Rich in history | Tomorrow Homes

Rich with history and authenticity, the concept behind the T.H Woolstores derived from the sheep stations that once stood in Mambourin. A complementary addition to the Windermere community, that simultaneously expresses its own unique identity.

The structural design of these iconic Melbourne wool store buildings tells a story and provides us with an insight into what they once were, and what they represent today. Hallmark features such as the saw-tooth roof were traditionally designed for manufacturing warehouses; with the contours in mind to utilise natural sunlight, without affecting worker’s conditions.

This understated simplicity to the functionality the design offered, allowed the top floor of these buildings to be used to store and treat wool. Prior to becoming the 363-hectare project on the cusp of Melbourne it is today, the suburb of Mambourin was once home to such wool store sheep stations; specifically designed to breed and collect wool, before shipping the coats to suppliers and manufacturers.

Younghusband Row & Co. Kensington

Younghusband was originally commissioned in 1900 by wool sellers R Goldsbrough Row and Co. In 1902 the wool broking agent Younghusband & Co. took over the company, with the site becoming Younghusband Row & Co up until the 1970’s.

This captivating, four storey building made from red brick features a saw tooth roof that was extended southward over the years that followed. In most recent years, the former wool store has been adapted for a range of uses, including an arts hub, home to both large and small businesses, as well as a costume store for the Australian Ballet. With the City of Melbourne granting planning approval, this heritage listed wool store is set to be converted into a commercial and creative hub.

1940’s West Footscray Wool Store

A big deal historically, architecturally and culturally, this 1940’s heritage listed wool store in West Footscray is one of the largest single wool store buildings in Victoria. During the post-war period, it played a key role in helping fuel the Australian economy.

Fast forward to today, transformed by the Untitled Group and decked out with a state of the art sound system, this 5000 person capacity venue has become home to world-class tech house and techno talent.

Denny Lascelles & Co

Engrained with history and value, this heritage listed 1857 wool store represents the importance of the wool trade to Geelong’s development and economic fortunes.

The Studio Tomorrow team especially loved the character of this building; derived from the scale, cohesion and integrity of the architecturally significant Victorian warehouses.

Constructed from bluestone and brick standing four storeys tall, it is now home to the National Wool Museum.

Federal Mills Geelong

Completed in 1915, the building housed the production of army uniforms and blankets for Australian soldiers during the First World War. It saw raw wool being scoured, carded, dyed, spun and woven into cloth. In 1968, the wool store became known as Classweave Industries, continuing to spin and weave fabric for a variety of uses, including the fabric for the first Qantas 747s, until closing its doors in 2001.

Today, the Federal Mills is home to a community of varying businesses that continue to celebrate and appreciate the rich historical architecture of this impressive building.

Sketches to structures

The challenge was in achieving that connection to our place in history, through a fresh and modern home.

We took a repeating theme from our colonial history, the wool stores, and blended that with a modern day need for practical living.

The T.H Woolstore townhouses are clean and fresh in their layout. Complete with a beautiful courtyard and light well with its own herb garden. The homes have all the features expected of a modern home, packaged behind a very unexpected, yet exciting facade.

A fusion of old and new, creating a bold tomorrow.

Your T.H Woolstores home Interior

The T.H Woolstores are a beautifully unique and attainable series of homes that will change people’s lives. The interiors of the T.H Woolstores have been designed with a connection to the landscape and rich history of what once was. With views to the courtyard, streetscape and glimpses of greenery within the lightwell, each space captures the soft, natural light that enhances the nostalgic materiality of the interior.

Here, you’ll feel truly at home.