Office Concept V14N3 | Workplace Interior Design and Modern Office Furniture

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SIREN DESIGN: ENABLING PEOPLE TO THRIVE AN ICONIC TRANSFORMATION | THE EPITOME OF EXPERIMENTATION | CREATING COMMUNITIES THAT THRIVE IGNITING HIGH PERFORMANCE COLLABORATION | A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY | SIREN’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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MOVING AHEAD WITH OPTIMISM Let’s end the year in a high note with this visually captivating issue featuring a wide variety of iconic designs.

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hat a year it has been! It has been challenging but nonetheless exciting for us at Office Concept, as we are fortunate to have so many inspiring projects to immerse ourselves in. For example, this issue’s showcase of projects by Siren Design is nothing short of impressive.

We are ecstatic Siren Design has decided to be part of our year-end edition. The Procter & Gamble (P&G) project is particularly striking with its fantastic interplay of lighting, while the PwC Experience Centre stands out with its high-tech aesthetics.

Another eye-catching element is the unique ceiling detailing within the No.1 Martin Place establishment, as well as the chic collaborative spaces at the Infosys headquarters.

Zooming down to workplace furniture systems, the Lives Collection by Okamura exemplifies a truly versatile yet stylish work environment. When it comes to ergonomic seating, the Steelcase Karman offers more than just a gorgeous piece for an office setting - this work chair has a highly intuitive feature that ensures ultimate comfort when you sit down to work.

Moving forward, I am anticipating a brighter year ahead in 2022. Thanks to everyone who have supported us all this time. Happy reading and look out for even more enticing design ideas in our new issues next year!

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Designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec impress us once again with the new Cotone Slim-Pro, a minimalist sofa that celebrates simplicity on the outside but conceals an intricately complex mechanism on the inside. The entire piece radiates relaxation, thanks to its soft, generous cushions, which are suited for lobby and lounge areas. There is also the freedom to combine its aluminium structure so that you can have a customised piece created specially for key spaces in the workplace.

Classic meets contemporary – that’s the design intention behind the handsome Kruze Lounge chair. It’s more than its good looks because this chair offers an outstanding sitting experience to match its eye-catching appearance. The chair features a high sculpted back and gently curving contours, complementing a sleek profile that makes it a fantastic standalone piece for meeting areas, reception spaces, or waiting rooms. Kruze Lounge is also available as a lowback edition for more design possibilities.

A future-forward seating piece designed by Antonio Citterio in collaboration with Vitra, the ID Visitor touchdown chair blends total comfort with high-performance features. It’s in every sense a functional chair that’s versatile enough for a variety of applications yet captures attention immediately due to its stylish profile. The base is constructed akin to the legendary Visavis visitor chair from Vitra; however, it is also made to complement ID Visitor’s new backrests with a distinctive touch.

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The elegant Toa table by Robin Rizzini leverages on its streamlined edges to generate an alluring aesthetic. Lightweight and minimalist, the table features tapered bridge legs made of die-cast aluminium, which are thinner at the base and widen up towards the “T” element that supports the top. Perfect for contemporary offices, executive rooms, collaborative zones, and meeting rooms, Toa is also available in smaller sizes and with decentralised cable access for added convenience.

No sharp angles, only gentle curves: this approach successfully turns the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer desk by Charlotte Perriand into a charming focal piece for workspaces or home offices. Three supports – one larger and the other two more slender and cylindrical in shape – form its structure, complementing the natural Canaletto walnut material. The desk also comes in a matte lacquer finish in the collection’s colour palette for a more polished and vibrant appeal.

Sit or stand, Tyde 2 by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec lets you move between these two positions with ease. This sit-stand table system offers a myriad of configuration and equipment options to make things easier, whether you want a single desk or a large bench. You can effortlessly transform single desks, double clusters and conference tables into collaborative platforms or spaces for focused work. However you want them, the configurations easily adapt to your office’s dynamic requirements.

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Mews is made for remote and hybrid working.

This furniture system takes the ergonomics of your space to the next level via air quality, temperature and lighting. This way, you can create habitats that encourage higher work quality, better connection, and seamless collaboration. Included in this system are a POD structure, worktable, airflow unit, acoustic roof mate, lighting, illuminated shelves, as well as carpeting coat hooks, desktop power units, laptop arms, and glazing bars.

