Nicholson Construction
Regional Builder of the Year – Commercial
About the winning project
The project comprises of the construction of a new three-level library and refurbishment of the Heritage listed Customs House. The new library structure is connected to the impressive Customs House via a glazed linkway. An overall gross building area of approximately 2479sq m accommodates a wide range of library and learning functions. The new library building is wrapped with a complex façade consisting of feature precast cladding, glazed curtain wall and brass panelling. Internally, each floor offers a bespoke layout and ceiling finishes to achieve the architectural intent throughout. The interiors reference both the Warrnambool CBD grid and the gridded coffered ceiling within the 1868 Orderly Room. This intentionally extends an existing architectural relationship with the city and the heritage building and serves to bind the contemporary and Heritage buildings together.
