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Beach Street Industrial Project

Some sites arrive with contamination, flooding risk and a wildly inconvenient shape – and somehow they always end up on our desk. This one was no exception.

Now home to an organisation that provides meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities, the building in Kogarah began life as two separate factories before being stitched together into one. As much of the work is food related, the redesign required upgraded hygiene facilities, new cool rooms and a large, safe and comfortable staff canteen to support the team.

The high-bay industrial areas were planned for maximum flexibility, with both entry points designed to accommodate large rigid and articulated vehicles. Turning paths allow semi-trailers to manoeuvre, reverse into loading docks and side-load containers with ease – a crucial requirement for efficient daily operations.

Generous office spaces, complete with upper-level balconies, create a pleasant environment for staff and management, balancing the practical needs of an industrial facility with a more human, welcoming workplace.

LocationKogarah

TypeCommercial

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Fig. 01 Beach Street Frontage — the layering of the elevation creates a more intimate relationship with the street.

A variety of spaces, including outdoor balcony for Friday afternoon get togethers. The overhang also gives weather protection to the open loading area — Fig. 01 Beach Street Frontage — the layering of the elevation creates a more intimate relationship with the street.

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Fig. 04 More corporate than industrial, loading bays still have 4.5m roller shutters, parking under the dispatch office, and full on-site turning for container trucks.

Fig. 05 Modern corporate flexible spaces open with views onto local parkland

Fig. 06 Scale of the building allows for a congruous connection to the surrounding residential cottages

Fig. 07 High quality finishes to the production floors

Fig. 08 High bay storage areas make this a highly usable space

Beach Street Industrial Project

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