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RE-IMAGINING THE FUTURE WORKPLACE As the way we work has changed, the office of the future holds the capacity to accelerate change and creativity, and to support totally new kinds of work and workforce.
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elcome to the vibrant world of innovative design and transformative workspace environments. Never before has there been a greater need for a holistic approach to re-imagining the office post-pandemic. Thanks to carefully-curated office projects, courtesy of Sheldon Interiors, you’ll discover a mosaic of insights and inspirations that go beyond conventional notions of office spaces. For starters, at LaSalle Investment Management’s newly-designed Sydney office, the workspace is more than a mere physical entity—it’s a space designed to strike the necessary balance between public and private space, to empower employees to work in the way that works best for them, nourishing both the individual and collective brain. Also, uncover Novo Nordisk’s and Western Earthmoving’s spanking new workspaces, which between them, serve as a catalyst for creative collaboration, an incubator for innovation, and a reflection of organisational ethos. As you delve further into the pages of this issue, embark on a journey celebrating the convergence of functionality, aesthetics, and productivity within the realm of office furniture. Behold Giorgetti’s Calathea office chair collection, a merger of nature’s natural curves and functional design, and step into Kettal’s cutting-edge Kall privacy booth to discover the power of silence and solitude in the workplace.
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The Entree section endeavours to present avant-garde concepts, pioneering trends, and practical solutions that resonate with the evolving furnishing needs of modern workplaces. With 2024 upon us, we’re looking forward to further inspire you with game-changing workplace designs and furniture that create spaces that embody productivity, foster innovation, and echo the essence of any unique organisational culture. In the meantime, have a look around, and enjoy! Kenneth Khu k.k@kenneth-media.com
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Herman Miller’s Fuld Nesting Chair breaks the mold for versatile seating. Its sleek inverted Y design and tubular arms re-define the conventional ‘nesting’ concept. With flexible back support, Fuld adapts effortlessly to the body’s movements. Its flip-up seat and space-saving legs make re-configuration a breeze without compromising on style. Environmentally- conscious, its onepiece construction and recycled 3D Knit textile minimise waste. But comfort doesn’t take a back seat: Fuld’s contoured pocket seat and flexible back provide snug support, enhanced by the textile in a spectrum of vibrant hues.
A delicate balance of form, function and flair, Boss Design’s Frida focus pod transforms spaces —adding warmth and personality to commercial areas, lobbies, or travel hubs. Its versatility allows for dynamic configurations, carving out tranquil nooks or defining pathways in open plans. Its lowered sides whilst maintaining connection with the surroundings offer acoustic privacy through 40 mm padded walls, while a concealed storage space solidifies a sense of ownership. Frida’s streamlined construction in plywood, PE foam, and fabric minimises environmental impact.
Steelcase’s Ology™ Desk is more than a heightadjustable solution; it personifies intelligent design. Its sleek, minimalist profile masks a powerhouse of ergonomic excellence, offering a seamless sit-to-stand experience, and nurturing a healthier environment by prioritising the wellness of Ology™ Desk users. Users can easily navigate height adjustments and posture changes while staying immersed in their tasks with the Simple Touch and Active Touch controls. In addition, Active Touch synergises with the Rise app to encourage personalised height and activity goals for an optimal work-life balance.
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Girsberger’s Ategra swivel chair collection epitomises the essence of the modern workspace. Designed for the evolving office landscape, it marries ergonomic consciousness with aesthetic appeal, readily blending into contemporary work environments. Ergonomically intuitive, it offers a synchronised mechanism that mimics the body’s movements. Its adjustable seat and backrest ensure precise lumbar support, while the backrest bar doubles as an adjustable armrest, enhancing comfort and adaptability. With seven versatile variants, from castor-based to high stools, Ategra caters to diverse office needs.
Behold the allure of Boss Design’s Katō armchair. Its horseshoe-shaped arm rail invites with an elliptical, aerofoil-inspired embrace, while its broad, domed armrests prompt fingertips to trace the wood grain texture. The upholstered seat blends with the timber, its subtle stitching adding a plush feel. Each detail, from the gentle curve of the armrest to the seamless joints, speaks volumes of thoughtful craftsmanship. Upholstered in fabric within an oak frame or leather with a walnut frame, the Kato is the quintessence of enduring comfort and refined simplicity.
Punch up workplace productivity with Teknion’s Kupp folding table. This mobile marvel is cleverly designed to be multi-purpose and space-saving, and to respond to shifts in collaboration needs. A portable powerhouse, the Kupp table flaunts a two-sided work surface finish, conveying a clean aesthetic when flipped into vertical position. Its surface-long handle beckons effortless re-location while optional accessories in felt, laminate, or flintwood enhance its aesthetic appeal. Angled legs enable compact nesting and swift linking, showcasing smart space optimisation.
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Girsberger’s Calina chair family redefines comfort with its rounded, organic design. Espousing a user-centred approach, the curved backrest cradles, while the soft upholstery adds a luxurious touch. The Calina range caters to diverse needs— from dining to conference settings. With various frame designs, including a stackable option, it is well-suited to different environments. The swivel version grants freedom, while the height-adjustable variant transforms into a stylish office chair, blending comfort with functionality. Choose between elegant simplicity or plush comfort with different backrest sizes and upholstery alternatives.
Steelcase’s Think Chair delivers a tailored understanding of seated comfort, evolving to suit the dynamic workspace. The newly-introduced quilted upholstery back softens its silhouette, blending sophistication with approachability. Intelligence meets simplicity in Think’s weightactivated mechanism, perfect for modern mobile workers. Style takes centre stage with a selection of back styles and finishes, from 3D Knit to quilted upholstery, offering an assortment of warmtoned metallics and chic neutrals. With Think, comfort isn’t just a thought—it’s a stylish, sustainable seating revolutionising the way we sit and work.
Adopting an innovative “two-chairs-in-one” mode, Teknion’s Around™ Task Chair offers a seamless blend of sculptural elegance and innovative comfort. Mix and match back styles, fabrics, and finishes to create a bold, contemporary statement or evoke a classic, understated charm. The Ebony frame and base, or Gris frame with polished aluminium base, paired with diverse fabric colours, ensure a consistent yet versatile element, catering to various design preferences. Around™ Task Chair’s sleek, sculptural form allows it to harmonise with any modern workspace.
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DESIGNING FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET SHELDON’S 30+ YEAR HISTORY OF DESIGNING AND DELIVERING INSPIRING WORKPLACES THAT CHAMPION LOCAL MANUFACTURING, SUSTAINABILITY AND DIVERSITY.
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ince 1990, Sheldon has pioneered the design and construct model in Australia, offering unparalleled expertise in office fitouts with in-house divisions for design, project management, partitioning, electrical/technology, joinery and furniture manufacturing. Sheldon was founded on agility, innovation and over-delivering to clients, constructing over 3000 workplaces for more than 200,000 employees. Their seamless turn-key solution makes creating new offices hassle-free. Sheldon’s in-house manufacturing facility on NSW’s Central Coast enables local production of top quality furniture and joinery, without the risk of long lead times or supply chain issues. Sheldon knows that workplace happiness is key to a positive company culture, productivity, and attracting and retaining the best talent in a rapidly changing world of work. They create and incorporate a unique sense of happiness into the workplaces they design and construct, and central to Sheldon’s mission is making a positive societal impact. Sheldon do this through a rigorous and interactive workplace strategy process, collaborating with clients and diving deep into the science of workplace design and productivity to craft spaces that are customised to suit both the present and future needs of businesses.
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Sheldon places environmental regeneration and circular design practices at the core of their entire process, starting from the design phase where spatial planning and material selection are carefully considered. Sheldon guides clients towards more environmentally sound alternatives, prioritising reuse and recycling where possible to minimise the carbon footprint. With control of the entire design and construction process through their internal divisions, Sheldon is able to incorporate sustainable initiatives throughout the lifecycle of the project. Sheldon currently utilises zero emissions electric vehicles for deliveries while working towards transforming their local furniture and joinery manufacturing factory to a fully solar-powered facility. With a focus on Country, Sheldon has always been passionate about increasing cultural awareness of Australian Indigenous people and communities and to bridge the gap in employment, opportunity and health. It is important at Sheldon that they engage with Indigenous communities and perspectives internally, and through their projects. With their sister company, CoDesign + Sheldon, which is Supply Nation certified, Sheldon gives clients the opportunity to do the right thing for people and the planet, paving the way for healthier and happier workplaces.
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BOUNDARY PUSHING COMMERCIAL DESIGN FULL FLOOR SPECULATIVE SUITE FOR A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPER WITH EXTENSIVE ENTERTAINMENT AREA SHOWCASES SHELDON’S DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE.
