FORM Engineers is a Structural & Civil consulting engineering firm based in Melbourne working in the residential, commercial, retail and public space.
Read moreFORM Engineers is a Structural & Civil consulting engineering firm based in Melbourne working in the residential, commercial, retail and public space.
Read moreWe redesigned and refurbished the entire garden space. Part of the clubhouse has been retained and transformed into bleachers that overlook the playing surfaces. A new toilet block was built from recycled bricks and strategically placed behind the rebound wall to be convenient to all parts of the park and new recreational fields pivot around a large native tree.
Architect: NMBW ArchitectsWith Buro Architects, we designed a single stainless steel pin 40mm long which was discreetly located to support laser-cut bluestone panels which were hung from stainless steel ribs from the façade of the house.
Architect: Buro Architects & InteriorsWe designed a mix of ‘Kinetic Grass’ and ‘Plus-Sign’ Steelwork Frames for Goodman to be installed throughout Asia for Australian Commercial Property firm Goodman.
Architect: DiademMulti-Award winning District Special School, new steelwork Braced-Frame Single-Storey Building with myriad complex Roof layers to form entirely new school buildings over 1200 square-metre footprint.
Architect: Sibling ArchitectsNew Steelwork Framed Climbing Centre for a Private Developer Client incorporating a number of Fully Certified Olympic Standard Climbing Pods. New Steelwork Braced-Frame Construction with in-0situ RC floor accommodating many complex climbing steelwork sub-frames.
Architect: WMK ArchitectsNew steelwork-framed Recreation Pavilion, with feature cantilever roof canopy all around. The structure is located on an overland flow path, and was required to be ‘raised‘ on steel stumps to allow rainfall runoff to pass under the building during intense flood events. The sub-floor comprises an R.C. Bondek composite slab on steel frame.
Architect: Brand ArchitectsNew council facility whereby Organic waste from residents’ kitchens and gardens is transported to the Bowser East facility, where it passes through a shredder, before spending three weeks in temperature-controlled bunkers, where all seeds and pathogens are killed. The organic matter is then processed where it is turned and watered regularly for two months until the compost is ready to be used. It has successfully been operating since February 2021.
Architect: Genton ArchitectsBoutique development incorporating 10 No. Apartments over Two-Storey with Single-Storey Basement in in-situ RC Construction.
Architect: Rob MillsNew 4-storey RC frame with single-storey basement accommodating 14 No. apartments with traditional heritage red-brick facade reflecting the industrial heritage of the locale.
Architect: OLANew Mixed-Use Four-Storey Superstructure and Single-Storey Basement incorporating Commercial Space over the full footprint at Ground Floor and 24 Apartments over. Construction is full in-situ RC with Lightweight Roof.
Boutique development incorporating 14 No. Apartments over Four-Storeys with Single-Storey Basement in in-situ RC Construction.
Architect: Rob MillsBoutique development incorporating 6 No. Apartments over Two-Storey with Single-Storey Basement in in-situ RC Construction.
Architect: Warren & MahoneyFour-Storey Apartment Building with Two-Storey Basement in tight site incorporating 40 Apartments in in-situ RC Construction.
Architect: Clarke Hopkins ClarkeNew 15 No. Townhouses in Lightweight Construction with Masonry Facade built from grade and incorporating heritage boundary issues.
Architect: GentonNew 6-Storey Superstructure with two-Storey basement in in-situ RC Construction accommodating 45 apartments to very tight inner-city site and encapsulating facade retention to early 20th Century Masonry Building.
Architect: DKOSix Contemporary Three-Storey Townhouses in Lightweight Construction with feature facade constructed over Single-Storey In-Situ RC Basement.
Architect: GentonNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 5 apartments and comprising single storey basement and 3 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with concrete columns, and traditional bored pier basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Bayley WardNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 2 apartments and comprising single storey basement and 3 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with concrete columns, and traditional bored pier basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: TectureNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 40 apartments and comprising single-storey basement including car-stackers and 3 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with traditional bored pier basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New four storey Mixed-use Retail and Residential Development accommodating 68 apartments, 3,000 sqm of Retail space and 170 No. car-parking spaces. Construction is a combination of in-situ RC PT frame and long-spanning steelwork frame. Basement excavation was kept to a minimum with the building typically founded upon rock sub-strata approximately 1m from ground level.
