designing success - Ellivo Architects

ELLIVO ARCHITECTS
CAPABILITY STATEMENT

BEES NEES FITOUT
South Brisbane, QLD
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
CONTENTS 3
ABOUT ELLIVO 5
OUR SERVICES 7
WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT 9
TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN OUTCOMES 11
OUR TEAM 13
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - URBAN FORM ARCHITECTURE 17
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - COMMERCIAL /MIXED USE 19
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - COMMERCIAL /MIXED USE 21
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - MULTI RESIDENTIAL 25
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 27

We pride ourselves on “designing success”.
ABOUT ELLIVO
Ellivo Architects are experienced commercial, mixed use and residential
Architects that have been working together with our local and national
clients for over fourteen years. We are passionate about design,
creative with the use of space, and ardent about achieving balance
between development goals and architectural outcomes.
To us, a great design is only valuable when it is delivered successfully as built form,
becomes available as usable space and provides an impressive yet functional interior.
We make it our priority to meet the needs of those who build, lease and buy so that
spaces are more than just aesthetically pleasing architecture.
Ellivo Architects are committed to applying environmentally sustainable solutions to
every scenario. In our studio, every design and selection is aligned to principles of
sustainability. Good environmental design begins with the first principles of orientation
and understanding of a site. And creating vibrant, successful places is equally import to
creating good architecture.
We pride ourselves on “designing success” whereby the success embedded in the
Architectural design includes being financially viable, and socially and environmentally
sustainable. We consider the design fundamentals to include flexibility for future growth
and change with little impact, and combine this with understanding commercial reality
and design innovation.
We also use Intelligent 3D technologies to help clients and key stakeholders, such as
councils, to better understand the often complex ideas, sites and spatial arrangements.

QUEENSLAND MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
Kangaroo Point, QLD
Ellivo Architects primarily focuses on working with clients in the corporate and
development areas of the industry. Our expertise is in;
URBAN FORM ARCHITECTURE
This is our approach and term for the 3D masterplanning process. We utilise our
commercial and residential skills to quickly resolve and inform the masterplanning
process through 3D models. We do this by “testing” individual sites, to assess their
commercial viability, and adherence to the aims of the masterplan vision.
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL / MIXED USE
OUR SERVICES
Our work in these areas ranges from Greenstar office towers, sub regional mixed use
shopping centres, boutiques retail villages and offices parks.
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
Multi-unit residential projects have been the backbone of our design expertise since
the studio was established. Our residential experience includes several luxury “one per
floor “apartments, investor driven developments, medium density aged care and short
stay accommodation. Several recent projects have been specifically tailored to the
need of students.
RESIDENTIAL
Our residential expertise extends from tailored individual house clients through to
masterplanned estates of differing densities, TOD studies, assessing and designing low
cost housing and mining accommodation.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Our Interior Design team works both in parallel with the Architectural teams, and
independently on commercial and residential fitouts. The interior design team has
over fourteen years experience in Commercial fitouts, Multi-residential and residential
design, retail design, marketing packages and delivery of FF&E packages.

JADE
Surfers Paradise, QLD
WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT
Our years of experience have allowed us to build the process
that we want to be a part of, and remove the barriers that often
stand between creativity and corporate decision-making. Our
approach is personal to you and your project.
We guide our clients through a well-practiced program in step by step manor,
driving value for money into their projects upfront and optimising their design at
logical review points.
We recognize that every client’s needs are unique, and every project different,
however the steps in the delivery of a successful design process rarely change.
Instead of changing our process every time, we spend our time understanding
the needs of the stakeholders, and their companies and addressing the timelines
and constraints that will allow for a successful design and functional building.
Our success is also linked to the capability and skill set of the consultant team. We
enjoy the process of working and collaborating with the client’s representatives,
external stakeholders and consultants.
We can take advice, and we can bring our experience to the table. We will
listen, understand and explore to deliver the most successful design.

