Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Woolstores, Heritage-listed industrial building in Teneriffe, Australia.
The Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Woolstores is a four-story brick building with horizontal rows of multipaned windows and distinctive patterns typical of the building period. It was constructed in two phases and displays features of industrial architecture, with solid structures designed to bear heavy loads.
The first section was built in 1912 by architects Walls & Juster to meet growing demand for storage space. A second section followed in 1922, reflecting the wool trade's expansion during that period.
This structure reflects Queensland's importance in the wool trade and preserves memories of when it served as a major storage and handling point for the industry. The open courtyards and tall spaces were designed around the needs of workers and machinery that operated daily.
The building is located in Teneriffe and now serves as a residential complex with 89 apartments while preserving the original industrial architecture. Visitors can view the exterior structure, though it is a private residential area.
The top floor features a sawtooth roof design specifically engineered to direct natural light into the space for wool inspection and sorting. This design detail shows how the building was thoughtfully planned around the specific needs of wool processing work.
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