Wesley House wins Commercial Architecture State Award

The Australian Institute of Architects has awarded Wesley House, a 5 Star Green Star Commercial building, a Queensland State Award for Commercial Architecture.

Fulton Trotter Architects, in association with Architectus, designed the building to defer the presence of the neighbouring historic Albert Street Church by providing a considered backdrop with transparency and
uncluttered lines to create depth of space for the Church. The building steps back 5 metres from the
street frontage to increase views to and from the Church, and the colonnade entry to the new building
is 5 metres high and allows a greater appreciation of the north east elevation of the Church.

Quality workplace spaces have been created with abundant natural light and access to
outdoor areas, state of the art services, high grade finishes and detailing. Simple open
column free floor plates allow flexibility for tenant layouts and use over time.
Street level is activated by retail with clear glass facades, the colonnaded entry and a
function space that enjoys the amenity and views provided by the Church.

The architectural determination of the building is firmly aligned with the environmental
goals to achieve a five star Green Star building with the inclusion of chilled beam air
cooling, low energy lighting, water efficiency and 60 000 litre basement rainwater
storage, low emissions materials, ‘green’ concrete, the inclusion of showers and bicycle
parking spaces, quality planning and best practice construction.