We converted a two-floor office into a specialised aged-care rehabilitation gym for UQ, carefully coordinating work in a mixed-use, occupied building. With new gym technology from overseas, we delivered the project on time and within budget, meeting all objectives seamlessly.
Staged handover
Design and Construct (D&C)
Internal staircase
Capabilities
Fitout
Engagement Type
D&C
Sector
Education
Healthcare
Subsector
Clinics
Universities
Specialty
Live EnvironmentOccupied Space
Team
Chris JonesKosta Diakos
The Brief
The University of Queensland (UQ) engaged us to convert a two-floor office space into a specialised rehabilitation gym, catering to physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians. Located in a mixed-use building with residential units above and commercial spaces below, the project required careful coordination to minimise disruption. UQ sought a Design and Construct (D&C) solution, ensuring price and program certainty while accommodating advanced gym technology sourced from overseas. With a small window for noisy works, precision planning was essential.
Our contribution
We began by stripping out the existing two-floor office space, executing the process with minimal disruption to the occupied building. Our team installed an interconnecting stair between the floors to create smooth access throughout the gym. The fitout included purpose-built spaces for rehabilitation, designed to meet the needs of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians. The gym was equipped with state-of-the-art technology from overseas, coordinated seamlessly to avoid delays.
The remarkable project outcome
Delivered on time and within budget, UQ’s new rehabilitation gym – UQ Healthy Living – is now a highly functional space, supporting a variety of therapeutic needs. Our precise coordination in a mixed-use, occupied environment ensured a smooth, stress-free project journey, meeting UQ’s objectives efficiently.