Webber transformed a dark and outdated office-warehouse into a contemporary workplace for the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC). The design reflects the organisation’s industrial heritage through the use of galvanised mesh, corten steel and recycled timber, creating a professional yet understated aesthetic.
Two raking light wells now flood the interior with daylight, supported by timber blades that shade the northern façade and define a welcoming public entry. Much of the original structure, cladding and internal offices were retained, with upgrades focused on improving functionality, sustainability and amenity. Recycled materials, clerestory lighting and innovative reuse of the existing air conditioning plant reduced embodied energy and operational costs.
The new workplace integrates lighting and HVAC systems into a streamlined security platform, delivering efficient control and energy savings. Achieved within a tight program, approvals were secured in just eight days through close collaboration with authorities.
The completed HVCCC offices are a robust, sustainable and adaptive workplace — one that captures the industrial character of the organisation while setting a benchmark for contemporary commercial design in the Hunter region.