JQZ 1,155 SQM | ST LEONARDS, AUSTRALIA | WORKPLACE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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uiding property developer JQZ through their first commercial interior project, Sheldon’s team created a space that satisfies the needs of evolving work styles and houses a generous socialisation area. Leased prior to the completion of the project, this design pushed the boundaries of what a speculative office suite can achieve. The client’s brief leveraged Sheldon’s expertise in crafting speculative suites that stand out in the market and seamlessly integrate with the overall aesthetic of new developments. Detailed planning and conversations ensured the suites would not only attract potential tenants but surpass competing buildings in terms of quality and value, highlighting the value of this new commercial hub in the northern Sydney suburb of St Leonards. Sheldon’s expertise, deep understanding of the client’s vision, and ability to translate that vision into actionable plans helped refine the initial inquiry into a well-defined and comprehensive brief.
TOP: A standout feature of this 1155sqm space is the large open plan breakout area.
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COLLABORATION ENABLED THROUGH A SEAMLESS FLOW OF SPACES A standout feature of this 1155sqm space is the large open plan breakout area, designed and constructed for the entrance of the suite to accommodate for several uses, from entertaining, events and gatherings, to larger team meetings. The space consists of a generous kitchen break area, a town hall presentation space with tiered amphitheatre seating, reception, and a client lounge area that flows into the board room. These elements flow seamlessly, promoting a collaborative and social work environment that will cater to the needs of both the tenants and their clients. The commitment to activity based working through the diversity of spaces accommodates for evolving and new companies, future proofing the space for a wide range of tenancies.
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A CALMING LIBRARY RETREAT The library, a unique inclusion to this fitout, provides a calm focus area. The dark features of the space, frosted window, and acoustic ceiling panels achieve a positive sensory experience and can act as a retreat for those requiring quiet time throughout the day. The inclusion of this space adds a spatial modality to the suite that provides variety to clients in addition to the collaborative and social areas. An adherence to acoustic and wellness based design captivates users and accommodates for a range of preferences.
TOP: Ceiling joinery details and lights are a signature feature of the bright open plan space.
BOTTOM: Sheldon created a space that caters to evolving work styles and houses a generous socialisation area.
SUSTAINABILITY WAS A KEY FEATURE AND TARGET OF THIS PROJECT, REFLECTING THE VALUES OF BOTH JQZ AND SHELDON. JQZ TOOK A PROACTIVE STEP BY INVOLVING A GREEN STAR CONSULTANT WHO THOROUGHLY REVIEWED THE DOCUMENTATION BEFORE ANY ORDERS WERE PLACED, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS.
THIS PHOTO: Boardroom features include curtains that can be drawn for privacy and soften the space.
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THE LIBRARY, A UNIQUE INCLUSION TO THIS FITOUT, PROVIDES A CALM FOCUS AREA. THE DARK FEATURES OF THE SPACE, FROSTED WINDOW, AND ACOUSTIC CEILING PANELS ACHIEVE A POSITIVE SENSORY EXPERIENCE AND CAN ACT AS A RETREAT FOR THOSE REQUIRING QUIET TIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
THIS PHOTO: The library, with custom shelving, is a unique inclusion to this fitout, providing a calm focus area.
A TIMELESS DESIGN To match the flexibility and future focus of the workpoints in the suite, the materiality and palette designed for the space is timeless, with a subtle sophistication making the most of natural finishes and biophilia. The standout material highlight is the elegant stone bench top in the front of house kitchen, paired with dark joinery and a small tree rising from the kitchen island (birch to match the colour of the stone). Additional design highlights include the scalloped meeting room table legs, translucent curtains to open and enclose the library and collaboration areas, and arched partitions in the entrance to the library as well as the quiet focus booths in the workstation area.
TOP: The dark features of the library and acoustic ceiling panels achieve a positive sensory experience.
BOTTOM: Sheldon’s joinery is seamlessly integrated into the entire space, as seen in the boardroom.
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SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability was a key feature and target of this project, reflecting the values of both JQZ and Sheldon. JQZ took a proactive step by involving a Green Star consultant who thoroughly reviewed the documentation before any orders were placed, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. The building is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating and 5-star NABERS rating, so it was important that the interior of the suite match these standards. The response to the completed project has been overwhelmingly positive. JQZ’s appreciation for the project’s quality, design, and execution was evident through their prompt securing of a tenant even before the project’s completion. This level of success is testament to the considered design planning and meticulous execution by Sheldon’s internal divisions.
TOP LEFT & RIGHT: Immaculate kitchen details showcase the high-end finishes of the suite and generous breakout space.
BOTTOM: Joinery is cleverly built around structural columns, adding a bold statement to the design.
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TOP: The large, flexible breakout space can be used for presentations and events, providing a multitude of uses.
BOTTOM: Open plan workstations capitalise on plenty of natural light, to highlight wellbeing.
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DESIGN THAT FEELS LIKE HOME THREE SUITES IN SYDNEY CBD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE NATURE OF HYBRID WORKING BY PROVIDING A WORKPLACE WITH A RESIDENTIAL FEEL AND HOME COMFORTS.
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he evolution of hybrid working and the emergence of working in third spaces such as cafés and libraries has increased employee’s expectations of comfort in the workplace. Office trends have begun to adopt residential design features and functionalities to make employees feel at home in the workplace and allow the transition between spaces in a hybrid working environment to become seamless. “Resimercial” design provides much needed comfort to the workspace, bringing together elements from the residences, cafés, and traditional workstations that have become popular with professionals during the rise of remote working. At 323 Castlereagh St, Sheldon designed and constructed three suites for LaSalle Investment Management with these residential features in mind. Fittingly titled the ‘coastal retreat’, ‘arthouse’, and ‘inner city loft’, the suites each have strong visual identities, capturing moments of comfort and elegance to make the spaces future-focused and stand out in the market.
TOP: The kitchen utilises warm woods and materials for a residential feel, alongside plenty of plants which add a home-like touch.
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THE ARTHOUSE Suite two was inspired by an arthouse, a contemporary space that fosters creativity through bold design choices. We sought to create a dynamic suite featuring prominent tiles, black features, and strong textural elements. The palette is sophisticated and edgy, with dark colours serving as a bold backdrop for the punchy tiling, exposed ceiling, feature carpets and light fixtures. Key spaces of this suite that take advantage of this design direction are the contemporary kitchen area, fitted with feature stone bench tops and custom joinery from Sheldon’s manufacturing division, and the curtain enclosed breakout space that can be adapted for presentations, quiet work, and informal meetings. These flexible spaces are important for companies looking to provide a wide array of modalities for their employees in a small space, as the priority of the office turns to collaboration and interaction.
TOP: The palette is sophisticated and edgy, with dark colours serving as a bold backdrop for the exposed ceiling.
BOTTOM: Suite two was inspired by an arthouse, a contemporary space that fosters creativity through bold design choices.
KEY SPACES OF THIS SUITE THAT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS DESIGN DIRECTION ARE THE CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN AREA, FITTED WITH FEATURE STONE BENCH TOPS AND CUSTOM JOINERY FROM SHELDON’S MANUFACTURING DIVISION, AND THE CURTAIN ENCLOSED BREAKOUT SPACE THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR PRESENTATIONS, QUIET WORK, AND INFORMAL MEETINGS.
THIS PHOTO: Detailed textures of the porcelain herringbone tiles and teal upholstery add a striking element to the workspace.
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THE INSPIRATION FOR SUITE ONE WAS A COASTAL RETREAT, EMBODYING THE SEASIDE THROUGH ITS SOFT PALETTE WITH ACCENTS OF CLAY, CREAM, AND WHITE. THE AESTHETIC OF THE SPACE IS MUTED, RESIDENTIAL, AND FEMININE, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF NATURAL LIGHT AND SPLASHES OF BIOPHILIA.
THIS PHOTO: The kitchen utilises warm woods for a residential feel, and the café-style booth seating emulates a ‘third place’ style setting.
THE COASTAL RETREAT The inspiration for suite one was a coastal retreat, embodying the seaside through its soft palette with accents of clay, cream, and white. The aesthetic of the space is muted, residential, and feminine, taking advantage of natural light and splashes of biophilia. The shape of the space complements this visual identity, with elegant curves customised by Sheldon’s joinery and partitioning teams, sculpting work points that blend together to create an appealing flow throughout the office. With offices often feeling rigid in their structure, the graceful nature of this suite allows it to stand out as a workplace that prioritises wellness. Functionally, this suite boasts an array of adaptable work points. For the size of the suite, the kitchen breakout area is intentionally generous, providing a central location with comfortable seating options for employees to socailise and relax. Collaboration opportunities, a priority within the hybrid workplace, have been made a primary focus of the suite. Small meeting rooms and breakout points such as the curtain-enclosed lounge area indicate spaces where employees can casually collaborate.
TOP: A bold palette is complemented by soft curtains used to divide this meeting space from the walkway.
BOTTOM: Collaboration opportunities, a priority within the hybrid workplace, are a primary focus of the suite.
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THE INNER CITY LOFT Suite three emulates the feel of an inner-city loft, tying a complete residential feel into a workplace. Complementing the detailed textures of the porcelain herringbone tiles and teal upholstery, the colour selection for the paint and other finishes is a tranquil combination of teals, greys and whites. The subtlety of the painted surfaces provide a homey welcome to visitors and staff, asserted by the walnut joinery. Splashes of ‘Jade’ and ‘Kingfisher’ in the wall textures and seating, as well as the biophilia, bring nature into the space, further committing to tranquillity. Functionally, the space contains an array of modularity, as well as a wide range of breakout spaces. A particular highlight is the tiered seating unit created by Sheldon Manufacturing, enabling a space for presentations and casual collaboration. The diversity of spaces allow employees to move freely between work points to maximise comfort and productivity.
