Epping’s newest residential community opens its doors

Buyers have started moving into their apartments at Greaton’s twin tower ‘Oxford Central’ development in north-west Sydney.

Buyers are taking up residence at Greaton’s landmark mixed-use apartment project, Oxford Central, in the north-west Sydney suburb of Epping, following its practical completion in November 2019.

Delivered by construction partner, Ceerose, the project’s twin 17-storey towers – named Centrale and Vista – feature 251 premium apartments, as well as 292 car spaces and 625sqm of ground level retail.

The project is Greaton’s first completed Sydney project, after the company’s West Franklin development in Adelaide, which features 274 apartments, also across two towers, was completed in February.

As part of a media release to announce the settlement, Polymer interviewed the first family to move in, Suresh Soppa and his wife Sudha, who were offered as case studies for media coverage. Polymer also documented the buyer’s settlement event on Saturday 26 October 2019, with professional photography and the production of a video of the fun day, which can be seen below.

Bellaire Mitchelton prepares for official market launch

During November, Polymer delivered the Bellaire, Mitchelton teaser campaign on behalf of Realm Project Marketing, ahead of the project’s official market launch.

Brought to life through a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy across print and online media, Polymer was delighted to hit the launch button on this fantastic project featuring 61 apartments, just 10 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.

Appealing to owner occupiers and investors alike, Bellaire Mitchelton’s $349,000 starting price for a two-bedroom apartment includes generous indoor-outdoor living spaces, secure car parking and a highly desirable rooftop terrace, only five minutes’ walk from Mitchelton train station.

Check out the Bellaire Mitchelton website here to find out more, or watch the project video below.

Avenor wraps up 2019 with a party

Polymer was proud to help long-standing client, Avenor, wrap up another successful year with a Spanish themed celebration during November.

Held at The Naked Duck on Castlereagh Street in Sydney, the event was attended by over 100 clients, consultants and stakeholders. Produced by Polymer, the event also provided a valuable opportunity to bring key industry players together and celebrate their achievements throughout the year.

Avenor’s James Paver and Peter Clemesha thanked attendees for their support before Spanish band ‘Lolo Lovina’ got the party started. As well as managing the entire event, Polymer produced a new corporate brochure for Avenor, which was well received. 

Watch the event’s video below.

Coronation Property’s Paper Mill Food set to reshape Western Sydney’s restaurant scene

Polymer was on hand for the official public launch of the much-anticipated food and beverage precinct in Liverpool, securing primetime TV coverage through Channel 7.

Held on Saturday 10 August, the launch of The Paper Mill Food opened up the beautifully-restored heritage paper mill building for the first time, giving the public the chance to see the transformed space within Coronation Property’s 882-apartment urban renewal project, The Paper Mill. Set to become Western Sydney’s newest food precinct, the building has undergone a dramatic transformation, led by hospitality interior architects DS17, with bespoke timber joinery, marble and custom cast-iron sculpting reflecting the site’s historical significance. Polymer assisted with media engagement for the launch, culminating in national news coverage across print and online media, including Channel 7’s evening broadcast.

Read more about the unveiling of The Paper Mill Food precinct here.

Iconic Aussie charity Royal Far West appoints acclaimed architects

Internationally-renowned architect, Glenn Murcutt AO, has been commissioned by 95-year-old Australian charity Royal Far West to design the Stage 2 masterplan for its beachfront headquarters at Manly.

Mr Murcutt will work closely with accomplished architect and designer, Angelo Candalepas of Candalepas Associates, to create a compelling and beautiful campus for Royal Far West, to allow the charity to grow its generous work for country kids in need and future-proof its service for the next 100 years. According to RFW CEO, Lindsay Cane AM, the vision is to deliver a beautifully integrated and innovative health and wellbeing “campus” that supports the charity’s work of bringing vulnerable country kids to the beach to receive specialist health services. Polymer was proud to assist Royal Far West with the announcement of this exciting news, securing extensive media coverage with a potential reach of over 20M people. In addition, Polymer is working with Royal Far West on the development of a communications strategy for the entire project, which is expected to take up to five years to complete.

To find out more about Royal Far West’s plans for its Manly campus, click here.

Prime Build celebrates 10 Years

Congratulations to our long-standing client, Dean Willemsen, for growing Prime Build into Australia’s most respected refurbishment, fit out and joinery providers.

