Building approx 791m2 + landscaping and civil works | $4.5m

A new hub for movement, creativity and performance is taking shape at Catholic Ladies’ College in Eltham.

Construction is underway on the exciting new Dance, Drama and High-Performance centre, featuring purpose-built dance and drama studios, a high-performance zone with gym equipment, weights and wellness space plus a general learning area.

The new centre is an extension to the existing PE building connecting the two buildings to provide courtside viewing, direct access to the studios, sports oval and tiered seating.

Project Team

Architect - ODO

Project Manager - Monto Projects

Structural and Civil Engineer - FMG

Services Engineer - Simpson Kotzman

Building Surveyor - Design Guide Building Surveyors

Acoustics Engineer - Octave Acoustics

Fire Engineer - Intuitive Consulting

AV Consultant - Hypervisuals

Head Contractor- Melbcon

Quantity Surveyor - Prowse QS

Town Planning - Natalie Gray

Rendered images courtsey of ODO

Buildings 4,791sqm + Open areas landscape and civil works 26,448sqm

Dating back to 1893, Our Lady of Sion is a landmark former convent and significant heritage asset in Sale. Most recently home to Catholic College Sale, the campus is now being reimagined by the Diocese of Sale as a new primary school, alongside a dedicated leadership and training centre for diocesan staff.

The project will deliver a comprehensive and sensitive upgrade of the historic three-storey convent building, including the removal of previous ad hoc modifications and the restoration of key heritage fabric. The works will also include the construction of a new learning neighbourhood building designed to accommodate 250 students.

Supported by state and federal grant funding, the project requires careful coordination across heritage, education, funding and public procurement requirements, adding complexity to both planning and delivery.

The works will be delivered across three stages:

Stage 1
Demolition of existing 1970s buildings and remediation of hazardous materials - completed.

Stages 2 + 3
Renovation of the convent building and construction of the new learning facility - in progress.

Drawing on extensive education and heritage building experience, Monto Projects is leading the project team to bring this important vision to life—supporting the next chapter of learning on the site and contributing to quality education for the next 150 years.

Project Team

Architect - Y2
Project Manager - Monto Projects
Services Engineer - BRT
Structural & Civil Engineer - RMG
Quantity Surveyor - Prowse QS
Head Contractor - Melbcon
Landscape Architect - 3 Acres
Heritage consultants - Conservation Studio and Trethowan
Town Planning - Upco

Images
- Video & plan courtesy of Y2
- Photos, Monto Projects

The Riverina Development is a landmark multi-residential project in Footscray, delivering a major mixed-use precinct in one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing inner-city locations.
With Stage 1 complete, Stage 2 is well underway, comprising two residential towers with 620 apartments, 13 retail tenancies and integrated car parking, while consolidating the Stage 1 works through a shared podium and resident amenities.

A key focus of the project is the strategic integration of imported fixtures and fittings, supporting strong value management outcomes for the developer without compromising quality or design intent.

Monto Projects is acting as Project Manager, leading the consultant team and coordinating specialist contractors, including tower crane contractors, to support the successful delivery of this complex staged development.

Approx. GFA: 86,590 sqm | Expected completion Q3 2027

Project Team

Architect – Peddle Thorp

Project Manager – Monto Projects

Head Contractor – Australia Cenvic Constructions

Structural & Civil Engineers – Simpson Kotzman

Landscape Architect – FORMium

Building Surveyor - BSGM

Images: Courtesy of AZX

Stage one of Catholic Ladies’ College’s new ‘movement hub’ began with the revitalisation of the existing PE Centre. Internal timber cladding improves acoustics, while new carpet and a complete repaint brightens and modernises the gym.

Together, these upgrades create a more welcoming and functional environment, supporting a new chapter of movement and wellbeing at CLC.

Stage two - construction has commenced, will deliver a new Dance, Drama and High-Performance building adjoining the refurbished PE Centre.

The purpose-built facility will include dedicated dance and drama studios, a high-performance training zone, a wellness space and a general learning area, along with a courtside-view atrium that provides a seamless connection to the PE Centre

Project Team

Architect/Interior Design - ODO
Head Contractor - Hannemann Building Group
Project Manager - Monto Projects

Images: Gallant Lee Photography

5,100m2 over two floors plus 1,500m2 creative studio
$10.3M - 15 weeks onsite - Completed June 2025

Leading speciality retailer of homewares and furnishings Adairs Retail Group, relocated its national headquarters to the top two levels of the newly built One Middle Road tower at Chadstone. This move saw the creation of a purpose-built, collaborative workspace within one of Melbourne’s premier commercial precincts.

Alongside the corporate workplace, Monto Projects and the project team delivered a custom-designed Creative Studio nearby to support Adairs’ in-house design and photography teams, providing an adaptable and highly specialised production environment.

