Environmentally Sustainable DevelopmentUrban DesignCommercial ArchitectureGovernment ProjectsEco Tourism EducationAged AccommodationHeritage RetailInterior ArchitectureResidentialProject Management Project Portfolio : Commercial Architecture     410-412 Lonsdale Street Upgrade, Melbourne, Vic   The Hub Apartments, Elsternwick, Vic   Excelsior Apartments, Preston, Vic   Dental Surgery, Toorak, Vic   Monash Municipal Offices, Glen Waverly   NEC Offices and Laboratory, Springvale, Vic   Steelbro Offices and Workshop, Laverton, Vic   Commercial architecture requires the design to be an integral part of a commercial investment process to produce an economic return. Commercial architecture includes a variety of building types from offices and shopping centres, to residential and retirement developments. Commercial projects may involve new building and/or refurbishment, or recycling of existing buildings for new uses. The best commercial developments are based on a clear appreciation and respect by the architect for the commercial objectives of the client. The client must value the creative design and project delivery skills provided by the architect. FMSA has a consistent commercial clientele with repeat projects in the fields of: Medium to High density residential Retirement village and aged care Ski field & resort development Mixed use developments Commercial offices and office interiors Refurbishment/recycling of existing buildings Logistics centres Educational Institutions FMSA has designed many projects for individual clients and is keen to work with new clients who have a single project requirement. The commercial objectives for a project will depend on whether the client is an owner and user or is developing the completed project for sale or lease. FMSA regards its role as adding value to the commercial and environmental outcome, not only in providing design flair and well managed project delivery, but also in its understanding of the surrounding commercial environment including: Market conditions and future trends Interest rates and sources of finance Demand projections Commercial timeframes and deadlines Financial feasibility analysis, cost budgets and cash flow projections Market quality standards and marketing presentations For commercial projects FMSA is often asked to provide marketing advice and input which can include marketing drawings and graphics and design of display suites, working closely with the real estate marketing team. Project implementation can be by: Traditional tender and fixed price contract Owner/developer construction Construction Management by FMSA (refer to Construction Management brochure) FMSA has been engaged by a number of developer clients including overseas companies from Singapore and China to provide a complete packaged project management service, which includes site selection, market assessment, design and permits, arranging finance, construction management, appointment of marketing team and ongoing after sales management and project accounting. The skills and experience developed by FMSA over its 35 years of involvement with commercial development work and its ability to provide a comprehensive set of project services are valued by clients and will continue to contribute to the success of future projects.