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29 March 2021
It is with great delight to announce that our firm Interlandi Mantesso Architects has taken home not one but TWO awards at the 2020 Logan Urban Design Awards for Jimboomba Central.
- Overall Logan Urban Design Awards 2020
- Architecture Award
Well done team!
19 August 2020
Construction has been progressing well at 41 York St, Surrey Hills.
Framing stage is just completed for this two townhouse development with the roofing over ground level about to be installed.
The buildings true colours are soon to be revealed!
19 August 2020
No time to slow down during the lockdown!
Basement level is now fully dug with 840m3 (84 trucks) / day of dirt removed from our project site at 2B Marlborough St, Mont Albert.
Now, that’s a mammoth effort!
Photo courtesy of RSG Projects.
02 June 2020
Winter has well and truly begun on Mt Buller.
18 May 2020
Some snippets from the weekends site visit!
30 April 2020
No sign of slowing down on site for Surrey Gardens Mixed Use Development in Surrey Hills.
By early May, we shall expect part of level one (facing street) to be poured and the remaining of level one by end of May.
30 April 2020
Some shots of kitchen design on penthouse levels at “ESQ”, Hawthorn East.
Which colour scheme will you pick?
20 January 2020
Great progess at the Zagame's Berwick Hotel, with the 'cube' looking amazing!
Interior Design by Lukas Partners
20 December 2019
Exciting start for Surrey Gardens mixed use development in Surrey Hills with retention system constructed just before Christmas. Watch this space in 2020!
On that note, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday.
28 November 2019
Refurbishment of Woolworths and specialty shop forecourt now complete.
Great job by Pellicano and Zagames Corporation.
25 October 2019
Additional to the beautiful blue skies, the last of the pre-cast concrete slabs were installed!
07 October 2019
Zagame's Berwick Hotel is taking shape!
31 July 2019
New residence in Wiseman St has been completed and is occupied.
19 June 2019
Awarded to Altiset Constructions Pty Ltd with IMA as the lead architectural consultants for White Horse Village Chalets!
19 June 2019
Structure for the top floors have been completed and fit outs at the lower levels have commenced!!
19 June 2019
Latest single occupancy Chalets 8, 9 and 10 nearing completion for the Queen's Birthday opening weekend.
19 June 2019
Stage 1 nearing completion in preparation for the Queen's Birthday opening weekend.
20 November 2018
Site excavation nearing completion with in ground services to follow. We are ahead of schedule!!!
31 October 2018
Cladding is about to start. Internal reticulation of services has begun. Looking forward to seeing that skin to shape!
23 October 2018
The base structure including basement, ground floor and first floor framing are nearing completion with much of the external fit off expected before Xmas. It is already evident that the internal spaces are generously proportioned and relate well to the external al fresco zone and pool area.
Looking forward to the external modelling taking shape over the next few months.
19 October 2018
This bespoke contemporary residence is fully completed with the final installation of soft landscaping to the front courtyard and pool surround. The result is a bold architectural statement with a uniquely transparent interior which engages with the exterior entertainment areas.
02 October 2018
The extensions to this established home are proceeding well with the family looking forward to utilising the new indoor/outdoor pool and cabana facilities prior to Xmas!!
02 October 2018
All the initial in-ground complications are now behind us and construction of our Plenty Rd project is now moving rapidly and on schedule with piling and excavation for the basements almost completed.
21 September 2018
It's been an uncomplicated start at 18 Railway Crescent, Hampton. Excavation and retention walls have been completed in a timely manner. Let's hope it's all smooth sailing ahead!
26 July 2018
Uncovering Palladium Facade Part 2
We are excited to see our feature tree graphic imprint installed on glass balustrade for this project.
The picture is continuous from the back of the building to the front and is split up throughout panels, each section contributing to the overall image of a tree.
16 April 2018
Uncovering Palladium Facade Part 1
We love experimenting with facades. Using brickwork in a playful sense with rhythm of pattern, Waverley Roads front facade comes to life with a sense of drama. Taking this somewhat bland and basic building element to something exciting. Keep watching this space, more external finishes to come!
12 December 2017
The development has finally reached its completion. This smart looking building stands proud at corner of Gwenda Ave and Canterbury Rd. Time to move onto our next challenge.