Fitout highlights

A central ‘Town Hall’ breakout space featuring a premium kitchen with stone finishes and a concealed butler’s pantry, booth and banquette seating

A grand internal staircase connecting the two floors

Flexible, open-plan work zones for creative teams design hub, collaboration, call centre operations, technical support and private offices

Training and meeting rooms equipped with advanced AV technology

Extensive bespoke joinery including booths, tiered seating and custom-designed worktables with integrated storage

Studio Features

Professional cyclorama wall for photography studio spaces

Natural light studio and bespoke lighting rig studio

Engineered steel mezzanine for additional storage

Dedicated paint room for customised props

Mobile workstations with retractable ceiling power for fast and flexible reconfiguration during a photo shoot

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder - Shape

Project Manager - Monto Projects

Architect - Siren Design Group

Services Engineer - Acor

Structural Engineer - Baigents

Acoustic Engineer - Marshall Day

AV Consultant - WSP

Building Surveyor - Krneta

Quantity Surveyor - Prowse Quantity Surveyors

Studio lighting rig - Acustoms

Site Area: 23,010 m2
Building Area: 12,600 m2 (12,000m2 Warehouse + 600m2 Office)
Super Awning: 2,887m2, awnings 68m2
Carparking: 120 spots
Project cost: $3M (equipment relocation, fitout & other client direct costs)
Completed: October 2025 - 10 months onsite

Monto Projects acted as BekaertDeslee's representative throughout landlord negotiations to deliver its new 12,600sqm facility in Pakenham, supporting the relocation of the company’s raw mattress materials operation from Dandenong South.

MONTO’s project management role extended from strategic negotiations through planning, design coordination and delivery.

We secured an amendment to the existing town planning permit, changing the approved use from warehouse to manufacturing, and refined the specifications, layout, supply chain and delivery logistics to meet BekaertDeslee’s operational needs.

The specifications and layout were altered to suit BekaertDeslee's operational needs, including supply and delivery logistics.

Following handover of the warm shell, Monto Projects managed the fitout of the expansive facility, coordinating dedicated weaving, dyeing, finishing and storage precincts. Each area required careful integration of specialist production machinery, including stenter and warping equipment.

Machinery installation was carefully staged to support the transition from the former site while maintaining full operational capacity—minimising disruption and keeping the business moving.

The result is the latest facility in BekaertDeslee's international operations, purpose built to support their growth in the APAC region.

4,423m2, with an additional 500m2 of terrace space - 12 weeks on site - $8.8M

Cancer Council Victoria’s new office at Victoria Place, East Melbourne, exemplifies an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable work environment that supports the organisations vital functions while prioritising the well-being its employees.

Designed by architects at One Design Office (ODO) who won the National Biophilic Design Awards with this project in 2024. The workplace extends over two floors and includes exclusive outdoor terraces.  The design highlights biophilic principles, creating a visually engaging central social hub that connects 380 employees to light, nature and versatile workspaces.

This nurturing environment is key for Cancer Council Victoria’s vital work in cancer research, prevention, and support.

The office incorporates formal and informal work areas, breakout spaces, collaborative zones, and quiet areas tailored to meet the needs of their diverse digital-first, hybrid workforce.

Images -Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder – Amity Building Group

Project Manager – Monto Projects

Architect – ODO

Services engineer – Simpson Kotzman

Structural Engineer – 4D workshop

AV consultant - NDY

Acoustic engineer – DDEG

Quantity Surveyor – Prowse QS

Building Surveyor – PLP

DDA consultant – MGAC

Furniture consultant – Astor & 8th

Completed September 2024

Catholic Ladies College (CLC) commenced the Aikenhead Centre, a major project in their 10 year masterplan, expanding their learning environments at their leafy campus in Eltham.

The Aikenhead Centre is a vibrant educational facilty for critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. It features versatile spaces tailored for contemporary learning and includes a dedicated Year 9 Atrium.

The design compliments the college’s unique topography, connecting with the landscape and promoting seamless indoor-outdoor learning experiences.

A rigorous tender process was undertaken, achieving best value pricing from the market.

Project Team

Builder – Melbcon

Project Manager – Monto Projects

Architect – Law Architects

Services engineer – BRT

Structural Engineer – Creo

Quantity Surveyor – Wilde & Woollard

Building Surveyor – Philip Chun

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

3,080m2 - 14 weeks on site - Completed 2024

Barings sought Monto’s services to further transform the former Holden headquarters into a multi-tenancy building.

In collaboration with the project team, we delivered six ready-to-use office suites aimed at attracting businesses to this A-grade commercial office space at Salmon St, Port Melbourne.

The project involved dividing the expansive floor plate into six separate tenancies, each requiring separate electrical boards for tenant metering.

Each suite was designed to include: open-plan areas, boardrooms, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces, breakout areas and fully equipped kitchens.

All suites were fully furnished with workstations, loose furniture and soft furnishings.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder - Amity Building Group

Project Manager - Monto Projects

Architect - Monto Projects

Engineers - Aston Consulting

Building Surveyor - Design Guide Building Surveyors

300m2 - $1.6M. 12 weeks over term breaks.
Stages 1 & 2 completed 2022/2023

Catholic Ladies College in Eltham has a rich history with an extensive campus. Our appointment for the new extension building prompted a review of the masterplan. With our education expertise we demonstrated how new education facilities could be inserted into existing areas.

The design precinct was initiated providing a framework for CLC which also improved outcomes for the new extension building. The first two stages, created a new Podcast studio, upgraded the art and fashion studios and improved the student journey around the campus. A new entry was created, linking the design precinct to an outdoor landscaped area, previously under utilised.

Stage 3, currently in design, includes a new drama studio. We are providing value solutions through assessment of reuse of lighting and technology.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder – Hanneman Building Group

Project manager – Monto projects

Architect – Michael McKenna Architects

Services engineer – BRT

Structural and Civil Engineer – Creo

Town Planning consultant – Natalie Gray

Acoustic engineer – Octave Acoustics

Building Surveyor – Philip Chun Associates

Quantity Surveyor – Prowse QS

1,359m2 - $3.1M - 7 months onsite

RSEA was the final tenant for Charter Hall - Millers Junction shopping centre.

