Located in Alice Springs, the new office for the MacDonnell Range Council demonstrates creative adaptive reuse of existing building structures to deliver a contemporary commercial facility. Ladded in simple robust materials, the clever use suspended steel sunscreens and colours inspired by the vegetation along the adjacent river corridor provides visual articulation and softens the external fabric. Internally, the design prioritises access to natural light for gathering areas. The central circulation spine is generous, and the integration of vibrant artwork injects colour and connects the two levels.