Architect: Buro ArchitectsNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 25 apartments and comprising single storey basement and 3 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with traditional basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Buro ArchitectsNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 25 apartments and Townhouses over 2 separate buildings and comprising single storey basement and façade retention. Construction is proposed as a combination of timber framed construction and in-situ RC frames.
Architect: CBG ArchitectsNew ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Apartment Development comprising Three-Storey Superstructure with Single Storey Basement Substructure accommodating 16 No. Apartments. In-situ RC Basement Construction with Steelwork-Framed Superstructure and Timber Floor.
Architect: Austin MaynardNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 35 apartments and comprising single-storey basement and 2 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with preformed columns and with traditional precast basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Ascui & Co.We were appointed by TDS (‘Timber Design Studio’ – Timber Specialist Sub-Consultant) via The Builder to value-engineer a full Timber-Framed Superstructure with all internal steelwork removed and with design fit for timber panel prefabrication, which we achieved. Six Townhouse Types across 36 No. Townhouses typically two or three storey residences.
Architect: SJBToday Design’s workplace prioritizes sustainability, aiming for zero waste by avoiding plasterboard, laminate, and MDF. Interior walls use standard 2.4-meter sheets to minimize cutting and waste. Constructed with readily available materials like blue-treated pine from Bunnings, and designed with Studio Edwards, it showcases innovative, eco-conscious design.
Architect: Studio EdwardsNew mezzanine and facade with feature stair within existing industrial building for a steelwork window manufacturer.
Architect: Buro ArchitectsMixed-use 3,000 square-metre development comprising three storey steelwork frame with facade retention and one side constructed over and around fully operating single-storey restaurant.
Architect: James Dean ArchitectsRemodelling of existing sports hall to incorporate new viewing gallery and feature stairs.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment of both the public house at ground floor and the residential space at first floor. We strengthened and created new openings to the ground floor to open the space to modernise the pub. First floor was extensively opened by creating a number of arches and we remodelled the roof to create a light-filled space.
Architect: Design Office/Buro ArchitectsMixed-Use Development accommodating three buildings. New six storey apartment building with 27 apartments, commercial ground floor space and two storey basement incorporating ‘The Garage’ within the footprint as façade retention. Project includes the refurbishment of the heritage listed Victorian period residence,‘Toolangi’.
Architect: Ascui & Co.Constructed early 1900’s, the 7-Storey Building was originally designed for storage and had been remodelled many times over its lifetime. We refurbished it extensively to accommodate new design standards including seismic load checks for commercial floor use which incorporated remodelling works to the rear in-situ RC core and new timber stair structures to the entire superstructure, as well as new additional residential space to rooftop.
Architect: ArchiteriaRefurbishment of existing industrial building retaining as much original structure as possible, whilst remodelling the roof and floor structures to accommodate luxury kitchen appliance showroom.
Architect: CARR DesignExtensive Refurbishment of Single Residence incorporating remodelling of existing first floor and roof and incorporating new basement and extension to rear of property over the entire site footprint.
Architect: Wheelhouse ArchitectureNew Commercial building accommodating ‘metrostyle’ supermarket, restaurant and commercial office space in prime city-centre location incorporating many architectural canopy and lighting features. Existing early 1900’s two storey masonry building was incorporated and extensively refurbished within the project and with new 2 storey ‘wraparound’ steelwork frame constructed over two storeys over the majority of the site’s footprint.
Architect: MAN ArchitectsRefurbishment and new two-storey extension to existing Edwardian double-fronted single storey cottage. Traditional construction was adopted throughout and with ground floor in in-situ RC.
Architect: Buro Architects & InteriorsRefurbishment of existing 1927 Old Police Hospital masonry building comprising new extension, new lift and cantilevered canopy features. Existing building was locally repaired and the timber floors were re-levelled and strengthened to accommodate new loading and deal with extensive movement which had occurred during the building’s lifetime. New extension was steelwork frame with Bondek concrete composite floors.
