Statement of Capability

NSW ARCHITECT REGISTRATION No.8208

Charles FortinArchitect

Architects create spaces that are functional and timeless; spaces that inspire people to do great work, and think great ideas..

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SERVICES

© 2004-2011 Charles Fortin. All rights reserved.

CORPORATE

For companies experiencing expan-sion, relocation, and/or restructure; and in need of professional advice on design, commercial/ Industrial prop-erty development and related pro-cesses.

Our skilled professionals will study your operation, and through an under-standing of architecture & property de-velopment will lead/assist project de-livery, obtain competitive pricing from builders, and deliver a high quality final product at a cost-for-service which is often recouped through clever design and competitive tender.

Consulting with us will generate solu-tions that are sensible and efficient, while allowing you to be free to focus on your core business.

PRIVATE

For property owners looking at adding value through design that is inspiring, functional and timeless; and in need of professional advice on property devel-opment & related processes.

Our skilled professionals will manage the design and development process on your behalf, with a good under-standing of Councils requirements, processes, and added benefits of healthy relationship with established builders, professionals, and town planners.

Representation by an architect will free you to focus on design intent, allow-ing the delivery of a superior product, quicker, and at a cost-for-service which is often recouped through clever de-sign and competitive tender.

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FIRMS

For architecture, planning, or urban design firms experiencing occasional workload fluctuation; and in need of professional assistance to lead a proj-ect/ team.

Our skilled professionals will work un-der your firm’s umbrella on a tempo-rary or per-project basis, adapting to your style and methods in delivering a product to your standards and expec-tations.

Sub contracting our services will allow you to remain flexible, expend your scope of work, and develop a partner-ship that is a great alternative to staff-ing agencies.

INVESTORS

For investment groups & high net worth individuals looking for growth and/or experiencing inefficiency within their property portfolio; and in need of professional advice on design, com-mercial/ residential property develop-ment and related processes.

Our skilled professionals will research your property and find opportunities to add value through alterations & fit-outs, change of use, and/or redevel-opment for higher yield.

Working together will generate solu-tions that are in line with your budget, goals & timeframe, allowing you to re-claim stability, growth, and efficiency within your property portfolio.

Collaboration promotes creativity, increases market responsiveness & reduces lead time..

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4 Design Brief4 Research4 Site Analysis4 Design Development (DD) 4 Statement of Envirmt. Effects 4 Development Application (DA) 4 Construction Certificate (CC)4 Tender Documentation4 Construction Document. (CD) 4 Contract Administration4 Progress Claims4 Consultants Coordination 4 Project Management

4 SEPP 65 4 SECTION J4 BASIX 4 Shadow Study4 Section 96 4 Site Visits 4 Material Specification 4 Marketing Drawings 4 Artistic Impressions 4 3D Computer Modeling 4 Model Making4 Web Design & Hosting 4 Architectural Photography

4 Council Searches 4 Property Searches 4 Feasibility Studies 4 Land Subdivision 4 Land Consolidation 4 Change of Use 4 Objection Letters 4 Technical Drawings4 Presentations

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PROJECTS

© 2004-2011 Charles Fortin. All rights reserved.

Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 4-storey mixed-use development including ground floor retail/ commercial tenancies and 11 large luxury residential units above two levels of underground car parking.

Architectural documentation & consultants coordination through CC and Construction process on behalf of Altius Projects & Northbridge Development.

Design Development (DD) Approx. 5’000 sqm.Completed 2010.

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MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT :11 large luxury residential units

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Soil contamination remediation & Design Development of 21 terrace houses with shared communal central space above one level of underground car parking.

Full architectural DA documentation and consultants co-ordination on behalf of GMU and Parramatta City Council.

Lot area 4’248 sqm.Submitted for DA approval in 2010.

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RESIDENTIAL MASTER PLANNING :21 terrace houses w/ underground carpark

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Addition to existing large class 7b industrial warehouse and class 5 offices in four stages.

Full architectural DA, CC & construction documentation on behalf of Altius Projects & Tubb Associates.

Lot area 66’624 sqm.Built area 6’946 sqm.Construction value approx. $10 millions.

Stage 1 Completed in 2009; Stage 2 due in 2010; Stage 3 in 2011.

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT :Warehouse & offices addition

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Design development and construction documentation of a large portal frame storage warehouse & offices atop 2m of remediated contaminated soil.

Completed in 2009 on behalf of Altius Projects.

Built area 3’520 sqm of class 5 & class 7b construction.Lot area 6’420 sqm.Construction value approx. $10 millions.

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT :Large industrial warehouse

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© 2004-2011 Charles Fortin. All rights reserved.

Architectural sketches & detailing of railway project in re-sponse to builder’s RFI (on behalf of design architect Has-sell).

The Epping to Chatswood rail line includes 3 new under-ground stations and 1 upgrade station with underground components.

Worth approx. $240 millions.

Opened in February 2009.

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CONSTRUCTION DETAILING :On-site architecture of railway project

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The purpose of this study was to explore the development feasibility of a 19-feet wide by 100-feet long site located at 150 East Ontario Street, in the heart of Chicago’s prime shopping/living district. The success of this proposal hing-es on the use of some specific building technologies:

Automated multi-story car parking and turntableSwitchback stair systemInterior pneumatic vacuum elevator

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FEASIBILITY STUDY :20-storey luxury highrise on narrow site

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Design Development, permitting and full construction doc-umentation of an 11-storey luxury residential highrise.

Mid-rise, mixed-use development.

Completed in 2004 on behalf of H+P Architecture.

Construction value approx. $30 millions u.s.

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TALL BUILDING DEVELOPMENT :11-storey luxury residential

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Ask why & build greatness by leading a purpose-driven process..“

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Design, planning and documentation of a 64 hectare high density housing masterplan, to be developed in 9 stages over 30 years.

Solved density distribution, traffic flow & parking allocation.

Produced periodical community workshops & presenta-tions on behalf of ABN Architecture & Planning.

Approx. 4’000 housing units.

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STRATEGIC MASTER PLANNING :64 hectare masterplan

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Design Development and Documentation of a Government subsidized HLM housing complex, in partnership with planners and social workers.

Completed in 2003 on behalf of CDH Group and Canadian Government.

Construction value approx. $8 millions.

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SOCIAL HOUSING :6-storey residential

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Passion drives innova-tion; innovation brings growth.. “

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NSW ARCHITECT REGISTRATION No.8208

CHARLES FORTIN ARCHITECTP.O. Box 7114McMahons PointNSW 2060

E: architecture@charlesfortin.comM: 0432 916 799

For more information on our architecture, property & development services, please visit www.charlesfortin.com

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