WHERE ARE YOU BUILDING?
Cornell Sunshine West
WORKSHOP & OFFICE
Engineering the Future: Corplex Delivers High-Performance Hub for Cornell in Sunshine West
At Corplex, we believe that great buildings are born from a deep understanding of the business they are built to support. That philosophy underpinned every decision behind the new facility delivered for Cornell in Sunshine West, a highly specialised Australian company recognised for its expertise in the servicing, maintenance and overhaul of turbochargers, diesel engines and critical rotating equipment across the transport, industrial and mining sectors.
Cornell’s operations play a vital role in keeping heavy vehicles and machinery operating safely and efficiently. Their work spans complex diagnostics, precision component refurbishment, performance testing and large-scale vehicle servicing, often under tight turnaround requirements. As their business continued to grow, Cornell required a facility that could not only accommodate advanced technical processes, but also improve workflow, safety and operational efficiency across every stage of their service offering.
SUNSHINE WEST, VIC
Location
Cornell diesel systems
Client
cera stribley
Architect
$0 million
Project Value
august, 2016
Completion Date
6,100m²
Total Land Area
2,500m²
Total Building Area
2,300m²
Warehouse Area
600m²
Carpark Area
200m²
Office Area
Where Performance Meets Purpose: Cornell’s Custom-Built Facility Comes to Life
Set on a 6,100m² site, the 2,500m² purpose-built facility delivers an integrated industrial solution that brings together warehouse efficiency, workshop capability and modern office space. The 2,300m² warehouse and service areas have been carefully planned to support Cornell’s end-to-end operations, incorporating multiple diagnostic bays, hoist-equipped vehicle workspaces and dedicated rooms for component disassembly, cleaning, assembly, testing and packaging. Clear internal zoning allows jobs to move logically through the facility, reducing handling time and improving consistency and quality control.
Complementing the operational areas is 200m² of contemporary office space, providing a professional environment for administration, engineering, client engagement and staff collaboration. The inclusion of meeting rooms, a boardroom and staff amenities ensures the facility supports not just productivity, but also team wellbeing and long-term growth.
Precision Built: A New Benchmark for Cornell’s Engineering Excellence
Externally, 600m² of car parking and accessways enable smooth movement of service vehicles, deliveries and customer drop-offs, while a landscaped entry and outdoor seating area contribute to a welcoming first impression and improved staff amenity. Careful attention was paid to circulation, separation of vehicle and pedestrian movement, and future expansion potential, ensuring the site can adapt as Cornell’s operations evolve.
This project represents a strong alignment between Cornell’s technical expertise and Corplex’s approach to tailored, performance-driven industrial delivery. The result is a facility that does more than house operations; it actively supports efficiency, safety and scalability, enabling Cornell to continue delivering high-quality, reliable services to critical industries well into the future.