Port of Brisbane - Electrolux Distribution Centre

Electrolux’s 21,255m² distribution centre, located in Queensland’s premier logistics hub, is a landmark project in sustainable industrial design. The facility comprises expansive warehouse space, experience centre, two-storey office, repairs workshop, hardstand/truck apron, and dedicated car parking. Purposefully designed to support large-scale logistics and operations, the centre sets a new global benchmark for environmentally responsible industrial buildings.

Targeting a 6 Star Green Star rating (v1.3), the facility integrates a range of advanced sustainability features, including a 1.1MW rooftop solar system for renewable energy generation, low carbon concrete to reduce embodied emissions, and a striking timber structure crafted from Glulam and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). Water efficiency and recycling initiatives are also embedded into the design, with rainwater harvested for use in bathrooms and appliance testing, and water from fire system testing repurposed to minimise waste. 

Commenting on the building’s design, Nandini Phadnis, Principal Sustainability Consultant said, “From the use of low-carbon concrete to the prefabricated cross-laminated timber structure in the office space, we’ve embraced innovative materials that are rarely seen in Australian industrial buildings. These choices not only reduced the environmental footprint of the project but also accelerated construction timelines.”