In just one decade, Prime Build has grown to supply a wide range of construction services, specialising in live environment delivery.

Founded by qualified carpenters Dean Willemsen and Tim Thompson in 2009, the company quickly evolved into delivering amenity refurbishments for Kmart Australia, which after just two years, saw Prime Build upgrade close to 20 stores across NSW.  Prime Build then won the contract to deliver all of Kmart’s store development program across NSW and the ACT.  This has grown to the company now refurbishing close to 50% of Kmart’s entire fleet of stores.

Other clients now also include Aldi, David Jones, Myer, Coles, LiquorLand, RMIT University, InvoCare and many more.

We’ve enjoyed assisting Prime Build over recent years with their stakeholder and media engagement, social media management, speaking engagements and profiling opportunities, communications audit, brand evaluation and project award strategies.

Polymer client Greenland Australia recognised with prestigious industry award

Omnia, the new icon of Sydney’s Potts Point, has received a major tick of approval, winning the coveted High-Rise City Apartment Development category at the Urban Taskforce’s Development Excellence Awards 2019.

Polymer was thrilled to see our client Greenland Australia’s striking architectural landmark Omnia recognised for design excellence at the recent Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards 2019. Officially opened by The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, in a ceremony late last year, the $320 million, 20-storey Omnia building was a worthy recipient of the prestigious High-Rise City Apartment Development award, with the accolade reconfirming the project’s quality and the savvy purchasing decisions of city-focussed buyers. Polymer was proud to compile the award-winning submission on behalf the Greenland Australia team and is celebrating a fantastic outcome for a highly-deserving project.

As well as managing the grand opening ceremony, Polymer secured extensive print and online media coverage for the event.

Epping’s largest urban renewal project gets underway at The Langston

Cbus Property has marked the official commencement of construction at their triple-tower project in north-west Sydney, The Langston, with a ‘sod turning’ ceremony.

Polymer client Cbus Property celebrated progression to the next phase of development at their Epping project, The Langston, in June at a milestone event attended by special guests including City of Parramatta Lord Mayor, Councillor Andrew Wilson, as well as building contractors Hutchinson Builders, project architects Architectus, landscape architects Arcadia and Epping community groups. Polymer was delighted to organise and host the ceremony, which followed the completion of demolition at the former Westpac Credit Card Services building, between Langston Place and Chambers Court. Hutchinson Builders has progressed strongly with site works since the start of 2019, with The Langston’s first tower expected to take just over two years and completion targeted for Q3 2021.

To find out more about The Langston, check out the project website thelangstonepping.com or follow @thelangstonepping on Instagram.

Polymer assists 123-year-old global real estate brand Stanton Hillier Parker with relaunch following a two-decade absence

Previously responsible for the development of Sydney suburbs Rosebery and Haberfield, Stanton Hillier Parker has re-entered the Australian property market under new management guidance.  

Stanton Hillier Parker’s Managing Partners, Eugene Evgenikos and Natalie Stathis, expressed their excitement about the brand’s re-launch to the Australian market, which will provide the company’s clients with “world-class service standards, expert advice and outstanding results, underpinned by a passionate, highly-experienced management team.”

Polymer assisted the Stanton Hillier Parker team with its corporate communications and public relations requirements to ensure a successful lead up to the re-launch, which provided a fresh face to a heritage brand with a global legacy. Now, the company has opened three new offices in the Sydney CBD, Mascot and Parramatta, and is currently sourcing a Melbourne CBD location.

To find out more about Stanton Hillier Parker, visit their website or contact 1300 507 508.

Polymer learns from the masters at The Bread & Butter Project

The secrets behind The Bread & Butter Project’s golden sourdough loaves and flaky croissants were revealed during a hands-on masterclass at their Marrickville HQ in May.

Founded by baking royalty Bourke Street Bakery, The Bread & Butter Project is Australia’s first social enterprise bakery, reinvesting 100% of profits into baker training and English courses to create employment pathways for refugees and asylum seekers. The Polymer Studios team enjoyed the opportunity to see the inner workings of the bakery, spending the morning kneading dough and decorating fruit danishes – happily taking our creations home with us afterwards. Polymer proudly continues to provide for ongoing pro bono communications support for The Bread & Butter Project, successfully securing recent coverage across a range of media channels, including Nine News and Sky News, with in excess of 6.6m potential reach.

