Leaving a legacy
The aim of Frasers Property Australia is that the tentacles of Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre reach further than retail. Discussions with other organisations, Government bodies and built environment stakeholders have happened, and more will happen in the future.
Creators and owners of alternative retail environments, such as university campuses, have shown an interest in the project. For tenants, the collaboration enjoyed in taking this journey has highlighted the broader recognition and desire amongst businesses to create and occupy more comfortable, sustainable places.
It’s clear that tenants and customers are increasingly demanding better environmental performance and an elevated sense of social responsibility from developers. But beyond Frasers Property, there is a bigger lesson for Australia’s building industry. Australian building codes must catch up to community expectations regarding sustainability, the environmental impact of our buildings and the health and wellbeing of building industry workers and the people who inhabit our buildings.
More should be expected from the industry and Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre demonstrates that where there is the will, we can do better.
With thanks
A project of this scale could not have been achieved without the commitment and dedication of everyone who worked, and continues to work, on the project. Frasers Property Australia cannot mention everyone here but would like to give our special thanks to some key people and organisations who have been pivotal to the creation of Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre:
Hacer Group
NH Architecture
Russell & George
ADP
Tract
Group GSA
Spencer Group
CJ Arms
Aquacell
Cundall
Delta Q
Mandy Nicholson
Balarinji
Joost Bakker
Electrolight
Stephen Choi
Strategic Spaces
International Living Future Institute
Living Future Institute of Australia