RUNDLE MALL PLAZA

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LOCATION Rundle Mall, SA
CLIENT Hames Sharley
DESCRIPTION Refurbishment of Rundle Mall Plaza
PROJECT PERIOD 2017 – 2018

MLEI undertook the structural engineering for the major refurbishment of this history building in Rundle Mall. The 1950s building which previously had anchor tenants such as David Jones, Harris Scarfe and Spotlight, and now H&M.

Although a full earthquake review was undertaken of the existing steel sway framed structure, we achieved a solution that met the functional brief without requiring earthquake upgrades. Challenges experience during construction including working around a large amount of asbestos in the building and a strict deadline due to the 2018 Christmas opening date.

The project included:

  • New façade to the south and east elevations to L3
  • New entrance including triple floor void and moving of The Spirit sculpture
  • New food court including partial removal of L2 floor to provide a double-storey space
  • 3 new escalators, new lift and shaft
  • Updated canopy including new glass entrance canopy.