Launceston Substation

Substation - Residential Architecture

Perhaps the strongest design priority, which became inherent in all aspects of the design work, was to respect, restore and celebrate the existing heritage fabric, especially the original bricks, lime wash patina and distinctive façade details left over from its original glory days.

Restore celebrate

Hydro-electric substation

Acknowledging its past use, this project ultimately sought to begin an exciting new, but modest chapter in the building’s history. To realise this design priority, a painstaking process was undertaken by local trades to restore the façade to its original 1920’s condition.