists

No less than 4 of AMC’s recent fitout and refurbishment projects have recently been announced as finalists in the MBA ACT Building Excellence Awards 2018!  We are always proud to partner with respected local building contractors such as Projex (Vikings Erindale Refurbishment, Microsoft Fitout), Built (CDPP Canberra) and Construction Control (ACSC Fitout) in the delivery of high quality and innovative projects in our Nation’s Capital.  Winners will be announced on June 29!

30th Apr

Proposed Redevelopment of Giralang Shops

An exciting new proposal by AMC Architecture and Nikias Diamond for the redevelopment of the Giralang shops proposes a new supermarket, cafes, shops, childcare centre and community facilities in addition to 50 one, two and three bedroom apartments.   This project is currently open for public consultation until May 18.

12th Dec

The Central in Crace – Style & Substance

The final stage of Goodwin’s The Central officially opened this year, offering residents contemporary accommodation and a sense of community in the heart of Crace.   Read more about this project here or via our project profile page.

17th Nov

AMC designs new Provectus Care boutique aged care facility

AMC, together with Purdon Planning, have designed a new 102-bed aged care facility for Provectus Care, proposed to be located on the site of the Solander Gallery on the corner of Hopetoun Circuit and Grey Street in Deakin.  The proposed facility will provide a range of accommodation options, a day respite centre and in-house rehabilitation services including hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.  The Development Application for this project is currently being processed.  Read more about this project in a recent Canberra Times article, available here.

09th Nov

Mantra MacCarthur Hotel Opening

01th Sep

Mantra-MacArthur Hotel Opening in Spring 2017

AMC’s adaptive re-use of a commercial office building to create a new hotel is almost complete with the Mantra MacCarthur Hotel set to open this Spring.  The 10-storey hotel boasts 136 rooms and 40 suites, a restaurant and bar, fully equipped gym, secure parking and internet lounge.  The existing precast façade of the building was retained with new Core 10 folded metal cladding superimposed to create interest and new awning and glazing elements added at ground level to provide an inviting entry and restaurant/lounge area.  The internal areas were stripped back to create an industrial feel with accents of black steelwork, brass, mirrors and stone softened with wall panelling, natural materials and furnishings.  Click here for more details or visit  www.mantrahotels.com/mantra-macarthur-hotel for more information.

14th Jun

Construction Commencing Soon – Denman Prospect Village Centre

Construction of Canberra Airport Group’s new Denman Prospect village centre will commence soon.  AMC’s contemporary design for this unique and exciting development features high quality materials, views across Craven Creek Reserve and offers residents a variety of shops, restaurants and a stand-a-lone medical centre as well as townhouse residences overlooking the Molongolo Valley.  Read more about this project here.

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