MILANA ESPRESSO, SOUTHBANK, vic.

DESIGNER: State of Play Studio

CLIENT: MILANA ESPRESSO

Located in the creative heart of Richmond, Biuro and BG Architecture have reimagined a dated commercial building into a light-filled contemporary workspace. The redevelopment introduced a new structural opening to accommodate a sculptural steel-and-timber staircase, alongside a full lobby refurbishment incorporating upgraded services, bespoke joinery and a refined material palette. End-of-trip facilities were delivered with commercial-grade fixtures, ventilation upgrades and secure bike storage to support daily use.

Externally, the project features a substantial façade upgrade anchored by a free-standing engineered brickwork wall. Built using industry-best structural reinforcement and footing systems, the installation provides both visual identity and long-term durability. All works were staged and coordinated to maintain continuous operation of the ground-floor retail tenancies, with sequencing, access management and safety controls implemented to minimise disruption to the surrounding precinct.