
Commercial & Retail
Commercial projects pose interesting challenges for fire safety engineering. Affinity understands the key objectives of balancing fire safety requirements with architectural and business goals. We recognise the importance of balancing fire safety requirements with architectural and business goals in commercial projects. By taking a performance-based approach, we are able to provide flexible solutions that meet the needs of our clients, including maximising retail and office space and creating comfortable work environments while still maintaining safety standards.
50 BELMORE STREET, PENRITH NSW
Affinity worked closely with the design team to deliver holistic fire-engineered performance solutions supporting the architect’s design intent of a central atrium extending through eight storeys of offices by means of in-house computational smoke and egress modelling. The exterior and interior designs are stunning modern architecture complemented with abundant natural light and open atrium balconies projecting to the ground floor communal foyer.
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Developer: Podia
Architect: Bates Smart
Builder: FDC Construction
Project Value: $90m
MACQUARIE EXCHANGE, MACQUARIE PARK NSW
Australia’s first community business district and a vibrant mixed-use development, located near the entrance of the new Macquarie Park Metro Station. Affinity has developed fire engineering solutions for Buildings A & D, and MQX 4. These sites offer a mix of ground-level retail tenancies and commercial offices, all conveniently located above a basement car park. With its prime location near the new Macquarie Park Metro Station, this development promises to be a vibrant and thriving hub for businesses and the community alike.

Developer: Frasers Property & Winten Property Group
Architect: Bates Smart
Builder: Roberts & Co
Project Value: $750m
727 HUNTER STREET, NEWCASTLE NSW
The new A-grade building in Newcastle is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a range of amenities and features that cater to the needs of modern businesses. As a team, we are proud to have contributed to this project by providing our expertise in emergency management, fire design redundancy, and long-term management in use issues. With its extensive bike storage, in-house facilities, and multi-level car parking, the building is well-equipped to meet the needs of its tenants.
