The space planning provides equitable access to natural light for all staff, and the successful space efficacies have afforded a trafficable corridor around the perimeter.

The office layout reflects a corporate office culture that encourages staff interaction. We appreciate that not all productive work is carried out in meeting rooms and workstations.

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Versatility and individuality are paramount as you can choose between an impressive array of working environments, including warehouse studios, garden offices and premium city office suites.

The warehouse studios take on a raw, ‘New York-inspired’ open plan layout, complete with polished concrete floors, light infused spaces, high ceilings and elevated view of the Docklands.

The garden offices are relaxed and stylish self-contained office spaces set against a lush and landscaped garden, while the premium city offices boast an internal atrium and sky garden with premium strata office suites.

Due for completion in 2009, the building is six storeys high and spans across 13,950sqm in total, containing 300 carparks spread over 4 levels.  – Industry Business Hub is the perfect mix of both function and stylish form.

The development is 6 storeys high, with 4 levels of office space of 4000sqm and 3 basement levels for car parking, providing 121 carparks.  A penthouse apartment finishes the top floor of the building.

The key drawcard tenant of this development is the renowned Dutton showroom, which showcases exotic European and Prestige cars from around the world.  The reputed Café Veloce is an extension of the showroom, providing a quality cafe experience. 

Inspired by 1970’s Ferrari design and iconic Italian car design firm Pininfarina, the façade of the building boasts a strong, audacious collection of forms dramatically suspended in the streetscape.

This distinctive puzzle of concrete fragments reflects the exciting cosmopolitan character of South Yarra.

The brief included a separation of the front and back of house. The front of house features a Boardroom, Big Star and Little Fish meeting rooms. The use of warm deep timbers, soft grey stone tiles and lightweight screening panels creates a sleek yet inviting environment in which to conduct business.

To add interest and a unique identity to the front of house, specialized lighting was chosen to enhance the meeting rooms and entry foyer. A cardboard reception desk, designed by the architect, is positioned in the foyer, making a bold statement upon entry. A brag wall occupies an entire wall of the boardroom, with backlit orange panels hinting at the company’s corporate colours.

The back of house includes office spaces, a staff soft room and general service spaces. The challenge was to create a light filled open office in a deep space that allowed acoustic privacy for each staff member. This was achieved by each office being fully enclosed by glass. Sliding doors open into a brightly lit 4m wide central hub space, forming an atmospheric, light, spacious meeting and discussion space.

The final product not only meets the brief, but exceeds the client’s expectations, with a 30% increase in staff productivity. This process reflects the creative and highly successful collaboration between client and architect.