User:Mark/Forrest Chase

Forrest Chase is a major shopping centre,in Forrest Place located in Perth, Western Australia.


 * The development took two years to complete.
 * The project used 9000 m2 of marble tiles.
 * Special feature requirements within Myer required special steel framing to be used in the construction.
 * The building was clad with "neopariés" crystallised glass cladding imported from Japan. This material, made from reconstituted glass, looks like marble and is self-cleaning.
 * The Forrest Chase development won the Master Builders' Association of Western Australia Excellence in Construction Award for "high standards of workmanship in all areas".
 * The building incorporates lattice pre-cast concrete screens manufactured by Delta Corporation.
 * These lattice screens were designed to be both decorative and functional, breaking up rain, reducing the wind and filtering sunlight.
 * The lattice screens were originally meant to be case in situ but were instead pre-cast to save space on the building site and also to save time.
 * The overall project used 1500 t of concrete.
 * The architects of the project were Brand, Deykin & Hay.
 * The overall project used 1500 t of concrete.
 * The head construction contractor on the project was Multiplex, whcih sub-let to a joint venture between it and Consolidated Constructions.
 * The escalators and chillers in Boans were removed and installed in the new development.

Transport
As the centre connects with major pedestrian malls there is no direct transport to the location. However, the area is well serviced by bus links along St Georges Terrace, as well as services from the Wellington Street Bus Station and the Esplanade Busport. Rail services are available from the nearby Perth railway station.

Major Retailers

 * Myer
 * Sportsgirl
 * Fletcher Jones
 * Live Clothing

Major food restaurants
Major food retailers within the centre include:
 * McDonalds
 * KFC
 * Subway

Major food restaurants outside of the centre include:
 * Bochelli