Refitting a 70's gem with LED technology
This existing office tower owned by QIC had remained unchanged since its construction in the 1970’s.
Balancing energy efficiency with commerical expectations
For 61 Mary St, Brisbane, Pierlite was asked to design a full LED solution for net lettable and core building areas, including office areas, meeting rooms, communications rooms, foyers, lunch breakout rooms, toilets and basement.
The brief was to refit the entire building including supplying energy efficient lighting. Although not strictly a ‘Greenstar Project’, it was designed with that intent, whilst meeting the client’s commercial expectations.
The flexibility to meet an industrial brief
In each breakout lunch room, DOT9700 Surface cans were used. The architect envisaged an industrial style area with exposed vents, concrete ceilings, cable trays etc. Pierlite presented the DOT can with a powder coated rod which was initially seen by the client as being ‘too modern’. We were able to work with our supplier to provide the can with a customised back plate so the electrical contractor could install using threaded rod. This change brought the lighting solution in line with the industrial theme.
The entire project was completed within a 5-month period.
Productive partnerships
This project was released as a full Design and Construct project with all risk and ownership falling onto Fredon QLD. This tier one contractor in the QLD market is one of Pierlite’s largest contractors, who has worked with us for several years. They know they can partner with Pierlite to deliver a successful result.
Pierlite also has a close relationship with WSP, who worked for the builder and had the responsibility of signing off all lighting, reticulation, mechanical and switchboard plans. Our established relationship with them helped ensure the lines of communication remained open, streamlining the approval process.
