Secolo is a high-quality dining facility located in the financial and retail hub of Sydney, Australia. This project was designed and specified by the client's architect. The primary challenges for contractor Contract by Design, were logistics. The project had to be completed within a tight schedule, the time frame needed to allow the business to re-open quickly, with minimal delays.

An additional challenge was the projects location. Being in the center of the city, materials had to be delivered outside of normal work hours to minimize risk and inconvenience to other tenants and the public.

Consequently, being poured in-situ, this build consisted of some on-site construction of formwork and some factory pre-build. The pre-builds were mounted onto trolleys, wheeled into place, and secured. Concrete was also poured outside of normal work hours to again minimize risk and inconvenience. In total, 375 square feet of off-form and trowel finished off-white concrete was polished using KGS Fledis pads and TRx sealer.

The project has been very well received by the owners and staff. During a recent visit, they each commented on the public reaction. The common theme is that they cannot help but touch, feel, and even stroke the concrete.