Yorkshire Brewery, Collingwood

Alongside Lovell Chen (http://www.lovellchen.com.au/lc/yorkshire-brewery/) we were engaged as part of the redevelopment of the former Yorkshire Brewery in Collingwood into a multi-program urban precinct to balance the conservation requirements of the site's heritage listing with its new mixed- (though primarily residential) use. Focusing primarily on the Brew Tower, which dates to 1867, the Boiler House and the Cellar, and Stables we were involved from the initial inspection and consultation through to managing the vibration threat from the construction works and bringing the structures up to code, paying particularly attention to earthquake and wind loading requirements.

Several interesting procedures were developed to restore the buildings to their former glory. For instance, hard plaster had been applied to the external face of one prominent wall up to three stories high. The difficulty in removing this material resulted in that section being carefully dismantled, and all the bricks turned 180 degrees to present the original surface effect. The leadwork in the unique mansard roof of the Brew Tower had to be reinstated.

Works were completed in 2015.

http://www.hayball.com.au/projects/yorkshire-brewery-apartments/