Steelfort Distribution Centre & Showroom

Commercial

1 Jan

Steelfort’s new Auckland outlet store location. A multi-use building consisting of a 2000m² distribution warehouse, a double-height showroom space shared by Steelfort and Miele, a service workshop for Miele appliances, and an open plan mezzanine office space.

Façade treatment and materiality conveys the juxtaposition between building uses within. Expansive glazing showcases the products while weighty precast forms encapsulate the back-of-house operations. This approach extends to the interior where natural timber veneer lines the public-facing aspects, set against the steel and concrete structure comprising the industrial backdrop.

Westerly sun is controlled and filtered through sun shading fins while translucent rooflights provide diffuse lighting throughout the expansive warehouse space. ASC Architects worked closely with the Client and the Contractor todeliver this aspirational project.

Location
Auckland

Date Completed
2021

Client
Steelfort

Team
John Sofo

Photography
Ben Levy