Australian Capital Territory
Deloittes forwardthinking Canberra Office is a 6,100m2 stateoftheart space designed for hybrid work and collaboration. The workplace vision positions the office as an epicentre of emanating energy, converging, and propelling forward from the building’s atrium, symbolising Deloitte’s influence rippling outward to Canberra and beyond.
The office design, focused on humancentric solutions, features multifunctional areas, and wellnesscentric retreats. It reimagines traditional layouts by combining workstations and built zones, maximising natural light, and fostering inclusivity.
Accessibility is paramount, with adjustable workstation, diverse seating, and seamless navigation for all abilities. The project aims for Green StarInteriors and WELL Gold certification, emphasising sustainability through repurposed furniture and local sourcing. Biophilic elements throughout bolster wellbeing, integrating nature into the workspace.
Deloitte’s workplace praised for its harmonious ambiance sets new standards in inclusive, sustainable, and adaptable office design that prioritises employee wellbeing and environmental responsibility, all while elevating the concept of adaptable and engaging office landscapes.
Award for Interior Architecture
Deloitte Canberra is a dynamic hub of collaboration across four levels, distinguished by meticulous space planning, thoughtful material selection, and strategic zoning. Central to the design is the building’s atrium, radiating energy and light throughout the floor plates, serving as a foundational element that informs material choices, artwork integration, and spatial arrangement.
The material palette skillfully employs texture, colour, and pattern to establish visual zoning and coherence across collaborative and quiet spaces. Seamlessly blended are workstations, built zones and the implementation of flexible seating in lively collaborative areas.
Innovation resonates throughout the design, catering inclusively to parental, health, neurodiverse, and spiritual needs. The interior design is intricately detailed, rich in texture and colour, extending consistently across all surfaces including fixed and loose furniture elements.
Integration of art curated from local Indigenous artists enriches the workspace, provides a captivating journey through the diverse spaces. The art complements the surrounding built environment, enhancing both aesthetics and wayfinding.
The design’s success is evidenced by the creation of a formalised style-guide which will allow other Deloitte fit-outs to follow the same space-planning and design logic nationally. It invites a welcome return to the office delivering a rich and engaging experience for all users and guests.
The SQC Group team’s innovative design has revitalised our workplace, enticing a return to the office postCovid19 with versatile settings for individual tasks and collaborative efforts. The vibrant and inspiring environment, enriched with natural light and sustainable, ergonomic features, elevates employee wellbeing and engagement. We are consistently impressed by the design, and the positive feedback from our people and guests reaffirms the architect team’s professionalism, creativity, and dedication to delivering a highquality workspace.
I want to extend my gratitude to the SQC team for their ability to create spaces that are both aesthetically exceptional and profoundly improves our working methods.
BG&E, Structural Engineer
Cini Little, Commercial Kitchen Designers
Deloitte PDS Group, Project Manager
IPP, AV Consultant
IPP, Security
NDY, Acoustic Consultant
NDY, ESD Consultant
NDY, Lighting Consultant
NDY, Services Consultant
WT Partnership, Cost Consultant
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