City Beach Surf Club will be open for summer
Aug | 2015
City Beach Surf Club is set to be ready for the crowds this summer with construction nearing completion.
CHRISTOU won an Australian-wide competition to develop a new surf club building, three commercial tenancies, public amenities and a major public open space for the Town of Cambridge.
The project revolved around the idea of creating a resonant place, a destination at the beach that would cater for a variety of commercial and recreation activities. The master plan has created three key elements: a new commercial lane with street frontage; an integrated public space which connects, beach amphitheatre, plaza, car parking and pedestrian pathways connecting the beach and commercial tenancies. And the development of a new surf club.
The landscaped roof of the surf club recreates the ecology of a dune and helps to shape the public space, the form of the building and symbolic lookout reference the bold structures of the mid-century modern clubs constructed along the coast. It is an iconic location and has received overwhelming support from the community.
CHRISTOU Design Group celebrates 30 years with a new website and short film
Aug | 2015
This week marks CHRISTOU's 30th year and to celebrate we have made a short film which features some of our key projects.
CHRISTOU has been commissioned for the redevelopment of Allendale Square
Jun | 2015
​CHRISTOU is excited to deliver the Allendale Square redevelopment, within the heart of Perth's CBD. A "hi-tech," and contemporary plaza upgrade with addition of two new tenancies will integrate with the existing tower. A new Sherwood Court entry will create transparency and invite pedestrian movement to and from the Swan River and the Elizabeth Quay precinct.
CHRISTOU Receives Commission for new Scarborough Beach Pool
Jun | 2015
CHRISTOU have been commissioned to design the new ocean front Scarborough Beach Pool. The design proposes a series of pools for both sporting and recreation, new commercial areas and activation of the street at the waters edge.
CHRISTOU receives commendation for the Subiaco Hotel
Jun | 2015
CHRISTOU has received a commendation from the Australian Institute of Architects (WA) for the refurbishment of the front bar, cafe bar, and the creation of a rood deck, supper club and courtyard.
Wellington Street Development
Jan | 2015
CHRISTOU's strategy turned the constraints of topography, setback and plot ratio into a building which captures the opportunity of the site - creating a western gateway into the city and developing a dialogue with the iconic landscape of Harold Boas Gardens.