Architect: FJMT ArchitectsExtensive refurbishment of 925sqm Masonry Building with Steelwork Frame and Timber Floors, originally constructed 1920’s. We altered the existing roof structure and accommodated a new mezzanine structure and strengthened for future use.
Architect: SimulaaAward-Winning Extensive refurbishment of No. 11 and No.13 which were integrated to incorporate one commercial space. We removed elements of existing roof space and added sawtooth light features, as well as removing significant first floor space to provide atrium and new steel plate staircase, lift and gardens. The result is a light-filled contemporary office space which embraces the language of the original 1960’s buildings.
Architect: NMBW ArchitectsRefurbishment of existing house and new extension for summer house retreat including extensive civil engineering regrading.
Architect: NTF ArchitectsEuropean Villa-style three storey single residence comprising single storey basement with full construction in traditional Reinforced Concrete.
Architect: Nicholas Day ArchitectsContemporary three-storey villa comprising single storey basement and superstructure in in-situ RC construction throughout including exposed structural elements and canopy features.
Architect: Martin Friedrich ArchitectsNew dwelling with two buildings: a front "Brutalist" structure featuring exposed in-situ and precast concrete panels with significant first-floor cantilevers, and a rear building with traditional construction.
Architect: Emma Tulloch ArchitectsExtensive refurbishment of a two-storey Victorian property with three-storey extension accommodating internal courtyard, Level 2 Rooftop Terrace and subterranean car-stacker. In-situ RC floors and exposed concrete wall superstructure was adopted with the entire ground floor in-situ RC construction and car-stackers retained with bored piers.
Architect: TechneRefurbishment of Victorian property and new single storey extension incorporating 300 square metres of space. Lightweight construction was adopted to the extension.
Architect: Nixon Tulloch ForteyExtensive Refurbishment of Single Residence accommodating new three-storey extension comprising lightweight superstructure construction with neighbouring property underpinning.
Architect: Ross TangExtensive refurbishment of existing 1920’s residence including new rear extension and remodelling of the roof space.
Architect: Bryant AlsopSingle Residence accommodating extensive refurbishment including roof remodelling with new Three-Storey extension comprising In-situ RC Construction accommodating Single-Storey Basement and Pool.
Architect: Cera StribleyNew Four Storey Single Residence comprising Insitu RC Construction and accommodating 2-Storey Basement over sloping site. Features include cantilevered RC floors supported by exposed Steel Columns and infinity pool.
Architect: Cera StribleyNew two storey superstructure upon single storey subterranean garage. Traditional construction with exposed timber framed features and with ground floor in in-situ RC.
Architect: BowerExtensive refurbishment of Victorian property and new single storey extension. In-situ RC floors and lightweight superstructure framing was adopted.
Architect: CANNYSingle & Double Timber Framed Single Dwelling over three buildings with RC walkway and garage canopy features. Residence accommodates detailing for Timber Prefabrication System adopting exposed Timber Mullions.
Architect: ArchierTimber Framed Two-Storey Dwelling in three units on sloping site, with detailing for Timber Prefabrication System adopting exposed Timber Mullions.
Architect: ArchierTimber Framed Single Dwelling with detailing for Timber Prefabrication System adopting exposed Timber Mullions.
Architect: ArchierNew 2 storey residence comprising ground floor curved feature facade and cantilevered first floor with a combination of flat, mono and duo-pitch rooves.
Architect: WOWOWANew 2 storey extension to single-fronted Victorian cottage comprising curved roof feature. In-situ RC ground floor and lightweight framed superstructure.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment and rear two storey extension incorporating curved rear façade, cantilevered first floor and feature stair. Heated in-situ RC floors and lightweight superstructure framing was adopted.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment of double fronted Victorian residence with new rear two storey extension and two storey studio outbuilding incorporating rotund cantilevered first floor balcony and feature stair. Heated in-situ RC floors and lightweight superstructure framing was adopted.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment and extension of existing 1930’s detached residence comprising extensive remodeling and new swimming pool to rear.
Architect: David EdelmanNew three storey extension and refurbishment to existing single fronted Victorian dwelling near Victoria Market. Lightweight construction was adopted throughout to articulate the beautiful light filled space.