ELLIVO STUDIO
Fortitude Valley, QLD
TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN OUTCOMES
Ellivo Architects has been an “early adopter” of new technologies
and the opportunities for collaboration that BIM (Building
Information Modelling) affords. Our office has been 100%
committed to the Revit 3D intelligent design software for over five
years. In this time we have developed a comprehensive set of
workflow procedures and an extensive digital library, tailored to
Australian construction techniques and codes.
The BIM approach that we use to visualise and document our Architecture and
Interiors places us at the cutting edge of the design industry. It allows our designs
to seamlessly interface with technical, services and structural planning, and
makes for great efficiencies throughout the design process.
Our internal processes ensure a high degree of consistency in our digital models
and output which has been well received in the marketplace. Within the office
the use of Revit 3D software allows us to provide documentation that is highly
co-ordinated and produce 3D renders for client and stakeholder understanding
very early on in the process.
We have developed elemental coding of our models to assist quantity surveyors
to quickly and accurately generate takeoffs through Cost X, even at very early
stages of a project.
We utilise the 3D model from early massing studies right through to construction
documentation and have the experience to stretch the use of the software
beyond documentation to ensure it assists us in taking our design to the next
level.
We are always exploring new programs and technologies that further add to the
BIM platform. Our current research is finding better and faster fly through “add
ons”. These technologies significantly speed up the communication process with
key stakeholders, particularly purchasers, Councils and other authorities.

URBAN INFILL STUDY
Woolloongabba, QLD
Ellivo Architects have carefully hand-selected our team of staff to suit our
design ethos, culture, technical ability to benefit both our clients and our work
environment. As technology and collaboration has evolved in recent years the
importance of having people who fit our ideals and can work efficiently and
confidently with our clients is paramount to us in ‘designing success’.
We have built a cohesive team that can offer every element of service that our client needs
to deliver them a successful design, and provide each of their skill sets as a part of the total
Ellivo Architects’ capability.
We ensure that a client has direct access to the Director and the people who are working
on their project. Our Directors and the project team work throughout the full cycle of the
project to maintain good communication throughout the design process.
Our staff skill sets include a full range of services and experience and expertise. A selection
of our key people is outlined below.
MASON COWLE
Director
Mason has built Ellivo Architects for over 13
years as one of the founding co-Directors. His
influential architectural style has positioned
the firm where it is today, and his visionary
master planning skills and attention to detail
are growing it into tomorrow. Mason plays a
key role in Brisbane’s Architecture community,
supporting the urbanization and densification
of large mixed use, retail and residential sites by
keeping the end user firmly in mind.
He works hands-on with developers to drive
the functionality and feasibility of their
projects to ensure success at every step of the
development process.
SCOTT WHITEOAK
Director
Scott, the other founding co-Director of
Ellivo Architects, has focussed his 25 year
Architecture career on creating an inclusive
and vibrant design team that delivers logical
and successful Architectural outcomes for his
clients in the SE Queensland region. Scott has
years of mixed use, residential and commercial
experience and addresses sustainable
construction principles with great enthusiasm.
Most recently, Scott has led the development
of Ellivo Architects’ Buiding Information
Modelling (BIM) capability and skills, firmly
establishing the firm as leading Architecture
through collaborative, technologically
advanced design solutions.
Relevant Projects;
- Keystone Business Park, Geelong
- Bokarina Masterplan, Bokarina,
Stockland
- Bells Reach, Caloundra South,
Stockland
- Allen St, Wooloongabba, ULDA
- Urbia, Burleigh, Ray John Group
- Visage Hyatt Coolum, Lend Lease
Relevant Projects;
OUR TEAM
- Keystone Business Park, Geelong
- Bayside Business Park,
Cleveland,Harridan
- Bokarina Masterplan, Bokarina,
Stockland
- The Grange, Brookwater, Springfield
Land Corporation
- Bells Reach, Caloundra South,
Stockland
- Urban Quarter, Townsville
- 68 High St, Toowong, RTB Holdings

