DURHAM STREET OFFICE BUILDING-ADAPTIVE RE-USE
DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive refurbishment of an existing 3 storey, 1950m2, 1980’s commercial building. The work includes a full seismic and recladding upgrade with new GRC facade panels and curtainwalling, new services and new interiors throughout. After a series of feasibility studies on this and adjacent sites the adaptive re-use solution was selecetd as creating the best value. Evatt Martin have lead and designed all stages of the project including a range of interior options. The design celebrates the existing roof form and steel structure while opening up the elevations on three sides to maximise natural light into the office spaces. Sunshading and canopies are strategically integrated into the facades to shelter from excessive heat load, to provide shelter to entries and to engage with pedestrians on Durham St. A new double height entry void exposes the main stair to view form the street emphasising the buildings main address.
TYPE, SCALE & COMPLEXITY
Adaptive re-use of an existing 3 storey office building (including basement. High complexity due to reuse and optimising of the existing structure. 75% new envelope.
EVATT MARTIN’S ROLE
Lead architect, full services, main consultant
VALUE CREATION
Creative re-use on an existing structure to bring a new design life and commercial value to an outmoded building. Excellent carbon footprint credentials