AQUATICS CORPORATE PROFILE

2019

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ARGO® is a multidisciplinary professional practice which provides

services in Architecture. Masterplanning, Engineering (Structural and

Civil), Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Project

Management. Our experience spans continuously the last 36 years as a

professional practice. Will Marcus, Principal and Managing Director of

Argo is the founder, heading up a small but highly specialised team of

architects, engineers and project managers who have been responsible

for a significant number of projects across the globe including over 2,700

aquatic projects.

Argo’s sister company Globe Architektur, registered in Germany is also

an architectural and structural engineering practice. Globe was seeded

by Thomas Bauer of Argo in 2006 and is closely associated with Argo’s

Brisbane office providing invaluable technical and manpower support in

relation to larger and more complex project works.

Argo is recognised as a leading innovator in architectural design and

master planning, having designed projects that have won significant

international and Australian awards for design excellence and

environmental sustainability. Argo’s design innovations include the

world’s first moving Olympic pool floor operating with cable/sheave

systems, the world’s first composite plastic moving Olympic Pool

bulkhead, innovation in water slide design, the world’s fastest starting

block for Anti Wave International (so fast that it was prevented from

being used at the 2000 Olympic Games by the US team,),interactive

water play equipment, recognition as holding the intellectual property

for creating the fasted Olympic and Short Course Olympic pools in the

world and for creating and developing the beach edge profile for

domestic, sports and leisure pools. These innovations are now industry

standards.

Argo’s experience stemmed from Will Marcus’s start in swimming pool

construction with his father in 1977, where Will learnt the trades

associated with pool construction, progressing through project

management, sales and marketing and finally directorship duties. This

start in aquatics lead to Will’s eventual involvement with Aquatic

Centres, Olympic facilities and Water Theme parks.

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Argo’s international experience covering 19 countries and domestic

experience of over 2,700 aquatic projects ensures that Argo is fully

capable of delivering project outcomes anywhere in the world and to

world’s best practice. By working closely with our clients, cross-fertilizing

concepts between cultures and countries, Argo has been able to create

significant innovation in aquatic and leisure projects. Innovations that

have significantly improved commercial return to clients and created

memorable experiences for end users.

Each new project creates its own special opportunities for innovation

and creativity in its design and operation. These are discussed with

clients early in the design process and implemented if proven practical

and affordable to manage.

As a professional service provider, Argo employs a highly skilled and

specialised team of professionals to deliver outcomes. ARGO’s cohesive

methodology for delivering services has been developed over the

decades to ensure that the best possible project solution is discovered

and constructed. Argo’s prior experience in managing aquatic facilities

allows masterplanning and architectural design that responds well to

facility operational issues and optimises return on capital expenditure; in

part achieved by minimising staffing requirements through clever site

planning and other operational efficiencies.

Argo’s continuing involvement with clients over many years, (in some

instances the relationships are approaching 20 years) is testament to our

commitment to quality service through clear communication.

ARGO® is the registered trade mark of Argo Architects Pty Ltd

ABN 99 095 790 891

Trading as Argo Architects, Engineers + Master Planners

Telephone: 1300 877 748

Int Phone: +617 3067 9141

Facebook: argoarchitects

Website: www.argo.com.au

Email: info@argo.com.au

First floor, Studio 1/237 Montague Road West End, Brisbane QLD

PO Box 3378 South Brisbane BC QLD 4101 AUSTRALIA

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A principal advantage held by Argo is the extensive experience in

operating within diverse cultures and remote locales. We have

developed an understanding of the significant cultural differences within

Australian society as a consequence and can cater effectively to

demographic needs throughout many markets, especially in South East

Asia and Australia.

Argo is also well placed by having sister offices in England and Germany.

The expertise gained on major offshore projects being readily accessible

to Australian projects and vise versa.

Will Marcus is Managing Director of Argo Architects Pty Ltd and Argo

Engineers Pty Ltd; CEO of Globe Architektur (Germany); Director of Blue

Ring Pty Ltd; Regional representative for Bion Energy (UK) and more

recently, Will has been appointed Chairman of Rock Against Adversity in

the Philippines, a charitable fundraising organization established to

provide aid for people in poverty or danger.

Our key personnel are experienced architects and project managers in

aquatic facility design and construction administration capable of

problem solving, innovation and meeting project deadlines. Full CVs are

available upon request.

