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Thuringowa Drive, Townsville, Australia
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Grow Your Wealth
Thuringowa Drive, Townsville, Australia
The refurbishment of houses into commercial spaces is common practice in regional areas of Australia, however it is usually poorly executed. A complete overhaul can be costly and time consuming. The down time can have a significant impact on the business owner so it is important for these projects to be completed quickly. This project, although modest in size, provides a clever solution to this common scenario. The result is a simple, affordable transformation that retains the bones of the existing, while providing a unique, iconic building through the use of standard materials.
The Grow Your Wealth building is a refurbishment of an existing 1970s, two-story weatherboard home. It is located on Thuringowa Drive – a major arterial road in suburban Townsville. The precinct has transitioned from a predominantly residential area to a commercial hub in recent times following the introduction of a large shopping center and entertainment precinct within close proximity. A common approach for new businesses entering this precinct is to purchase an existing house and refurbish it for commercial use. Typically the refurbishments consist of a coat of paint, signage, and in some instances a new entry statement. However these ad-hoc solutions are often poorly considered and still resemble a house.
For this project the client wanted to retain as much of the existing house as possible to minimize the project cost and also stay conscious of sustainability – to reuse and recycle instead of demolishing and starting from scratch.
The architects’ task was to transform a small house with many recognizable residential qualities into a modern, iconic commercial premise that reflected the professionalism of the Grow Your Wealth company (financial planners, accountants, stock brokers). Working within the constraints of the existing building coupled with a modest budget was quite challenging. The process involved a detailed assessment of what makes the existing building look like a house and an exploration of affordable design solutions to achieve the transformation.
The Grow Your Wealth building is a refurbishment of an existing 1970s, two-story weatherboard home. It is located on Thuringowa Drive – a major arterial road in suburban Townsville. The precinct has transitioned from a predominantly residential area to a commercial hub in recent times following the introduction of a large shopping center and entertainment precinct within close proximity. A common approach for new businesses entering this precinct is to purchase an existing house and refurbish it for commercial use. Typically the refurbishments consist of a coat of paint, signage, and in some instances a new entry statement. However these ad-hoc solutions are often poorly considered and still resemble a house.
For this project the client wanted to retain as much of the existing house as possible to minimize the project cost and also stay conscious of sustainability – to reuse and recycle instead of demolishing and starting from scratch.
The architects’ task was to transform a small house with many recognizable residential qualities into a modern, iconic commercial premise that reflected the professionalism of the Grow Your Wealth company (financial planners, accountants, stock brokers). Working within the constraints of the existing building coupled with a modest budget was quite challenging. The process involved a detailed assessment of what makes the existing building look like a house and an exploration of affordable design solutions to achieve the transformation.
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