The Export Building is the third phase in the Republic Masterplan, following on from the completed and award-winning Import Building and Public Realm.
Revived with new CLT additions to the existing nine storey structure, this refurbishment will provide a range of workspace sizes including small units for start-ups and young businesses.
The new ground level facade will open the building to the street creating a transparent, active frontage mirroring that of the Import Building.
At the heart of the building will be a working atrium with informal meeting spaces and collaborative work zones. The insertion of break-out spaces will help to animate this space, as will an opening on to the atrium at each floor.
Dedicated co-working space at the basement floor will provide a direct link from the underground bike storage and changing facilities, while the atrium extension will increase levels of daylight within this space.
Team:
Architects: Studio RHE
Photographer: Dirk Lindner