–John Fry, General Manager, Kongsberg Defence Australia
Located in Mawson Lakes, Kongsberg Defence Facility is a purpose-built establishment situated on over 6,000m2 of land. This 2,500m2 facility comprises of commercial offices, workshop space and storage. Notably, this project served as a catalyst for local production as it has generated local employment opportunities for 130 South Australians during the construction phase and engaged approximately 30 South Australian companies throughout the project duration.
Kongsberg are a renowned Norwegian defence and aerospace company specialising in the development of advanced technologies that deliver exceptional performance under the most demanding conditions, supporting capabilities of the Australian Defence Force. This will be Kongsberg’s first facility in the Asia‐Pacific region and the design has integrated best practice ESD initiatives. The core building services, acoustics and sustainability designs are tailored to achieve LEED Platinum certification, which will make it the fifth accredited building in South Australia under the USGBC rating tool.
Tandem Building are pleased to have collaborated closely with Kongsberg Defence Australia, in partnership with Section Six Architects and Norman Disney & Young.