Architect: Buro Architects & InteriorsNew extension to existing modern dwelling on Cliffside. Extension incorporated new bedrooms and swimming pool cantilevering from cliff comprising in-situ RC construction with bored pier footings in sandy soils.
Architect: Jolson ArchitectsNew 2 storey residence in a combination of exposed timber frame and traditional construction.
Architect: Clare CousinsNew three storey dwelling with single storey basement and two storey superstructure. Basement construction was core-filled masonry and in-situ RC floors and superstructure was timber framed construction entirely.
Architect: BGD ArchitectsEdwardian Two-Storey Residence accommodating extensive refurbishment including remodelling to Ground Floor and new Two-Storey extension with Contemporary Rear Facade. Lightweight Construction adopted throughout.
Architect: Cera StribleyExtensive Refurbishment of Single Residence accommodating new three-storey extension comprising lightweight superstructure construction with neighbouring property underpinning and new subterranean car-stacker structures.
Architect: Castley McCrimmonRefurbishment of existing dwelling and extension incorporating double-height space.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment and new two-storey out building to existing Edwardian double-fronted single storey residence.
Architect: Buro Architects & InteriorsNew Three Storey Single Residence comprising Insitu RC Construction and accommodating local basement over sloping site. Features include cantilevered louvre canopies, pool and myriad hard-landscaping features.
Architect: SOS ArchitectsRefurbishment of existing warehouse-style residence incorporating major alterations.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment and upward extension of existing residence accommodating feature stair.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment and single-storey extension with feature roof and canopy.
Architect: WOWOWARefurbishment of existing latticed Victorian-era county cottage and addition of rammed-earth Rotunda.
Architect: WOWOWANew 2 storey residence comprising 350 square metres of space with featured monopitch sloping roof and cantilevered canopies. In-situ RC ground floor and lightweight framed superstructure.
Architect: David EdelmanNew two storey dwelling in a combination of steelwork and timber framed construction. Features included cantilevered upper floors.
Architect: Buro Architects & InteriorsRefurbishment and extension of existing ‘Art-Deco’ period brickwork masonry residence.
Architect: David EdelmanNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 20 apartments over six storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC slabs on preformed deck and with precast concrete walls and columns.
Architect: CBG ArchitectsNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 55 apartments and comprising single storey basement and 3 storey superstructure with feature canopies and precast concrete. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with traditional basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Hayball ArchitectsNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 18 apartments and comprising single storey basement with car-stackers and 3 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with traditional basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Bayley Ward ArchitectsNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 17 apartments and comprising single-storey basement and 7 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with preformed columns and with traditional precast basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New Residential Apartment block accommodating 45 apartments and comprising two storey basement and four storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with traditional basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New Residential Apartment block accommodating 105 apartments over 9 storey superstructure and 2.5 storey basement with car-stackers. Construction is in-situ RC flat slab with precast vertical elements. We also designed the façade as both complete system and temporary safety barrier, erected before the slab was poured.
Architect: ArdconNew Mixed-Use Building accommodating 52 apartments and ground floor commercial space and comprising two storey basement and seven storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with bored-pier basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: HEDE ArchitectsNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 73 apartments and comprising 2-3 storey basement and 9 storey superstructure. In-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with bored-pier basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction. Basement construction was challenging due to complexities of deep car-stacker pits adjacent heritage neighbouring buildings.
Architect: ArdconNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 49 apartments and comprising two storey basement and six storey superstructure. Construction is insitu RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with bored-per basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New Residential Apartment block accommodating 20 apartments and ground floor Commercial space based upon multi award-winning and environmentally-led ‘The Commons’ building. Construction is in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete walls and columns typically exposed as features. The roof accommodates exposed steelwork framed canopies and enclosures.
Architect: Breathe ArchitectsNew Mixed-Use development incorporating Ground Floor Commercial Space and with car-parking at Grade and 7-Storey RC frame over.
