22/04/2026
The Mill Lane Precinct in Glenorchy is a workplace ‘village’, consolidating multiple parts of St Vincent de Paul Society’s Southern Tasmanian operations. Maguire + Devine Architects have brought order and delight to a complex brief, placing the wellbeing of the employees and volunteers at its heart.
The 2,500m2 adaptive re-use warehouse conversion acccommodates supported employment workplaces, regional office, board room, training room, emergency relief hub, commercial kitchen and facilities for Vinnies Loui’s food vans, and two retail stores. Each retains a distinct identity, while shared spaces - kitchen, dining hall, garden and amenities build a sense of collective belonging across the organisation.
All spaces throughout the precinct are designed with empathy and care. The design process began with close observation of existing workplaces, identifying spatial, environmental and operational shortcomings. These insights informed a series of targeted interventions to improve comfort, safety and dignity.
Daylit interiors, high ceilings and clear spatial organisation promote orientation and ease of movement. The interiors feature natural plywood linings, exposed pine framing, indoor plants and opportunities for personalisation of individual workspaces. Heat recovery ventilation ensures consistent fresh air, supporting health and wellbeing.
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