MCMAHON CLARKE LEGAL
Brisbane CBD, QLD
DANIEL VOLPATO
Associate Architect
Daniel is an Associate with Ellivo Architects and
has worked with the company for over nine
years. His design philosophy is to create bold,
confident Architecture that maintains a sense
of honesty and simplicity in materials, finishes
and structural solutions. He aims to achieve a
comfortable balance between functionality
and aesthetics whilst continuously elevating the
clients brief to achieve a result which exceeds
their initial expectation within the project
budget.
Daniel is a key member of the studio, leading
in experience of multi-residential and highrise
design, masterplanning and Urban Form
Architecture and mixed use projects.
TANYA ZEALEY
Associate, Senior Interior Designer
Tanya has been leading the interior team that
has grown in its experience and reputation since
its establishment in 2003. She has a great passion
and creative flair, which is underpinned with a
deep understanding of budgets, sustainability,
materials and detailing.
Tanya has worked on some of South east
queenslands most prestigious residential projects
and boutique commercial fit-outs in her thirteen
year career. Tanya has keen interest in making
sure all solutions and selections are sustainable
and locally produced.
Being constantly in touch with the industry means
that Tanya is able to bring a depth of product
and supplier knowledge to deliver environments
that suit clients from all aspects of comfort,
aesthetics and longevity.
VINH NGUYEN
Graduate Architect
Vinh is a Graduate Architect with 6 years
of experience in a broad range of projects
including night clubs, RSL’s, restaurants,
education, master planning and residential
buildings. Vinh is interested in understanding how
a building is used and focused on delivering
a creative yet practical solution with both the
client and end user in mind. Whilst competent
in documentation, he is passionate in the
presentation of the design and ideas through a
combination of free hand and digital media.
With advanced skills in 3D presentation, design
and documentation Vinh has been able to
communicate the most complicated of projects
to client and stakeholders successfully.
Relevant Projects;
- Yungaba, Kangaroo Point,
Australand
- Solito, Carindale, Australand
- DHA Residential, Enogerra, DHA
- Urbia, Burleigh, Ray John Group
- Bayside Business Park,
Cleveland,Harridan
Relevant Projects;
- WHK FItout, Townsville
- DMA Fitout, Brisbane CBD
- Ellivo Architects Studio, Fortitude
Valley
-McMahon Clarke Legal, Brisbane
CBD
- 68 High Street, Toowong
- Bees Nees, South Brisbane
- UDIA, Brisbane CBD
- Market Street, Indooroopilly
Relevant Projects;
- MyCentre, Nerang
- Keystone Business Park, Geelong
- Yungaba, Kangaroo Point,
Australand
- DHA Residential, Enogerra, DHA
- Urbia, Burleigh, Ray John Group
OUR TEAM

MYCENTRE NERANG
Nerang, QLD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - URBAN FORM ARCHITECTURE
KEYSTONE BUSINESS PARK
Armstrong Creek, VIC
Keystone is a masterplanned Mixed Use and Industry
Park. The Site in Geelong’s Armstrong Creek Urban
Growth Corridor, offers a sustainable, high quality
business precinct.
We are working on specific individual projects within
the stage one and creating a 3 dimensional master
plan that can be continually updated, as new site are
committed and developed. This allows the client to see
each development site in context of the broader project
vision.
BELYANDO ESTATE
Moranbah
Belyando Estate is a masterplanned community Isaac
Shire, Queensland which will be developed to help ease
the current accommodation shortage experienced in
Moranbah and to encourage a high level of residential
amenity that will attract workers and their families to
move to the town.
This includes affordable adaptable design options for
the traditional lower density residential lots. These will be
a combination of traditional domestic construction with
modular transportable buildings, and also hybrid designs
combining modular service ‘cores’ with domestic
construction exteriors
URBIA
Burleigh, Gold Coast
Urbia Burleigh for the Rayjon Group explores the issues
of a complex mixed use development that incorporates
the potentially conflicting needs of commercial space,
residential towers and “big box verses high street
retailing”.
The project is a unique opportunity to create urban
densification with an existing urban area, added value
and diversity to an existing underdeveloped shopping
centre.
The project is currently being assessed by the major
projects section of GCCC.
Urban Form Architecture,
Architecture and Interior
Design
Current
Masterplan and Urban Form
Architecture
Current
Architecture and Urban
Form Architecture
Currently Underway
2011/2012

