Brad Read Design Group is proud of La Balsa, a six storey office and retail complex, providing sought after office space for Mooloolaba.  The main building consists of a ground floor, incorporating cafes and retail, with levels two to five dedicated to office space.  Building 2 has a large ground floor of office space with two double storey residences above.  A two storey entry foyer with high quality finishes graces the main building. 

The contemporary design complements the Sunshine Coast vernacular style.  Powder coated, perforated metal sun screening to the tower and large multi-levelled powder coated steel framed glass awnings to the front facade, add interest and articulation to the Brisbane Road elevation.  Use of Vitrapanel to the front and side elevations provide a high quality, long lasting finish contrasting with white rendered walls. 

Hot dip galvanised posts with glass balustrading to the upper levels of the tower, allow residents to enjoy surrounding views.  Powder coated, perforated metal insert balustrades provide lower level privacy.  Innovative use of a diaphragm wall to the two storey basement counters water ingress problems usually faced when working with such a high water table. 

A striking feature are the large ‘butterfly’ skillion roofs, supported by angled columns, with incorporated powder coated battened screening to the upper floor of the tower.  The residential units have large terraces providing dedicated private open space.  Incorporation of rock faced retaining walls and planters to lower levels provide soft landscaping.  La Balsa has two basement car park levels, for over 200 cars.

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