SUPERSENSE designed a suite of heritage interpretation to celebrate the rich history of two adjoined adaptively reused buildings – Substation 164 and Shelley’s Warehouse - as part of a larger placemaking project. These buildings, transformed for commercial office and retail use, were redesigned by fjcstudio architects and constructed by Built.
SUPERSENSE's design approach was sensitive to the buildings' heritage, integrating contemporary architectural interventions by fjcstudio architects through careful material and form choices. Rolled steel blades were strategically placed to appear to ‘float’ against heritage walls, with a bespoke flange designed to conceal fixings and enhance the sense of weightlessness.
Collaborating closely with GBA Heritage, fjcstudio Architects, and Built, SUPERSENSE developed comprehensive written, photographic, and illustrative content. Achieving harmony in materiality was crucial for establishing a seamless connection between contemporary and heritage elements within the building.
Bespoke heritage markers were created for the Clarence St and Kent St facades, introducing a curved edge design feature that distinguishes the heritage interpretation and complements the building's architectural forms.
Architecture
fjcstudio
Construction
Built
Interpretation content
GBA Heritage
Photography
SUPERSENSE and Built
Substation 164
Interpreting Sydney's rich architectural heritage
SUPERSENSE designed a suite of interpretation to communicate the rich heritage of two adjoined adaptively reused buildings – ‘Substation 164’ and Shelley’s Warehouse.
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SUPERSENSE’s design approach was sensitive to the building’s heritage and links to contemporary architectural interventions designed by fjcstudio architects on both material and form.
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In situ heritage is subtly interpreted using the interpretive suite. Heritage and contemporary insertions sit comfortably in the adaptively reused space.
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Bespoke heritage markers for the Clarence St and Kent St facades of the building introduce the curved edge design feature that distinguishes the interpretation design and echo the forms of the architecture.
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SUPERSENSE designed a suite of interpretation to communicate the rich heritage of two adjoined adaptively reused buildings – ‘Substation 164’ and Shelley’s Warehouse.
+ Read More
SUPERSENSE’s design approach was sensitive to the building’s heritage and links to contemporary architectural interventions designed by fjcstudio architects on both material and form.
+ Read More
In situ heritage is subtly interpreted using the interpretive suite. Heritage and contemporary insertions sit comfortably in the adaptively reused space.
+ Read More
Bespoke heritage markers for the Clarence St and Kent St facades of the building introduce the curved edge design feature that distinguishes the interpretation design and echo the forms of the architecture.
