TOP URBAN DEVELOPMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR PAYCE PROJECTS

The Landmark PAYCE development East Village, located at Victoria Park has been nominated for some of the most prestigious 2015 NSW Urban Taskforce Development of the Year Awards.

"This is the best kind of recognition for everyone who worked on the East Village project, of which we are so very proud," said Mr Boyd.

"The East Village project is the culmination of meticulous planning and the vision of a carefully selected team that travelled the globe to gain inspiration from some of the world's most vibrant and exciting urban developments," noted Brian Boyd.

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

Dominic Sullivan remarks on the PAYCE nominations

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 team has delivered more than bricks and mortar; they have delivered a thriving, community which caters for a culturally rich and diverse range of goods, services and retail outlets."

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

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

"We always wanted to create a great village with a global ambience 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 residences."

The East Village concept of a global marketplace - Brian Boyd.

"East Village, we consider to be one of a kind in Australia and it was such a great opportunity for us to develop the site, we are extremely satisfied with what has been achieved.

"The project fundamentally delivers not only an outstanding vision for this site, but is set to improve 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 of 206 low-rise apartments surrounding a private 6,500sqm Sky Park.

Residents have free 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.

2015 SYDNEY DESIGN AWARD UDIA SHORTLIST, SIX PAYCE PROJECTS NOMINATED !

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

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

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.

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:

Urban Design category

Royal Shores at Ermington - a joint venture with Sekisui House Australia

Architecture-Proposed category

Jewel at Wentworth Point-a joint venture with Sekisui House Australia

Architecture-Residential-Constructed category

East Village at Victoria Park

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

Dominic Sullivan comments on the Design Award Nominations.

"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.

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.

Brian Boyd – Thrilled to make the shortlist of the UDIA Awards

Brian Boyd, Managing Director of PAYCE said it was thrilling 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.

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".

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

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