Australian Red Cross

New home for the team at Australian Red Cross

JDV were engaged by Australian Red Cross to carry out the conversion and refurbishment of the 1300m2 warehouse space for their Adelaide Head Office.

The project required the demolition of the existing internal ceilings and partitions as well as removal of all electrical, mechanical and fire services to create a new and modern workspace for the team.

Key works included, new electrical switchboards, power and lighting, new mechanical services including the installation of 15 VRF FCU’s and the design of a custom mechanical plant platform as well as new bathroom drainage and additional kitchen and tea points.

The office refurbishment included the installation of new partitions and ceilings, 6 meeting rooms, 3 training rooms and small informal meeting rooms.  New flooring including carpet, timber vinyl and polished concrete floor finishes throughout the building.

A key requirement of the project was to provide an environmentally sustainable workplace which required the redesign of the roof structural support and installation for the proposed 95kWp solar system to the 1300m2 saw tooth roof area.  New structural support and Installation of new high bay windows to open the existing saw tooth roof and the removal of 40% of the roof sheeting was also completed giving way to improved natural light.

The project also boasts new and improved outdoor breakout areas created for staff including outdoor decking, BBQ areas and seating.