Architect: MOSNew Residential Apartment block accommodating 45 apartments and comprising 2 storey basement and 5 storey superstructure. Construction was insitu RC flat slabs with precast columns and with bored pier basement wall retention.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New Residential Apartment block accommodating 40 apartments and comprising single storey basement with car-stackers and four storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with bored-pier basement wall retention and concrete roof construction with feature steelwork canopies and precast facades.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New Residential Apartment block accommodating 50 apartments and comprising two storey basement with car-stackers and 7 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with bored-pier basement wall retention and concrete roof construction with feature steelwork canopies and precast facades.
Architect: Ascui & Co.New Residential Apartment block accommodating 54 apartments and comprising two storey basement including car-stackers and 6 storey superstructure. Construction was in-situ RC flat slabs with precast concrete columns and with traditional bored pier basement wall retention and lightweight roof construction.
Architect: Chamberlain Javens ArchitectsConceptual design for new three-storey steelwork framed high school, accommodating 2500 square metres of new educational space, and incorporating feature stairs and facade elements.
Architect: Haskell ArchitectsExtensive refurbishment of two adjacent four storey Victorian dwellings refurbished for Universtity Residential purpose. New openings within party walls combined the buildings, whilst we extensively repaired the existing building. Also includes external canopy structures.
Architect: FJMT ArchitectsThe existing Grange Hill Building was redeveloped to accommodate an Early Learning Centre which encourages each child to actively contribute to their own learning path. We designed numerous elements of this refurbishment, including remodelling the external and internal walls and frames, forming a new internal courtyard and detailing numerous internal features including an exposed timber ceiling grid.
Architect: H20 ArchitectsNew Commercial Development accommodating four floors of boutique hotel and two storey restaurant at ground floor and basement overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens. Construction is exposed in-situ RC PT flat slabs with feature precast concrete walls and columns.
Architect: CARR DesignNew commercial development integrates a café, restaurant, and rooftop bar into a Victorian building, alongside refurbishing a 1960s concrete-framed building for offices. The ground floor was redeveloped to create a cohesive streetscape linking both structures. Our scope covered full civil engineering design, a new steelwork frame, concrete and timber floors, and addressed sensitive heritage considerations.
Architect: Herbert & MasonNew Commercial building accommodating ‘metro-style’ supermarket, restaurant and commercial office space in prime city-centre location incorporating many architectural canopy and lighting features. Existing early 1900’s two storey masonry building was incorporated and extensively refurbished within the project and with new 2 storey ‘wraparound’ steelwork frame constructed over two storeys over the majority of the site’s footprint.
Architect: MAN ArchitectsRefurbishment and extension of existing Retail Development comprising 5,000 sqm of existing Retail space with new 2,000 sqm of retail space and an additional 60 No. car-parking spaces on-grade. Construction was steelwork framed enclosure supported upon ground-bearing footings.
Architect: Doig ArchitectsNew fit-out for delicatessen including new mezzanine, stairs, racking and remodelling of existing walls.
Architect: Herbert & MasonNew Canopy Structure for Lavazza Coffee, primarily for the Flemington Spring Racing Carnival, however, it has been designed with relocation in mind. Steelwork Portal ‘U-Form’ Frame with inherent rainwater gutters and connections designed for quick assembly. Relocation and re-use was considered and the frame can be broken into four quarters for use as coffee kiosks and columns can be shortened for use in exhibition buildings.
Architect: Herbert & MasonNew single storey community hub comprising extension and refurbishment to existing masonry clad steelwork framed building. We added an additional 400 square metres and remodelled the entire internal space to accommodate the Client’s modernisation programme. Lightweight framing with new in-situ RC footings construction was adopted.
Architect: Haskell ArchitectsNew Family and Childrens Educational Centre providing an extra 33 kindergarten places, 39 long day-care places, maternal and child health facilities and playgroup areas to the Carrum community. Construction is four single storey steelwork framed bearing upon traditional in-situ RC substructure linked with feature roof canopies.
New Library and Learning Centre accommodating 3,000 sqm of new library, education and office space over 2 storeys. Construction was steelwork frame with bondek concrete floors and with 9m high louvred glass façade. Project incorporated extensive refurbishment of early 1900’s ‘Mechanics Institute’ Building and hard and soft landscaping.
Architect: Haskell Architects