TOP: The contemporary kitchen area is fitted with feature stone bench tops and custom joinery from Sheldon’s manufacturing division.
BOTTOM: Curved designs soften the space and add a home-like comfort, such as in this bench seating.
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SUITE THREE EMULATES THE FEEL OF AN INNER-CITY LOFT, TYING A COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL FEEL INTO A WORKPLACE. COMPLEMENTING THE DETAILED TEXTURES OF THE PORCELAIN HERRINGBONE TILES AND TEAL UPHOLSTERY, THE COLOUR SELECTION FOR THE PAINT AND OTHER FINISHES IS A TRANQUIL COMBINATION OF TEALS, GREYS AND WHITES.
THIS PHOTO: The graceful nature of this suite allows it to stand out as a workplace that prioritises wellness.
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ACCOMMODATING FOR NEURODIVERSITY THROUGH WORKPLACE DESIGN SHELDON CREATED A SPACE FOR NOVO NORDISK THAT ENABLES DIFFERENT WAYS OF WORKING AND BENEFITS ALL ITS PEOPLE THROUGH SPATIAL VARIATIONS, COLLABORATIVE AND FOCUS ZONES.
NOVO NORDISK 1,690 SQM | NORTH SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA | WORKPLACE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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ovo Nordisk, a global pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Denmark, engaged Sheldon to design and construct its new office over two floors in North Sydney. Having designed their previous office, Sheldon guided Novo Nordisk through an extensive workplace strategy and design process that enabled them to better cater to their team’s diverse needs in a post-Covid working world. WORKPLACE STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR DIVERSE SPACES The strategy process involved consultations with Novo Nordisk’s leaders to understand current workplace design trends and their future needs. Feedback showed that employees desired more focused areas and simultaneously more places to socialise and collaborate. This formed the basis of our split-level design, with one floor dedicated to quiet spaces and the other to social spaces. This strategy also tied into Novo Nordisk’s need to better cater to neurodiverse employees and different working styles.
TOP: Circular hotdesking workpoint with feature lighting.
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The office is designed to cater to people’s needs on any given day, with a variety of workstations and environments. “We found when we only had one floor, we were trying to do two different things on the same floor. Obviously, you can’t have a quiet area and a loud area when it’s one open plan floor, so being able to separate the floor has a real demarcation effect when going between floors, or which floor you consciously choose to work on in a day,” said Novo Nordisk’s Director of People and Organisation, Eleanor Clifford. As is evident in our workplaces, everyone has unique preferences for their working environment, which may fluctuate day to day or change over time. Neurodiversity includes those with diagnoses of conditions including ADHD and autism, but also those who are undiagnosed. Due to the significant number of people who are affected by neurodiversities, it is important that a workplace provides flexibility to accommodate the needs of staff.
TOP: Secluded workpoint on the focus floor overlooking Sydney.
BOTTOM: Coffee bar at the entrance of the focus floor.
“ WE FOUND WHEN WE ONLY HAD ONE FLOOR, WE WERE TRYING TO DO TWO DIFFERENT THINGS ON THE SAME FLOOR. OBVIOUSLY, YOU CAN’T HAVE A QUIET AREA AND A LOUD AREA WHEN IT’S ONE OPEN PLAN FLOOR, SO BEING ABLE TO SEPARATE THE FLOOR HAS A REAL DEMARCATION EFFECT WHEN GOING BETWEEN FLOORS, OR WHICH FLOOR YOU CONSCIOUSLY CHOOSE TO WORK ON IN A DAY. ” Eleanor Clifford, Director of People and Organisation, Novo Nordisk
THIS PHOTO: The library on the focus floor, for employees to focus uninterrupted on individual tasks.
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THE DESIGN OF NOVO NORDISK INCLUDES A FOCUS FLOOR FOR QUIET, CALMING WORKSPACES, ENRICHED WITH PLANTS AND SERENE ENVIRONMENTS. THE BIOPHILIA ENHANCES THE CALMING NATURE OF THIS SPACE, WHILE THE SCANDINAVIAN AND DANISH DESIGN FEATURES, REFLECTING NOVO NORDISK’S HERITAGE, ALSO PROVIDE TOUCHES OF TRANQUILLITY.
THIS PHOTO: Booth seating with planter boxes in the kitchen area on the collaboration floor, designed and manufactured by Sheldon Manufacturing.
THE FOCUS FLOOR The design of Novo Nordisk includes a focus floor for quiet, calming workspaces, enriched with plants and serene environments. The biophilia enhances the calming nature of this space, while the Scandinavian and Danish design features, reflecting Novo Nordisk’s heritage, also provide touches of tranquillity. The key highlights of the focus floor include a beautiful wellness area that wraps around into this organic shape that looks out over the harbour, with an emphasis on biophilia to make people feel calm. Moving through the space there are several little library nooks and quiet booths that people can retreat into and have a quiet focus area. Other elements of this floor are the small collab rooms and café area with booth seating and an island kitchen for employees to take a break. THE COLLABORATION FLOOR In contrast, the collaborate floor is intended for social
TOP LEFT: Quiet focus booth on the quiet floor.
interactions, with open and stand-up meeting spaces. Each space is designed to emphasise workplace happiness, wellbeing, and inclusivity, which are key values of Novo Nordisk. They also featured First Nations culture and art through a mural, furniture from Indigenous suppliers and meeting rooms named after Indigenous places. On the collaboration floor Sheldon made sure that a lot of the elements that we put into the design were completely hackable and movable. The level 10 kitchen is a multi-use space, for staff socialisation, town hall settings, Friday drinks, training, and presentations. On this level all of the meeting / breakout rooms are completely different, causing staff to have a different experience in all of the rooms, inspiring collaboration, innovation, and team bonding moments. Material highlights include biophilia, incorporation of branding colours, and the large wrap around stone top island unit in the kitchen area.
TOP RIGHT: Breakout collaboration space with whiteboard walls and AV intergration for employees to present and workshop.
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ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY These workplace trends were central to the design. This is particularly evident on the collaboration floor, a collaborative space with modular, fully movable seating and future-focused meeting areas, contrasting with the focused environment on level 6. The two-floor approach also tackles the challenges in their previous space where people working close the kitchen breakout area were easily distracted. Sheldon’s design successfully met Novo Nordisk’s brief for a space that promotes flexibility, caters to the diverse needs of employees and fosters innovation.
TOP: Employees enjoying a game of table tennis in the kitchen breakout space, configured for staff socialisation.
BOTTOM: The collaboration floor front of house area configured for a presentation event, enabled through tiered seating, movable joinery, and the drop in projector screen.
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TOP: Open collaboration table with planter, created by Sheldon Manufacturing.
BOTTOM: Quiet workstation area on the collaboration floor with feature lighting and dark green highlgihts.
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A MODERNISED AND ENGAGING WORKPLACE A NEW SPACE FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST CIVIL CONTRACTORS IN NEW SOUTH WALES TRANSFORMS ITS WAYS OF WORKING THROUGH INTELLIGENT DESIGN, 65 YEARS IN THE MAKING.
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WESTERN EARTH MOVING 052 THIS PHOTO: Sheldon designed WEM’s new workplace after they had worked in the same building for 65 years.
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estern Earth Moving (WEM) is a civil construction company that had previously worked out of the same office space for 65 years. Having grown significantly over time, it’s safe to say WEM was well overdue a relocation and an office upgrade. Sheldon stepped in as the ideal partner to design and construct their new workplace. In a post-Covid world, the timing was right for WEM to embrace new ways of working that reflect their company and culture. With Sheldon’s design and workplace strategy expertise, WEM had the confidence to adopt a highly collaborative and socially focused workplace that supports its office-based and site-based staff. Sheldon’s 1260sqm design focused on providing WEM with a contemporary, open plan and importantly hybrid layout. Sheldon’s in-house manufacturing division manufactured and installed a large booth seating unit built from custom joinery for use in the kitchen and break out area. Multiple open and closed meeting spaces were built with the latest in collaborative furniture offerings and audiovisual technology to support teamwork.
TOP: A variety of comfortable work settings can be used for collaboration throughout the day.
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CELEBRATING WEM’S RICH HISTORY Whilst WEM was modernising its office space with a future focused design, it was important for their new workplace to reflect their long history of supporting Australian industry. The meeting rooms reflect this history by displaying on site images of WEM’s operations through wall murals, in addition to displaying significant items and awards. Additionally, a visual timeline of WEM’s history is displayed across a wall in the entrance area, an instant acknowledgement of the company’s journey for visitors.
MIDDLE: Sheldon’s design focused on providing WEM with a contemporary, open plan and importantly hybrid layout.
BOTTOM: Meeting rooms are customised with wall imagery that reflects the work of WEM, civil contractors.