A new 1,359sqm retail outlet for RSEA completed the shopping precinct development, which our team had a key role in delivering.

The design of the new retail building was customised to fit with RSEA requirements, including a specialist area for their signature embroidery services.

These works did not add cost as innovative value engineering was deployed in collaboration with the builders and project team, that meant Charter Hall and RSEA got more build for the same costs.

Tendered under a D&C procurement model based upon original Town planning documentation.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder - C3 Constructions

Project Manager - Monto Projects

Architect - E.J Grech and Associates (construction stage), Watson Young (Town Planning)

Structural & Civil Engineer - ENG+ Consulting

1,650m2 - 16 weeks onsite - $7M

Monopoly Dreams chose Melbourne Central, the premier retail precinct by GPT, as the second location after Hong Kong for a fully immersive and interactive experience based upon the bestselling board game.

Monto Projects, engaged in the midst of a challenging project stage with contractors on site, but with design, costs and program becoming critical issues.

Monto Projects steered the team back on track, rebuilding trust with GPT, directing consultants and an active role in sub-contractor coordination with specialist installers.

The fitout featured a 4D cinema, the latest entertainment technology as well as interactive games of the iconic monopoly board - Jail, Waterworks and new experiences - Laser Maze, Money Grab machines and a catered party zone.

Images- Gallant Lee Photography

1,280m2 - 12 weeks on site.

ICON, a tier 1 builder, approached Monto Projects to deliver their new Head office, consolidating various sites into one address at the Industry Lanes development.

The partnership between ICON and Monto Projects developed a unique procurement approach, leveraging the pre-existing sub-contractor relationships already in place, with ICON and Monto Projects acting as project, construction and site manager.

ICON valued Monto Projects eye for detail, the familiarity with the landlord and site conditions.

Delivered on a tight timeline enabling ICON to relocate without disruption to business and achieving an excellent result for exceptional value.

Images- Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder – ICON

Project manager – Monto Projects

Architect/Design – FIGR

Service engineer – WRAP

Acoustic engineer – Octave Acoustics

Building Surveyor – McKenzie Group

A family office that values long-term quality and relationships approached Monto Projects to deliver their new office in the emerging tech precinct of Cremorne. The brief was to create an effortless design, referencing both the industrial nature of the neighbourhood and a timeless quality inherent in the selection of finishes, fixture and furniture.

The new development at 459 Church St, Industry Lanes provided a floor plate with numerous benefits including a covered external terrace, a central core that allowed the journey to be experienced in 360degrees, fully detailed from the lobby to each individual desk.

True to their values, they embraced leading edge technology in the AV solutions, incorporating a 120inch high definition LED screen for display and VC to connect internationally from Wall St to Tokyo.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder - Rork Projects

Project Manager - Monto Projects

Architect/Designer - Bates Smart

Service Engineer - Compass

AV & Acoustic Consultant - WSP

Quantity Surveyor - Slattery

Building Surveyor - Design Guide

3,580m2 - $10.2M, 16 weeks on site. Practical completion Q2 2023

A search for Saputo Dairy Australia’s new home at 28 Freshwater place required our technical expertise and in partnership with CREA Property Advisors on an extensive review of numerous options.

Monto Projects negotiated with the landlord to provide additional funding over the fitout incentive for the base building works, allowing for a true integration with new LED lights, removal of redundant services and upgrading mechanical equipment.

Saputo’s new accommodation is a design that reflects their values of honesty, natural materials and collaboration. The staircase installation successfully navigated the complexity of the fire engineering.

This project will continue our track record of on budget and program, with a team based upon trust and integrity.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder - Shape Projects

Project Manager - Monto Projects

Tenant Representative - CREA

Architect/Designer - Hames Sharley

Services Engineer - Evolved Engineering

AV Consultant - WSP

Structural Engineer - WSP

Fire Engineer - DNT

Acoustic Engineer - Octave Acoustics

Quantity Surveyor - Prowse QS

Building Surveyor - Design Guide

811m2 (overall site area), 1146m2 internal area - completed 2023

Two townhouse development in Malvern.

A 21st century building with an 18th century Japanese Yakisugi (焼杉) façade technique. Literally translated as “burned cedar”, primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof.

The townhouses are over 3 levels (including a basement). A timber staircase with premium plywood wrap connects G/fl to the level 1 and the cladding continues on doors and walls, providing a warmth in materials.

The external area are extensively landscaped providing a zen like quality for the quiet enjoyment of the owners.

Miele specified appliances are consistent with the quality of these townhouses.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Builder - Imperial Builders
Project manager - Monto Projects

Structural engineer - Stephen Mowlam

Building surveyor - SWP

1,281 m2 - $1.7M, 10 weeks on site. Practical completion 2021.

VicHealth had never relocated their headquarters since their inception 25 years ago.

Dr.Sandro Demaio became CEO in Sept 2019 and with the lease expiring, an opportunity to start afresh in a new office, in the historic Sands and McDougall building (1889).

The vision articulated by Sandro and the executive team to create a place for all Victorians and knowing it was taxpayers’ funds; wisely spend keeping to budget and program. All against the backdrop of the unprecedented Covid-19 challenges.

This important milestone in VicHealth’s ongoing timeline was entrusted to us and Monto Projects developed a strategy from concept to completion, with the project delivered a week ahead of program (incl snap lockdown) and under budget. Fully transparent and adhering to Victorian Government processes, Monto Projects are very proud of realising this Vision.