06 December 2017
The development has almost taken its full structural form with framing stage is nearly completed. Window frames have started to be installed at the back units. All windows on Ground Level are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
26 September 2017
Construction is going at full speed for at Waverley Rd. Despite the many wet days, the level 1 concrete structure was completed on schedule. We will start seeing level 2 rising up by end of next week.
20 September 2017
We are happy to announce that the Ekera Medical Suites at 120 Thames Street, Box Hill is now complete!
17 August 2017
Great day on site at 226-228 Waverley Road, Malvern East with retention work now completed, from now on its all about going up.
11 August 2017
Coventry St finishing line is fast approaching with the prominent façade now open for public view.
The quality of internal form of the building is equally impeccable with various carefully designed facades that are captured within the light court area.
We are expecting for Practical Completion to take place by end of August.
05 May 2017
On April 26 construction offically began on site. The builder LexiconCo has now established the site. The piling rig is in full swing and retention works are well underway.
03 May 2017
Argyle Rd is taking shape!! External render completed and glazing units are being installed. Looking to an October completion date.
21 April 2017
The external expression of the new kids area is coming along just splendidly. The natural stone combined with zinc cladding marries well together. Big thank you to the whole team for all their hard work in helping to shape this form so far.
21 April 2017
We take a look from above at the formation of Whitehorse Village.
11 April 2017
The Whitehorse Village Chalets 2 & 3 are progressing on schedule for the ski season opening weekend on the 9th June 2017!!! The access road is 90% complete with all services trenched and in place for all allotments and the new substation building shell completed. The installation of the heavy duty double glazing units for both chalets is nearing completion with external cladding and base rockwork commencing next week. The chalets will present an impressive vista on the rugged alpine skyline once the network of scaffolding is removed in the coming weeks.
06 March 2017
Whitehorse Village Chalets 2 & 3 emerging from the ground!!! View from Bourke Street ski run.
03 March 2017
Work onsite is steadily progressing, the end is in sight!
03 March 2017
Whitehorse Village is on track for lock up late march!
30 January 2017
Scaffolding has been erected to commence the upper levels of the Chalets with the base structure completed for both Chalet 2 and chalet 3. The new road has been benched in preparation for concrete surfacing whilst trenching for services is underway and gabion walls completed. Subject to the variable weather conditions construction program remains on target for completion in May.
22 December 2016
We would like to wish all our wonderful clients and consultants a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2017! Just a reminder that our office will be closed from the 22nd of December, 2016 and re-opening on Monday the 16th of January, 2017. See you all then!
07 December 2016
The Whitehorse Village Chalets at Mt Buller are coming out of the ground!!! The construction of the new road is also well under way with a high level of manpower being deployed between now and Christmas to take advantage of the fine weather.
30 November 2016
Coventry is springing up! Concrete work has now reached over half way complete. We are nearly there! At this stage, the front concrete facade is fully installed with level 5 formwork currently under construction.
23 November 2016
Level 2 formwork has been set marking completion of concrete slab for the development, internal framing will be constructed shortly. A nice green outlook across the surrounding suburbs from this level!
18 November 2016
The building is progressing rapidly with completion of top floor and fit out of services and internal fit out already commenced throughout all levels.
18 November 2016
Work is progressing well with the first floor framing almost complete with roof structure and roof cladding to be completed prior to Christmas. Pool excavation due to begin shortly with completion early December.
19 October 2016
We are pleased to see Coventry starting to take its form at the street frontage with the main building profile facade halfway completed. Lots of activities are on going behind the facade, and we shall anticipate to see rear stair tower rising up to level 3 within the next fortnight.
14 October 2016
It is both rewarding and relief to see the first pieces of the main facade successfully put together. At this stage all feature columns and first level horizontal splayed panels are in place. We shall anticipate more pieces of this feature facade to arrive shortly.
14 October 2016
Groundwork of the development has been completed with installation of panels to this level well underway. Soon we will see level 1 formwork rising up.
27 September 2016
With the Display Suite now open onsite we take a look inside!
20 September 2016
The display suite for Latrobe Place apartments has officially been opened with a launch on Saturday morning which attracted an encouraging number of visitors and potential purchasers. The display suite has been fitted out to a very high standard which reflects the quality of design that IMA have incorporated into the development. With sales picking up we are looking forward to tendering some time before Xmas 2016.
