Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
Completed in September 2024, Aurecon’s 3-storey Perth workplace spans 3,000 sqm on Hay Street, setting a global benchmark of workplace excellence for the company. Designed by Woods Bagot, the fit out blends high-tech innovation with natural warmth, creating a sustainable, human-centered space that fosters well-being and connection.
The design offers a variety of work settings, from focus zones and collaborative spaces to meeting areas, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Public artwork group, Little Rhino contributed bespoke pieces throughout, celebrating cultural heritage and enhancing the sense of community.
Sustainability was central to the design, with reused materials, retained structures, and biophilic principles reducing environmental impact. Features such as the Level 5 balcony trellis and a wintergarden integrate nature into the workplace, promoting ecological harmony and well-being.
A highly collaborative design and delivery process between Woods Bagot and Renascent has resulted in an inviting and dynamic environment where Aurecon’s people can thrive.
“The revitalisation of our Perth office exceeds our expectations, embodying our values of sustainability, cultural connection, and employee well-being. Woods Bagot’s strategic reuse and adaptation of existing elements were cleverly combined with new enhancements, aligning, and reinforcing our organisation’s acknowledgement to indigenous culture and dedication to sustainability in the workplace. This project redefines for the better how our team connects and collaborates, creating a vibrant community where our employees genuinely want to be. Our space inspires creativity, energises people, increasing the desire to be in our workplace which was a fundamental goal for the new fitout.”
– Aurecon, Carey Edwards
Ashleigh Lyford, Interior Project Leader
Melanie Porrins, Interior Project Design Leader
Angela Kuroiwa, Senior Interior Designer
Celine Bayley, Project Architect
Brydie Walker, Graduate Interior Designer
Yow Voon Choong, Technical Design Leader
Csilla Csabai, Project Delivery Leader
APP Group, Project Manager
WT Partnership, Quantity Surveyor
Floth, Services Consultant
CODE, Building Certifier
Little Rhino Designs, Cultural Engagement Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
