Project Profile

The Paragon Building, Melbourne

Overview

The Paragon building, located on a prized corner of Melbourne’s CBD, is a stunning architectural masterpiece that seamlessly blends old and new. With a heritage structure forming its base and a modern, iconic apartment tower above, Paragon tells a multi-layered story of Melbourne’s past, present, and future. This residential development stands as a symbol of innovation and heritage preservation in urban design.

Project Highlights

SCSA’s Contribution

SCSA played a pivotal role in optimising the building’s operations and sustainability. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, SCSA provided a range of services to ensure Paragon’s systems deliver exceptional performance and comfort for residents:

  • Advisory Services: Strategic guidance on building automation to align with the unique needs of the heritage and modern structures.
  • Building Automation Solutions: Installation of advanced sensors and controls to enhance energy efficiency and building performance.
  • Service and Support: Ongoing maintenance and optimisation to ensure the building’s systems operate seamlessly.

Results and Benefits

Through SCSA’s contributions, the Paragon building achieves operational efficiency through the integration of building automation systems – optimising energy use, and providing a superior living experience for residents.

The Paragon exemplifies how modern innovation and heritage preservation can coexist, setting a benchmark for urban residential developments.

Awards and Recognition

The Paragon building has earned national and international acclaim for its design and development, including:

  • Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Awards Award of Excellence – Best Tall Building by Height, 2023
  • The Urban Developer Awards, Finalist – Development of the Year – High Density Residential, 2022
  • World Architecture Festival, Shortlisted – Completed Buildings – Housing, 2022
  • Interior Design Excellence Awards, Finalist – Residential Multi, 2021
  • Urban Development Institute of Australia VIC Awards, Finalist – Excellence in High Density Development, 2020
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Testimonials

"I've had the pleasure of working with Scott and his company, SCSA, for over 20 years. SCSA's expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) is unmatched. Scott's deep industry knowledge and innovative solutions have consistently delivered outstanding results, enhancing operational efficiency and energy savings for clients.

I highly recommend Scott and SCSA for anyone seeking reliable, cutting-edge BMS and MS solutions. Their professionalism, integrity, and dedication make them the go-to choice in the industry."
Grant Hillman
General Manager, Ellis Air Conditioning
"I am extremely impressed with the level of collaboration & commitment demonstrated by the team from SCSA throughout the delivery of the HVAC optimisation project at 71 Gipps St, Melbourne. Their expertise and proactive approach ensured the successful completion of the assigned scope, with high standards of quality and efficiency.

The communication and dedication from Scott, Tony & Riki played a key role in achieving the project objectives, delivering tangible benefits to the building’s energy savings.  I highly recommend their services & look forward to working with them again on future HVAC optimisation projects."
Troy Haynes
Building Optimisation Specialist, AE Smith
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