Biscoe Wilson Office-Hudson Rd Fitout
In 2006 Biscoe Wilson Architects decided to relocate their office in Albion. A semi-industrial warehouse/office complex containing a number of individual strata style tenancies was selected due to its lower rental cost, proximity to public transport and ease of access to the city.
The tenancy was leased as a raw tilt up concrete warehouse with small second storey office component, complete with industrial roller door. Refurbishment was undertaken by one of our residential builders, Col Palmer Constructions.
The fitout intervention involved converting an industrial space into a design office with minimal cost and fast construction time. A double height volume was maintained over the main work by extending the upper level office over half the area. Clear finished LVL timber elements are combined with translucent sheet material to maintain a feeling of lightness and architectural detail.
A detailed timber screen wall and pergola was inserted inside the roller shutter line to create a staff breakout area as well as a new “shopfront”. Existing furniture from a previous fitout was modified and adapted to fit the new tenancy.
A screen wall division on the upper level creates a sub-tenancy that a colleague rents and another architect shares space within the office.
The light filled work space is now a collaborative work space that is often used for BWA art shows and film nights as well as the day to day practice of architecture.
Architectural Design Team | Robert Biscoe, Marion Wilson, Melinda Morrison
Contractor | Col Palmer Constructions
Photographer | Robert Biscoe