With Alcove Plus Work, there’s now space to foster better well-being at work. Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this collection is meant to offer a temporary retreat for quiet, concentrated work. It comes with an integrated tablet desk, optionally available with power and data. While Alcove Plus Work takes cue from Alcove Work, it diverts away from the latter with panels that extend almost to the floor and conceal the frame.

The Carrel NX Booth eases you into the new normal of work-life with features that bring convenience and ensure higher productivity – no matter where you choose to work. It is designed as a comfortable private space for working, reducing distractions and giving you privacy when needed. The booth comes equipped with a tabletop, custom made sofa and backrest cushion, as well as panels in various colour options. Plug points and stationery drawers are included as well.

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ENABLING PEOPLE TO THRIVE SIREN IS ON A MISSION TO USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO HELP BUSINESSES REGENERATE THE PLANET.

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iren Design was founded in 2005 as a place for creatives to thrive.

Creating Siren from nothing, Siren’s founder, Mia Feasey, has always championed the idea that that there should be no limitations to success or opportunities based on gender, ethnicity or socio-economic status.

With ambition, hard work and an ability to think differently, Siren has flourished from a disruptive start-up into a leading interior design consultancy.

Unlike traditional design practices Siren is an incubator for new ideas where experimentation is encouraged. This philosophy has served to define Siren.

Each studio – first Sydney in 2005, founded by Mia Feasey, and now led by Nicole Fitzgerald; followed by Singapore, co-founded with Penny Sloane in 2012; then Melbourne co-founded with Nicole Pollak in 2014; and most recently, New York co-founded with Christina Magrans in 2020 – have all been established by dynamic, entrepreneurial women with fire in their bellies, and a desire to make an impact through the interior environment.

Siren prides themselves on going beyond the superficial aspects of design and delving into a thorough understanding of the people in the equation.

Using clever design thinking to create engaging, dynamic communities, designed from the inside out.

At a board meeting a few years ago, the Siren management team came to the realisation that interior design was worse than fashion when it came to sustainability and caring for the planet. In that meeting they made a collective decision to shake things up and they set a powerful new purpose and mission: their purpose is to enable people to thrive and their mission is to use their creativity to inspire businesses to regenerate the planet.

Their mission and purpose is at the heart of everything Siren does and they strive to have positive impact wherever they can. Whether it be from simply looking at a project that might have an existing fit out and working out creative ways of repurposing elements to avoid waste, to selecting the most sustainable materials possible, focusing on improving the health and wellbeing of the people who will use the spaces they design, or finding ways to connect clients and other social enterprises who could need help and finding creative ways to combine the two. Sometimes they can have impact in small ways, sometimes it’s on a much larger scale, but their philosophy is that every action counts.

The big question the studio has faced most recently is what is the future of the workplace? What will it look like and has it changed forever? Siren’s response is to first look within, taking a purpose-led approach using the Japanese concept of ‘Ikigai’ and applying it to the built environment in a strategy they call ‘Places for Purpose’. They then use this tool to uncover the key elements of a place or a business. The aim is to go beyond the numbers, extending the thinking to address questions such as: How does this place excel? How does it contribute to the community? How do we make this place feel special? Striving to get to the heart of things so that future workplaces have ultimate flexibility and usefulness, and serve as happy, healthy community hubs for the companies that call them home.

As entrepreneurs and true creatives, the leadership team of Siren has been awarded a range of accolades including: 2020 Good Design Women in Design Award, 2018 INDE Design Luminary Award, Perspective Global 40 under 40 Design Star of the Future 2012, and 2010 NAWIC Business Woman Award to name just a few. Passionate and engaging, Siren’s founder, Mia Feasey is now using her public profile and global networks to help raise awareness and make change within the built environment and broader business community linked around Siren’s mission and purpose, and Siren’s other board members are doing the same.

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AN ICONIC TRANSFORMATION THE ENTRY TO THE ICONIC NO.1 MARTIN PLACE HAS TRANSFORMED FROM A TRANSIENT ‘NOTHING SPACE’ INTO A VIBRANT PIECE OF THE COMMUNITY WITH FOCUS AND ENGAGEMENT ON EVERY LEVEL.

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ow do you take an under-utilised, underwhelming mezzanine space in one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings and give it new life and vibrancy?

