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Bakehouse Studios Type: Music Studio Accessibility Upgrade
Project status: Completed in 2024 Location: Richmond, Wurundjeri |
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In 2022, Bakehouse Studios was given a $500k grant by the state government to improve disability access to their heritage building and iconic performance and recording spaces. This involved retrofitting the 100+ year old building to accommodate a new passenger lift, accessible bathroom, and a series of ramps. We built an independently supported lift shaft within the existing space with minimal impact to the lush and peaceful central courtyard. The new access ramps were designed to efficiently travel up to the new stage and the surrounding areas. All works were completed in time for a concert to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disability, and have since allowed Bakehouse Studios to become an equitable hub for artists with disabilities. Testimonial: "Nick was referred to us via a very trusted client to design and facilitate a tricky rebuild of new accessibility works in our 150-year-old building. The works are funded by the State Government and required a high level of competency and experience. He has all the qualities that we were looking for, knowledgeable, thorough reporting, respectful of the brief, an excellent communicator and always returns calls on the day. He is calm and efficient. Nick made himself available for site visits, Govt updates and any last-minute questions we had." - Helen Marcou AM (Bakehouse Studios) Media Coverage - The Age: Now, Music Legends Will Perform on All Levels - The Age: Labor Gives Musos a Lift in Richmond - Arts Hub: Improved Accessibility at Bakehouse Studios 
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