PAYCE PROJECT NOMINATED FOR TOP UDIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AWARD

The Landmark PAYCE development East Village has taken the nominations by storm for some of the most prestigious 2015 NSW Urban Taskforce Development of the Year Awards.

"This is a wonderful recognition of the talents of everyone who worked on a project, of which we are very proud indeed," said Mr Boyd.

The judges noted that the East Village project at Victoria Park, just three kilometres from the CBD, was indeed, 'the standout winner'.

"With is meticulously planning, East Village is the culmination of the vision of our carefully selected team, who travelled the globe gaining inspiration from some of the world's most vibrant and exciting urban developments," Mr Boyd said.

The global concept of East Village, is markedly relevant to todays multicultural lifestyle - Brian Boyd.

"We consider East Village to be one of a kind, it was a great opportunity for us to develop the site and we are very satisfied with what has been achieved.

"The project delivers not only an outstanding vision, but enriches the broader Victoria Park precinct with the facilities that it brings.

"with the site's great location and transport links, we have created, not just a development, but a modern, convenient and enjoyable lifestyle," stated Mr Boyd.

The judges emphasised the benefits of East Village being a truly unique development offering 206 low-rise apartments surrounding a private 6,500sqm Sky Park.

Residents are free to enjoy a globally inspired urban marketplace, eat street and culinary precinct bringing world class cafés, restaurants, fresh food and boutique stores, along with a Virgin Active gym, Audi Service centre, commercial office suites and Montessori childcare Academy into the immediate vicinity of residents.

Dominic Sullivan accepts the award on behalf of PAYCE

After accepting the award last night, PAYCE General Manager Dominic Sullivan said the project team, pivotal in delivering East Village, included: Turner Architects, Koichi Takada Interior Architects, Iconic Project Management and builder Dasco Australia.

"This world-class team has delivered more than bricks and mortar; they have delivered a thriving, living community catering for a culturally rich and diverse community of people, goods, services and retail outlets."

"This award acknowledges development projects that tick all the boxes, great residential living, but also a way of life providing entertainment and services on the doorstep of every apartment in the complex."

"We are also pleased to see that there is already a great sense of community developing around the East Village facilities.

"We always wanted to create a great village atmosphere and thanks to the hard work and professionalism of such an exceptional team of so many talented professional artisans, that is exactly what we have achieved at East Village."

SIX PAYCE PROJECTS NOMINATED FOR 2015 SYDNEY DESIGN AWARDS INDUSTRY SHORTLIST.

Design 100 is part of a collaborative platform of award programs run across Sydney, Melbourne, London, San Francisco and New York run the 2015 Sydney Design Awards.

Each of the PAYCE projects nominated for the 2015 Sydney Design Awards have been shortlisted in their respective categories across Proposed Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture-Residential-Constructed, Event Experience, Interior Design-Retail and Advertising-Outdoor, Retail, POS.

The Awards are judged by members of the design industry, an expert design panel and people from the design marketplace along with input from the general public.

Details of the following PAYCE projects shortlisted, can be viewed and the projects rated via the Sydney Design Awards website on www.sydneydesignawards.com.au until 1 August 2015:

Urban Design category

Royal Shores at Ermington - a joint venture with Sekisui House Australia

Architecture-Proposed category

Jewel at Wentworth Point-a joint venture with Sekisui House Australia

Architecture-Residential-Constructed category

East Village at Victoria Park

Event Experience category

East Village at Victoria Park

Interior Design-Retail category

East Village at Victoria Park

Advertising-Outdoor, Retail, POS

East Village at Victoria Park.

Brian Boyd, thrilled at the award nominations ...

Brian Boyd, Managing Director of PAYCE said it was exciting to make it to the shortlist of the prestigious design awards with all six PAYCE entries.

Mr Boyd said the projects nominated for this year's awards once again showcase urban renewal and innovation in contemporary design, which is a trademark of all PAYCE projects.

"This year's nominations are a mix of projects, covering residential, commercial and mixed-use," said Mr Boyd.

Mr Brian Boyd thanked everyone involved in the projects and stated, "I congratulate all our design partners, who we consider to be leaders in the architectural profession along with Sekisui House Australia, who is our joint partner on our Royal Shores and Jewel projects".

Mr Brian Boyd recalled, "In last year's awards, we had five nominations shortlisted that went on to make the finals, with two projects, East Village and Washington Park, taking out the major award in each of their respective categories. An exceptional result".

Dominic Sullivan remarks on the nominations

"We enjoyed a lot of success in last year's awards and we are hoping for a great result again this year with the great line-up of projects nominated," he said.

PAYCE General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said each of the nominated projects was a result of the collaborative efforts of design teams consisting of very talented and enthusiastic individuals who push the boundaries to create outstanding projects.

The winners of each category will be announced on 5 August 2015 followed by a gala awards presentation on 12 August 2015.