terroir: burnie maker's workshop

burnie maker’s workshop by terroir all images by terroir

australian architectural firm terroir designed burnie maker’s workshop located in a town on the north-west coast of tasmania, australia.

the project represents a major investment in the future of burnie coming to terms with its post industrial reality. until recent times, the town has been known primarily for its key large scale industries and the servicing of these via the port area. the largest of these industrial plants is the large pulp and paper mill on the waterfront.

over recent years, a local initiative, creative paper, has built a culture of high quality product and value-adding upon the base level industrial paper production associated with the town. in addition, the role of town as a gateway to the fertile farming lands of tasmania has not been forgotten completely, resulting in a rich sense of its heritage as a rural centre. this twin focus part creative industry, part museum provided the basis for town council backing of the project. terroir transformed this brief into a living room for the town, built around these two functions but also incorporating café, theatre and other meeting place activities.

the project is understood as part of the collection of industrial objects along the coast. five key functions each occupy an arm of the building with the central space providing access and general orientation. the difficulties with climate on this site are addressed by the radiating arms which generate a series of spaces of different orientations and enclosure to be used all year round as conditions dictate.

view from the beach

side view

entering the centre

the foyer

overlooking the coast

construction process