Michelle Dawson - Richard Crookes Constructions

Iglu Kingsford

Posted on March 23, 2025March 27, 2025 by Michelle Dawson

Delivering more student beds in Sydney’s south

Once complete, Iglu Kingsford will house 285 beds in a purpose-built 20-storey student accommodation tower. Lower levels will include commercial and retail tenancies.

RCC is partnering with Iglu and Bates Smart to lead the construction of the new student accommodation facility, which will accommodate 285 students in a range of studio and shared apartments spread over 20 floors.

A communal landscaped courtyard will be part of the site, which has frontages to Anzac Parade, Strachan Street and Houston Lane.

Since delivering our first student accommodation project in 2011, RCC has delivered over 5,500 beds, with an additional 2,000 beds due for completion in 2024.

Our team of delivery experts have unmatched experience delivering future-focused student accommodation. Our innate appreciation of the end users’ requirements enables us to partner with our clients to deliver facilities that exceed expectations.

Melonba Education Campus Complete

Posted on March 23, 2025March 27, 2025 by Michelle Dawson

Proudly transforming a 6-hectare greenfield site into a two-school education hub

In partnership with School Infrastructure NSW, we celebrate the completion of Melonba Education Campus. Delivered 6 months ahead of schedule for Day 1, Term 1 2025, with 500 trade partners on-site during peak construction.

Proudly transforming a 6-hectare greenfield site into a two-school education hub for 2,000 high school 1,000 primary school students – the fastest permanent build of a school this size.

This 5 Star Green Star infrastructure will provide 141 learning spaces, specialist teaching spaces, halls, libraries and extensive sporting facilities in Sydney’s northwest.

Congratulations to our extended delivery team.

NAWIC NSW IWD Great Debate

Posted on March 23, 2025March 27, 2025 by Michelle Dawson

“The next generation of leaders are here, now,” Ashley Barnes, Design Manager.

Ashley joined fellow panellists Jacklyn Wickham, Rory Waddell, Imandee Jayawardena, Shameem Bhatti, Jane Curran and moderator Jua Cilliers at NAWIC NSW’s International Women’s Day Great Debate.

The riveting dialogue reaffirmed the importance accelerating equality progress in the construction sector. “When women see a path forward, they take it.” Jacklyn Wickham.

Congratulations, Ashley. We’re proud of you.

Australian Institute of Architects 2025 IWD Breakfast

Posted on March 22, 2025March 27, 2025 by Michelle Dawson

Event Sponsor

To thrive in this environment, we need to be collaborators,” said Annabel Lahz, CEO and Director at Lahznimmo Architects.

Proud sponsors of the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 IWD Breakfast, hosted at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

Through innovative adaptive re-use, RCC reimagined the iconic Pier 2/3 and Wharf 4/5 as award-winning global arts venues. The restoration of state heritage-listed structures was critical to preserve the maritime essence.

Many thanks to Annabel Lahz and Monica Edwards, Senior Associate – Architecture at SJB, for their engaging discussion on maintaining a vision of equitable, people-centered design in the architectural landscape.