Darebin Arts Centre

Darebin Arts Centre is a multi-million dollar performing arts centre comprising a proscenium arch theatre, foyer, exhibition space and five multipurpose rooms providing a combined capacity of 1,500 people. Simbuilt were engaged to completely overhaul the main foyer area to improve the environment for the guests who utilise this space and connecting theatre.

 

The feature aspect of the refurbishment included a 22m long zigzagging 4.5m high partition clad in Rimex stainless steel joinery panels polished to a gold mirror finish. This feature wall reflects the adjacent columns with tree like structural braces creating an impressive elevation when viewing. Behind this feature wall is a new side of stage entrance for staff and performers plus a DDA lift providing access to all personnel. A new bar and kitchen were created along with all new display fridges and commercial grade coffee machine and grinder. Custom joinery and seamless designer birch plywood benchtops throughout as well as modified reception desk that can be transformed into various configurations to suit different event requirements.

 

Category
Community
Location
Cnr Bell Street & St Georges Road,
Preston VIC
Client
City of Darebin
Completion
April 2019
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
"A massive congratulations and work well done to both Andrew and Scott for their attention to detail and wonderful end result. The place looks fantastic. This has been such an easy project to manage because of everyone’s willingness to help and contribute along the way. " - Maria Mastos, Project Manager City of Darebin
During the course of the works, soil conditions were not in line with the soil and geotechnical reports and Simbuilt were able to suggest and ultimately install a screw pile system that reduced the programme impact and minimised the cost implications to the client. Overall the project has created an impressive new theatre to be utilised for decades to come in the heart of Preston.
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders
Darebin Arts Centre | Commercial construction builders