Marking a $600 million milestone high above the Randwick skyline
| Client | Hansen Yunken |
| Location | UNSW Randwick Campus |
| Guests | 150 |
| Services | Event planning & on-the-day coordination |
Event Overview
Pink Caviar Events partnered with leading construction and development firm Hansen Yunken to deliver the Health Translation Hub Topping Out Celebration at the UNSW Randwick Campus. This milestone event marked the completion of the highest structural point of the $600 million Health Translation Hub, a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility that will transform healthcare innovation in New South Wales. With 150 guests in attendance, the celebration required careful planning, compliance with strict site requirements, and a touch of creative flair to ensure the occasion was both memorable and professional.
Objectives & Brief
Hansen Yunken sought to host an event that reflected the prestige and scale of the Health Translation Hub project. The brief was to create a polished yet practical celebration, bringing together stakeholders, partners, and dignitaries in an active construction environment. The client wanted the event to highlight the project’s significance while offering guests a welcoming, engaging atmosphere. With the challenges of staging an event on a live construction site, safety and compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) protocols were paramount.
Our Approach & Planning
Pink Caviar Events undertook a comprehensive site inspection on the rooftop of the building, navigating through an active construction zone via a construction lift and working closely with the site manager. From the outset, we prioritised safety and compliance, ensuring that our event plan accounted for limited access points, a small loading area, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.
Our team designed the guest experience to contrast the raw construction environment with a polished event feel. This was achieved through a carefully curated combination of catering and beverage services, a bespoke red carpet entry to elevate the arrival moment, and stylish furniture hire to create a functional yet sophisticated event space. Entertainment was provided by a professional DJ, setting an upbeat and celebratory atmosphere while complementing the rooftop setting.
Event Execution
On the day, our team managed all aspects of coordination and delivery, ensuring the event flowed seamlessly despite the complexities of the site. The guest journey began with a striking red carpet entrance, establishing a sense of occasion as attendees arrived. The rooftop was transformed into a welcoming celebration space, complete with stylish furniture settings, a full-service bar, and carefully selected catering options to accommodate the diverse guest list.
Our team worked hand-in-hand with site staff to overcome logistical hurdles, including managing deliveries through a narrow loading dock and navigating around active construction work. The DJ provided an energetic soundtrack, ensuring the rooftop setting buzzed with excitement and celebration. Every detail was coordinated with precision, from guest arrivals to the final speeches, allowing Hansen Yunken to focus on their milestone achievement.
Results & Impact
The Topping Out Celebration was a resounding success, exceeding client expectations and delivering an event that honoured the scale and significance of the Health Translation Hub project. Guests experienced a seamless blend of professionalism, safety, and celebration, with many noting the impressive transformation of a raw rooftop space into a polished event environment.
Pink Caviar Events received thanks for our ability to navigate challenging site conditions while delivering a high-quality guest experience that captured the moment’s importance.
About the Client
Hansen Yunken is one of Australia’s leading construction companies, known for delivering complex, large-scale projects across the country. With over 100 years of experience, the company specialises in commercial, health, education, and infrastructure developments, consistently driving innovation and excellence in the built environment.
“The team at Pink Caviar Events exceeded our expectations in every way. From the initial planning stages to the execution of the event itself, they demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and a genuine commitment to our vision. We look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Through expert planning, creative styling, and precise coordination, Pink Caviar Events transformed a live construction rooftop into a memorable milestone celebration that reflected Hansen Yunken’s vision and success.
