Barr Planning would like to congratulate Newcastle Airport and the Astra Aerolab team on the approval of the first industrial and first commercial building in Astra Aerolab, a project that marks a new era in regional development.

The new Industrial Building goes beyond the conventional, designed to be a beacon of adaptability, connectivity, and sustainability.

The development will include a central vehicular access, strategically designed car parking facilities, efficient loading docks, and associated amenities, all meticulously planned to enhance functionality and efficiency.

Designed by EJE Architecture some of the key features include:

• An adaptable space to enhance the workplace environment – The building’s layout is thoughtfully designed to provide adaptable spaces, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Seamless visual connectivity – With a vision of promoting seamless integration between office and industrial functions, the design ensures visual connectivity throughout the building.
• Linkages to Central Hub Zone – The site’s strategic location fosters connectivity to the Central Hub zone across Aerospace Avenue, creating a vibrant space that promotes knowledge transfer, communication, and collaboration among industries.
• Environmentally Sustainable Design – The development embraces passive and visual design elements to deliver world-class sustainable practices and energy efficiency.
• Efficient Two-Level Office Spaces – The two-level office spaces are carefully crafted to be regular and flexible, maximizing efficiency and accessibility from the warehouse zones.
• Column-Free Warehouse Flexibility – The column-free warehouse space is designed for versatility, accommodating multiple industrial tenants with internal relocatable full-height partition walls.

Barr Planning are delighted once again, to support Newcastle Airport in the delivery of high quality and aspiration development as part of the broader Williamtown Aviation Precinct. We look forward to seeing the first developments in Astra Aerolab come to fruition and the support the economic development of the region.

Photos by EJE Architecture