UNILODGE
St Lucia, QLD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - COMMERCIAL /MIXED USE
SUNSHINE PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT
Sunshine, VIC
This is a multistage commercial and retail refurbishment
and extension of Sunshine Plaza at Sunshine. A new
Coles “Superstore” will be incorporated into the existing
fabric. This will serve as the catalyst to significantly
extend and re-image the centre; in conjunction with
new streetscape work being undertaken by Brimbank
Council.
Future stages include utilizing the airspace above the
centre to develop a new podium level with 15,000
square metres of office accommodation.
MY CENTRE NERANG
Nerang, QLD
The redevelopment of the existing My Centre at Nerang
offers an opportunity to provide a quality mixed use
heart. Incorporation of the adjoining land allows for
expansion and improvement of the centre to provide a
much more diverse experience, increasing the retail and
service offering.
The Architectural expression seeks to create a balance
between creating an identifiable, cohesive “whole” on
one hand and diversity and human scale on the other.
The my centre redevelopment will provide a quality,
local centre for Nerang, that will offer a diverse
retail and leisure experience with the integration of
community facilities.
BELLS REACH
Caloundra South, QLD
Bells Reach is a carbon neutral neighbourhood centre
in Stockland’s new 12,000 residential development at
Caloundras South. The retail centre design is ESD neutral
and centres around an open air deck to attrack a range
of boutique tenants and provide the foundations for the
early stages of this sustainable new community.
The centre is part of the fast tracked development
that has recently gained support of the ULDA to drive
it forward through planning and into delivery phases.
The centre is expected to commence construction and
reach completion in 2012.
Architecture and Interior
Design
Current
Architecture
Current
Architecture
Currently Underway
2011/2012

UDIA FITOUT
Brisbane, QLD
HIGH ST
Toowong, QLD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - COMMERCIAL /MIXED USE
Currently awaiting Development Application, High Street
Toowong is a fourteen story, 14,000m2 commercial office
development in Toowong. The project is targeting a
Greenstar rating.
The floorplates allow an abundance of natural light
and are oreinted to the view for maximum efficiency
and outlook. The core of the is building aligned to
one side allowing maximum efficiency for workstation
arrangments and office layouts.
QLD MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
Yungaba, Kangaroo Point
The Yungaba precinct by Australand incorporates
residential, retail and community facilities, whilst
retaining Yungaba House. The development includes
4 residential offerings and a café, addressing the river.
The public face of the development is the Multi-Cultural
Centre. The facility is designed to accommodate a
range of community group offices and activities.
A flexible performance space is the heart of the building.
Offices and function spaces accomodate the upper
levels. A feature curtain wall allows visual connection
from the triple height foyer spaces to the street,
welcoming guests to the centre.
BAYSIDE BUSINESS PARK
Cleveland, QLD
The mixed use commercial park at Cleveland for
Harridan offers arrange of commercial and warehouse
buildings in a masterplanned estate.
Each building can be tailored to the specific needs of
each tenant, particularly appealing to those associated
with the adjacent Mater private Hospital.
The centre will also include childcare and recreation
areas and has future buildings to be constructed.
Architecture & Interior
Design base building
Current 2012
$ 7,000,000
Architecture and Interior
Design
Completed 2011
Architecture and Base
building Interior Design
Completed 2010

