PAYCE PROJECTS NOMINATED FOR TOP URBAN DEVELOPMENT AWARD AT UDIA IN SYDNEY

The noteworthy PAYCE development East Village has taken nominations for some of the most prestigious 2015 NSW UDIA Awards by storm.

"This is wonderful recognition for everyone who worked on the East Village project which we are very proud of," said Mr Dominic Sullivan.

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

"The project is the culmination and meticulous planning of our carefully selected team who travelled the globe gaining inspiration from the world's most vibrant and exotic urban developments," Mr Sullivan commented.

Dominic Sullivan steps up to accept the award on behalf of PAYCE

After accepting last nights award, 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, living community catering for a culturally diverse community of people, rich in goods, services and retail outlets."

"This award honours 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 residential complex."

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

"We always wanted to create a global village atmosphere and thanks to the hard work and professionalism of such an exemplary team of so many talented individuals and artisans, that is exactly what we have achieved at East Village."

The Global concept of East Village - Brian Boyd.

"We consider East Village to be one of a kind, it was certainly a great opportunity for us to develop the site along global lines and we are immensely satisfied with what we have achieved at Victoria Park.

"The project delivers not only a stunning vision for this site, but certainly contributes to the overall impression of Victoria Park as a desirable residential precinct.

"With the site's great location and transport links - It's not just a development, we have created a modern, convenient and enjoyable lifestyle relevant to todays property market," 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 can enjoy access to a globally inspired urban marketplace, culinary precinct and eat street consisting of world class cafés, restaurants, fresh food and boutique stores, along with a Virgin Active gym, Audi Service centre and Montessori childcare Academy as well as commercial office suites.

SIX PAYCE PROJECTS NOMINATED TO THE SHORTLIST FOR 2015 UDIA SYDNEY DESIGN AWARDS.

The 2015 Sydney Design Awards, run by design 100, as 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 Urban Design, Proposed Architecture, 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.

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

Details of the 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.

Dominic Sullivan comments on the 2015 Sydney Design Award Nominations

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.

"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.

Brian Boyd extends thanks to all participants on PAYCE projects

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".

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

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