A KEY FEATURE KEPT FROM WEM’S ORIGINAL OFFICE WAS THE BARBER SHOP, AS IT’S A FRIDAY TRADITION AT WEM FOR A BARBER TO COME IN FOR THE DAY AND GIVE HAIRCUTS. SHELDON BUILT A DEDICATED BARBER ROOM COMPLETE WITH A BARBER’S CHAIR AND A TRADITIONAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE BARBER’S POLE.
THIS PHOTO: A generous boardroom is enhanced by soft natural lighting and curtains, which has a positive impact on wellbeing.
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PROMOTING WELLNESS AT WORK The design also highlights the importance of promoting mental health and wellbeing by introducing biophilia throughout the space, with plenty of plants built into joinery and furniture selections. A key feature kept from WEM’s original office was the barber shop, as it’s a Friday tradition at WEM for a barber to come in for the day and give haircuts. Sheldon built a dedicated barber room complete with a barber’s chair and a traditional red, white and blue barber’s pole. TRANSITIONING TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY The design incorporated new business procedures to help minimise WEM’s impact on the environment. This was done through streamlining waste and recycling processes. WEM transitioned from using individual staff bins to communal waste recycling and went fully paperless. Sheldon designed the space with no built form on
TOP: Sheldon-made joinery houses an in-built AV system with a display area for showcasing objects.
BOTTOM: Custom kitchen joinery is used to create a bright and accessible kitchen space.
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the perimeter of the floorplate to communalise the internal spaces. All workstations, breakout and collaboration zones on the perimeter maximise natural light and daylight penetrations, encouraging wellbeing and connection to the outdoors. Highly efficient LED lighting is used throughout all spaces to reduce power consumption. All lighting is controlled by PIR sensors to reduce use when the space is unoccupied. Sheldon’s value-adding approach looks for unique opportunities within each project, through their internal divisions working together to enhance the design and construction process. This design has had a profound impact on the way WEM conducts its day-to-day business, coming all the way from its origins in an older style office structure to a modern and welcoming space. “Our new office has helped improve our workplace culture. We collaborate more, have more team discussions, and have found that since moving into the new office we have a lot more of our site team members visiting, which is really great,” said Alyssa Kupresanin, EA, WEM.
TOP: Breakout and collaboration zones are situated on the perimeter of the floorplate to maximise natural light.
BOTTOM: Sheldon built a dedicated barber room complete with a barber’s chair. WEM have a tradition of a barber coming in each week.
THE DESIGN INCORPORATED NEW BUSINESS PROCEDURES TO HELP MINIMISE WEM’S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS WAS DONE THROUGH STREAMLINING WASTE AND RECYCLING PROCESSES. WEM TRANSITIONED FROM USING INDIVIDUAL STAFF BINS TO COMMUNAL WASTE RECYCLING AND WENT FULLY PAPERLESS. SHELDON DESIGNED THE SPACE WITH NO BUILT FORM ON THE PERIMETER OF THE FLOORPLATE TO COMMUNALISE THE INTERNAL SPACES.
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THIS PHOTO: Sheldon’s value-adding approach looks for unique opportunities within each project, like this custom wall unit.
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AN INNER-CITY OASIS A RELOCATION AND REDESIGN FOR A SYDNEY-BASED GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY ENHANCES COLLABORATION BETWEEN TEAMS AND FUTURE-PROOFS THE SPACE THROUGH INNOVATIVE DESIGN FEATURES.
ACECQA 1,450 SQM | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA | WORKPLACE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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he Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is an independent national statutory authority, based in Sydney. It is responsible for the implementation of the National Quality Framework for children’s education and care services. Following a competitive tender process, Sheldon was appointed by ACECQA to develop and complete the design and construction of a 1450sqm office fitout and relocation for the organisations’ 120 staff. To accommodate ACECQA’s operations for future generations, Sheldon designed an office fitout that supported the organisation’s current needs and was adaptable to future workplace changes. Sheldon’s design team worked closely with Sheldon’s internal teams including electrical/ technology and manufacturing to ensure innovation, quality and value for money was achieved. To suit ACECQA’s hybrid working arrangements and cultural objectives, Sheldon implemented several workpoints to suit a wide range of users. Key features of the spatial planning include the open plan kitchen, reception, and breakout spaces, navigated through a circular traffic flow.
TOP: The project’s design direction focused on enhancing ACECQA’s company culture and inter-department collaboration, which was achieved.
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ENHANCING COMPANY CULTURE THROUGH DESIGN The project’s design direction focused on enhancing ACECQA’s company culture and inter-department collaboration whilst adhering to division specific requirements in order to boost staff attraction and collaboration. The new collaborative spaces provide ample opportunity for teams to communicate, complementing an open plan flow of workstations and breakout areas that take advantage of harbour views. These features ensure that ACECQA can facilitate a multitude of participation styles, ensuring a truly future-proofed workplace. The technology considerations of the space also accommodate a future of hybrid working and remote communication. Highlights include the wrap-around audio system in the conference room, and the booking system implemented for meeting rooms.
TOP: Sleek timber furniture from Sheldon’s joinery division ensure the office not only provides function but is inviting and comfortable.
BOTTOM: ACECQA’s new office facilitates a multitude of participation styles, ensuring a truly future-proofed workplace.
TO SUIT ACECQA’S HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS AND CULTURAL OBJECTIVES, SHELDON IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL WORKPOINTS TO SUIT A WIDE RANGE OF USERS. KEY FEATURES OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING INCLUDE THE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, RECEPTION, AND BREAKOUT SPACES, NAVIGATED THROUGH A CIRCULAR TRAFFIC FLOW.
THIS PHOTO: The new collaborative spaces provide ample opportunity for teams to communicate and to take breaks together.
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ACECQA HAS A STRONG BRAND IDENTITY, SO IT WAS CRUCIAL FOR SHELDON TO INCORPORATE THE COMPANY’S COLOURS THROUGHOUT THEIR NEW WORKPLACE. A HIGHLIGHT OF THIS STRATEGY IS THE RED LATTICE CEILING FEATURE IN THE RECEPTION AREA. ADDITIONAL SUBTLE SPLASHES OF RED, BLUE, AND YELLOW ARE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SOFT FURNITURE, BOARDROOM SEATING, FEATURE WALLS AND KITCHEN JOINERY.
THIS PHOTO: A spacious kitchen acts as a central breakout space for staff, which is navigated through a circular traffic flow.
TOP: Lockers are situated near the workstations so that staff can easily access their belongings.
BOTTOM: The large meeting room is integrated with state of the art technology to ensure a top quality experience.
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ACECQA has a strong brand identity, so it was crucial for Sheldon to incorporate the company’s colours throughout their new workplace. A highlight of this strategy is the red lattice ceiling feature in the reception area. Additional subtle splashes of red, blue, and yellow are implemented through soft furniture, boardroom seating, feature walls and kitchen joinery. The company’s green is strongly reflected in the use of biophilia throughout the office. Beyond its environmental benefits, the planting provides a subtle division between the open plan kitchen and workstation areas. ACECQA’s office is a contemporary, light filled space that embraces future-focused design solutions, while reflecting a cost-effective commitment to sustainability and innovative design. Bright colours and sleek timber furniture from Sheldon’s joinery division ensure the office not only provides function but is inviting and comfortable.
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TOP: A variety of seating options are available for individuals or groups to use throughout the day.
BOTTOM: ACECQA’s office is a contemporary, light filled space that embraces future-focused design solutions.
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TRANSFORMING A GOVERNMENT AGENCY SHELDON’S FOUR-FLOOR DESIGN OF A COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT AGENCY IN CANBERRA SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND THE FULL POTENTIAL OF GOVERNMENT WORKSPACES, SUPPORTING ITS NEW WAYS OF WORKING.
COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT AGENCY 4,540 SQM | CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA | WORKPLACE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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overnment workplaces are no longer tired places with outdated designs. New workplaces and ways of working highlight the need for innovative, inviting and sustainable design across all sectors, and the government is no exception. Sheldon was engaged to design and construct four floors of a Commonwealth government agency in Canberra. Sheldon created a workspace that is future proofed and flexible enough to meet changing workplace needs. It’s a space that can expand, contract and adapt while supporting the agency’s employee value proposition for attracting and retaining the best people. THE WORKPLACE IS THE GATEWAY TO THE ORGANISATION During the design process, Sheldon collaborated with workplace strategists to understand the government’s new ways of working and requirements. Extending over four floors, this agency’s headquarters is the gateway to its organisation. The space is an impressive new home for staff facilitating a keen return to the office. Several meeting
TOP: Custom built lockers are a feature of Sheldon’s in-house joinery division, utilised here to cater for a large number of staff.
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and collaborative spaces ensure the space is functional whilst inspiring innovation and creativity. The variety of collaboration zones encourage micro communities within the space, while the light filled kitchen breakout provides an opportune space for relaxation and staff gatherings. Sheldon aimed to encourage movement throughout the large space across all four floors in which teams are spread out. Different work settings are provided throughout the space to encourage people to change their setting suited to their activity throughout the day. Sit to stand workstations and hot desks were a key component in facilitating this. Sheldon’s inhouse manufacturing team built custom designed lockers where staff can leave clothes, to enable staff exercise routines and support overall workplace wellbeing.
