fitzpatrick+partners seek to enhance the human architectural experience through the careful consideration of light, thermal comfort, the shaping of spaces, and enjoyment of the outside connection.
fitzpatrick+partners
Level 5
156 Clarence Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
8274 8200 T
8274 8299 F
enquiries@fitzpatrickpartners
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practice
fitzpatrick+partners produce quality buildings – with an emphasis on the satisfaction of individual client needs. In particular the partnership seeks to enhance the human architectural experience through the careful consideration of light, thermal comfort, the shaping of spaces, and enjoyment of the outside connection. fitzpatrick+partners are renowned for creative, inventive buildings that fit their immediate environmental context. Whether it is a house or a workplace, buildings should be a constant source of pleasure to the people who use them. The partnership has worked on a wide range of large and small scaled projects from master planning, design of commercial and residential sites, down to and including architectural product design. An integrative organic is intrinsic to the firm’s approach starting with the development of initial concepts and imagery through to their ultimate application. Nominated Architect – Simon David Clarke 7808
capability
fitzpatrick+partners produce quality buildings – with an emphasis on the satisfaction of individual client needs. In particular the partnership seeks to enhance the human architectural experience through the careful consideration of light, thermal comfort, the shaping of spaces, and enjoyment of the outside connection. fitzpatrick+partners are renowned for creative, inventive buildings that fit their immediate environmental context. Whether it is a house or a workplace, buildings should be a constant source of pleasure to the people who use them. The partnership has worked on a wide range of large and small scaled projects from master planning, design of commercial and residential sites, down to and including architectural product design. An integrative organic is intrinsic to the firm’s approach starting with the development of initial concepts and imagery through to their ultimate application.
philosophy
Design revolves around the solution of problems. A very famous modern architect once said: "When a problem is properly stated, in our epoch, it inevitably finds its solution". We see our task as the correct statement of the problem. This demands that we rethink what the problem is at its core, mindful of lessons learnt from history and reinterpreted for today and - tomorrow. fitzpatrick+partners set rigorous standards for innovative design solutions without losing sight of the practical importance of fitting buildings to people, the environment and the clients’ budget. When a thing responds to a need, it is beautiful. Irrespective of size, each project receives the same exacting attention in the quest for superlative quality in building design.
ecology and environment
fitzpatrick+partners are founding members of the Green Building Council. They are currently engaged on a range of commercial projects in design or documentation that are targeted to achieve a 5 greenstar rating or better. The partnership is well versed in the management and administration systems required in documentation and the pursuit of a star rating. Our competence is founded on the practical delivery of projects and overseeing systems that deliver the targeted rating. Environmental design is considered from the commencement of each project. The principles of good environmental awareness such as passive and active environmental control, waste minimisation, recycling, maintenance and longevity are integrated with the design solution so the two work as one in maximising the functional and expressiveness effectiveness. In such an organic approach, the building form, light, shade and air and the constructive elements of materials, construction methodology and spatial planning contribute to a timeless sense of rightness in which the environment, user and function repose in each other. f+p continuously research new technologies, systems and materials, applying them in projects only when their full implications are thoroughly understood by the entire project team.
spatial priciples
At the masterplan phase, fitzpatrick+partners is currently involved in the following major projects: the DB RREEF Peter Board High School site will result in a masterplanned commercial precinct of approximately 100,000m2 NLA; similarly, masterplanning of large mixed-use sites at City Square, Bishops See and Emu Brewery in Perth has been completed all have approximately 80.000m2 of NLA in a retail/ commercial/f+b and residential mix. Stage one of Bishops See is presently under construction and City Square is moving from masterplanning into schematic design phase. Smaller scale masterplanned projects include the Pinnacle Business Park and Talavera Road Business Park for Macquarie Goodman, Lots 8+9 and 21 for ISPT and Stockland respectively. f+p has a proven record in translating such masterplans into convincing buildings. One of the partnership’s first commissions was the CSC headquarters in North Ryde, of approximately 36,000m2. It achieved a NLA to GFA ratio of 98%. Such performance numbers are regularly achieved by fully assimilating the desired commercial objectives of each project in relation to the planning controls and, more importantly, what the approval authorities require from the project. This approach encourages a ''buy-in'' attitude to develop in the planning authorities, which assists the attainment of the best possible outcome for each project. The current Macquarie Headquarters Building Project at Kings Street Wharf Sydney achieved an NLA to FSA of 94% (DA approved). A thorough appreciation of workplace design principles is critical in the formation of cutting edge built solutions that achieve the desired appropriate outcomes. f+p have a strong working relationship with DEGW, and work with them to test design options against qualitative measures – assuring high tenant and landlord efficiency levels are achieved. The testing of models continues through to the testing of planning verses structural modules, and the appropriate placement of vertical and horizontal (ie bridges) circulation nodes, usually combining fire egress and fire engineered systems/solutions. Prior exploration of the potential uses of spaces establishes a base building that is inherently flexible which, in turn, continuously assists in attracting suitable tenants. This extends to understanding how a building may be adapted through its lifetime, in terms of the requirement for multiple tenancies etc.
acquired knowledge and technology
fitzpatrick+partners success is built on its knowledge base, education, commitment of its staff, in combination with access to leading practitioners, consultants, technology and resources. The staff are supported financially to travel overseas with contacts to further develop their experience of the very latest architectural projects. On top of this, they are given the time to understand and appreciate the many great works of architecture. They may study the urban qualities of a Tuscan Hill town square, or to explore the unity of material and space of a street in Santorini. It is hard to quantify directly what this means but clearly the richer the architectural encounter, the greater reservoir of memory our staff have to draw on in approaching a client’s latest project. All architectural history is a library of design waiting to be absorbed. The architectural library at fitzpatrick+partners is central to the studio, and holds in excess of 2000 specialist architectural, art and design books. Staff are encouraged and financially assisted to undertake further formal studies, training courses, or complete their professional registration. f+p design and document fully in a 3 dimensional work environment. Whilst this is similar to many other design studios in Australia, f+p are considered a leader in this field. The partnership gives assistance, where possible, to the Associate Professor of Global Design at the University of NSW, Davina Jackson and DCity (an international group of universities and organisations working on creating 3 dimensional modelling of our natural and built environment). f+p employ ArchiCAD virtual building simulation software, and engage directly with the software developers. f+p is currently being used as an industry exemplar for design and documentation in 3D, related to their ongoing commission for the new Macquarie Bank Building at King Street Wharf. Articles are in preparation for the industry magazine Architecture Review dealing with their working methodology. Such high level use of technology extends throughout the studio, with touch-screens used for sketching and information checking and coordinating, capacity to output to 3d printers to produce “printed” resin models etc. Further customisation of support software enables an efficient management of all incoming and outgoing data, with the capability for all drawings to be issued via our ftp site (currently being upgraded). fitzpatrick+partners has a documented internal QA system. This is currently being upgraded to comply with the International Standard ISO 9001. f+p engages with the finest architectural and consulting practitioners available, with seminars to ensure the spread this knowledge throughout the studio. Such contacts include the staff of AEC, DEGW, University of NSW, Sydney College of the Arts. f+p are founding members of the Green Building Council of Australia, and the Australian Architectural Association. The partnership is involved in preparing articles and exchanges with the staff of the Property Council of Australia. It has personal relationships with the architectural and property writers for Architecture Review Australia, Financial Review and SMH. f+p are experienced in assisting in the development of detailed architectural briefs for major projects.