Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, proudly known as The Fashion Capital of Australia, is now home to a brand-new entertainment and dining precinct called The Social Quarter. Premier dining retailers provide a relaxed yet sophisticated culinary and community-inspired experience – a vibrant, all-season destination designed to suit any occasion for locals and tourists alike. 

The Social Quarter has achieved the highest level of sustainability certification, a 5 Star Green Star rating, under the Green Building Council of Australia’s rigorous standards. This recognition highlights the building’s commitment to environmental responsibility, occupant health, and innovative design.

The building is equipped with a 199kW solar photovoltaic system, strategically placed on the roof to enhance energy efficiency. This innovative solution contributes to a more than 30% improvement in the precinct’s overall energy performance.

The development has been wrapped in an integrated urban artwork, designed by Melbourne based artist Matthew Johnson, and is the second portion of a three-part art facade project at Chadstone. A powerful and prominent staircase creates a unique, fashionable sense of arrival. Beautiful, lush landscaping cascades from above and softens the expansive dining precinct.

The “Iconic Arrival” proudly ascends from the sweeping landscape planters as a dominant gateway to The Social Quarter to form an impressive and welcoming entrance. The towering, angled spires are purposefully illuminated to enhance the cathedral-inspired interior. Light sources are concealed responsibly within beams and architectural details to enable a delicate accentuation of architecture, structure, and materials.

Other projects the ADP Consulting team have been delivering across the Chadstone Precinct include One Middle Road and the Market Pavilion, both of which are designed to achieve a minimum 5 Star rating under the Green Star rating system.