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Ultimo Warehouse, 2008

By placing the light well and staircase centrally, gave us a showpiece, on site built, staircase, but allowed every room the full 4m wide size.
The existing, super light steel roof structure was strengthened by adding additional struts and ties. This enabled the owners to keep the original intricate web structure supporting the roof, which is a beautiful feature. Then, a timber sub-frame was built onto the existing roof timber frame. This allowed us to clad the ceiling in 63 mm hardwood slats to completely dress the roof structure.

Complicated jig systems were used to fit the slats and clad one bay at a time. Precise and detailed carpentry work allowed us to achieve one straight line running through all the slats from one end of the warehouse ceiling to the other.

Exposed air conditioning ducts, glass louvers and the concrete floor together with fibro cement tubing and exposed brick walls, all effectively retain the feel of the old original warehouse. However, it is the fine detailing, intricate craftsmanship and slick finishes that give the warehouse its high tech aura.
Project Year: 2008
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2007