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ZERO GIPPS

Having been shortlisted in the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards that will be announced tomorrow, Zero Gipps is a project we’re justifiably proud to have been involved with. UPco Senior Associate Sarah Thomas provides some insight into what makes this office development so interesting – especially in post-COVID times. The project in a nutshell Situated in […]
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SPOTSWOOD YARDS

June 7, 2023
For some projects, the planning process is a journey in itself – especially when it’s a development that’s paving the way for a new use of space. UPco’s Henry Wood reflects on one project that’s been some time ‘in the making’: Spotswood Yards. Let’s start at the very beginning. How did UPco become involved with […]
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WILLIAMS LANDING

May 31, 2023
Formerly an RAAF airbase, Williams Landing is rapidly becoming a thriving mixed-use precinct in Melbourne’s west. Owned by Cedar Woods, the project has evolved significantly over the past few years, and UPco has been proud to be part of the project team. We spoke to UPco Associate Planner Holly McFall about her continued involvement, and […]
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MICHAEL MAY

May 22, 2023
At UPco, we’re fortunate to work with some of Australia’s leading figures in placemaking – from developers and architects to specialist consultants. In this series, we chat to some of our long-standing partners – and in this episode, we’re pleased to introduce Michael May, General Manager of InForm Design. While Michael comes from a diverse […]
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GSWT WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT

May 9, 2023
In 2022, UPco was engaged for the second time to help Great Southern Waste Technologies (GSWT) realise its vision of reducing landfill and powering Melbourne – sustainably and locally. The ultimate success of the first application in Dandenong South (back in 2018) paved the way for GSWT’s next enterprise in the north of Melbourne. Given […]
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