Will Marcus Principal and Managing Director Argo Architects

Principal and Managing Director Argo Engineers

B.Des.St., B.Arch. UQ. Registered architect

36 years continuous experience in aquatic design

15 years in the construction of swimming pools

29 years master planning experience

Peter Choi Project Architect. Manager of documentation.

B.Arch. (Hons), M.Arch UA NZ. Registered architect

9 years continuous experience with Argo

8 years in design and documentation of

aquatic projects

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4.0 PROJECT TEAM

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Nish Palliyaguru Principal and Senior Engineer of Argo Engineers

B.Eng (QUT)., M.Eng (QUT)., REPQ & Chartered Eng.

20 years continuous experience in civil & structural

engineering.

Argo provides professional services using CAD platforms which are

effective and relevant to our clients. Argo is able to blend traditional

architectural projections and latest computer generated presentations

including immersive technology, to explain projects in the most clear

and effective ways for clients and contractors.

Our standard platform is 3D REVIT and ARCHICAD. We have BIM

capacity and seek to implement this technology where appropriate to

ensure clear coordination between the design and documentation

team and the contractors on site. Argo also uses Allplan by

Nemetzchek, a sophisticated 3D building software CAD package

typically used in Europe and North America. We couple LUMION to the

CAD software to generate high resolution animations, renders and

immersed environments.

QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY

Key to Argo’s capacity is our capacity to listen. We hear our clients’

needs and deliver them with improvements and innovation that is a

hallmark of our engagement. This quality of interaction with our clients

ensures that we deliver outcomes, which are beneficial to our clients

and in most cases (due to the public nature of aquatics), to

communities. Our practice is certified by ISO-9001, we observe a triple

check quality assurance system for design and document delivery and

Argo embraces the ‘continual improvement’ method of operation,

where every project experience is analysed for opportunities to improve.

QUALITY SITES

Sites of high caliber are rare and Argo wastes no opportunity for

developing projects on special sites so they distinguish themselves.

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5.0 SOFTWARE AND DELIVERY

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Examples of this are Wetside on Hervey Bay’s foreshore in Piabla, Coolum

Beach Christian College, Sunshine Coast QLD and Nilai Memorial Park in

Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia.

QUALITY MATERIAL SELECTION

The volume of usage a facility experiences and the subsequent heavy

wear to which the built surfaces will be exposed requires careful material

selections to ensure that true value in not displaced by capital cost

economy. A value engineering approach to this type of facility is of

particular importance.

QUALITY ENVIRONMENT

The general public is now very aware of the natural environment and its

importance in our built environment. Sustainability now has more

meaning for most people and we believe that architectural and

engineering design must address these issues carefully. Argo’s

commitment to the environment is part of our quality approach to

project delivery and can be exampled through the Sunshine Coast

Regional Stadium which is highly awarded for its innovation in and high

level of environmental design and Wetside at Hervey Bay, which similarly

won several state awards for its environmental design breakthroughs.

QUALITY DETAILING

Some environments are aggressive, such as coastal land with corrosive

salt spray, pool halls with high humidity and chemical content and urban

sites with acid rain and other pollutants from traffic and industry. Such

environments require careful detailing and material selection to ensure

longevity and low maintenance in the fabric of the buildings and

structures.

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Argo’s major project experience to date has included (Aquatic Projects

are shown in bold):

• The Promised Land, Pasong Callios, San Raphael, Philippines for the

He Cares Catholic Mission, Manila. 2016-current. Masterplanning,

Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering of 5.3 hectares with 350

inhabitants. Food security and poverty alleviation project. High

production organic farm bringing food to 500 street orphans in Manila

and homes and occupations to 350 homeless families. Value:

immeasurable.

• Sorsogon City Masterplan, Bicol Province, Philippines for the Mayor of

the City. 2018-current. Masterplanning – food security, relocation of

87,000 squatters, water and power security, tourism masterplan.

Population 970,000. Food security and anti-fragility project. In

response to improving the inhabitants lives. Value: immeasurable.

• British Virgin Islands Food Security and Antifragility Masterplan,

Paraquita and Brandywine Bays, Tortola, BVI. For the Department of

Natural Resources and Labour. 2018-current. Masterplanning – food

security, water and power security, agro-tourism masterplan.

Population 30,000. Food security and anti-fragility project. In

response to 2017 Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Value: immeasurable.

• Great Southern Hotel, upgrade and extensions. Existing rooms 100,

proposed extensions 87 rooms. Brisbane, Australia. 2018-ongoing.

