Goods Shed North by BVN Architecture & Elenberg Fraser

The building’s transformation shows what is possible when adaptive reuse of building stock is undertaken with a clear vision and a shared goal. The interior has been designed to be an innovative, contemporary, office space. By locating workspaces to the east and west side wings, clear lines of sight through the building’s spine are retained.

Initiatives:

• tenant BC/PIC is registered for a Green Star Office Interiors v1.1 rating and targeting a 5 star Green Star rating; VicUrban is registered for a Green Star Office Interiors v1.1 rating and targeting a 6 star Green Star rating

• energy efficient lighting with intelligent lighting control

• active chilled beam and displacement system enhances thermal comfort, provides fresh air and reduces energy consumption (part of the base build design)

• mobile and reconfigurable components such as Molo Softwalls enable the user to adjust the space to suit the specific function

• in the VicUrban workplace, provision of large sliding panels in lieu of partitions enable the users to define spaces for privacy or quiet work, whilst also reducing the quantity of partitions and materials used

• over 2,400 indoor plants

• dominant use of black steel and recycled timber and rubber/eco-vinyl flooring used in lieu of carpets

• in the VicUrban workplace, old doors taken out of the shed were cleaned and hung as major backdrops to the reception

Studio @ The United Tannery & Boot Factory by Wolveridge Architects

The brief was to transform a former industrial building into a modern office/studio space and maximise the building’s inherent qualities such as thermal mass, cross flow ventilation and natural light. During the project, Wolveridge Architects discovered aspects which aided sustsinability, such as the roof storage access ladder could provide an effective air vent to expel stale hot air during the evening.

Initiatives:

• original features retained — brickwork, staircase, floorboards, exposed timber ceilings and an old metal water tank

• recycled materials and new elements incorporated to create a warm and relaxed working environment in what was once a cold industrial space

• cross ventilation means minimal use of heating/air-conditioning. When the Melbourne winter arrives the hydronic heating system comprising old radiator bars running vertically as wall panels share the same boiler as the hot water system

• task lighting over desks, and throughout the studio are LV downlights

• old floorboards from another industrial building used for internal wall cladding

• window frames reconstructed using recycled Oregon, which was also used to frame the mirror in the bathroom

• wherever possible construction and demolition materials were recycled, waste sorted and recycled or low energy materials utilised and sourced from local suppliers

• bathroom vanity basin custom designed and made from crushed marble, stone and cement without resin

CSR Ltd Headquarters: Triniti 3 Building by CSR

In January 2010, leading Australian manufacturing company CSR relocated its headquarters to the Stockland Triniti campus at North Ryde, bringing together 360 staff from multiple CSR operations into the one location. The building achieves a 5 star Green Star — Office Interiors v1.1 rating for the fitout — the first in Australia to achieve this rating in the first round.

Initiatives:

• energy efficient lighting controlled by time switches and movement/perimeter sensors

• photoelectric cell area installed around the perimeter of the floor

• all plasterboard is Gyprock EC08 plasterboard (GECA rated)

• water saving features including 4 star WELS rating for all taps, 5 star dishwashers and water saving shower heads

• expected to deliver a carbon emissions reduction of around 50 per cent in the first year

• acoustic design initiative featured Ecophon floating acoustic panels for optimal acoustic performance. When combined with education and planning of the office space, the acoustic panels deliver a better indoor environment quality for workers

• all furniture purchased in the design is GECA rated

• Gyprock compounds, adhesives and sealants, all of which have low VOCs and are CETEC approved were also used throughout the fitout

• a management program was implemented on-site during the internal fitout construction