TOP NOMINATION AT UDIA AWARDS FOR PAYCE PROJECTS

July 24th, 2015.
East Sydney:

The Landmark PAYCE development East Village has been nominated by industry experts for some of the most prestigious 2015 NSW Urban Taskforce Development of the Year Awards.

PAYCE Chairman Brian Boyd said it was a huge thrill for the company to be nominated for the award.

"This is some wonderful recognition for everyone who worked on a project which we are very proud of," said Mr Boyd.

The judges noted that the East Village project at Victoria Park, being just three kilometres from the CBD, was indeed, 'the standout winner'.

"East Village is a meticulously planned project which is the culmination of a vision from a carefully selected team that travelled the globe to gain inspiration from some of the world's most vibrant and exciting urban developments," Mr Boyd said.

"The Sutherland2Surf is firmly entrenched as one of the biggest and most popular community events in the Shire and we are thrilled to be part of this important fundraiser which benefits the surf club and a number of other worthy causes," he said.

The East Village concept - Brian Boyd.

"It was a great opportunity for us to develop the site and we consider East Village to be "one of a kind" in the Urban Marketplace. We are extremely satisfied with the result that has been achieved.

"The project fundamentally delivers not only an outstanding vision for this site, but enhances the broader Victoria Park precinct.

"It's not just a development, with the site's great location and transport links we have created a modern, convenient and enjoyable lifestyle," stated Mr Boyd.

The judges emphasised the benefits of East Village, being a truly unique offering with 206 low-rise apartments surrounding a private 6,500sqm Sky Park.

Residents are free to enjoy access to a globally inspired urban marketplace, eat street and culinary precinct consisting of world class cafés, restaurants, fresh food and boutique stores, along with a Virgin Active gym, Audi Service centre, commercial office suites and Montessori childcare Academy.

Dominic Sullivan accepting the award on behalf of PAYCE

After accepting the award last night, PAYCE General Manager Dominic Sullivan said the project team, pivotal in delivering East Village included: Turner Architects, Koichi Takada Interior Architects, Iconic Project Management and builder Dasco Australia.

"This world-class development team has delivered more than bricks and mortar; they have delivered a thriving, living community catering for cultural diversity in an integrated community of people, goods, services and retail outlets."

"This accolade acknowledges development projects that tick all the boxes, great residential living, but also a way of life that provides entertainment and services on the doorstep of every apartment in the precinct."

"We are also pleased to see there is already a great sense of community developing in the East Village community.

"We always wanted the opportunity to create a great village atmosphere and thanks to the hard work and professionalism of such an exemplary team of so many talented individuals, that is exactly what we have achieved with the East Village complex."

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SIX PAYCE PROJECTS NOMINATED FOR 2015 SYDNEY DESIGN AWARDS SHORTLIST.

July 25th, 2015.
East Sydney:

Each of the PAYCE projects nominated for the 2015 Sydney Design Awards have been shortlisted in their respective categories across Proposed Architecture, Architecture-Residential-Constructed, Urban Design, Event Experience, Interior Design-Retail and Advertising-Outdoor, Retail, POS.

The 2015 Sydney Design Awards, run by design 100, is part of a collaborative platform of award programs run across Sydney, Melbourne, London, San Francisco and New York.

The program works to support the world's creative minds and organisations with the aim of accelerating the transformation to a design-led marketplace. The program was developed with the aim of celebrating the courage and innovation of those who commission design, along with those who create it.

Details of the following PAYCE projects shortlisted, can be viewed and the projects rated via the Sydney Design Awards website on www.sydneydesignawards.com.au until 1 August 2015:

Architecture-Proposed category: Jewel at Wentworth Point-a joint venture with Sekisui House Australia
Architecture-Residential-Constructed category: East Village at Victoria Park
Urban Design category: Royal Shores at Ermington - a joint venture with Sekisui House Australia
Event Experience category: East Village at Victoria Park
Interior Design-Retail category: East Village at Victoria Park
Advertising-Outdoor, Retail, POS: East Village at Victoria Park.

The Awards are judged by members of the design industry, an expert design panel and people from the design marketplace along with input from the general public.

Brian Boyd – PAYCE, an exceptional result for all ...

Brian Boyd, Managing Director of PAYCE said it was exciting to make it to the shortlist of the prestigious design awards with all six PAYCE entries.

"In last year's awards, we had five nominations shortlisted that went on to make the finals, with two projects, East Village and Washington Park, taking out the major award in each of their respective categories. An exceptional result." noted Brian Boyd.

"This year's nominations are a mix of projects, covering residential, commercial and mixed-use," Mr Boyd said.

Mr Boyd said the projects nominated for this year's awards once again showcase urban renewal and innovation in contemporary design, which is a trademark of all PAYCE projects.

Mr Brian Boyd thanked everyone involved in the projects and stated, "I congratulate all our design partners, who we consider to be leaders in the architectural profession along with Sekisui House Australia, who is our joint partner on our Royal Shores and Jewel projects".

Some Thoughts from Mr Dominic Sullivan

PAYCE General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said each of the nominated projects was a result of the collaborative efforts of design teams consisting of very talented and enthusiastic individuals who push the boundaries to create outstanding projects.

"We enjoyed a lot of success in last year's awards and we are hoping for a great result again this year with the great line-up of projects nominated," he said.

The winners of each category will be announced on 5 August 2015 followed by a gala awards presentation on 12 August 2015.