16 September 2016
The complicated basement and connection to the adjoining car park have been successfully completed and we are now moving towards the structure above ground floor with the commencement of erection of the precast concrete panels and lift core. There will be significant progress by the end of October.
16 September 2016
The basement areas and ground floor slab, boundary retaining walls and preparation for the pool have been completed. The structural steel at ground and first floor has been erected and wall framing has commenced. Inclement weather has caused significant issues with access to the site but now that the structure is above ground work should proceed at a greater pace. We look forward to completion of wall and roof framing by mid October.
13 September 2016
Minamishima is still making waves in the Melbourne food scene. Again being featured in The Age Good Food Guide, this time for 2017. We are so grateful to have been part of such a project!
05 September 2016
It was an exciting moment to witness firsthand our very first feature zig-zag panels being delivered and installed on site. (Check out our Instagram for some photos of these panels during our visit at the factory)
31 August 2016
Construction of underground structure is well underway. Ground floor slabs will be formed in stages starting from northern side of the site and gradually progressing towards Coventry Street side within these coming days.
31 August 2016
Installation of building retention system has been progressing smoothly despite the many rainy days our construction team has had to endure. Piles and capping beams have been completed at this stage, with shotcrete walls are to be installed within the next few days. Great start for our groundwork!
03 August 2016
The crane is up and first layer of basement slab has been set down. The project is well on track with the construction program. More panels are coming on site to form the building progressively.
23 June 2016
We are in the construction mode at 57-59 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Excavation work for installation of capping beam is expected to be completed within the next two weeks pending upon weather. Keep following our next posts for the milestones of this neat proposed 3 storey mixed-use development.
23 June 2016
174 Burnley Street is flying with prominent external claddings of the building in place.
A shout out to Lexicon our construction team for their hard work in making sure the building achieves our design intent.
31 May 2016
Construction of the double basement carpark for 55 cars has commenced. The project consisting of 20 medical consulting suites over three levels opposite the Box Hill hospital is due for completion in March 2017.
30 May 2016
The total refurbishment of the existing 4 level No. 96 building on the Avenue is nearing completion and ready for the season opening in June. The refurbished complex has been converted into 8 large apartments all of which have been sold or under offer. The works commenced in January 2016 and have been completed in record time.
18 May 2016
The works for the complex road that will allow access to the proposed chalets and boutique hotel at the top of the steep site have commenced. Base works subject to the prevailing weather are programmed to be completed before the winter season commences in June. Some of the services for the allotments will also form part of the early works, with construction of the chalets scheduled to commence during the summer in November 2016.
12 May 2016
The construction of this new bespoke residence is progressing with the basement level completed and the ground floor slab to be poured shortly. Bored piers and capping beam have been completed along the western boundary in preparation for the excavation of the pool. Completion is targeted for March 2017.
26 April 2016
IMA's past and present employees enjoy a family day picnic at Hays Paddock in Kew East. What a lovely opportunity to reconnect and catch up with all the people who have helped to make IMA what it is today!
20 April 2016
The raw form of the concrete structure is expressed, allowing the body of the building to really take shape. This dynamic figure has altered the skyline of Maribyrnong and its surrounds. The external finishes will begin to help the structure to come alive even further, and express its indiviual personality.
11 March 2016
Final level concrete is scheduled to be poured today, with the last of the precast panels already installed. Internal work is progressing well with framework up to level 7 and plasterboard installed up to level 2. Great work boys!
11 March 2016
With the initial challenges in working around adjoining building structures resolved, the project team cannot be more excited to see some pilings followed by installation of a capping beam marking the presence of the development on Coventry Street.
21 December 2015
The Directors and their wives enjoy an end of year celebration at Lume restaurant in South Melbourne. A surprising menu with delightful deserts kept everybody guessing.
21 December 2015
Big thanks to the boys at LexiconCo who have put in a great effort this year on the construction of 174 Burnley Street, Richmond. Level 6 views towards the city are spectacular!
Can you pick the guy who does all the work?
27 November 2015
With the completion of level 4 slab and installation of precast panels up to Level 5, the development starts making its statement to the surrounding urban typology. The last residential level (level 7) slab is expected to be poured before Christmas. Internal framing and services rough-in will commence next week.