FISH LANE APARTMENTS
South Brisbane, QLD
FISH LANE APARTMENTS
South Brisbane, QLD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - MULTI RESIDENTIAL
Located on a tight inner-city corner lot in South Brisbane
bounded by Melbourne Street, Cordelia Street and
Fish Lane, the 10 storey mixed use building provides
boutique ground level retail spaces, with 9 levels of
accommodation consisting of 48 compact residential
units.
The architectural expression seeks to create a balance
between creating an identifiable, cohesive “whole” on
one hand and diversity and human scale on the other.
Local materials and scale reflect the fine grained detail
produced with the use of off-form concrete, timber,
brick and glass.
Subtropical design fundamentals include gardens,
northern orientation, flow through ventilation, natural
light & solar control, and large balconies.
YERONGA VILLAGE, BUILDING 3
Yeronga, QLD
Located less than 5 kilometres from the city The Village
at Yeronga is a purpose bult retirement community
offering Independant living units over 5 levels.
Surrounded by sporting fields and parklands, Building
3 Yeronga is a shining example of how integrated
continuing care retirement living can be successfully
delivered utilising the framework of traditional multi –
story medium density development.
UNILODGE, ST LUCIA
University Of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD
Unilodge offers high quality student accommodation
within the University of Queensland precinct. In the
complex, developed by Aspect Properties, students
enjoy city views from a northern aspect. Each studio is
fully furnished complete with timber floors and designer
kitchens shared between two studios.
The ground floor provides common area for social
gatherings. This area includes pool tables and outdoor
kitchens with fridges and barbeques to give the students
activity zones outside of their rooms.
Architecture & Interior
Design
Currently Underway
Architecture & Interior
Design
Currently Under Construction
Architecture & Interior
Design
Completed 2010

THE CLIFFS
Kangaroo Point, QLD
THE CLIFFS
Kangaroo Point, QLD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - MULTI RESIDENTIAL
The Cliffs is a luxury development perched on the Cliffs at
Kangaroo Point with magnificent views of the city. Three
stories with six apartments and a Penthouse with Roof
terrace were designed to feel like a luxurious home with
cross ventilation and layouts to maximise natural light.
The pinnacle of the interior design is the complete fit-out
of the penthouse which was tailored to meet the client’s
aspirations for a unique retreat with the quality and
attention to detail of an individual house. What sets the
penthouse apart is the integration of materials, finishes,
furniture selection and floor plan design that we influenced
from beginning to end to provide a highly tailored
environment for an individual client. Each space within
the penthouse has been considered in terms of use, feel,
richness and character.
JADE
Surfers Paradise, QLD
Jade is an ultra-luxury, one per floor apartment complex
on the beach front at the Gold Coast. The apartments,
developed by Bezzina Group, offer the level of finish,
accommodation and sophistication that appeal to an
international market.
Each apartment incorporates a pool, accessible directly
from the living area. The curved form opens each room up
to a view to different areas of the coast. Two Beachhouses
and one three story penthouse, pool house, foyers and
basement were all also highly detailed and documented.
Finishes are rare and luxurious, whilst remaining warm and
timeless. Due to the level of detail and complexity of
building form a mock-up apartment was firstly perfected
resolving all details before continuing up the thirteen
typical levels.
BROOKWATER GALLERY
Brookwater, QLD
Brookwater Gallery comprises of 20 three bedroom
luxury townhouses and four bedroom houses surrounding
resort style community facilities, located in Brookwater.
The houses and townhouses are finished to a high
standard incorporating open plan living/dining, 3
or 4 bedrooms, balconies and private landscaped
courtyards.
Architecture, Interior Design
and Furniture Package
Completed October 2010
QMBA Award for Residential
Buildings (High Rise over 3
storeys) up to $15m (2009)
UDIA Small-Medium Density
Development Award (2009)
Interior Design and
Architecture
Completed 2009
AIA Regional
Commendation –
Residential Architecture –
Multiple Housing (2009)
AIA Regional
Commendation – Interior
Architecture (2009)
Architecture and Interior
Design
Completed February 2007

