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INTRODUCTION: MACQUARIE GROUP
from Ortiz_FINAL
WHO: Macquarie Group
WHEN: Built in 1928, transformed into a Macquarie Group office in 2014
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WHERE: 50 Martin Place, Sydney, Australia
WHAT: It is a global financial services group dedicated to the following: asset management, banking, trading, wealth management, special advising, investment, etc.
TEAM SIZE: More than 17,000 employees in 33 countries around the world
TARGET AUDIENCE: They are a global company who mainly cater to individuals to who want to become more financially savvy, want to protect their assets, or need other financial assistance.
IMPORTANCE OF LOCATION: The building is only a couple of miles away from Sydney Harbor, whose shipping containers inspired the design of the interior working pods of the building.
Line
Throughout the building, straight horizontal and vertical lines are used to create simple shapes and spaces. The building itself is more of a vertical structure as it has central columns along which cubicle meeting pods and floors lie.
These orthogonal shapes and lines are repeated even in the interior seating arrangements and other decorative features.
However, in certain areas, such as the one featured to the right, angled lines are used to create indoor canopies or define smaller spaces within these larger cubicles.
Pattern
Color and shape is used throughout the building to create patterns in the space.
Each floor is themed with a different color which covers the walls, carpet patterns, furniture, etc. This creates a pattern on each floor, while helping distinguish one from the other.
The cubicle shape of the meeting rooms, inspired by the nearby Sydney Harbour shipping containers, is also repeated on each floor. This helps the differently themed floors feel more cohesive.