Unique to this project is the promotion of regional artists (some vision and hearing impaired) with display of their work throughout the spaces as full height murals. Monto Projects, VicHealth and Multicultural Arts Victoria went through a rigorous selection, mockup review and consent process.

“The process of designing a new space and hub for Victoria is an enormous responsibility for any CEO and their leadership team. Even more so when delivering for government. But knowing we had an honest, experienced and professional partner in you and Monto made a huge difference.

Generations of VicHealth staff, and Victorians, will now benefit from your hard work in delivering a fabulous outcome.”

Dr Sandro Demaio - CEO | VicHealth

Fitout Project Team

Head Contractor: Harris HMC

Architect / Interior Designer: Group GSA

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Services Engineer: Compass Engineering Group

Quantity Surveyor: Prowse Quantity Surveyors

AV Consultant: SKS Technologies

Acoustic Engineer: WSP

Building Surveyor: Krneta

Fire Engineer: Intuitive Consulting

Structural Engineer: Meinhardt Bonacci

Change Management Consultant: M Moser Associates

Artwork

All artwork by artists selected and curated by Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV)

Vinyl murals - Design to Print

Base Building Team

Landlord: Avari Capital Partners

Building Management: Lemon Baxter

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Progress photos - Monto Projects

Key Design Features

Artwork to represent Victorian Health Promotion Hub / VicHealth brand & vision

Communal kitchen and open collaboration areas to connect with staff and partners

Planting & natural materials throughout for a healthy workplace

Quiet nooks for focused work and contemplation

Video Conferencing enabled meeting rooms with acoustic treatment

Fun Facts

Waste Report: 88.19% of all waste was recycled for the month of January.

Acoustic Spray: The acoustic spray installed on this project is an Australian Made acoustic insulation made of 80% recycled content. It’s made from recycled paper and natural fibres. It is also has fire resistant properties, acoustic properties and thermal properties.

The Interface carpet tiles installed are manufactured in Australia and delivered locally from Sydney. Interface are dedicated to sustainability and have a recycling program for old carpet tiles, as well as a program which turns discarded fishing nets into carpet tiles. Interface Carpet tiles are also carbon neutral across their full product life cycle.

Betta Stone benchtop: Made of recycled glass and Crystalline Silica Free

Appliances selection and energy efficiency: - energy and water efficient appliances have been selected throughout the fitout, including 4 star WELS taps in the kicthen and 4 star energy and 5.5 star WELS dishwashers

Cork: environmentally friendly and a low VOC material, cork is a naturally sound absorptive material

Furniture: Nicholls Design tables in the lunch area and the bookshelves as well as the Relm stools in the kitchen are manufactured locally in Victoria.

No. of Workpoints: 79 (including focus point and reception)

No. of Meeting Rooms- Small: 3

No. of Meeting Rooms- Medium: 6

No. of Meeting Rooms- Large: 2

No. of Open Collaboration Areas: 5 (kitchen/creative collab, east amphitheatre, west amphitheatre, casual meet & north-west corner)

Average Distance to Daylight (workpoint to window): 6m - Exceeds highest standard according to the Green Building Council

Sands and McDougall Building history

Former Sands and McDougall Factory and Warehouse: Sands and McDougall was a publishing house known for its annual directories for Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. The first Melbourne directory was published by the company in 1857.

By 1897 the company publication records the activities of no less than 16 separate departments in the building, including Box Making, Writing Ink Making, Cheque Department, Lithographic Printing, Rubber Stamps, Bank Note Room and the Publishing Department.

For the production of the Melbourne Directory, the workforce was divided into the outdoor staff and the indoor staff. The outdoor staff members were responsible for gathering the required information. The so-called “walkers” tramped the streets of Melbourne, knocking on doors to ask the names and occupations of each building’s occupiers.

The information gathered by the walkers was collated by the indoor staff and prepared for publication. As well as a street-by-street record of building residents and their occupations, the directory provided alphabetical listings of residents and of practitioners of trades and professions.

1,100 m2 - $700K. 8 weeks on site. Practical completion 2021.

Delivered on time and on budget during the challenges of COVID-19, ACOR Consultants’ Cremorne workplace transformed a character-filled heritage shell into a collaborative, high-performing workplace for a multidisciplinary team.

Located within the c.1905 Rosella Preserving Building, the project celebrates the site’s industrial heritage through high ceilings, raw brickwork, generous windows and a studio-like warehouse character. The result is a workplace that feels authentic to Cremorne’s layered history while supporting the energy and connectivity of a contemporary office.

Design by PeckVonHartel, the workplace is anchored by a central pavillion that brings people together for collaboration, mentoring and informal connection. Breakout booths echo the same architectural language, while a simple rope detail demarcates zones without blocking light, views or airflow. Services integration was a key part of the outcome, with lighting playing an important role in defining atmosphere and funcationality.

The project achieved exceptional value through early collaboration between Monto Projects, Amity Building Group, the design team and suppliers. Cost planning, reuse strategies and practical buildability thinking helped preserve the design vision while meeting a tight programme and budget.

The new CULTIVATE workstations with integrated planters from Cubespace featured throughout. Lockers from Planex, lights from Darkon.

