Zen Architects

Up-Cycled Warehouse

Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross

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

PHOTOGRAPHS
Emma Cross

AREA
240 m²

YEAR
2013

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.

Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross

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.

Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross

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.

Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross

Cross ventilation is achieved through new high level louvres.

Mezzanine rooms float within the original volume and structure of the warehouse.

Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled 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.

Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross
Up-Cycled Warehouse
© Emma Cross


Up-Cycled Warehouse
Up-Cycled Warehouse
Up-Cycled Warehouse


Up-Cycled Warehouse
First Floor Plan
Up-Cycled Warehouse
Ground Floor Plan


Up-Cycled Warehouse
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