RACV Royal Pines Resort

Location

Ross Street, Benowa
Completed

March 2014
Architect

DBI Design / JDFC
Area

3,700sqm
Type

Fitout
Duration

4 months
Project Manager

Accuraco

Building upgrade reflects the Gold Coast lifestyle

The large-scale upgrade of the facilities was carried out by Schiavello Construction QLD and designed by DBI Design to reflect the Gold Coast lifestyle; vibrant, casual, and strongly influenced by the surrounding natural environments.

Key to the design was creating a grand, multifunctional space that unified the existing function rooms while creating sightlines to the outside. This included the refurbishment of the ballroom, meeting rooms, and pre-function lobby.

Bringing the design intent to life

Building a space that was true to the design intent required finesse and precise construction work.

A spectacular 40-meter long, five-meter high spider glass wall was installed. The frameless structure is supported by a web of wire and was identified as the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Seven sets of floor-to-ceiling duty-bound operable walls were also carefully installed; each panel weighing between 300-400kgs.

Our team also constructed and installed an elegant steel-frame and stone-clad staircase to create an unmistakable 'sense of arrival'. The team also completed the resorts' state-of-the-art services, amenities, audiovisual, and lighting upgrades to cater for the latest innovative advances in exhibition, convention and functional events.

A four-month construction programme within a live environment

In spite of a challenging four-month time frame during the peak holiday season, Schiavello Construction QLD delivered the project on schedule. With public exposure and intrusion an ongoing concern, the team provided wall-to-wall hoarding along all perimeters to secure the work compound and ensure the resort operated without disruption.

Our team also devised a detailed traffic management plan to coordinate scissor lifts, boom lifts, and equipment. These were needed to access the high ceilings and for the removal of the large-scale concrete staircase.

A dedicated team delivers a precision project

While the high-end finishes will leave a lasting legacy for the resort, the execution is ultimately the byproduct of the processes that were at the very centre of the project itself.

Through meticulous planning, a dedicated project team who understood the unique requirements of working within a fully operational hospitality space, and a healthy dose of creativity and resourcefulness, Schiavello Construction successfully delivered a facility that will stand the test of time. An asset that will stand host to many of the Gold Coast's most important conferences and events for many years to come.