Up-Cycled Warehouse
Up-Cycled Warehouse
Zen Architects
ARCHITECTS
Zen Architects
MANUFACTURERS
James Hardie Australia, James Hardie, Lysaght, Artweld
BUILDER
Truewood Constructions
ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Ric Zen, Penny Guild
LOCATION
Richmond, Australia
CATEGORY
Houses, Refurbishment
Text description provided by architect.
The ethos behind the conversion of this 1960's warehouse was to retain and re-use as much of the existing building as possible while still transforming it into a comfortable and energy efficient family home.
The philosophy of retaining and re-using materials was applied throughout the project.
In addition to the building envelope being retained, many original elements were re-used.
The existing warehouse floor slab was also kept, partially due to restricted site access, but also for its inherent embodied energy.
The addition of a north-facing courtyard provides a generous amount of light and heat in winter in an otherwise poorly oriented building.
Cross ventilation is achieved through new high level louvres.
Mezzanine rooms float within the original volume and structure of the warehouse.
A new raised deck links the living areas with the courtyard.
By inserting a garden and light into an existing warehouse we have created an warm and liveable family home.
