Fitzroy Ltd
By BALMAIN & CO
The established surroundings find Fitzroy Ltd just a corner turn to some of Melbourne’s most well-known districts. From the on-trend dining and boutique retail in the adjacent streets to lavish gardens, reputable universities and sporting precincts just a short walk away.
With a design inspired by its inner-city context, Fitzroy Ltd portrays the perfect mix of raw authenticity and an understated elegance combined with an emphasis on city views, light, space and materiality. Wrapped in earthy bluestone the ground level has a sleek and timeless aesthetic, whilst further up the building textured brickwork provides a welcomed contrast and relatability to the neighbouring residences. A metallic cladding tops off the external palette giving it a cool industrial twist that ties the overall aesthetic together, signifying its position on Gore St.
Consisting of 82 high-end apartments, Fitzroy Ltd sits at 7-levels above ground with basement carparking below. The development also features a breath-taking internal courtyard, rooftop garden and a beautifully crafted entrance lobby. The apartment interiors offer a rich material palette and reflect a refined version of the building’s façade. Light-filled open spaces, premium appliances, fittings, fixtures and finishes result in a seamless aesthetic offering a beautiful balance between sophistication and urban living.
Balmain and Co were engaged for the early works package for this project which involved demolition, excavation, ground preparation, piling, shotcret, capping beam and basement slabs; which was followed by the award of the contract for the main construction works that successfully reached completion in August 2021.
COMPLETED
August 2021
LOCATION
250 Gore St, Fitzroy
TEAM
Architect: Hayball
Interior Designer: Kate Roach
Structural/ Civil Engineering: Bonacci Group
Services Engineer: Lucid Consulting
Building Surveyor: Phillip Chun
Client: SMA Projects
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The Construction Journey for Fitzroy Ltd:
Balmain & Co were awarded the construction of Fitzroy Ltd in 2019.
Located a short walk down Gore Street from the Lyric, Fitzroy Ltd is the perfect mix of raw authenticity and an understated elegance combined with an emphasis on city views, light, space and materiality. Consisting of 82 high-end apartments, Fitzroy Ltd sits at 7-levels above ground and features a breath-taking internal courtyard, rooftop garden and a beautifully crafted entrance lobby.
Balmain & Co will be undertaking the early works for this project which involves demolition, excavation, ground preparation, piling, shotcrete, capping beam and basement slabs.
Construction Update: October 2019
Demolition has already wrapped up on site and basement works have since commenced at Fitzroy Ltd. Trucks have been running in and out this week in preparation for the piling rig due on site in the coming weeks. Next month will see piling, capping beam, bulk excavation, shotcrete and ground anchors as we make our way down to the bottom.
Construction Update: March 2020
The tower crane at Fitzroy Ltd is up, marking the second Balmain and Co tower crane to grace Fitzroy’s skyline. All footings and in-ground works are complete in the car stacker pit with the slab due to be poured early next week. The final basement retention is on track for completion mid next week, with formwork set to commence on suspended levels shortly after.
Construction Update: June 2020
The structure is moving along quickly for Fitzroy Ltd with Level-1 complete and Level-2 due for completion before the month’s close. Basement works have begun with services and car stackers due to commence at the end of June. Formwork stripping for the apartments will take place next month with apartment fit-out to follow.
Construction Update: September 2020
The structure topped out at Fitzroy Ltd with the final roof pour taking place at the end of August. The structure for the car stacker is also nearing completion with the electrical and mechanical stage to commence in the coming weeks. External facade works have now commenced, with the hand-laid brick and metal cladding taking shape. Internally, services and framing is complete up to Level-3 with progress to continue up the building.
Construction Update: October 2020
The façade is coming along nicely at Fitzroy Ltd with all brickwork and metal cladding now complete to Level-4. External balustrades are also progressing well with works complete up to Level-7. Internally, plaster and painting has commenced on ground floor and Level-1 with Level-2 through to Level-4 to follow shortly after. In the basement, the structure for the car stacker is now complete with the electrical/ commissioning currently underway.
Construction Update: March 2021
Joinery within the apartments has made great progress on site at Fitzroy Ltd with the apartments nearing completion and penthouses currently in progress. Stone and appliance installation has commenced on the lower levels along with works to the communal areas on the ground floor and level 6. Commissioning of the car stacker is now complete, and on the outside, the façade and external works are also nearing completion.
Fitzroy Ltd reached completion in August 2021
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Balmain & Co develops and builds bespoke, contemporary projects with a commitment to controlling quality. With headquarters in Melbourne, and a construction division in Queensland, Balmain & Co collaborate with industry-leading developers and consultants on high-end residential and complex commercial developments, education, civil and infrastructure projects.
Our journey commenced in Melbourne back in 2015, with a modest office space and an ambitious vision. Since then, our team has flourished, our footprint has expanded across the nation, and we've embraced diversification, achieving significant milestones and tackling substantial projects. In 2015, our first project as Balmain & Co had a value of $10 million. Fast forward to the present; we have successfully delivered more than 40 construction projects and are actively engaged to deliver various projects, including our largest to date which has a project value exceeding $100 million.
Balmain & Co provides an end-to-end service, throughout the design, build and afterlife of every project. We are committed to delivering a high-level of service to our clients and to creating long-term positive impacts on the communities that we work in. The Balmain & Co brand is renowned for excellence and our reputation for delivering absolute quality extends throughout all facets of the company.
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