TOP: A striking green wall upon entry to the workspace makes a statement, and plenty of biophilia continues throughout the space.
BOTTOM: This workplace can expand, contract and adapt while supporting the agency’s value proposition for attracting and retaining the best people.
THE VARIETY OF COLLABORATION ZONES ENCOURAGE MICRO COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE SPACE, WHILE THE LIGHT FILLED KITCHEN BREAKOUT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNE SPACE FOR RELAXATION AND STAFF GATHERINGS.
THIS PHOTO: A spacious kitchen breakout provides ample space for lunch gatherings and informal collaboration.
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TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY FOR THIS PROJECT, SHELDON DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED A MODULAR MEETING ROOM DISPLAY UNIT, AFFECTIONATELY NAMED THE “PETERMAN” THAT CAN BE USED IN MEETING ROOMS AND OFFICES. THE UNITS WERE DESIGNED TO BE RELOCATED AND RE-USED IN THE FUTURE, AS A MEANS OF REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PRESSURE ON LANDFILL.
THIS PHOTO: Sheldon created a workspace that is future proofed and flexible enough to meet changing workplace needs.
INNOVATIONS IN JOINERY To enhance sustainability for this project, Sheldon designed and constructed a modular meeting room display unit, affectionately named the “Peterman” that can be used in meeting rooms and offices. The units were designed to be relocated and re-used in the future, as a means of reducing environmental impact and pressure on landfill. Joinery that is procured through Sheldon’s in-house manufacturing means Sheldon manages supply chain risks during a tight construction time frame, as much is manufactured locally. Other noteworthy joinery pieces created for this project include modular furniture, lockers and feature perforated ceiling tiles. To meet the agency’s AV integration requirements, Sheldon worked with their AV provider by involving our
TOP: Noteworthy joinery pieces created for this project include modular furniture, this wall unit, lockers and feature perforated ceiling tiles.
BOTTOM: The variety of collaboration zones encourage micro communities within the space.
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dedicated electrical/data Project Manager to collaborate early on in the process. This ensured a seamless and timely delivery of AV integration. Sheldon’s internal manufacturing division also created an efficient wall unit that incorporated the AV requirements whilst integrating with the overall design concept. Sheldon worked with the agency’s Indigenous Procurement Policy and developed an Indigenous Procurement Plan to achieve this across all four floors. Sheldon incorporated the use of furniture, contractors, artworks and artifacts supplied by First Nations businesses to create a workplace that acknowledges and celebrates the First Nations culture and people of the region.
TOP: Sheldon aimed to encourage movement throughout the large space across all four floors in which teams are spread out.
BOTTOM: A large boardroom with custom made joinery and built-in AV was designed to cater for the needs of this government agency.
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SHELDON’S INTERNAL MANUFACTURING DIVISION ALSO CREATED AN EFFICIENT WALL UNIT THAT INCORPORATED THE AV REQUIREMENTS WHILST INTEGRATING WITH THE OVERALL DESIGN CONCEPT.
THIS PHOTO: A variety of work station options including sit-to-stand desks, provide spontaneous collaboration spaces.
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IMAGINING A BOLD FUTURE OF WORK MULTIPLE FLOORS IN THE HEART OF SYDNEY CBD TRANSFORMED INTO A HOST OF UNIQUE SUITES THAT AIM TO INSPIRE TENANTS AND ENCOURAGE NEW WAYS OF WORKING.
LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 1,200 SQM PER FLOOR | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA | WORKPLACE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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ncreasing requirements of the modern workplace have caused companies to rethink the purpose and value that the office provides to their employees. The workplace needs to do more than provide a place to get work done; it needs to nurture and provide flexibility to tenants so that they get their best work done. The office needs to create value in a way that ‘earns’ the commute. Sheldon completed several suites for LaSalle Investment Management at 323 Castlereagh St in Sydney’s CBD, which prioritise employee wellbeing and spatial adaptability through their design, accommodating for a range of work styles amongst a visually pleasing backdrop. FUTURE-PROOFING LEVEL 16 Strategies to create the three adaptable and future-proofed suites on Level 16 included dynamic and modular workpoints, considerations of employee wellbeing such as biophilia and break room amenities, sensory considerations, and designing to accommodate hybrid workforces. The brick wall feature element in the reception and boardroom areas of Suite 1 gives the space depth and purpose, standing out from traditional waiting room design. A feature ceiling was designed and included from reception through to the kitchen breakout area and boardroom, adding further dimension to the space. Other highlights
TOP: Level 20 reception joinery unit with feature green carpet
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meeting rooms along the workstation area. The proximity between these spaces provides a visual togetherness which aligns with current workplace trends.
of the suite include the dark kitchen with residential features, and the circular meeting area with dark green curtain that can be closed or opened as required. Suite two stands out for its bold commitment to a dark palette, paired with plenty of biophilia to create an atmosphere that supports workplace wellness. The flow of workpoints supports this prioritisation of wellbeing with the dark green reception and conference room area leading directly through to the open plan kitchen and break space. With the workstations surrounded by breakout spaces and private meeting rooms, and footed by a large whiteboard wall and brainstorming area at the rear end of the fitout, employees are constantly provided with numerous collaboration opportunities. The smallest of the project, suite three utilises economical and efficient spatial planning to provide workpoint variety to tenants whilst maintaining comfort. Booth seating and a campfire lounge disperse collaboration opportunities throughout the office, in addition to private
TOP: Open plan workpoints and workstations in Level 20.
UNIQUE LIBRARY ON LEVEL 17 During 2023, Sheldon were tasked with designing two suites across level 17 at 323 Castlereagh St. Archeology consultants, GML, signed onto suite 1 prior to its completion, so Sheldon were able to design to the requirements and branding of the tenant across the space. Largely collaborative, the workplace features a large open plan break and kitchen area which flows seamlessly into a library breakout space. A circular silhouette is accommodated through a custom curved multi-use seating, biophilia, and shelving unit created by Sheldon’s manufacturing division. The library was designed to house GML’s industry library collection and archaeological texts. Other spaces created for GML include several quiet rooms, a deep blue boardroom, and archaeology lab designed to accommodate GML’s processes. ELEGANT WORK POINTS ON LEVEL 17 For Suite 2 on Level 17, Sheldon committed to an elegant palette and layout, creating a space that was both spatially
STRATEGIES TO CREATE THE THREE ADAPTABLE AND FUTURE-PROOFED SUITES ON LEVEL 16 INCLUDED DYNAMIC AND MODULAR WORKPOINTS, CONSIDERATIONS OF EMPLOYEE WELLBEING SUCH AS BIOPHILIA AND BREAK ROOM AMENITIES, SENSORY CONSIDERATIONS, AND DESIGNING TO ACCOMMODATE HYBRID WORKFORCES.
THIS PHOTO: Open plan kitchen in Level 20 with dark joinery and feature island planter.
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A CIRCULAR SILHOUETTE IS ACCOMMODATED THROUGH A CUSTOM CURVED MULTI-USE SEATING, BIOPHILIA, AND SHELVING UNIT CREATED BY SHELDON’S MANUFACTURING DIVISION. THE LIBRARY WAS DESIGNED TO HOUSE GML’S INDUSTRY LIBRARY COLLECTION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL TEXTS.
THIS PHOTO: Residential inspired Level 16 Suite 1 open plan kitchen area.
optimised whilst not compromising on its aesthetic. Residential splashes, greenery, and curved built form culminate to create a space that feels warm and inviting, with various functionalities blended together to maximise spatial efficiency. A FUTURE FOCUSED DESIGN ON LEVEL 20 With a floor space of 1150sqm, LaSalle needed a fitout that was future-proofed and aligned with the requirements of a post-COVID working space. The client’s brief expressed a desire for design flexibility, profiling a target tenant in the tech industry, participating in video conferencing and frequent collaboration. The driving themes for the design were to create a unique and dynamic space with an emphasis on workplace happiness and well-being. The overall design of the suite caters to future ways of working through the adaptability and flexibility that the space offers. There is a variety of working environments, including collaborative
MIDDLE: multiple workpoints on Level 16 Suite 2 including curtain enclosed breakout space.
BOTTOM: Kitchen and staff socialisation space in Level 17 for GML.
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and quiet areas that cater to an end user as well as modern ways of working. A key distinction is how bold the overall design is, with contrasting black and white ceilings paired with deep green hues and textures to create a relaxing atmosphere. The material strategy of the design was to utilise in-house joinery to have consistent, quality finishing. Highlights include the visually exciting timber batten bulkhead in the main entry, complementing the dark laminate timber finish of the worksurfaces, and the textured dark green and black upholstery fabrics adding depth to the space. Level 20’s focus on employee wellness in the workplace contributes a new lens through which to view contemporary office design, in its sensory considerations. This includes the visual imagery of the design, the earthy hues and warm lighting enhancing tranquility, as well as the material strategy and biophilia that provides employees with comfort in both an auditory and tactile manner.
