Located in Surry Hills – and named with both its own history and the car from a well-known 80s movie in mind – Delorean Victorian is the new headquarters of CplusC, a firm of sustainable architects and custom home builders.

“It is not just an office for us. It is a manifesto. The design had to convey what we stand for, our commitment to reducing demolition and keeping our city’s unique buildings, and to highlight sustainability,” explains CplusC founder, Principal Architect and Master Builder, Clinton Cole.

“And it needed to speak our design language and give people a chance to experience our materiality and construction methods.”

In line with the ‘Back to the Future’ theme, the late 19th century shopfront has been restored to its former glory. Meanwhile, at the rear of the development, the architects have introduced a futuristic, high-performing two-storey extension with modern materials and cascading plants.

From the Nickson Street entry, a dramatic stairwell is set in a double-height courtyard open to the sky. To the right is the original shop space, reserved for a ground floor office (which is currently occupied by CplusC’s long term tenants).

Tucked away by the stairs are two bathrooms with showers to support commuting by cycling, walking, and running. Then, to the rear, a large storage space gives onto the laneway.

Upstairs is the CplusC headquarters. The open-air courtyard at the top of the stairwell bridges two large spaces, admitting light, air, and tree canopy. Lined by glass louvres, the spaces are separated by a pod containing a compact kitchen and bathroom.

The southern Cleveland Street workspace is for the CplusC team. There’s abundant light from the courtyard to the north and the heritage windows along the western façade. The protected open-air terrace at the rear of the office can be used for casual lunches, conferences, workshops, presentations, and team events.

The building’s materiality celebrates the practice’s heritage conservation and construction approach, while at the same time showcasing what its architects, master builders, collaborators, and suppliers are capable of.

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