Project architect and structural engineer. Value AU$16 million.

Client: Great Southern Hotels

• Malaysian National Aquatic Centre refurbishment & FINA upgrade for

the 2017 Commonwealth Games. 50 m Olympic Pool with moving

bulkhead. 50 m training pool with moving floor. 25 m x 25 m diving

pool and tower. Bukit Jalil, Malaysia 2017.

Project architect and Site Superintendent. Value AU$40 million.

Client: MRCB (Govt entity).

• Vihara Project in Ballia, Northern India for the Vihara Foundation in

conjunction with UNESCO and the Indian Government. 2014-on.

Masterplanning of 50,000 hectares with 1 million inhabitants with the

client brief to lift the people out of poverty. Value: unmeasurable.

• "Lotus Spiritual Garden", Asian interment facility within the Eastern

Suburbs Memorial Park in Matraville Sydney, New South Wales.

2012/2013.

Premier Asian interment facility in NSW. Project Architect, Master

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Planner and community consultation. Value, $20 million.

Client: Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.

• Sunshine Coast Regional Stadium, Bokarina, Queensland. 2010

Project Architect. 1,000 seat stadium. Value $7.6 million.

Client: Hutchinson Builders for Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

• “Wetside” water education park, Pialba, Hervey Bay,

Queensland 2009.

Project architect and master planner. Value $12.5 million.

Client: Wide Bay Water Corporation.

• Di Zhang Wang Temple, Song He Yuan Asian Cemetery and

Traditional Chinese Gate, Springvale Botanical Cemetery,

Victoria. 2009.

Project architect. Value: $6 million.

Client: The Necropolis Trust, Victoria

• Reception facilities, Cafe, Florist, Walls of Reflection, Central reflection

gardens and water features at Springvale Botanical Cemetery

(formerly known as The Necropolis Springvale), Victoria. 2002-04.

Project architect. Value: $3 million.

Client: The Necropolis Trust, Victoria.

• Coolum Beach Christian College, Yandina Creek, Sunshine Coast,

Queensland. 2000 to current project.

Site selection, master planning, project architect.

Value to date: $9 million.

Client: Coolum Christian Family and Coolum Beach Christian College.

• Xiao En Temple, Nilai Memorial Park, Negeri Sembilan,

Malaysia. 2001-02

Project architect. Value MYR 2.5 million

Client: Nilai Memorial Park Sdn Bhd.

• Di Zhang Wang Shrine, Nilai Memorial Park, Negeri Sembilan,

Malaysia. 2000

Project architect. Value MYR 750,000

Client: Nilai Memorial Park Sdn Bhd.

• Botanica 2000, International Garden Festival, Brisbane 1998

Master Plan Team with Gillespies Asia Pacific and Landplan. 26 Ha site

on Roma Street in Brisbane CBD. Value: AUD 190 million

Client: State Government of Queensland

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• Nilai Necropolis, Chinese Cemetery. 50 Ha site redevelopment

strategy and Master Plan in conjunction with Gillespies South East

Asia. Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. 1997 Value RM 220 million

Client: Restpark Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Choo Holdings

• Port Louis Theme Park, Petite Riviere, Mauritius 1998.

Master planning and financial study for a 4 in 1 theme park

development covering 25 Ha. Value US$ 42 million

Client: JV Partnership, Mauritius Government and local developer.

• Infinity Theme Park and Integrated Resort, Langfang, Heibei Province,

PRo China 1997. Master planning and financial study for this 6 in 1

theme park development with two 400 room htels, 4000 pax

convention centre and 20 storey commercial tower. 50 Ha. Value:

Stage 1, US$ 410 million

Client: JV Partnership, China Guang Ming Group; Yuan Shin

Investment Co. Ltd and Marco Polo Travel Ltd.

• Water Theme Park and Shopping Centre Rides and Attractions, Station

18 Development, Ipoh, Malaysia 1997. Master planning and financial

study. 2.5 Ha. Value: RM40 million

Client: JV Partnership, State Government of Perak and

local developer

• Roof top theme park and adjacent water park, Bayan Bay

Development Penang Island, Malaysia 1996. Master planning,

financial study and concept design. Value: RM 36 million.

• Resor Pantai Panjung. Integrated Resort Development, Bengkulu,

Sumatra Indonesia 1997. Master planning, financial study and

concept design for a 400 room 4 star beachfront resort and 1.5 km

tourist strip development.