Project Team

Head Contractor: Amity Building Group

Architect / Interior Designer: PeckVonHartel

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Services/Structural/Acoustic Engineer: Acor Consultants

Quantity Surveyor: Prowse Quantity Surveyors

Building Surveyor: Design Guide

Subcontractors and suppliers

Cubespace – workstations (CULTIVATE)

Planex – Lockers

Darkon - Lighting (general and specialist)

Artwork

Mural: Marco (or otherwise known as Baxter)

Images- Gallant Lee Photography & Dianna Snape

2,400 m2 - $1,7M. Various stages. Practical completion 2021

A workplace transformation for an international FOREX trading group. Completed in COVID pandemic lockdowns! Nickname of project was ‘Panda’ (pandemic…get it?).

Pepperstone approached Monto Projects during the initial months of COVID-19 in 2020 to determine a ‘Stay vs Go’ review with the Head office location at Docklands. The accommodation was a ‘standard’ office layout, a space that didn’t realize its full potential and capitalize on the amazing aspects of views and outlook.

Due to the Pepperstone team working ‘smarter’ and WFH policies enacted, early instinctive thinking; whole 2,500sqm floor plate was not required, but this needed to be ‘proved’.

Monto Projects initiated the review taking into account; commercials, location, team growth, aspect, special projects and what would encourage return to the office. Data gathering was via an online survey to the whole Pepperstone team. We also analysed site specific information including the lease and market data; the results with our recommendations collated into a board paper.

The analysis indicated that relocation wasn’t justified, due to lease surrender conditions and the risk of whether the whole floor could be sublet, in the COVID-19 market would be challenging and with serious commercial consequences. However, the all staff survey with an 80% response rate, revealed love of the location and building. Even with the WFH policies, the team operated with a lot of collaboration and indicated if ‘special’ consideration was given in re-programming the work environment would inspire active use.

It was ‘proved’ through the survey, the floor plate size could be reduced and the adopted strategy was to hive off approx. 400-500sqm as either flexible sub-lease space or retain for special projects with Pepperstone partners.

Upon board endorsement, Monto Projects commenced to deliver the workplace transformation project and initiated appointment of designers, engineers and builders.

The design created a series of spaces encouraging the Pepperstone team to adopt different ways of working. Each dept team belongs to a neighbourhood, but can break away to the lounge area where a ‘library’, individual focus booths and collaborative pods have been located. A purposeful decision was made limiting the amount of VC in the lounge area, to minimize disturbance.

A breakout/play zone doubles as a technology enabled ‘town hall’ able to broadcast to other international Pepperstone offices. Table tennis, pool as well as old school video games have been installed to allow the team to wind down (or up) responding to the ‘special’ considerations articulated in the survey.

We are excited to see how the Pepperstone team react to this workplace transformation. Whilst a very tough project delivery due to COVID-19, we are proud to maintain our track record of meeting budget!

“…….Covid threw us a few curve balls, but they did an amazing job with the brief they were given. Our Melbourne staff are very impressed and one member even commented that they would like to sleep at the office they love it that much. Thanks team Monto”

Kylie Airs - EA to the Group CEO – Tamas Szabo

Images: Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Head contractors: Amity Building Group

Interior designer: Venko

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Services engineer: NDY

AV consultant: NDY

Quantity surveyors: Prowse QS

Building surveyors: Design Guide

Acoustic engineers: Marshall Day

Furniture consultant: Astor & 8th

1,500m2 - $3.2M. 12 weeks on site. Practical completion 2022

The redevelopment of this iconic function centre followed an extensive and complicated Crown leasing submission process which involved multiple stakeholders from Parks Victoria and DELWP, through to gazetting in State Parliament and notifications in local newspapers.

A new outcome for the Carousel included a stone bar, wall cladding, flooring and ceilings throughout and integration of technology.

Given the historic nature of the building, the team had to be nimble in providing solutions to challenges as they were uncovered during the build

This establishment has a long and storied history, and this redevelopment will ensure a lasting legacy into the future for another 21 years.

Project Team

Builder – arete

Project manager – Monto Projects

Architect/Design – One Design Office

Service engineer – Compass Engineering

Structural and Civil Engineer - Nader Consulting Engineers

Quantity Surveyor – Prowse QS

Building Surveyor – Design Guide

Town Planning consultant - Tract

2,062m2 - $4.6M. 6 months on site.

Charter Hall, developed the Millers Rd retail precinct with premier retailers as tenants.

One of the last land parcels is allocated to the Super Retail Group, with their key brands, BCF and Super Cheap Auto occupying this significant building.

Monto Projects are engaged to act as Project and Development Manager, facilitating the Town Planning process through to tender and construction as Superintendent. Our team has previously delivered the earlier stages which included the cinema and are also acting as tenant coordinator for the leased retail stores.

The Super Cheap Auto and BCF stores Practical completion is anticipated to be early May 2022 and the tenant fit out a few weeks later ready for trading before EOFY 2022.

Images - Gallant Lee Photography

Project Team

Builder – FDC Construction

Development Manager - Dais Private

Project Manager – Monto Projects

Architect – Watson Young Architects

Quantity Surveyor – WT Partnership

660m2 over 2 floors - $800K. 12 weeks on site. Practical completion Q2 2023

Monto Projects delivered the Vic Health office project at an Avari Capital building in Melbourne. As our approach is always collaborative and the end result was fantastic for all, Avari Capital sought our services to deliver 2 fitouts at their building in Sydney. The building is heritage listed, with challenging aspects around modern day code compliance.

Our role was actively addressing the latent conditions that presented themselves as the project progressed and protecting Avari Capital from both extension of the program and budget.

