AURA by Aqualand
BG&E provided structural and civil engineering services for AURA by Aqualand – a one billion dollar, premium residential development on the site of the former headquarters of SAP at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney.
BG&E’s civil services included civil design, stormwater design, external footpath and driveway design, coordination with the council and the wider project team, and 3D surface modelling.
Structural services included design of a structural system with reinforced concrete core walls, columns, and post-tensioned slabs.
This project involved coordination with award-winning architects Woods Bagot, Richards Stanisich, and Webber Architects.
The development includes
- Four interconnected towers.
- 386 residential apartments.
- An enormous rooftop terrace.
- A community lounge and media rooms.
- A fitness centre.
- Commercial space.
- Prime retail areas.
AURA’s undulating façade, multi-towered design, and distinctive hourglass shape mark it as an iconic addition to Sydney’s skyline.
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Key Outcomes
Delivered civil and structural design for four interconnected towers featuring 386 apartments and premium retail and commercial space
Enabled complex multi-tower design through reinforced concrete core walls and post-tensioned slab systems
Collaborated with architects and council to deliver stormwater, 3D modelling and public realm works for a major North Sydney landmark