TOP: Break area in Level 16 Suite 2 with feature timber ceiling.
BOTTOM: Light filled kitchen breakout space in Level 17 Suite 2 with custom joinery from Sheldon Manufacturing.
THE DRIVING THEMES FOR THE DESIGN WERE TO CREATE A UNIQUE AND DYNAMIC SPACE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON WORKPLACE HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEING. THE OVERALL DESIGN OF THE SUITE CATERS TO FUTURE WAYS OF WORKING THROUGH THE ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY THAT THE SPACE OFFERS.
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THIS PHOTO: Elegant meeting booths in Level 17 Suite 2.
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PROMOTING A CIRCULAR DESIGN APPROACH SHELDON MAXIMISED CREATIVE REUSE TO TRANSFORM A DATED OFFICE INTO A STUNNING SPECULATIVE SUITE FOR COMMERCIAL INSTITUTION PEAKSTONE, BENEFITING TENANTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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he construction and operation of commercial buildings uses a staggering amount of energy. Office fitouts also contribute to this impact on the environment, especially when offices are regularly replaced and refurbished. It is estimated that 20-50% of the proportion of whole of life carbon emissions in commercial buildings are caused by office fitouts. 115,000 tonnes of fitout waste and 35,000 tonnes of loose furniture are thrown away every year in Australia. The embodied energy costs within an office fitout are significant, which is why Sheldon is working to reduce the environmental impacts of its projects through circular economy initiatives. At level 5, 55 Clarence St, building owners Peakstone inherited a dated but high-quality fitout. The conventional approach would have been to strip this out and start from scratch, however Sheldon realised there was an opportunity to reuse some of the existing elements, and through considered design planning were able to transform the space into a stunning new office, whilst keeping costs and waste as low as possible. COST EFFECTIVE YET TRANSFORMATIONAL Sheldon was committed to implementing a material retention strategy, from design phase through to construction. The aim of this approach is to reinvigorate dated elements
TOP: A simple yet impactful banquette seat is highlighted by a painted arch.
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of the space, by using existing components during a complete transformation that elevates spaces aesthetically and functionally. From flooring to services, and partitions to furniture, much was kept and re-used from the floor’s previous fitout, whilst transforming a space into a modern, multi-functional office. There are several cost benefits to incorporating reuse into a speculative fitout project, as seen at 55 Clarence St. With the right design and delivery process, office refurbishment costs can be reduced by over 21% by reusing over 20% of the existing material. With material costs rising approximately 6% since 2022, reuse is an effective way to keep project costs down whilst refurbishing a space. The result is a rejuvenated workplace that takes advantage of a natural palette (clay, white, and teal), as well as material (timber finishes and biophilia) to establish a beautifully modern aesthetic. Retained furniture and partitions are combined with this refreshed palette to create several functional work points and collaboration spaces, including an adaptable board room / training area with a movable wall.
TOP: The lift entryway to this space matches the style and quality of the suite and creates a striking entrance.
BOTTOM: A subtle and stylish meeting room carries the tones and calming nature of the fitout, with a residential feel.
WITH THE RIGHT DESIGN AND DELIVERY PROCESS, OFFICE REFURBISHMENT COSTS CAN BE REDUCED BY OVER 21% BY REUSING OVER 20% OF THE EXISTING MATERIAL. WITH MATERIAL COSTS RISING APPROXIMATELY 6% SINCE 2022, REUSE IS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO KEEP PROJECT COSTS DOWN WHILST REFURBISHING A SPACE.
THIS PHOTO: Open plan spaces are strategically utilised in this light filled fitout and connect different zones for easy access.
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BY DESIGNING FOR FUTURE FLEXIBILITY, DISASSEMBLY AND RE-USE, LEVEL 5, 55 CLARENCE ST MAKES STEPS TOWARDS BEING A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND FUTURE PROOF OFFICE FITOUT. THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN TAKE IN MAKING OUR WORKPLACES MORE SUSTAINABLE THROUGH THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY’S ETHOS OF REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE.
THIS PHOTO: A diverse range of seating options and breakout spaces provides a mix of spaces for people to use throughout the day.
FURTHER WAYS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Other initiatives for the project included a robust waste recycling program with an 85% project wide waste recycling target, logistics coordination, prioritisation of modular work points, and greener modes of transport for deliveries. Additionally, by designing for future flexibility, disassembly and re-use, Level 5, 55 Clarence St makes steps towards being a more sustainable and future proof office fitout. There are many opportunities we can take in making our workplaces more sustainable through the circular economy’s ethos of reduce, reuse, recycle.
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TOP: The boardroom receives excellent natural light throughout the day, strategically located within the fitout.
PLANNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE As global and Australian regulations tighten, an increasing expectation for businesses to report emissions, and an increased focus on refurbishing existing buildings, fitout choices have become an essential consideration. This is evident with the World Green Building Council’s net zero commitment to reduce overall embodied CO2 emissions from base build and fit out by at least 40% by 2030. Circular thinking is an industry-wide priority, and its benefit is a more sustainable future for the design and construction industries and everyone who uses workplaces.
BOTTOM: Meeting rooms are conveniently located directly off the reception for easy access for clients or employees.
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SHOWSTOPPING WORKPLACE TO MATCH THE VIEWS A SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION WITH IRONFISH ACHIEVES A FUNCTIONAL AND FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR A FIRM WITH STYLISH FINISHES TO SUIT ITS SPECTACULAR HARBOUR SETTING.
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aving completed numerous projects in this North Sydney building, Sheldon was referred by the building’s leasing agent to design and construct Ironfish’s new workplace. The primary objective was to relocate the property investment management firm to a new location and construct a space that reflected the sophisticated appearance of their former office. The project had a short time frame that needed to be met, with the client having a firm “Go Live” date. With phenomenal views over Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city, the design of this space needed to match the spectacular setting. Sheldon maximised the budget and created a high-end design feel through the clever use of paint colours and finishes. A combination of warm tan, terracotta and clay, and navy for the walls and furniture provide an atmosphere of depth and comfort to the space whilst aligning the office to the company’s brand identity. Sheldon’s in house manufacturing division maximised value for money through the tailored joinery units and workstations.
TOP: A smart, sophisticated, and stylish workplace that accommodates for Ironfish’s employee and client needs.
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WORK POINT DIVERSITY Key highlights of this space include a multifunctional event space that can house up to 72 people for client presentations and functions. This bespoke multi-functional area can be used as both a casual seating area and event space. All furniture is easily movable, and the AC system is designed to be able to support the maximum capacity of the space. There is a “Quiet Corridor” featuring three vibrant quiet rooms each with a variety of feels and functions. These rooms include a private workspace with a high-end video call set up, as well as a small collaborative space for 1 on 1 meetings. The open kitchen/break area capitalised on the harbour views to provide a calming space where employees can relax and socialise.
TOP LEFT & RIGHT: The harbour views are showcased next to the calming breakout space where employees can relax and socialise in a cafe-style environment.
BOTTOM: A variety of meeting rooms provide collaboration opportunities and each has a different name to create distinctive spaces.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS SPACE INCLUDE A MULTIFUNCTIONAL EVENT SPACE THAT CAN HOUSE UP TO 72 PEOPLE FOR CLIENT PRESENTATIONS AND FUNCTIONS. THIS BESPOKE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AREA CAN BE USED AS BOTH A CASUAL SEATING AREA AND EVENT SPACE. ALL FURNITURE IS EASILY MOVABLE, AND THE AC SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THE SPACE.
THIS PHOTO: The stunning city views are a highlight of this workplace that impress everyone who sets foot in it.
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IRONFISH 104 TOP: The boardroom with some of the best views, custom-made joinery and technology requirements to match.
BOTTOM LEFT: Each meeting room has a unique name to create distinct spaces.
BOTTOM RIGHT: A meeting room with a high end video call set up showcases the AV integration within this office.
THIS PHOTO: Locker spaces increase the functionality of this flexible workplace and are easily accessible throughout the day.
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INSTEAD OF DIRECTLY APPLYING ORANGE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DESIGN THROUGH PAINT AND UPHOLSTERY, MATERIALS WITH ORANGE HUES SUCH AS THE KITCHEN JOINERY, FRONT OF HOUSE FURNITURE, AND QUIET ROOM ACOUSTIC PANELLING ALLOWED THE IRONFISH BRAND IDENTITY TO BE INFUSED INTO THE SPACE WHILE MAINTAINING A SOPHISTICATED AND TIMELESS AESTHETIC.
THIS PHOTO: A combination of warm tan, terracotta and clay furniture provide an atmosphere of depth and comfort and combine with the minimalistic kitchen joinery.
SMART, SOPHISTICATED AND STYLISH To incorporate Ironfish’s branding into the design, orange and blue ‘adjacent’ finishes were selected throughout the space to reflect the company colours. Instead of directly applying orange highlights of the design through paint and upholstery, materials with orange hues such as the kitchen joinery, front of house furniture, and quiet room acoustic panelling allowed the Ironfish brand identity to be infused into the space while maintaining a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. The result is a smart and stylish workplace that accommodates for Ironfish’s employee and client needs. Sheldon’s in house design and project management divisions collaborated seamlessly with the client, leading the project forward and ensuring all essential program milestones were met.