The end outcome are two high quality fit outs in an iconic heritage building. We are now reviewing another level and will advise on the remainder of the building.

Project Team

Builder – McCormack Property Services

Project manager – Monto Projects

Architect/Designer – IA Group

480m2 - $300K.

Our long-term client, Collingham, purchased 2 strata office suites at the premium Aurora development in Melbourne CBD adding to their extensive property portfolio with the intention to lease.

In this competitive market, the Collingham board, concurred with the leasing agents and Monto Projects advice, that a fitted-out space would have the best chance of securing a tenant.

Monto Projects implemented a strategy so Collingham didn’t overcapitalise; by completing the essential works such as power/data and HVAC and then the furnishing of funiture and fitments. Potential tenants can move in and stamp their own identity to the space. Using our extensive experience, we developed a layout that optimised the two tenancies.

The works were completed on budget in a record 4 weeks and a high level of quality to stand out as a point of difference.

Monto Projects arranged for photos for inclusion in the marketing campaign.

Photos by Amity Building Group & Monto Projects

Project Team

Head contractors: Amity Building Group

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Building surveyors: Design Guide

Furniture: Cubespace

Our continuing relationship with a repeat client in AZX

A unique L shape site in North Melbourne. AZX is creating a bespoke development that responds well to the fine grain neighbourhood, with one facade a ‘heritage’ retention.

Great aspects with over 70 apartments to suit owner occupiers as well as investors.

Following a successful tender outcome during the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020, final endorsement of Town Planning documentation and the marketing launch which includes these incredible renders.

Monto Projects led the complex town planning permit extension process, design management responsibility on coordinated documentation for building compliance.

Project Team

Architect: Buchan

Project Manager: MONTO Projects

Builder: Cobolt Constructions

Services Engineer: Simpson Kotzman

Structural Engineer: Nader Consulting Engineers in conjunction with Quatrefoil Consulting

Building Surveyor: PLP Building Surveyors & Consultants

Cyber CX is a new independent force in cyber security, amalgamating 17 separate companies in 2019, advising the Australian Government and other critical industries.

The new Melbourne HQ was to bring aboard all the entities and become the benchmark for future offices.

Monto Projects engaged as Project Manager to lead the team and bring together all the requirements. In the challenging COVID-19 environment, the whole team pulled together to deliver an outstanding result for CyberCX.

A state-of-the-art Secure Operations Centre (SOC), technical ‘labs’ and a flexible protected office space was included. The nature of CyberCX with Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) defined zones 2 & 3, required Monto Projects to include enhanced procurement and construction measures (security mesh on ductwork) for the project, which we can now adopt for the future.

Monto Projects with the team, delivered a successful outcome and have been further engaged on a subsequent project to create an exciting development with Cyber CX which will help define the future of cyber security.

https://www.cybercx.com.au/

“Great work David Castro and MONTO Projects - CyberCX is thrilled with our new Melbourne HQ, which wouldn’t have been realised as well without your hard work, persistence and calm and considered approach in a year that threw everything at us! Thanks”

Chris Sibree - General Counsel | Company Secretary | CyberCX

Professional photographs: Gallent Lee and Gigi Song

construction progress: Monto Projects

Fitout Team

Interior designer: Hot Black

Head contractors: Harris HMC

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Services engineer: Compass Engineering

Quantity surveyors: Prowse QS

Building surveyors: Design Guide

Acoustic engineers: Octave

Fire engineers: Dobbs Doherty

SCEC Consultants: Force Field services

Project Management of a luxury retreat in Chirnside Park, incredible view overlooking vines and valley beyond.

The retreat has a series of luxury bedroom suites, a lounge with a stone fireplace with double height glazing framing the views.

A rugged timber pergola extends out from the zinc clad lounge to provide dappled shading across the external stonework paving.

A lawned forecourt uses a ha-ha to preserve the uninterrupted view, with the vineyard sloping away.

The adjacent external landscaped areas by Ian Barker Gardens, include a spa, Hibachi to cater for outside dining and sweeping drive to slowly reveal the building and estate.

Main building completed Dec 2020, landscaping Q4 2021.

Imbue Distillery - Wander North, is a boutique gin cellar door in Ivanhoe where we created a warm inviting space for customers to peruse the Gin and other products. The concept is an island hub to meet with friends and taste the different offerings created by Mel, Mick, Nikki and Luke. The full length graphic along the wall gives a sense of space as if you are looking onto a summer landscape.

We called on our partners (joiners, electricians, plumbers, floor grinders, stone suppliers) of many years to deliver for Imbue Distillery an amazing fit-out on a boutique budget in 4 weeks.

Oiled plywood for all the bespoke joinery, a pattern of hexagons routed out of the ply, with the off-cuts forming the drinks coasters.

The island bench top is a full size porcelain - 3m x 1.6m x 12mm thk, to save money we didn’t cut it and made it work within the space.

Like the Paul Kelly song, “from little things, big things grow” Imbue Distillery with their fantastic offerings and now the cellar door, will realise their ambitions…..and Monto Projects are proud to be part of this journey to ‘Wander North’!

“……Customers and colleagues can come together and “Wander North” with us in this space and we are really grateful to Monto for fulfilling the pressure point of our brief.”