Click the link to read some recent coverage of the amazing ‘Makers of Bakers,’ or visit The Bread & Butter Project website to learn more about how you can be involved.

CWG Development reaches topping out status at Stellar Ryde

An official ‘topping out’ ceremony in May has marked a key milestone at CWG Development’s Stellar project in the north-western Sydney suburb of Ryde.

A boutique $80 million development of 96 apartments and two commercial lots, Stellar is located on the corner of Devlin Street (Ryde Road) and Victoria Road – a significant parcel of land offering exceptional views over the Parramatta River towards the Sydney CBD. Polymer was honoured to be appointed to manage both media engagement and the exclusive topping out event, which was hosted by CWG’s CEO, Dr Ying Rao and Rouad El Ayoubi, Director of builders APG, with guests including City of Ryde Deputy Mayor Clr Simon Zhou. The milestone represents the fifth project topped out by CWG since the company’s establishment in 2014.

To read The Urban Developer’s coverage of the Stellar Ryde topping out, click here.

Prominent Australian developer, Greaton, reaches major milestone with Oxford Central, Epping

Polymer assisted Greaton with the ‘topping out’ of the company’s landmark project, Oxford Central in Epping, managing the on-site case study videography throughout the exclusive event.

To celebrate the ‘topping out’, representatives from Greaton, Ceerose, CBRE and other project consultants gathered at the apex of the Vista tower, with panoramic views to the Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood and the Blue Mountains.

Designed by international award-winning architects Marchese Partners, the project’s 700 potential new residents will have access to an open-air café area and public plaza, surrounded by retained heritage aspects.

Incorporating 251 premium apartments across two 17-storey towers, the project’s connectivity to public transport is thought to be a key factor for many buyers. The project has now sold out.

Click here for coverage obtained by Polymer on Greaton’s landmark project by the Daily Telegraph and urban.com.au.

Polymer relocates to new HQ at The Commons Central

The Polymer team was excited to move into its new headquarters during February. 

The Commons is a ‘creative work and think space’ that encourages a flexible approach to work culture. Grounded in community, creativity and collaboration, the working model has proved such a success in Melbourne that it has now expanded interstate. 

Notably, the co-working space is carbon neutral and powered by 100 percent renewable energy, setting a new standard for social responsibility in the workplace. 

Based in a three-storey converted warehouse in Chippendale, The Commons Central has become a hive of activity since opening its doors last month. 

Complete with a photography studio, a podcast room and weekly yoga and meditation classes, we’re excited to be part of this exciting, forward-thinking work culture that seeks to redefine the meaning of a day at the office.

Polymer’s Andrew Coward joins the Design Futures Council Advisory Board

Polymer’s Strategy Director Andrew Coward has been appointed to the Design Futures Council (DFC), a DesignIntelligence gathering of development, architecture, design, engineering, construction, product and technology leaders. The group explores global trends, challenges, and opportunities to advance innovation and shape the future of architecture, engineering, construction (A/E/C) and design. 

The DFC Advisory Board works to ensure the relevance of architecture, engineering and construction, fostering a community of leaders committed to sharing their strategic foresight across these areas in light of global industry trends, innovations and challenges.

The Design Futures Council has recently launched in the EU and in Australia following 25 successful years of history in the USA. 

The Australian operations are led by Alexia Lidas – the DFC can be followed on Instagram @dfc_aus.

Polymer oversees Grand Opening ceremony for Omnia Potts Point

On Monday 26 November, The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, attended the official opening of Potts Point’s new landmark building, Omnia. 

The Lord Mayor and Greenland Australia’s Managing Director, Sherwood Luo, performed a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this important milestone for Greenland Australia.

They were joined by major stakeholders, including construction partners Probuild, architects Durbach Block Jaggers, SJB, Studioaria and other project consultants.

The $320 million, 20-storey Omnia apartment building features 132 residences, and is uniquely located between Victoria Street and Darlinghurst Road, with the development already gaining widespread attention for its curvaceous hourglass angles, atop a unique sculptured retail podium.

As well as managing the event, Polymer secured extensive print and online media coverage for the grand opening ceremony.