200 ha. Value: US$ 250 million.

Client: JV Partnership, Puncak Niaga Bhd and PT Harlon Malindo.

• Selangor International Wildlife and Rainforest Theme Park, Master

Plan and Design Report. Eco resort, theme park and wildlife reserve

destination; Genting Highlands, Malaysia. Value: RM$ 600 million. 1996

Client: Basquetech Sdn Bhs, as subsidiary company of

Puncak Niaga Bhd

• Alkazar, Themed Leisure Resort. Design Brief, Master Plan, Concept

Design. 450 room 5 star hotel and tourist attraction in Seremban,

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Malaysia. Value: RM$ 550 million. 1996

Client: JV Partnership headed by the Regent of Selangor.

• Nilai Memorial Park Redevelopment - Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Malaysia.

Concept Design, Design Development, Working Drawings and Site

Quality Control over. Phase I works including new Shrines, reception

areas, entry facilities and offices, columbariums and memorials. Total

project value phase I: RM 10 million. For ALI Sdn Bhd.

• Rimba Jungle Café - Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

Architectural Concept, Design, Document, Fit-out construction

(excluding kitchen). Project includes jungle themed interior, special

jungle sound effects, waterfall and customed furniture. Total fit-out

package value excluding kitchen RM 360,000. For ALI Sdn Bhd.

• Infinity Theme Park - Langfang, Heibei Province, P.R.O.China

Architectural Schematic Design for a 50 hectare theme park. Project

includes worlds largest spanning dome structure, 6 theme parks,

parking for 6000 vehicles, 22 storey commercial tower, 400 room 4

star hotel, 400 room 5 star hotel, 4000 pax convention centre and ball

room. Project value phase 1 US$ 410 million. For ALI Sdn Bhd.

• RAINFOREST CAFÉ Themed Restaurants - 8 Future Locations In South

East Asia. Design, Documentation, Fit-out construction of themed

restaurants based on a rainforest and animal theme. Average fit-out

cost per restaurant US$ 5 million. For ALI Sdn Bhd.

• Eco Tourist Attractions at Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, Perak,

Malaysia. 1997/98. Architectural concept design, design

development, documentation, periodic site inspections – quality

control for an Orangutang Island display and research and breeding

facility, 75 m bird aviary and breeding centre, 25 m reptile enclosure

and 35 m butterfly house and otter display with support facilities, chair

lift, lake cruise boat jetties, sky cycle ride and elevated jungle

boardwalk system.

Value: RM 10 million. For ALI Sdn Bhd.

• Aquatic Training Facility, South Brisbane College of TAFE. Concept

Design and Feasibility (with Ogden IFC). Value: AUS$ 5.5 million. 1994

Client: State Government, QLD for Noel Robinson Architects.

• Waratah Shopping Centre extensions and renovations, Newcastle

NSW. Coles, K-Mart & 11 Specialty Shops. Design, documentation and

contract administration. Project cost: AUS$ 5,000,000. 1994 – 1995 for

Noel Robinson Architects.

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• Doncaster and Templestowe City Aquatic Centre. Feasibility, Design

Brief and Concept Design for a 50 m aquatic leisure/sport/therapy

facility. Value: AUS$ 5 million. Melbourne VIC. 1990

Client: City of Doncaster and Templestowe, VIC

• Coburg City Aquatic Centre. Feasibility study, business plan, and

concept design. Value: AUS$ 9.5 million. Melbourne VIC. 1990

Client: City of Coburg, VIC

• Kenilworth Rainforest Retreat. Architectural and environmental report

for Consideration in Principle. Value: AUS$ 3.5 million. 1992

Client: Private Developer, K & R Parton, QLD

• Chermside Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Concept Design &

Feasibility Study, with Ogden IFC. Value: AUS$ 2.7 million.

Client: Kedron Wavell Services Club. Qld. 1994

• Chermside Olympic Pool Redevelopment. Cost Analysis. Value: AUS$

2 million. For: Brisbane City Council. Dept. of Health and Rec. Qld 1993

• Podsucha, New-Town eco-development, Lower Carpathian

Mountains, Slovakia. Master Planning and Concept. Value: US$ 2.5

billion. 1992

Client: JV Partnership, Eko Centrum and the Slovak Federal Govt.