Melanie Sheard – Co-founder Imbue Distillery | Wander North

Branding and Graphic design: Birdstone Collective

Architect and PM: Monto Projects

Joiner: ALine Joinery

Electrician: Macmor Electrical

Plumber: Gollant Plumbing

Floor prep: Akkari Polishing and grinding

Stone supplier: Signorino Tile gallery - I Naturali Statuarietto

Plywood: Maxiply - plantation oak and black maxi film

Photography: Gallant Lee

St Columba's College - Re cladding to Nicholson Building and Sophia Library

A key project with St Columba's College, fully completed now (incl Defects rectification). Incredible effort replacing 1020sqm of old Aluminium composite cladding (the bad flammable stuff) with new Vitracore G2 to meet AS1530 in 8 weeks (incl Christmas and New year shutdown) before Term 1 commencement. Made more complicated with access issues and securing of materials.

We managed to rescind Council issued Building notice which allowed St Columba's College use of the Nicholson Building without limitations from the commencement of Term 1.

Great team effort as the re-cladding also rectified sins of the past such as non-compliant top hats (framing), polyester insulation, stormwater plumbing issues, rotting timber substrates and we updated some details to prevent water staining on rendered facades.

Even with these latent conditions, the project came in budget, which is testament to the collaborative relationship developed with LINIA group (site visits on New years eve, details and sketches developed on site).

Vitracore G2 gives a fantastic new refresh to St Columba’s College buildings.

Project Team

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Architect: Williams Ross Architects

Builder: Linia Group

Building surveyor: Philip Chun

Fire engineer: Dobbs Doherty

Quantity surveyor: Prowse QS

Cladding material : Fairview Vitracore G2

5,800sqm, 15 weeks on site – Practical completion, July 2020

This is our fourth project with MYOB. MYOB exited out of the Glen (completed in 2014) to 168 Cremorne St for their new head office, adjacent to the developers hub at 167 Cremorne St (completed in 2017). MYOB has created a ‘campus’ and cemented Cremorne as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Melbourne.

The project is within one of Cremorne’s newest office buildings. Encompassing four levels, the fit-out includes an interlinking staircase and has an incredible outlook over the Yarra river.

A new bar was set for how the workplace can enable the Tech / SaaS (Software as a Service) industry, and how MYOB work and empower their team to deliver success for their customers.

The principles of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) allowed for site validation, shop drawing process and project logistics review prior to commencing on site.

Loose furniture selection and customisation for MYOB brand alignment further spruced up the fit-out.

With a great team, we had a lot of fun successfully delivering this project on time and budget.

“Welcome to the best workplace in Melbourne. Despite Covid we have successfully delivered our 5,800m2 HQ on programme and in budget…”

“..Thanks David Castro; you guys were amazing... and you guys saved me $$..”

“..Cheers Seung Hyuk Choi You kept me sane!! ..”

“Monto Projects have delivered the last 4 major projects for MYOB including our 3500m2 Sydney tenancy spread over three levels and most recently our 6,000m2 HQ spread over 4 levels. They have consistently delivered successful projects during which they have been my crutch and confidant…

…Monto’s rigorous and effective tender process assembled a high calibre project team across all disciplines and I can honestly say that in my 20+ years of being involved in projects across the world, this team was special.”

Graeme Scannell – Head of Workplace Experience | MYOB

Fit out Project Team

Interior Designer: Cachet Group

Project Manager: MONTO Projects

Head Contractor: SHAPE Australia

Quantity Surveyor: Prowse Quantity Surveyors

Graphic and Wayfinding: MYOB Agency with Cachet Group

Services Engineer: ACOR Consultants

Structural Engineer: Gillon Consulting Group

AV Consultant: Norman Disney & Young

Acoustic Engineer: Octave Acoustics

Building Surveyor: PLP Building Surveyors & Consultants

Fire Engineer: Scott Young

DDA Consultant: Morris Goding Access Consulting

Furniture Consultant: Astor & 8th

Base Building Team

Developer: Caydon

Landlord: AXA

Building Management: CBRE

D&C Contractor: Probuild

Some fun facts from the project are;

No. of Work Points: 617 No. of Meeting Spaces: 51 No. of Collaboration Spaces: 27 Hours on Site: 42,157 No. of Inductions: 550 Peak Workforce: 103 No. of lunchrooms to allow social distancing: 2 m2 of acoustic spray: 4,300m2 No. of GPOs: 650 No. of Data Points: 1550 Lineal meters of cable tray: 1,500 Lineal meters of Light Fittings: 650 No. of RFIs: 247 Brand Wall Size: 60m2 Lineal meters of timber batten used: 680

Photos by Lisbeth Grosmann

29 Apartments - 9 levels

Construction: August 2017 - Oct 2019

Frame is a boutique apartment building, tailored to the owner occupier market in the inner-city suburb of Richmond. Comprising of 29 luxury apartments and multi-level penthouses that set a new high standard for bespoke residential development in Melbourne.

Developer G3 Projects engaged Monto Projects to manage the construction delivery process, including contamination remediation, early works and acting as superintendent for the D&C building contract with Cobild as the Head Contractor.

We managed the receipt of the Occupancy Permit and Statement of Compliance, with settlement of the apartments being finalised.

“…The valuable services from the Monto Projects team made smooth project delivery possible on this difficult site.…..”

“We are glad to have them in our team and they make our life easier by having effective communication with the builder, consultants and local authorities whilst dealing with tricky situations with change of regulations. They are happy to go the extra mile outside their scope of work to ensure the project is successful and deliver on time.”

