Boon-wurrung and Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation
Victoria
The design of this private office building reflects the client’s vision for a refined industrial aesthetic inspired by the simplicity of a warehouse environment. Balancing contemporary architecture with a familiar sense of scale, the building integrates with its surrounding neighbourhood while creating a strong connection to nature.
Open plan interiors, framed by arched windows, provide unobstructed views of the sky and surrounding tree canopy, fostering a sense of tranquillity and light. Constructed from precast concrete with a timber-boarded finish—a nod to the 1960s ‘béton brut’ movement popularised by Le Corbusier—the material palette pays homage to the site’s industrial heritage, complemented by steel-framed windows and stairs.
A striking three-storey stair void forms the building’s heart, drawing natural light through a glazed atrium. Interior design by Hecker Guthrie with Kim de Winter completes the aesthetic, while Nadine Keegan’s artistic glasswork adds cultural richness to the ground-level windows, creating an inspiring workspace.
“As clients, our primary objective was to convey a sense of volume and space, expressed through a mix of industrial components in a non-linear way. We understood that building a New York or London-style office from scratch required a contemporary feel to lend authenticity and integrity to the project, and the architects captured our vision beyond our imagination.
The result is a stunningly open, collaborative workspace where the design, materials, fit out, and furnishings bring joy and positive energy every day—something rarely found in more traditional corporate environments.”
Peter de Winter and Stewart Baron
Peter Malatt, Project Director
Nick Whithey, Project Lead
Daniel Demant, Associate Director
Angela Reid, Documentation Lead
Alex MacDonald, Graduate of Architecture
Mark McQuilten, Delivery
Baracon, Project Manager
Hecker Guthrie, Interior Designer
Slide and Co with Hecker Guthrie, Interior Soft Furnishing
Nadine Keegan, Glass Artist