• Moving Pool Floor System for “Homebush” Sydney 2000 Olympic

training pool facility, concept design and design development with

McWilliam Consulting Engineers. Worlds largest moving floor. Project

Cost: AUS $ 1.2 million. 1993. Client: Anti Wave

• ‘Anti Wave’ lane anchors, pole sockets, railings and gratings 1994-95

• ‘Anti Wave’ wave absorbing pool edging and recirculation system for

Enoggera Army Barracks 50 m pool refurbishment, Brisbane, Qld.

Design, documentation, project manage. Project Cost: AUS$ 200,000.

1993-94. Client: Anti Wave

• Hallstrom Park Leisure pools and 25 m lap pool. Concept design

Willoughby NSW with DEM, Sydney. Project value: AUS$ 7 million 1988.

• Marina Mirage Short Course Olympic Pool, Gold Coast, Qld.

Design, documentation, site superintendance.

Project cost: AUS$ 5 million 1988.

• Centenary Aquatic Centre Leisure pools, Lillydale VIC. Design,

documentation and site superintendance.

Project cost: AUS$ 80,000. 1988.

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• Blackall Aquatic Centre, Qld. Concept design, design development,

documentation. Project cost: AUS$ 1.25 million 1989.

• Sleeman Aquatic Centre Leisure Extensions, Concept and D&C Brief,

Brisbane. Project value: AUS$ 460,000. Brisbane City Council. 1995.

• Spring Hill Baths, Heritage Restoration, Pool Restoration design

& Documentation.

Project Value: AUS$ 150,000. Brisbane City Council. 1996

• Colleges Crossing Kiosk and amenities. Moreton Shire, Qld. Design,

documentation. Flood proof facility. Project cost: AUS$ 450,000. 1992

Client: Moreton Shire Council, QLD

• Park Avenue at Southbank apartment pool and 3 penthouse pools.

Brisbane. Design, documentation, site superintendence

Project value: AUD 25,000. 1993-94.

• Admiralty Towers I & II, 3 apartment pools. Brisbane (one on level 37).

Design, documentation, site superintendence. Project Value: AUS$

360,000. 1993-96

• Beaufort International hotel 12.5 m pool above hotel lobby, Brisbane

Qld. Design and documentation. Project value: AUS$ 150,000. 1988

• Heron Island Resort Pool, Qld. Design, documentation, construction

management. 17 m natural reef pool. Project cost: AUS$ 250,000. 1987

Client: P&O Resorts

• Sheraton Mirage Short Course Olympic Pool (25 m x 10 lanes), The

Spit, Gold Coast. Qld. Design, documentation, construction

superintendence. Project cost: AUS$ 450,000. 1988

Client: Qintex Grou.

• Bretts Wharf Apartments, half Olympic pool. Design, documentation,

site inspections. Projects cost: AUS$ 300,000. 1994 -95.

Client: Gillespies Asia Pacific

• Design of 2,120 residential pools. Documentation and construction of

over 400 of these pools. SE Qld. Average value AUS$ 18,000. 1983-93

Client: Leo Marcus Swimming Pools Pty Ltd

• Design, documentation and project management of over 400

residential pools. SE Qld and Sydney. Average value AUS$ 80,000.

1993-current for multiple residential and small commercial clients.

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Argo’s major construction and architectural awards and prizes include:

2011 Project of the Year, $3 to $15 million value.

QLD Master Builders’ Association.

“Stockland Stadium”, Sunshine Coast, Bokarina.

2010 Project of the Year, $3 to $15 million value.

QLD Master Builders’ Association.

“Wetside”, Hervey Bay Water Education Park, Pialba.

2009 National Spa and Pool of the Year.

Puttick Poolscape, Brisbane.

Lifestyle Pools. News Magazines Pty Ltd.

1992 Equal 1st place - Best Public Facility Australia

Blackall Aquatic Centre.

National Heart Foundation Architectural Awards, Argo

(Formerly known as Anti Wave Design Pty Ltd).

1991 2nd prize European Conservation Awards in Architecture

(Sponsored by the Ford Motor Company), Vienna, Kajlichen

Groupen, including Anti Wave Design Pty Ltd. “Podsucha”

Novy Mesto (New Town), Czechoslovakia. Argo (Formerly

known as Anti Wave Design Pty Ltd).

1979-93 Numerous (in excess of 30) Pool design and construction

awards and commendations for projects constructed by Leo

Marcus Swimming Pools Pty Ltd.

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