Billionaire philanthropist and art collector Judith Neilson is preparing to make her next design statement with plans filed for an $18.5-million warehouse conversion to create a contemporary private residence. 

The proposal is touted as an opportunity to create a future exemplar of “world class adaptive re-use” of an existing commercial building. 

“This builds on the applicant Judith Neilson’s track record in delivering high-quality projects, that have received both local and international awards and recognition,” the DA lodged with the City of Sydney Council says.