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Australia Post Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Project Featured on Aug 13, 2014
Carr Design Group reveals the value in keeping one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings, Australia Post’s New South Wales Headquarters.
Working with an existing building is just as exciting and challenging as designing a new one.
For the past two years, Carr has worked closely with Australia Post to optimize its Cleveland Street headquarters. Director of Architecture Chris McCue and Project Director Claudette Leeming investigated the site’s master plan with a detailed brief to:
- Consolidate and design a new workplace for Australia Post and StarTrack that would see a greater focus on collaboration, innovation, and connectivity.
- Refurbish the base building to meet A Grade building standards.
- Rejuvenate the site by providing greater access for all, and establishing an exciting new architectural presence.
- Secure a 5 star energy rating.
Working closely with Australia Post Chief Operating Officer Ewen Stafford, Carr looked at a range of options to ensure this landmark site would continue to be an important hub for Australia Post’s New South Wales operations.
“From the outset, Carr Design had a keen understanding of the brief and the importance of transforming this landmark building into a modern and sustainable workplace for Australia Post,” Mr Stafford said. “Our business is all about connecting people and supporting them with their communication needs. We wanted to create an environment that would facilitate connections — both within the building and with the surrounding community.”
In response to the brief, Carr looked at ways to refurbish the building so that it could be more engaging, provide greater thermal performance, and house more efficient office accommodation.
The refurbishment of the Cleveland Street building, now known as StarTrack House, activates the landscape and the building forecourt through the introduction of an elegantly glazed atrium, which provides protection to the new building entry but also defines a new architectural language to the site.
All the glazing has been replaced to achieve thermal and energy requirements and external cladding refinished to complement the new building identity. The redesign of the entry foyer now engages with the forecourt and provides areas to meet and congregate. Interiors are refurbished throughout, with the introduction of new amenities including a ground floor cafe, and end-of-trip shower, and change areas.
Working closely with Carr’s Director of Commercial Interiors Dan Cox, Australia Post moved away from traditional offices in favor of a variety of shared spaces for collaboration and focused work. The expansive work floors led to an innovative neighborhood floor plan, as each zone was given a different identity through the use of color and graphics.
A unique approach to urban renewal, Australia Post serves as a superior example of how we can transform our city’s most important urban buildings to ensure greater longevity and usability.
Working with an existing building is just as exciting and challenging as designing a new one.
For the past two years, Carr has worked closely with Australia Post to optimize its Cleveland Street headquarters. Director of Architecture Chris McCue and Project Director Claudette Leeming investigated the site’s master plan with a detailed brief to:
- Consolidate and design a new workplace for Australia Post and StarTrack that would see a greater focus on collaboration, innovation, and connectivity.
- Refurbish the base building to meet A Grade building standards.
- Rejuvenate the site by providing greater access for all, and establishing an exciting new architectural presence.
- Secure a 5 star energy rating.
Working closely with Australia Post Chief Operating Officer Ewen Stafford, Carr looked at a range of options to ensure this landmark site would continue to be an important hub for Australia Post’s New South Wales operations.
“From the outset, Carr Design had a keen understanding of the brief and the importance of transforming this landmark building into a modern and sustainable workplace for Australia Post,” Mr Stafford said. “Our business is all about connecting people and supporting them with their communication needs. We wanted to create an environment that would facilitate connections — both within the building and with the surrounding community.”
In response to the brief, Carr looked at ways to refurbish the building so that it could be more engaging, provide greater thermal performance, and house more efficient office accommodation.
The refurbishment of the Cleveland Street building, now known as StarTrack House, activates the landscape and the building forecourt through the introduction of an elegantly glazed atrium, which provides protection to the new building entry but also defines a new architectural language to the site.
All the glazing has been replaced to achieve thermal and energy requirements and external cladding refinished to complement the new building identity. The redesign of the entry foyer now engages with the forecourt and provides areas to meet and congregate. Interiors are refurbished throughout, with the introduction of new amenities including a ground floor cafe, and end-of-trip shower, and change areas.
Working closely with Carr’s Director of Commercial Interiors Dan Cox, Australia Post moved away from traditional offices in favor of a variety of shared spaces for collaboration and focused work. The expansive work floors led to an innovative neighborhood floor plan, as each zone was given a different identity through the use of color and graphics.
A unique approach to urban renewal, Australia Post serves as a superior example of how we can transform our city’s most important urban buildings to ensure greater longevity and usability.