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BOTTOM: A variety of different sized meeting rooms make the most of the knockout views, for everyone to enjoy.
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ELEGANT WORKING SURROUNDED BY PARKLAND IN THE HEART OF SYDNEY’S CBD, LAWSON ELLIOTT’S NEW SPACE BOASTS ELEGANCE, TAKING NOTES FROM ART DECO AND BOUTIQUE DESIGN INFLUENCES TO ENCAPSULATE THE ELEGANCE OF THE BRAND.
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LAWSON ELLIOTT 110 THIS PHOTO: The boutique design direction of the new office aligns with the brand positioning of Lawson Elliott, a leading recruitment agency.
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he boutique design direction of their new office strongly aligns with the brand positioning of Lawson Elliott, a leading recruitment agency that specialises in the finance and accounting sector. The materiality favours natural tones and textures, implemented through Sheldon manufactured timber joinery units, tiled surfaces, French Wash paint highlights and biophilia. The space is designed to capitalise on natural light and park views, which blends nicely through the translucent fluted meeting room vinyl strips and soft white curtains. These features ensure privacy for meeting rooms when needed, and add a subtle separation between spaces. The design takes inspiration from art deco themes, with elegant finishes, contrasting walls and ceilings/floors, plenty of symmetry, and sophisticated joinery pieces from Sheldon’s manufacturing division.
TOP: The materiality favours natural tones and textures, implemented through Sheldon manufactured timber joinery units.
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CLIENT FOCUSED SPACES The entrance to the space instantly wows, with a large lounge/reception area. This space, defined by its residential pallete and creative use of biophilia, is surrounded by meeting rooms of various sizes. This layout for the front of house area creates a seamless customer experience for Lawson Elliott’s clients moving between casual and formal meeting points. This space feels separate from the rest of the office, allowing the client’s experience to remain uninterrupted by internal operations.
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PROVIDING EMPLOYEES WITH A HOLISTIC WORKING EXPERIENCE In addition to the extensive front of house area, employees are provided with several workpoints for both collaboration and focus work. Highlights include an open plan workstation area, a quiet focus booth, meeting rooms, and open collaboration points as well as bar seating for hotdesking in the kitchen/break area. A wide range of work points in a relatively small space allows employees to have choice over their working environment, allowing them to tailor it based on their work type.
TOP: A corridor with customised shelving can be used to display art or items of significance.
BOTTOM: A highlight of the space is the large entertaining/break area, designed for employees to take a break, socialise, and host events.
THE SPACE IS DESIGNED TO CAPITALISE ON NATURAL LIGHT AND PARK VIEWS, WHICH BLENDS NICELY THROUGH THE TRANSLUCENT FLUTED MEETING ROOM VINYL STRIPS AND SOFT WHITE CURTAINS. THESE FEATURES ENSURE PRIVACY FOR MEETING ROOMS WHEN NEEDED, AND ADD A SUBTLE SEPARATION BETWEEN SPACES.
THIS PHOTO: This space boasts an impressive kitchen with a large island seating unit designed and created by Sheldon’s manufacturing division.
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LAWSON ELLIOTT 114 TOP: Meeting rooms are adjacent to the open plan space, allowing for a flow between areas.
BOTTOM: Quiet booths have also been provided to allow for private phone calls or meetings, necessary for this recruitment agency.
IN ADDITION TO THE EXTENSIVE FRONT OF HOUSE AREA, EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED WITH SEVERAL WORKPOINTS FOR BOTH COLLABORATION AND FOCUS WORK. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE AN OPEN PLAN WORKSTATION AREA, A QUIET FOCUS BOOTH, MEETING ROOMS, AND OPEN COLLABORATION POINTS AS WELL AS BAR SEATING FOR HOTDESKING IN THE KITCHEN/BREAK AREA.
THIS PHOTO: Curtains soften the kitchen area and provide a homely touch to the breakout space, which is ideal for relaxation and calm.
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LAWSON ELLIOTT 116 THIS PHOTO: The translucent vinyl strips ensure privacy for meeting rooms when needed, and the darker tones distinguish the space.
EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES Another highlight of the space is the large entertaining/ break area, designed for employees to take a break, socialise, and host events. This space boasts an impressive kitchen with a large island seating unit designed and created by Sheldon’s manufacturing division. Providing additional entertainment to employees are the pool table and golf simulator in this space. In particular, the golf simulator provides a unique activity that the team can bond over and compete with to foster culture and attendance in the office. In addition to provisions in the break room such as the golf simulator and pool table, Lawson Elliott’s new office has its very own gym room. Employees are able to use the gym before and after work, or even to have a quick workout during their lunch break.
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TOP: A variety of different sized meeting rooms enable focus work or small meetings in privacy.
BOTTOM: The bold tones within this workplace encapsulates the elegance of the brand, which was key to the design brief.
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WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
FITTING INTERIORS DISCOVER THE RIGHT FIT & BALANCE WITH CAREFUL MATERIAL SELECTION
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SAY HELLO TO KALL, KETTAL’S PRIVACY BOOTHS, WHICH CAN TRANSFORM OPEN-PLAN OFFICES WITH CUTTINGEDGE SOLUTIONS THAT MAY WELL BOOST WORKFLOW AND WELL-BEING IN THE WORKPLACE.
THIS PHOTO: In an open-plan office, Kall privacy booths provide quiet zones where staff can focus on important tasks, host meetings and answer phone calls.
KETTAL PHONE BOOTH 124 THIS PHOTO: The Kall booth boasts an elegant minimalist aesthetic that will look right at home in any modern contemporary workplace, thanks to its timeless appeal.
A SHOWCASE OF ADAPTABILITY, KALL IS AN AMALGAMATION OF SOUND-PROOFING, SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY, AND SNUG INTERIOR, DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT FOSTER WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE.
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ith open-plan offices being the norm rather than the exception these days, it has become even more pressing to provide quiet zones where staff can focus on important tasks, host meetings and answer private phone calls. Enter Kettal’s Kall work booths, designed as the perfect move for escaping from the veritable litany of distractions faced by employees: constant movement, conversational cacophony and commotion. A showcase of adaptability, Kall is an amalgamation of sound-proofing, seamless connectivity, and snug interior, design elements that foster workplace productivity and performance. Crafted to be minimalist with maximum functionality, the Kall is adroitly conceived to give the illusion the booth is recessed into a wall, further enhancing its subtle elegance. Safety and security finds form in the discreet addition of sidewalls, which not only impart structural support and stability, but also block off documents and device screens from prying eyes, particularly during confidential conversations. The booth is outfitted with a duo of glass walls, one of which serves as the door, and a translucent curtain, which adds to the sense of privacy. In essence, the Kall is inviting with a warm and relaxing ambience, a pleasant departure from the sterile aesthetic that typifies similar enclosures. Carefully curated materials, along with a seamlessly integrated electronic control system consisting of a touchscreen unit or concealed knobs that adjust the table height, and control ventilation and connectivity, deliver a one-two punch to render the Kall a user-centric hi-tech haven. The collection is available in four versatile sizes. The modest “S” comes with a compact footprint adequate for a solitary stool, while the more spacious “M” can readily accommodate a low-slung armchair. The spaceconscious can opt for the generous “L” version, which is 30 cm wider and indulges with a lounge-style swivel chair that eases the occupant into a more laid-back posture. And for good measure: the “XL” modular variant, created with special configurations in mind, beckons as a blissful four-seater cocoon to click the collective brain into Collaboration Mode. Click here to view more photos >>
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BOTTOM: Two semi-enclosed Kall booths placed adjacent to each other effortlessly foster a sense of camaraderie as employees work apart together.
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EMBRACED IN COSY CHIC VERITABLE COCOONS OF COSINESS, THE GIORGETTI CALATHEA EXECUTIVE ARMCHAIR AND GUEST ARMCHAIR ARE A FUSION OF NATURE’S NATURAL CURVES AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN.
THIS PHOTO: The Calathea executive armchair—stately, plush, and generously proportioned—is a snug cocoon with its extra-soft padding.
GIORGETTI EXECUTIVE CHAIR & ARMCHAIR 128 THIS PHOTO: Drawing inspiration from the graceful Calathea plant, both armchair versions are defined by their sensual design and captivating canneté construction on the backrest.
THE GIORGETTI CALATHEA EXECUTIVE ARMCHAIR EPITOMIZES EXECUTIVE ELEGANCE. CRAFTED WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION, ITS SEAT AND BACKREST ARE MADE OF CURVED PLYWOOD AND PADDED WITH POLYURETHANE FOAM, ITS PEWTER METAL BASE PROVIDING A STURDY FOUNDATION.