RIVERWALK AVE
Robina, QLD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
FISH LANE APARTMENTS
South Brisbane, QLD
Located on a tight inner-city corner lot in South Brisbane
bounded by Melbourne Street, Cordelia Street and
Fish Lane, the 10 storey mixed use building provides
boutique ground level retail spaces, with 9 levels of
accommodation consisting of 48 compact residential
units.
The apartment interiors are compact, yet efficient and
practical. A contemporary & rich palette of materials
and finishes has been selected to offer a sophisticated &
urban look throughout the internal configurations.
The selection of finishes and seamless flooring also allows
for the ultimate flexibility in furnishing the apartments.
ELLIVO ARCHITECTS STUDIO
Fortitude Valley, QLD
The 2011 design of Ellivo’s new office fit-out has provided
us with an amazing opportunity to demonstrate our core
values and creativity to our industry. The new studio in
the centre of Fotitude Valley is designed to embrace
who we are, what we enjoy creating and ultimately to
provide a professional and engaging environment for
design.
Our spaces connect with our clients and staff challenge
and inspire them on an ongoing basis.
We sought out the space as an empty shell as this
allowed us flexibility in our design and maximum
expression of ourselves. The space provides our key
requirements of natural daylight, street presence and
accessibility to our clients. The workspace is energetic,
bright and alive.
MCMAHON CLARKE LEGAL
Brisbane, CBD
In 2010, McMahon Clarke Legal sought our guidance to
update, professionalise and re-energise their 12-year-old
offices in Charlotte Street, Brisbane City.
In response to their needs, Ellivo Architects has delivered
a striking new entry and meeting experience for Clients.
McMahon Clarke Legal has embraced their new,
comfortable, luxurious lounges, meeting rooms and
boardrooms that now reflect the energy and youth of
their many staff members.
The new design remains true to their many years of
business with a focus on the client and presentation
of their works and has taken much unused space and
given this back to the clients and staff to hold meetings
and gatherings in a professional environment.
Architecture and Interior
Design
Currently Underway
Interior Design
Completed 2011
Interior Design
Completed 2010

THE CLIFFS
Kangaroo Point, QLD
ONE
Toowong
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
One is a high end, one per floor development by
Property Vision, addressing the river at Toowong. Each
apartment is designed to make the most of city and river
views, with generous terraces flowing from timber floored
living areas.
The design allows for excellent cross ventilation through
the apartments, which combined with high floor to floor
heights, increases the sense of living in a detached
home.
Finishes are clean, modern and understated to give
a timeless quality to the interior. Composite aluminum
panels externally were used as opposed to block work
due to the speed of construction and long lasting
qualities.
BEES NEES CITY REALTY
SOUTH BRISBANE
The 2008 building restoration and fitout for the new
BeesNees Realty office embraced the history and
culture of the “Old Boot Factory” in Cordelia Street into
which they moved and created a stunning characterfilled
workplace.
The unique personality of the building was exposed
beautifully when we sandblasted away the layers of
paint to reveal the inherent colours of the bricks and the
original timbers.
The open plan fitout takes advantage of the high
ceilings and draws from the fabric of the building to
provide a new flexible office layout that sits comfortably
within the context of the old.
UDIA FITOUT
Brisbane CBD
Completed in 2007, the new corporate fit-out for UDIA
Queensland accommodates conference facilities,
meeting rooms, library, reception and staff café in a
functional, yet striking manner.
With the UDIA being a not for profit organisation, the
focus for the Ellivo designers was to deliver a purposeful
and smart fit-out on a budget. The end result surpassed
our client’s expectations and all spaces are now heavily
used and enjoyed.
The layout allows natural light to filter through to the
core of the fit-out, the reception and library provide an
impressive entry experience. The cafe provides a new
relaxed venue for informal staff meetings and lunches.
Interior Design
Completed 2010
Architecture including
restoration of a Heritage
Place, Interior Design
Completed 2008
Interior Design
Completed 2007

Mason Cowle
Director
masonc@ellivo.com
0416 234 527
Scott Whiteoak
Director
scottw@ellivo.com
0416 234 528
Daniel Volpato
Associate
danielv@ellivo.com
0418 183 369
Tanya Zealey
Associate
tanyaz@ellivo.com
0422 213 336
ground floor, 6A, 108 wickham street fortitude valley QLD 4006 PO Box 494 spring hill QLD 4004
phone 07 3831 5055 fax 07 3831 5066 email ellivo@ellivo.com
abn 60 109 575 279 acn 109 575 279 www.ellivo.com
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