2010 FINALISTS

Melbourne Convention Centre Project, VIC
Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd

The $450 million Melbourne Convention Centre Project delivered the world’s first and only 6 Star Green Rated rating convention centre. The rating was achieved by numerous techniques and innovations including its Black Water Treatment Plant that recycles wastewater, and passive initiatives such as a design that utilises the maximum amount of daylight.

The complexity of the construction included the challenges of its 70,000 square metre size, non-rectilinear forms, high architectural style, extreme volumes of the main foyer and plenary hall, the advanced AV technology, and the extent of food and beverage preparation areas and food service equipment. Also, a cut-off wall was created around the building zone to stop river and groundwater from invading the site.

The plenary hall features a 1,585-seat automated retractable seating system for rapid mode configuration change that is the largest and most complex installation of this type of system.

The project was completed 6 weeks ahead of schedule and within budget.