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nspired by the graceful silhouette of the leaves of the Calathea plant, Italian designer Roberto Lazzeroni has woven an organic beauty into a duo of office armchairs that redefine workplace sophistication and comfort. The Giorgetti Calathea executive armchair epitomizes executive elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention, its seat and backrest are made of curved plywood and padded with polyurethane foam, its pewter metal base providing a sturdy foundation. Its five-spoke, powdercoated metal swivel base with castors, seamlessly integrates height adjustment through a gas spring and a fixed and tilting mechanism, offering its occupant tailored comfort and relaxation. A reverential nod to the leaf’s striking ribbing, the backrest features an inlaid wood finish, spotlighting Lazzeroni’s keen eye for detail. The powder-coated metal frame is available in various finishes: natural, anthracite grey, biscuit, and ash grey. Complementing its executive counterpart, the Giorgetti Calathea guest armchair exudes a cosy refinement, making it ideal for workplace settings. The guest armchair is available in four-spoke, painted aluminium swivel base and four-legged ashwood frame, each with a distinct visual persona.
TOP: The Calathea executive armchair’s five-spoke swivel base with castors, adds an energetic vibe to its overall profile.
BOTTOM: Crafted with a tall, slender backrest, the executive armchair’s ergonomic precision ensures not just comfort, but also correct posture.
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THE GUEST ARMCHAIR IS AVAILABLE IN FOUR-SPOKE, PAINTED ALUMINIUM SWIVEL BASE AND FOUR-LEGGED ASHWOOD FRAME, EACH WITH A DISTINCT VISUAL PERSONA.
Available in a comely palette, the upholstery selection, for both executive and guest armchairs, is a canvas for customization. Whether in single-colour leather for a plush look, or a blend of leather and fabric, with the back in quilted leather detailing, and the interior with a fabric or leather frame, the options harmonise external elegance with internal comfort. The concept of the Giorgetti Calathea series rests on merging flair with familiarity, evident in the sensual lines and the compelling canneté motif adorning the backrest, which creates visual rhythm and contrast. In the ever-evolving landscape of office furniture design, the armchairs stand as an ode to natural beauty, offering workplace seating where functionality meets finesse, indulging occupants to an immersive experience in ergonomic comfort and aesthetic chic.
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TOP: The guest armchair boasts two distinct bases—a four-spoke, painted aluminium swivel or four-legged ashwood frame—each with a unique visual persona.
BOTTOM: The cover of the guest armchair, non-removable in all the variants, sports a seamless, sophisticated appearance.
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THIS PHOTO: Well-suited for a home office or to complement a dining table, the four-legged guest armchair balances aesthetic appeal with practicality.
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PRODUCTIVITY IN A POD WHERE OPEN CO-WORKING SPACES CAN GET OVERWHELMING, BRISTOL’S CONFERENCE AND MINI PODS PROVIDE ON-THE-GO PRIVACY FOR IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS.
THIS PHOTO: Upholstered in PET acoustic fabric for sound optimisation, they’re better known for their sustainable and built-to-last approach.
BRISTOL ACOUSTIC PODS 134 ALL PHOTOS: The Pods offer a sleek and modern design, making it a perfect addition without sacrificing spatial awareness or visual comfort.
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n response to the ever-evolving modern workspaces, the need for office solutions that seamlessly blend flexibility and adaptability has become profound. Recognising this demand, Bristol remains ahead of the curve with good designs, introducing the Conference and Mini Pod. The Conference and Mini Pod are innovative acoustic solutions crafted to be an alternative to small conference rooms. The pod offers a well-ventilated, acoustically superior interior for undisturbed and productive work, supported by power and connectivity options. The pods allow for media configuration, equipping itself with a power module, USB Type-A charging port. This technology integration enhances productivity. Committed to longevity, the acoustic pods come in 4 different options, namely: Mini Pod, Small, Medium and Large; which fit 1, 2, 4, and 6 pax respectively. These pods cater to solo projects, team collaborations and client meetings, allowing the flexibility of plotting your pod according to your specific needs. These zones within the open office support diverse work tasks and individual preferences. Its compact size also ensures a minimal footprint while maintaining a sense of space and visual protection in open office layouts. In the hustle and bustle of the corporate day-to-day, sometimes you find yourself needing a peace of mind. Acoustic pods in open areas act as sanctuaries amidst the hustle of the office. Providing privacy for private calls, focused work, or quick breaks, these pods enable confidential one-on-one meetings without disrupting others or being interrupted.
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COMMITTED TO LONGEVITY, THE ACOUSTIC PODS COME IN 4 DIFFERENT OPTIONS, NAMELY: MINI POD, SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE; WHICH FIT 1, 2, 4, AND 6 PAX RESPECTIVELY. THESE PODS CATER TO SOLO PROJECTS, TEAM COLLABORATIONS AND CLIENT MEETINGS, ALLOWING THE FLEXIBILITY OF PLOTTING YOUR POD ACCORDING TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
THIS PHOTO: Creating a dynamic workspace by segregating areas in an open space, the pods allow for foot traffic to flow seamlessly.
TOP TO BOTTOM: The Pods leverage its adaptability to curate thoughtful spaces and empower your team to control their surroundings.
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The use of tempered glass panels for the acoustic pod also ensures privacy for face-to-face talks and ad-hoc catch-ups without it feeling suffocating. Aligned with their sustainable journey, Bristol prioritises healthier indoor environments, ensuring the pods are tested and certified for superior indoor air quality, aligning with stringent standards. On top of their commitment to structural integrity, the Pod is made to last through the wear and tear of a collaborative environment. In their design-driven ethos, they truly prioritise future-proofing their products with timeless purpose and aesthetic appeal. Through prioritising acoustic excellence, adaptability and strategic placement for modern working spaces, they are revolutionising office designs. Silence, and productivity in a Pod.
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ALL PHOTOS: The Pods provide varying colours of fabric finishing to tailor to the office interior.
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CURVED ELEGANCE FOR ROUND DISCUSSIONS
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UDINA WORK IS THE SYMPHONY OF FORM AND FUNCTION, A TABLE EFFORTLESSLY LIGHTENING THE HEART OF MEETING ROOMS AND DEFYING THE CONVENTIONAL WEIGHTINESS ASSOCIATED WITH CENTRAL TABLES.
THIS PHOTO: Its super elliptical tabletop rests on a sculptural concrete base, evoking a sense of balance and zen through its symmetry.
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he organic ethos of integrating natural materials into furniture allows for a sense of warmth and connection to nature, especially when you’re indoors all day long. Mathias Seiler took matters into his own hands with the Udina Work range, a series of tables characterised by its unique sculptural base and super elliptical tabletop. The Udina Work Design by Girsberger is designed for important round-the-table conversations. The precise joint line, defining its form, splits the base into two distinct parts. Notably, the concrete base not only serves an aesthetic purpose, but also ensures remarkable stability, relying on its substantial weight. This structural integrity enables the table to accommodate overhanging tabletops of 280cm. Boasting exceptional versatility, this table can seamlessly integrate into different design themes —whether it be a minimalist space, embracing brutalism or capturing the essence of industrial style. Especially for minimalism, where the pursuit of simplicity and purposeful design reign supreme, Udina Work stands as an ideal companion. They also offer the option for integrated electrical connections with flush-mounted sockets and a discreet cable tray. Its clean lines and unembellished surfaces contribute to an environment free from unnecessary distractions. Despite its minimalistic allure, the table’s base injects a touch of personality, adding a subtle yet striking element. The curved design is rooted in thoughtful
TOP & BOTTOM: For ease of transport, handling and assembly —the base’s two-part construction is both a distinctive and practical feature.
THIS PHOTO: The rounded concrete base is ergonomically designed for better space efficiency, offering more streamlined and fluid movements.
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DESPITE ITS MINIMALISTIC ALLURE, THE TABLE’S BASE INJECTS A TOUCH OF PERSONALITY, ADDING A SUBTLE YET STRIKING ELEMENT. THE CURVED DESIGN IS ROOTED IN THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATION OF BOTH SAFETY AND USER EXPERIENCE, WHERE ROUNDED EDGES CAN MINIMISE THE RISK OF INJURIES FROM ACCIDENTAL COLLISIONS WITH SHARP CORNERS.
THIS PHOTO: The smooth edges invite light into the room, softening the overall look for a comfortable ambience amid angular furnishing.
consideration of both safety and user experience, where rounded edges can minimise the risk of injuries from accidental collisions with sharp corners. Offering a more pleasant visual experience, the tactile feel of rounded edges also enhances overall comfort. The unique base allows light to permeate, preventing the under-table from appearing overly dark or shadowed. This is particularly advantageous in tight or compact spaces as it also streamlines space efficiency. The rectangular tabletops, as well as circular ones with a matching round base, come in 3 different solid wood selections: Oak, Knotty Oak and American Walnut. The concrete base is also available in either light or dark grey. The incorporation of natural materials in some sense, brings the outdoors indoors. Essentially, Udina Work represents a holistic approach, where aesthetics, functionality, and user experience come together to create a harmonious environment for meeting discussions. Click here to view more photos >>
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TOP & BOTTOM: Udina Work range includes rectangular and circular tabletops with 3 solid wood colours, alongside a light or dark grey base.
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