Brian Boyd
EAST VILLAGE JUDGED BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN 2016
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Property Council of Australia Awards Judge East Village Best Mixed Use Development in 2016 - Brian Boyd - PAYCE
The highly successful PAYCE East Village development at Zetland has received another impressive industry award, being judged the Best Mixed Use Development in the 2016 Property Council of Australia Awards in Sydney, NSW.
The award was announced at the Innovation and Excellence Awards night at Star City on 3rd June and attended by industry representatives from all over the country. Now in its 34th year, he national awards program celebrates the Australian property development and investment industries.
Since the formal opening in October 2014, East Village has grown to become a celebrated haven for shoppers and diners from all over Sydney. Visitation numbers to the urban marketplace now goes beyond five and a half million people each year with continued growth forecast.
Brian Boyd Extremely Proud to Receive Prestigious Award
PAYCE's Managing Director Brian Boyd said he was extremely proud of the project and congratulated everyone associated with the project on winning the Property Council of Australia's prestigious award in a very competitive field.
"Zetland is one of the fastest growing urban renewal areas in Australia and we are pleased to be part of its successful development," Brian Boyd said.
East Village Exceeds All Expectations – Brian Boyd
"East Village was the result of collaborative efforts by very dedicated and talented teams who showcased innovative design, sustainability and best practice in urban renewal in their very best forms," explained Brian Boyd.
"East Village has exceeded all expectations, bringing together a diverse mix of lifestyle, gourmet foods, casual dining, everyday needs and entertainment to this rapidly growing part of Sydney.
"And above the retail area there are some excellent commercial premises and several hundred residences, all of whom enjoy the convenience, location and range of amenities close by.
"The residents of East Village especially appreciate the convenience of having so many services and amenities at their doorstep and the added attraction of an expansive private sky park to share with neighbours, where they can relax and enjoy a barbeque and the communal sky garden," continued Brian Boyd.
PAYCE Pleased to Share Accolade with Joint Venture Partner Mirvac– Brian Boyd
Mr Boyd said PAYCE was pleased to share the latest award with its new joint venture partner, Mirvac, who late last year signed an agreement to buy a half-stake in the retail centre and take over the management and leasing rights.
PAYCE's General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said East Village ticked all the boxes as an outstanding mixed use development, combining residential, retail and commercial in the one complex.
East Village Attracts Truly Innovative and Enthusiastic Retail and Commercial Tenants – Dominic Sullivan
It was important from day one that the residential component of the development was complemented by a full range of services and amenities that were not only needed, but that stood out from what was usually offered in most residential developments.
"We were fortunate to attract some truly innovative and enthusiastic retail and commercial tenants who appreciated the unique qualities of the complex and recognised the potential for their businesses to grow by being part of something new to the area," Dominic Sullivan said.
"Since opening, East Village has quickly become a thriving, friendly sustainable community that is an exciting place to live, work and play."
East Village comprises a world-class urban marketplace, modelled on some of the best marketplaces around the globe, 206 leading edge apartments, 48 retail and commercial businesses.
The Project Team Assembled by PAYCE is World Class - Brian Boyd
The project team assembled by PAYCE included leading architectural firms, Turner, Koichi Takada Architects and HASSELL, along with construction partner, Dasco Australia Pty Ltd.
The 33,000 square metre complex is anchored by a new style, full-line Coles supermarket, an Audi Australia service centre, Virgin Active Health Club, medical centre and more than 40 speciality shops, including artisan food suppliers, fresh food grocers and lifestyle retailers.
Last year, East Village also won Development of the Year in the Urban Taskforce Awards, Best Retail and Commercial Development in NSW and ACT in the Urban Development Institute of Australia Awards and best project in the Architecture-Residential-Constructed category at the Sydney Design Awards. In addition, the project has won numerous accolades for interior design and sustainability.
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- Brian Boyd – PAYCE Consolidated Pty Limited, Sydney Property Development Company
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