Flourmill Studios

This AJC project transformed the mill into 47 office studios and shared spaces that make features of the building’s remaining industrial archaeology.
Flourmill Studios offer a haven for creativity in Sydney’s vibrant inner west. The design makes full use of the scale and history of a disused nineteenth-century flourmill. Original timber columns and beams, historic fire doors and the drive shafts, wheels and belts that once powered the mill are features of this beautifully rejuvenated space.
Soaring warehouse-style areas with concrete ceilings and steel beams frame the studio. Specially designed enamel signs complete the carefully considered interpretation of this landmark building.

With carpets made from recycled PET plastic bottles, bicycle lock-up facilities, a changing room and a pod for the car-share system GoGet, the project responds to the needs of the present while celebrating the Flourmill’s former life.
Other environmentally sustainable initiatives included:
Cyclists’ room providing 32 bike lockers and 32 personal lockers
4 self-contained bathrooms, including showers for cyclists to shower and change
Operable skylights to increase natural ventilation
Independent split system air conditioners which can be individually operated by the studio occupants
Solar boosted gas hot water