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Factory Warehouse

Leading Professionals for Factory Warehouse Design in Melbourne

Industrial Buildings Designed for High Performance & Growth

RBi ARCHITECTS, is a trusted name for delivering factory warehouse projects that are commercially focused and compliant.

For over 30 years, we have been helping businesses with factory warehouse design in Melbourne, thereby achieving value, flexibility, and operational efficiency.

When it comes to building industrial facilities that support real-world operations – not just drawings on paper, our team works closely with developers, owner-occupiers, as well as design and construction partners.

We create factory and warehouse spaces that effectively improve workflow, streamline approvals, and meet the demands of contemporary manufacturing, storage, and logistics.

30+ Years of Proven Experience in Factory & Warehouse Design

Industrial Designers with Practical Expertise & Collaborative Approach

Warehouse Design Focused on Throughput & Performance

Planning Expertise Across Melbourne’s Industrial Precincts

Key Design Considerations for Factory & Warehouse Projects

Every factory warehouse design we deliver in Melbourne is based on site conditions, planning controls, and real operational needs. Our aim has always been to build industrial environments that function efficiently, comply with rules, and are flexible over time.

Our key considerations include:

Efficient warehouse layouts to maximise floor area and throughput
Cross-dock planning, truck access, and safe heavy vehicle manoeuvring
Clear separation between office, production, storage, and despatch zones
Racking optimisation, clear heights, and structural spans
Code compliance routes, egress planning, and fire engineering
Hazardous materials, food-grade and cold storage requirements
ESD integration comprising solar PV systems, daylight optimisation and EV infrastructure

With strong expertise in compliance, buildability, and consultant coordination, we help our clients minimise risk, cut down on delays, and support faster planning and building approvals.

Industrial Facilities We Design

At RBi ARCHITECTS, we work across a wide range of warehouse projects in Melbourne’s established and growing industrial areas. We respond to a variety of operational models and business needs with confidence.

We design facilities for:

Manufacturing and production operations
Logistics and distribution centres
Cold storage and temperature-controlled warehouses
Distribution centres for automobiles and parts
E-commerce fulfillment centres
FMCG and grocery storage and handling
Hybrid office warehouse developments

Our Factory Warehouse Design & Construction Process

Our clear, organised process ensures that projects move efficiently from idea to completion.

Discovery & Feasibility

We evaluate zoning, overlays, site access, heavy vehicle traffic, service needs, and planning controls to make sure that there are clear paths for building factories and warehouses.

Design Development

We refine factory and warehouse layouts, building form, structure, and services to ensure operations run smoothly, structure is up to code, and construction costs aren’t high.

Documentation & Approvals

We make detailed plans for construction and work with consultants to manage the planning approvals, building permits, and authority requirements tailored to industrial developments.

Contract Administration

In order to maintain design intent, build quality, and budget control throughout the factory warehouse project, we collaborate closely with builders and consultants during construction.

Commercial Sectors We Support

RBi ARCHITECTS delivers a wide range of factory warehouse developments across Melbourne, each one
supporting a different type of business model, tenancy structure, and size needs.

Project types include:

Trades, Services & Contractor Businesses

Importers, Wholesalers & Distributors

Third-Party Logistics Operators (3PL)

Light Industrial & Assembly Tenants

Showroom & Trade Sales Operators

Speculative & Multi-Tenant Industrial Users

Growth Businesses Requiring Flexible Leasing

Custom & Purpose-Built Projects

Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, our extensive experience enables us to customise each factory warehouse to its unique use, planning context, and long-term commercial objectives.

What’s Included in Our Factory Warehouse Design Services

Our end-to-end service offering includes:

Site analysis and development feasibility.
Planning and layout designing for factories and warehouses.
Coordination of planning permits and authorities.
Construction documentation and consultant management.
ESD strategy integration.
Administration of commercial construction contracts.

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Why Choose RBi ARCHITECTS?

Local Industrial Expertise

Thorough knowledge of Melbourne’s planning schemes, approval procedures, and industrial precincts.

Commercially Driven Design

Each of our factory warehouse designs in Melbourne aims towards maximising usable space, lowering construction risk, and enhancing long-term performance.

End-to-End Capability

We oversee the complete design process, from initial guidance to construction completion.

Sustainability Focus

We incorporate practical ESD techniques that lower operating expenses and safeguard assets for the future.

Collaborative Approach

We collaborate seamlessly with consultants, builders, and developers to achieve clear, buildable outcomes.

Talk to Melbourne’s Leading Retail Architects

Consult RBi ARCHITECTS if you’re upgrading a new industrial development or renovating an existing facility. Businesses trust our factory warehouse
design in Melbourne because of our focus on practical results, return on investment, and real-world performance. Contact us today to discuss your next warehouse or commercial project.