Dee Why 1993
The adaptive re-use of a 1949 Sulman awarded building in Dee Why resulted in the construction of 8,000 sq. m of commercial space sub-dividable into a range of differing tenancies and configurations.
The National Trust, Heritage Council and local council were involved in the sensitive approval process. The proposal involved a thorough analysis of the existing fabric, partial retention, adaptive re-use as well as removal and addition of new building elements integrated with the original building.
Whilst the original clock tower and bay window were retained and refurbished as heritage listed elements of the building, a new 120 car parking basement and the commercial space is completely new.
Long span (30 metre wide) roof frames were adapted to provide flexible two level, high bay retail/commercial tenancies. Cole Meyer's Officeworks occupy the largest single tenancy while a fitness centre and bulky goods retail outlets occupy smaller leased areas.