Education, Research and Health

Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) | University of Melbourne

AIID will be a purpose built, world-leading biomedical research facility fostering collaboration between scientists and public health experts across multiple organisations.

gemba was engaged to support the engineering design team, leveraging four years of project experience and technical delivery expertise contributed by Heinrich Stander as Structural Lead in his previous employment.

New Engineering Research Campus Fishermans Bend Stage 1 | University of Melbourne

A new vibrant campus for large‐scale research, creating new opportunities for cross‐disciplinary collaboration and partnerships with industry. The research laboratories covers the following research areas – hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, energy, autonomous systems, heavy industrial and structural, geotechnical and robotics. The project involved the design and delivery of the campus and the integration of the campus within the broader Fishermans Bend precinct. All the research buildings (industrial structural typology) contained vibration-sensitive equipment.

gemba was engaged to support the engineering design team, leveraging six years of project experience and technical delivery expertise contributed by Warrick Plymin and Heinrich Stander from their previous employment.

Northern Hospital Epping – Compounding Pharmacy Expansion | Northern Health

A specialised upgrade to Northern Health’s pharmacy facility designed to support cytotoxic and biohazard compounding. The project focuses on reconfiguring existing internal spaces to expand the cleanroom and associated anterooms, enabling advanced pharmaceutical preparation and improving operational efficiency within a critical healthcare environment.

gemba’s scope includes structural engineering and design coordination, integrating new works into the existing hospital infrastructure.

NeXT Technology Hub – Concept Design Peer Review | University of Melbourne

The NeXT Technology Hub is a cutting-edge research facility designed to support advanced laboratory environments and innovation at the University of Melbourne. The concept design required a high-level review to ensure engineering strategy, laboratory functionality, and buildability were aligned with project objectives. Key considerations included infrastructure capacity, site constraints, heritage context, and operational requirements.

gemba as lead consultant and in partnership with Collective Engineering and L2D Architects performed the engineering and laboratory planning peer reviews, offering targeted insights and practical recommendations to optimise design outcomes.

Raymond Priestley Building Compliance Upgrade | University of Melbourne

This feasibility study assesses the structural condition of the Raymond Priestley Building and identifies upgrade requirements to ensure compliance and extend its service life. The scope includes evaluating modifications for new roof-level plant, internal layout changes, vertical transport upgrades, and seismic strengthening to inform the Re-Life brief for future design and delivery.

gemba provided structural assessment and upgrade recommendations.

CSIRO Aspendale Relocation Project | CSIRO

This project involves relocating CSIRO’s Environment Group to the Clayton Campus, featuring new laboratories, intelligent storage, and fieldwork facilities to support aerosol and greenhouse gas research.

gemba is providing structural engineering, including condition assessments, seismic compliance, and structural modifications from schematic design through to construction.

BN139 Babel Building Electrification Project | University of Melbourne

This project involves the electrification upgrading of the Babel Building, including validating the existing structural capacity and designing a new rooftop steelwork plant platform. Coordination with services subcontractors ensured smooth integration of minor penetrations and service-related structural requirements.

gemba is providing the structural engineering for the detail design and construction phases of the project.

Monash University IRP HVAC Upgrades Project| Monash University

HVAC upgrades across seven buildings at Monash University’s Peninsula, Clayton, and Caulfield campuses required new rooftop and ground-level plant platforms, enclosures, and temporary gantries. The project comprises the tender design of the structural modifications to support the new plant.

gemba provided structural engineering to develop the tender design, ensuring practical and cost-effective solutions that minimise the impact on continued business operations.

UoM Chemistry West Feasibility Study | University of Melbourne

A feasibility study for refurbishing Level 3 of the Chemistry West Building to create new research laboratories and workspaces. The scope included structural capacity reviews and demolition impact assessments, prioritising reuse of existing elements to minimise cost and disruption.

gemba provided structural engineering and responsive advice to inform future design and delivery.

Data Centres

Confidential Data Centre | Kapitol

This project involves the development of a new data centre prioritising speed to market, reliability, and sustainability. The facility adopts a modular, single-level design tailored for enterprise, government, and defence clients, meeting stringent performance, security, and environmental standards.

gemba is providing structural and civil consultancy services. .

NEXTDC M2 Stages 9-11 | Kapitol

NEXTDC’s M2 Stages 9–11 expand its Tier IV-certified data centre campus in Melbourne, delivering approximately 50,000 sqm of high-performance infrastructure. The design prioritises speed to market, operational reliability, and support for high-density IT loads, enabling resilient and scalable connectivity across NEXTDC’s national ecosystem.

gemba, in partnership with WGA, is providing structural and civil engineering services.

Re-lifing and Seismic Compliance

Seismic Upgrade Code Compliance Studies | University of Melbourne

This ongoing program involves seismic compliance assessments for heritage-listed buildings to ensure safety and resilience against current seismic codes. The process includes structural condition reviews, site measurements, and 3D modelling to evaluate capacity and identify upgrade requirements for lateral stability systems, foundations, and diaphragm strengthening. These assessments provide critical insights to guide future redevelopment and compliance strategies.

gemba is delivering structural assessments and upgrade recommendations.

Raymond Priestley Building Compliance Upgrade | University of Melbourne

This feasibility study assesses the structural condition of the Raymond Priestley Building and identifies upgrade requirements to ensure compliance and extend its service life. The scope includes evaluating modifications for new roof-level plant, internal layout changes, vertical transport upgrades, and seismic strengthening to inform the Re-Life brief for future design and delivery.

gemba provided structural assessment and upgrade recommendations.

CSIRO Aspendale Relocation Project | CSIRO

This project involves relocating CSIRO’s Environment Group to the Clayton Campus, featuring new laboratories, intelligent storage, and fieldwork facilities to support aerosol and greenhouse gas research.

gemba is providing structural consultancy, including condition assessments, seismic compliance, and structural modifications from schematic design through to construction.

Residential

Yarrabend Estate – River Park | Glenvill

The River Park precinct is a 30-metre-wide corridor along the Yarra River designed to enhance biodiversity, strengthen community connections, and provide high-quality public amenity. The concept design addresses complex site challenges including steep terrain, flood risk, contamination, and heritage constraints, while creating an accessible and sustainable landscape.

gemba’s scope includes structural design input for key elements such as elevated pathways and retaining walls.

HCA Multi Residential Sites | HCA

New social housing developments delivering high-quality, affordable apartments aligned with best-practice design and sustainability standards.

gemba, in partnership with WGA, a re providing structural and civil engineering design services.

Electrification & Sustaining Capital

Federation Square Miscellaneous Structural Work | MAPCO

This project involves a range of structural consultancy services at Federation Square, including inspections of crash walls and deck structures, design and review for signage installations at NGV and ACMI, and assessment of floor build-up for a new cool room fit-out. Additional support is provided for tenant works and infrastructure upgrades.

gemba is delivering structural inspections, design reviews, and compliance assessments.