Albury Pumphouse

CLIENT
AlburyCity Council

ARCHITECT
CK Architecture

DURATION
11 months

BUDGET
$3 million

Located 70 metres from the Murray River in Albury, the Pumphouse was originally built in 1884 to facilitate water supply to the region. The refurbishment of this building has transformed it into a vibrant creative facility for local artists, while preserving the industrial architecture and remnants of its past as a pumping station.

The project encompassed extensive demolition and civil works, including capping off historical stormwater assets and installing new underground services. Special attention was given to the remediation of the historical building, including updated flooring and roof as well as compliant. The outbuilding was repurposed into a ceramics kiln room, and a thoughtfully designed extension to provide modern amenities, including an office space, a lunchroom and toilets, harmoniously integrates with the original structure.

The newly established ‘Maker Space and Artist Workshop’ has enhanced the region's creative industries, offering artists access to professional equipment and studio spaces, fostering collaboration and innovation.