Alexandria Commercial Hub

Transforming old-style storage warehouses and hardstand into a modern work environment around an inner courtyard. As much as possible of the original structure is retained or carefully re-fabricated to ensure a sustainable development Adding an adjoining new building to the street front and new basement car parking Main focus: create suitable premises for the new headquarters of Max Brenner Australia with facilities for production, warehousing, ancillary administration and staff amenities, as well as a cafe Further provide flexible rental spaces for a range of commercial uses for high technology, light industries, warehouse, showroom and offices Part of the old warehouse roof has been removed to create the internal hidden courtyard The roof beams are retained alluding to the historical and structural elements of the site External covered walkways link the buildings on different levels by providing visual connection as well cantilevering over the facades below, providing shading The external materials and finishes complement the surrounding area and enhance the industrial look Nearly all facades are dominated by robust and dark red Roman-style bricks to theme all buildings together. Two top floor building parts are contrasted with a rusty Corten steel facade cladding The design presents a clear undertaking to maintain and reinforce the character of the existing buildings and local area Photography: Pulch Photography