Design Classification
Design Classification clearly defines the assessment's depth, with Cold Shell, Core & Shell, Warm Shell and Complete all available for selection. All Classifications are adopted per the following definitions from the GBCA’s Fitout Scope: Guidance for Cold Shell, Warm Shell and Integrated Fitouts (GBCA, 2020).
Cold Shell
Finishes and services are not installed. A tenancy with an unfinished interior, with no HVAC services beyond the riser (or core or rigid duct), and without lighting, plumbing, ceilings, floor finishes (or with a set down to allow for the future provision of floor finishes), interior partitions or walls.
Core & Shell
Where the developer’s scope of work is the design and construction of the base building. Finishes and services are applied to common areas only. A range of other construction and fit-out works are left to be completed before the building is occupied.
Warm Shell
Finishes and services are applied to common areas. Tenancies are delivered with ceilings, floor coverings and lighting systems; ducts from the air supply and return risers, and electrical and hydraulic services are installed above the ceiling from the riser throughout the tenancy areas.
Complete
The entire scope of the building, including the structure, foundation, envelope, building services, groundworks, and all fit-outs and furnishings.
Scope of building | Cold Shell | Core & Shell | Warm Shell | Complete |
Facilitating Works | x | x | x | x |
Substructure | x | x | x | x |
Superstructure | x | x | x | x |
Internal Finishes | - | Common areas | x | x |
Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment | - | - | - | x |
Services | Base build | Base build | x | x |
Prefabricated Buildings and Building Units | x | x | x | x |
Work to Existing Building | x | x | x | x |
External Works | - | - | - | x |
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