Norwest Quarter

Stage 1 of Mulpha’s $1 billion master planned community is realised in Banksia and Lacebark.

Stage 1 of the precinct combines residential, community and retail amenity overlooking the landscaped public domain and interactive communal area known as the Wild Greens. Banksia and Lacebark have been architecturally designed with distinctive but complementary identities by Bates Smart Architects, Smart Design Studios, and Aspect Studios.

The carefully considered modernist designs feature premium materials, optimise light, and create integrated, shared amenity spaces with residents set to enjoy access to dining rooms, a pool, community gardens, workshops and playgrounds. Importantly, the buildings are also entirely powered by renewable energy.

For builders, Parkview Constructions – who have delivered the first stage – the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to innovation, sustainability, high-quality community-focused design at this scale has been second to none. The construction contract exceeded $200 million and has resulted in 184 much-needed homes in a thriving area of Sydney.

“Parkview undertook an early contractor involvement (ECI) process to help Mulpha develop the design at all stages, from DA approval through to a fixed lump-sum design and construct contract,” explained Glenn Moran, Head of Construction at Parkview. “Being engaged with our client from inception to delivery has allowed us to plan carefully and collaboratively from the start with the assembly of the right, experienced team, including our most-trusted subcontractors and suppliers.

What was incredibly beneficial was the crystal-clear brief and vision from Mulpha,” said Moran. “Our client’s philosophy around sustainability, community and nature shaped every decision we made.

“We understood from the outset that the delivery of the first two towers of the precinct was a defining moment for Mulpha, for the design team, and for the community,” Moran said.

“It was critical that our construction delivered the level of quality, materials and workmanship to set a new benchmark for integrated, sustainable design and I believe we’ve achieved that. It’s one of the finest mixed-use apartment developments in New South Wales, and we are proud to be a part of the team behind Banksia and Lacebark.”

How green does your development grow

The sustainability ambitions for Norwest Quarter were to ensure the buildings were powered on 100% renewable energy, built with zero waste to landfill, and water resilience.

To contribute to the achievement of these goals, Parkview Constructions implemented a suite of measures, including:

• Water-efficient fixtures and fittings.
• Apartment layouts designed for zero-waste living.
• 100% electric residences, with induction cooking and no gas connections.
• Electrical Vehicle (EV)-ready parking with fast-charge infrastructure.
• Rooftop solar power providing renewable energy.
• Double-glazed windows for superior thermal and acoustic efficiency.
• Urban heat-reduction landscaping, with layered canopies and native species planting.

“These integration of sustainable design features and energy efficiency are part of the building’s DNA, they’re not bolt ons,” said Moran. “The goal was to create a community where residents and businesses can live and work in a carbon-neutral environment without sacrificing comfort or quality.”

Partnerships that Build Excellence

Parkview Constructions drove productivity and consistency by strategically splitting key trade packages between the two towers, including brickwork, stone benchtops, and tiling. The approach meant there was a balance of resource allocation, while ensuring uncompromised attention to detail.

“The biggest challenge wasn’t the site itself – It was the defining design elements and commitment to quality finish at a large scale, and to achieve that, consistency, communication and care was needed at every step,” Moran said. “When you’re building something of this quality, every junction, every line, every material has to be perfect and we committed to meeting that challenge.

“There are so many standout features including the Banksia façade with its precast form and GRC planter boxes, while the Lacebark façade uses custom-made Lohas Spanish bricks with curved balconies, blades and soffits. There are also the hit-and-miss black brick drums that house a communal dining room and future restaurant.”

The Parkview Construction team were equally invested in the internal spaces, including the Banksia lobby featuring a library and greenery, and the Lacebark entry, which both set the tone for luxury living.

“Although the project was complicated, the commitment to collaboration, attention to detail and quality across the client team, architects and contractors never wavered,” Moran explained.

“We believe this project is one of the highest-quality apartment buildings ever constructed in the state and it proves that when developers, designers, and builders share a vision, they can create something truly extraordinary.”

For more information contact Parkview, 02 9506 1500, enquiries@parkview.com.au, website www.parkview.com.au