The Sirius building in Sydney underwent a significant adaptive reuse project, which presented unique challenges for the internal fitout, particularly in the design of modern, luxurious bathrooms. The original structure dictated the fixed locations of the existing floor wastes, making the conventional placement of new shower areas difficult without extensive and costly re-plumbing and structural changes.

To overcome the constraint of immovable floor waste positions, the project team, consisting of BVN Architects and Richard Crookes Constructions, opted for a custom-made Stormtech shower screen support drainage solution.

This innovative, bespoke approach involved integrating a linear drainage channel directly into the support structure of the shower screen. This custom design effectively managed water flow and collection, allowing the new shower enclosures to be positioned optimally within the refurbished apartments without the necessity of relocating the existing floor wastes.

The use of the custom Stormtech solution was a critical element in achieving a sophisticated internal finish while respecting the constraints of the adaptive reuse project.

Project highlights

Problem solved: Successfully enabled the construction of contemporary, high-end bathrooms within the existing structural and plumbing limitations.

Efficiency and cost savings: Avoided the substantial cost, time, and complexity associated with moving established floor waste locations.

Design integrity: Maintained the modern, luxurious aesthetic and functional requirements of the bathroom design.

Project details

Project: Sirius building

Location: Sydney

Developer: JDH Capital

Architect: BVN Architects

Builder: Richard Crookes Construction

Product: Stormtech shower screen support drainage system with architectural grate style

Photography: Bryn Donkersloot

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