Polymer Project Coordinator Angus Tinworth has Ultra Ambitions for Charity in Bali

Polymer Project Coordinator Angus Tinworth has been training hard the last few months, preparing to run in an overnight, 84km charity ultra-marathon in Bali this May. Angus will be running coast-to-coast in a 7-day experience, targeting a minimum of $7,500 in fundraising for the event, of which 100% will go directly to multi-award-winning charity partner Bali Children Foundation.

Joined by an international line-up of athletes, the goal of the event is to provide funds towards essential infrastructure and services to the Balinese community. 

You can read more about the Bali Hope Ultra Marathon here, or to support Angus’ run, click here.  

Ryde Garden – Industry Completion Tours

In conjunction with Country Garden Australia (CGA), Polymer recently coordinated a series of project completion tours for CGA’s $580M Bates Smart Architects-designed project in north-western Sydney, Ryde Garden. 

Polymer escorted representatives from key property industry bodies – including the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s NSW chapter, the Property Council of Australia (NSW) and the Urban Taskforce – on a walkthrough at Ryde Garden, which consists of 830 apartments across three towers ranging from 12 to 28-storeys in height.

The tours revealed the extensive residential amenity across the 17,580sqm site, including a private 30-metre lap pool, gymnasium, childcare facility, street level retail and concierge, as well as Aspect Studios-designed rooftop gardens with BBQ’s and landscaped ground plane areas. 

Located within the North Ryde Station Urban Activation Zone, the completion tours also highlighted the project’s role as a prime example of a transport-oriented development (TOD), courtesy of its positioning at the doorstep of the North Ryde Metro station. 

Ryde Garden’s high-rise apartments will ultimately become home to around 2,500 residents, who will enjoy uninterrupted views to the city and the surrounding district. 

Polymer appointed on first project in Adelaide – Greaton’s West Franklin

Polymer has just commenced its first project in Adelaide – Greaton’s highly-anticipated residential project, West Franklin, in the heart of the South Australian capital’s west end. 

Polymer assisted Greaton with media and public relations services for the Stage One settlement, with buyers moving into the first two residential towers of 17 and 19 storeys on Monday 25 February. Polymer secured coverage in Adelaide’s major newspaper, the Adelaide Advertiser, as well as news.com.au, realestate.com.au and a range of property industry trade publications.

West Franklin is Adelaide’s largest CBD-based urban renewal project, with the Stage One completion also marking Greaton’s first project in South Australia. The $140M Brown Falconer-designed project revitalises the former site of the iconic Balfours Bakery, with 272 premium apartments constructed on the site. The surrounding vicinity is also set to benefit, with 1,245sqm of retail space providing a shopping destination for Adelaide’s west end, while a supermarket, café and boutique retail outlets are also proposed. 

The West Franklin site offers abundant resident amenity, including a 25-metre heated infinity lap pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room, cinema, library and conference area. West Franklin residents will also enjoy an outdoor pergola-covered podium, with BBQ facilities, indoor kitchen and shared lounge, plus internal and alfresco entertaining spaces.

Polymer sets sights high, partnering with private jet magazine, Unique Aero

Polymer has broadened its international horizons, teaming up with exclusive private jet magazine Unique Aero to produce a series of special edition editorial spreads.

Among the articles produced for the luxury-lifestyle magazine, Polymer profiled the Star Entertainment Group and its major Brisbane project, Queen’s Wharf, which is set to be the largest urban renewal project in Australia.

Commencing construction in 2017, Queen’s Wharf will transform nearly 20% of the Brisbane CBD into Australia’s most significant recreational, cultural and tourism precinct. When completed in 2022, the development will include four new hotels, including a premium six-star Ritz-Carlton hotel, totalling over 1,100 rooms.

Polymer also had the privilege to profile World Class Global’s ‘Australia 108’ project, one of the highest residential towers in the southern hemisphere. 

Set for completion in 2020, the 100-storey, 319 metre-tower currently under construction in Melbourne, Victoria is shaping up as one of the most recognisable skyscrapers in Australia. The landmark project was designed by world-renowned Australian architecture practice Fender Katsalidis, who also designed the nearby Eureka Tower, Mona Museum in Hobart and the NewActon Precinct in Canberra.

To find out more about Unique Aero, head to the website.