Henry Santika - Associate Director | G3 Projects

Project team:

Client: G3 Projects

Architect: Hayball

Builder: Cobild construction

Images by Hayball

Photos by Tom Ross, Jellis Craig & Monto Projects

3,500sqm, 11 weeks on site – Practical completion 3rd May 2019

MYOB asked Monto Projects to deliver their third office project over 4 years (previous two projects delivered by David and the team while at other organisations. MYOB Glen project in Melbourne won Property Council of Australia Award for Best Office in 2015).

The project - an office fit out over 3 levels interconnected by a new staircase, with the slab cut and steel structure constructed in-situ. The project required complex integration of services and program while a base building upgrade was taking place managed by the landlord.

MYOB was also added to the Sydney skyline with sky signage to two faces. All the complexities of DA approval, prototyping, structural load calculation and Landlords consent was required.

Our technology tools of Skype and SharePoint helped us seamlessly deliver the project with site visits twice a month.

MYOB engaged Monto Projects for their new head office project (5,800sqm) in Cremorne, (4th Project).

Images by Cachet Group

Fitout Photos by Anthony Fretwell

Signage photos by Diadem

Time lapse video by FDC Group

Design: Cachet Group

Fitout Builder: FDC Group

Signage contractor (design and construct): Diadem and Opalescent Group

Collingham are a repeat client, successfully delivering commercial development construction projects over many years.

566 Elizabeth St, a two-storey office/warehouse building purchased by Collingham, was a tired asset, but with good ‘bones’ and great access.

The board endorsed our feasibility report, which outlined the opportunities and permitted uses of office and retail. The key aspect of the report noted that with sensible CAPEX investment and clever reorganization of the fully refurbished building that both the NLA and leasing income per sqm would be increased by 25%.

Monto Projects initiated a strategy for the project to strip out the existing fitout and remediate the hazardous material to protect Collingham from latent conditions issues prior to commencing the design. This allowed the team to create an amazing light filled development with distinct addresses for both Elizabeth and Berkeley St entries.

The works included a new staircase and lift which allowed for removal of two redundant staircases and facade works.

The development has the flexibility without compromising the design to be leased to a single tenant or split into two separate tenancies.

Cash converters have taken over the G/fl retail tenancy and a boutique creative over lvl 1.

“…….a commendable attention to detail and a very effective program of cost control. At all stages we have been properly informed and consulted on all issues. …..”

owners of 388 Elizabeth and 566 Elizabeth St

Photos by Alan Lee - Monto Projects and Gallant Lee (for Harris HMC). Monto Projects for Cashconvertors

9,500sqm, 16 weeks on site – Practical completion, 2019

JB Hi-Fi Group consolidated their accommodation from two different locations into 60 City road (IBM tower) over nine levels. The project required an extensive demolition of the existing fit-out and the creation of a new interconnecting staircase through the levels.

Monto Projects led the Project team from the outset, effectively managed the complex regulatory issues and challenge of integrating previously separated businesses.

The project delivered on time and budget. Extensive works were completed in a short time frame with 1,000 staff moved from two separate sites to the new office over one weekend and ready for business on the Monday morning.

“Monto Projects is our trusted partner and they lived up to the challenges we set them including ‘best value for money’. We have no hesitation in recommending Monto Projects as they have proven to us they will get the job done!”

Nick Wells - Chief Financial Officer / JB Hi-Fi Group

Fit out team

Architect: Hotblack design

Project Manager: Monto Projects

Builder: Tandem Building Group

Services engineer/AV consultant: Norman Disney and Young

Quantity surveyor: WT Partnership

Fire engineer: Umow Lai

Building surveyor: Design Guide

Acoustic engineer: Marshall Day Acoustics

Structural engineer: Aurecon

Photography: Capturepoint media, Nicole Reed, Ben Johnson and Alan Lee

25,000sqm - 25 weeks on site (overall)

Building 1 (8,400sqm) completed in 9 weeks,

Building 2 (16,600sqm) completed in 16 weeks.

The brief was to integrate David Jones head office from Sydney, (traditional home for 100 years), with Country Road Group to a new location in Burnley, Melbourne. The challenge set by DJs - to complete the project in an extremely short time frame, whilst maintaining quality and cost.

Additional challenges included a complex site, a substantial project brief that added a research and development kitchen midway through the program and multiple stakeholders to collaborate with through the time pressured process.

Monto Projects led the extensive project team, from concept to completion with a quality project delivered on time and well under budget. This project demonstrated with true partnership and collaboration, anything is possible!

“… Monto quickly became our trusted partner, the team -, brought the project home on time and well under budget.…..”

Sam Pinchbeck - David Jones

“….the success of any project is communication and associated coordination. I felt in the picture all the time….the guys at the sharp end must have been so much better equipped. Congratulations on a well-run project”

Nick Acker - Woolworths Holdings

Photos by Tandem Building Group

Team:

Architect/Interior design - Gray Puksand

Services engineer - Acor (nee Rudds)

Building surveyor - PLP

Head contractor - Tandem Building Group

Quantity surveyor - Prowse QS

AV consultant/Integrator - Lumicom

Furniture consultant - Astor & 8th

Monto Projects is engaged by Luxmile Group for development and project management services on boutique residential developments in the South Eastern suburbs.

Our team provided expert advice for Luxmile to create a development model that overcomes Council town planning and marketing challenges under the current development climate.

Monto Projects curated and managed - the brochure, marketing collateral and display suite which provides the benchmark quality of the development ready for the launch in record time.

Images by Mr.P