23 November 2015
The Directors of IMA would like to thank Vinh Lam, Project Architect, for his dedication and 10 years of service to the firm. To which he has been an intergral part of the team on many of our major projects.
19 November 2015
Robert Ficarra and Phil Borelli enjoyed a great night at the SJB 25th Birthday Party at Alto Event Space, Melbourne.
08 October 2015
The Buildings super structure is emerging layer by layer with construction of floor slab currently up to Level 2.
Level 3 slab is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
08 October 2015
Site works have started with the existing building now demolished and the site cleared. Sensitive probing of adjacent footings currently being undertaken to maintain the integrity of adjoining buildings as the priority.
21 September 2015
The construction is right on schedule with ground floor slab been poured and vertical core structure installed up to Level 1. Formwork for L1 slab has been completed to-date ready for concrete to be poured by mid week. Profile concrete panel has also started to emerge (visible from corner of Burnley St and Bridge Rd).
31 July 2015
Bulk excavation near completion, with the stubborn rock now completely removed. Shotcrete walls to site perimeter now in place & securely anchored. Crane base poured, and we will soon be seeing the crane rise from the basement.
22 July 2015
The project is reaching its final stage with all physical works to the building completed at present.
External cladding has been added to complement Brilliant's exterior, and all apartment interior fitouts have been delivered and installed.
Commercial fitout is expected to finish before the end of July.
29 June 2015
A great night was had by all at the mid year IMA Social Event. This year was a trivia bonanza, with Ratio joining in with the fun! Pebbles and Bam Bam caused chaos, before an uproar over the highly controversial Housewives of Melbourne question. Our hosts for the evening Niche on Bridge provided excellent food and service, keeping our Quizmeisters brains fuelled. Luckily only small amount of cheating occurred!
16 June 2015
With the external claddings almost complete Argyle St is showing its form. The new addition with its sloped face brickwork façade fronting Argyle St nestles comfortably between the old Victorian houses to the left and the contemporary house to its right.
The sloped façade allows the old heritage building to be visible from both directions and is intended to be subtle and sympathetic addition to the street.
At every opportunity the house aims to retain and highlight the old versus new, whether it be exposing the bluestone internally in the entry and dining area or providing glimpses through to neighbouring chimneys via the skylight over the shower.
The new buildings are clad in robust materials including brick, zinc and feature copper insets which will age and in time become the heritage layer.
02 June 2015
It is with great pride and delight to announce that our firm Interlandi Mantesso Architects
are the recipients of the Urban Development Institute of Australia
-Judges award for Design Excellence, 2014, for the Willow Park development at Maidstone.
Being recognised by development industry peers for design innovation and urban design renewal is flattering.
The entry culminated after a six year period, and was undertaken jointly with the developer
JMC Group.
A conscious approach was adopted at the onset of the design process, to establish a residential development that would evolve in its architectural form and composition over the duration
of the development.
This would enable the development to emphasize a sense of community
– via an architectural response of contemporary built forms.
The proprietor shared our view that the built form should be varied to contribute
to the new neighbourhood character. Our design creativity and flair was never curbed
by the proprietor, but encouraged.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated staff who have been involved in this project
over its existence.
16 April 2015
This new two storey residence in the heart of Fitzroy is nearing completion. The logistics of ‘morphing’ the existing heritage Victorian cottage into a vibrant contemporary residence had its challenges but through careful and innovative design the connection has been seamless.
16 April 2015
The construction of this 9 level building with 3 levels of basement car parking is ahead of schedule with completion due in September this year.
The interior fit out of kitchens and bathrooms is progressing well and currently fitting out Level 6. The external façade elements including metal screens and glass balustrades are also at an advanced stage giving shape to the emerging building.
16 April 2015
It is with delight that Practical Completion was achieved on this project with two months to spare.
Credit to Figurehead Construction in achieving great outcome, a fun project to work on with the whole team – Robert will miss the Tuesday morning coffee shop site meetings!
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16 April 2015
Stage one of the Marque Development, Calibre is now taking shape.
External finishes are now being applied where the true expression of the building is becoming evident.
Now we await the arrival of the crown to top it off!
