Electro-Retrofit Masterclass

Cundall’s Julian Bott will present two unique retrofit refurbishment projects at a masterclass hosted by The Fifth Estate. The first involves a heritage-listed department store in Sydney, transformed by integrating a 32-storey luxury mixed-use tower above, blending modern development with heritage conservation in a dense urban setting. 

The second project focuses on electrifying a 1980s office building in regional WA, previously reliant on a gas-fired boiler. Due to its remote location and ageing infrastructure, Cundall was engaged to deliver a sustainable, cost-effective solution - transitioning to an all-electric heating system, improving energy efficiency and eliminating fossil fuels. 

Despite differing contexts, both projects highlight key achievements: reduced operational costs, retention and reuse of existing structures to preserve embodied energy, and improved outcomes for commercial stakeholders and occupants alike.