PROJECT
Move-In | Young Husband's Common Area
We had the pleasure of working with Move-In on the common area for the iconic Younghusband Wool Store in Kensington, Melbourne — a unique project that thoughtfully incorporated reclaimed timber directly from the site itself.
The furniture pieces now placed throughout Younghusband’s common area, don't just serve a functional purpose — they tell a story. Reflecting the building’s past, honouring the material used, symbolising a new chapter of a long and layered history.
What made this project particularly meaningful was not just the design or craftsmanship — but the story behind the material.
The timber used in this project was reclaimed directly from the Younghusband site, a 1.6-hectare precinct steeped in over a century of history. Originally commissioned in 1901, the redbrick Younghusband Wool Store served as a hub for Australia’s wool industry until 1970. After decades of varied use — including hosting local artists and storing costumes for the Australian Ballet — the space is now being revitalised as Melbourne’s largest net zero-carbon adaptive reuse development to date.
This historic redevelopment aims to breathe new life into a network of early-20th-century industrial buildings, transforming them into a dynamic blend of retail, commercial, and public space while preserving their unique architectural character.
Working closely with Move-In, who specialise in creatively inspired and commercially driven FF&E solutions, we transformed the timber reclaimed from the site into bespoke furniture pieces. These aren’t just any furnishings — they are deeply connected to the heritage of the building, crafted from its very bones, and now returned to the space they came from.
We’re proud to have played a role in this unique project — one that blends heritage, sustainability, and design in a way that’s as thoughtful as it is beautiful.
^ Recycled Oregon (Douglas Fir)
