DBI specialises in disciplines of architecture, master planning, interior design and landscape architecture. In its twenty-six year history, DBI has developed particular expertise in all areas of resort, mixed-use, residential and tourismbased projects. DBI’s broad range of project experience also includes casinos, hospitals, medical and aged-care facilities, retail, commercial and industrial developments. DBI has an impressive portfolio of completed projects on a national and international scale; spanning from the Gold Coast to far North Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne and Western Australia. Overseas, DBI has undertaken major projects in the USA, UAE, Japan, China, Spain, Qatar, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Fiji and Vietnam.
One of DBI’s recently completed projects ‘The Wave’, situated in one of the Gold Coast’s most active and popular beach-side precincts of central Broadbeach has received numerous awards; the Silver Medal in the Emporis 2007 World Skyscraper Awards, the Regional Award for Best Mixed-Use Development by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, a State Commendation by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and the People’s Choice Award for Urban Design at the Gold Coast Urban Design Awards. The 34 storey luxury residential, retail and commercial tower has quickly become one of the most recognisable buildings on the Gold Coast. With its crisp white, wave-form exterior, the rippling effect of the façade has created a remarkable iconic building of international recognition.
‘The Oracle’ development, also in central Broadbeach is due for completion in late 2010. The impressive mixed-use development is significant for this area, taking up nearly anentire beach-side city block. It will comprise of two outstanding residential towers of 40 & 50 levels, which will soar above a lively and vibrant, high-class precinct of up-market retail including boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Through a number of projects , DBI is playing a significant role in Broadbeach’s transformation into a world-class urban centre.
DBI as part of an international design competition, was awarded the lead consultant contract for architecture, interior design and landscape architecture for the ‘Etihad Towers’ development in the United Arab Emirates. Located on a prominent waterfront site at the end of the Abu Dhabi Corniche the project is scheduled for completion in early 2010. The Etihad Towers development will feature five iconic towers ranging in height from 55to 77 storeys. There will be three residential towers consisting of 870 luxury residential apartments, an office tower and the signature building, an international five-star hotel to be operated by Jumeriah, operators of the seven-star Buj al Arab in Dubai and many other prestigious hotels around the world. In addition there will be an array of worldclass amenities including a state-of-the-art convention centre, a boutique shopping mall for major international and designer fashion labels, eight superb restaurants and a hypermarket.
DBI Design is continuing to create a name for itself worldwide, as a practice striving to achieve excellence in design.