That was the brief from Charter Hall in a design competition for the mezzanine of the iconic No.1 Martin Place - prime commercial and hotel towers anchored by the GPO, one of the country’s most significant heritage buildings.

Set in a prime location, No.1 Martin Place attracted a broad mix of tenants including workplaces for LinkedIn, Microsoft and Expedia. The mezzanine level in question was a transient space near the lift well. A space that hundreds of people would walk through every day without stopping.

However, this was also prime real estate, and Charter Hall identified that with creative thinking, this could be reinvigorated for the benefit of the immediate community.

In response to the design competition, Siren envisaged the space as a marketplace, a space to connect with people,

TOP & LEFT: Custom mobile tables sit opposite a full height digital screen.

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THE BRIEF - CREATING A THIRD SPACE The detailed design brief was determined through extensive research, workshopping and stakeholder engagement.

Based on this research, it was clear that there was a need for a ‘third space’ which tenants felt connected to. The space needed to serve as a flexible town hall space with links to community and ceremonial activities, food and beverage offerings to entice interaction, and a working lounge that transitioned from connection to relaxation.

The opportunity, but also the challenge, was to combine old with integration of the new, to provide meeting, co-working, eating, drinking and social spaces, centred around existing relationships within the precinct.

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drawing in the energy of the vibrant street life. Adriano Pupilli Architects (APA) envisaged the mezzanine as a portico; a semi-public front of house, a place to get to know your neighbours, under a vaulted canopy of dowel. There were strong synergies in the designs and Charter Hall decided to award the design competition to both studios and a collaboration was formed.

TOP: Ground floor waiting area in front of the feature spiral staircase.

BOTTOM: Top of the spiral staircase showing atrium dowel ceiling details and marble screens.

THIS PHOTO: Tenant concierge, digital artwork and way finding.

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“ NO.1 MARTIN PLACE IS A REAL COMMUNITY PIECE. WE WORKED CLOSELY TOGETHER TO GET EVERYONE ENGAGED AND ON THE JOURNEY. IT WAS VERY PERSONALISED, AND I THINK THAT REALLY SHOWED THAT CHARTER HALL WERE LISTENING TO THE TENANTS, WHICH WAS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THEY’RE ALL COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TENANTS. ” Mia Feasey, CEO of Siren Design

THIS PHOTO: A curtain is used to section off the fully flexible third space.

THE DESIGN RESPONSE A staircase from the foyer was designed to scoop people up from street level delivering them into the welcoming space. To slow people’s movement, creating intimacy and calm, a vaulted ceiling of dowels created a rhythm of undulating forms, referencing the classical elegance of the GPO. To bring surprise and delight a flexible gallery space was introduced, with sliding screens displaying artworks from local collectives which can then be rearranged to enclose a workshop space. Moveable joinery and banquette seating completed the transformation of the mezzanine and foyer.

Architecturally, a portico was developed to create a memorable front of house; a place to linger, be inspired, meet the neighbours. This was complemented by dynamic public and private zones, a marketplace and articulation of the lively energy flowing from the tower above.

Dead spaces became nooks for larger gatherings, thoroughfares became spaces for people to order coffee, have a quick bite or tap out an email, whilst overlooking and linking back to life on the street.

The philosophy was to bring the outside in by incorporating biophilia, park benches and streetlights, playing with scale and proportion to maximise the double height space. Elements were well crafted, innovative and most importantly, customisable. The objective was to create multifunctional and flexible facilities, catering for the diverse needs of the community, supported by the seamless integration of technology.

BOTTOM: Metal joinery items with built in light features.

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CREATING A COMMUNITY TO THRIVE No.1 Martin Place is now a vibrant piece of the community with focus and engagement on every level. Siren and APA allowed the qualities and users of the existing space to guide the approach to the planning. This space is about celebrating the interrelationship of people and place. Ultimately the user is the chooser.

Mia Feasey, CEO of Siren Design explains: “No.1 Martin Place is a real community piece. We worked closely together to get everyone engaged and on the journey. It was very personalised, and I think that really showed that Charter Hall were listening to the tenants, which was important because they’re all completely different tenants.”

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BOTTOM: Cafe seating for catch-ups.

TOP LEFT: Mobile boot seats with integrated planting for connection to nature.

TOP RIGHT: Mobile tables align to Pitt Street.

BOTTOM: The social enterprise cafe - Profit for Purpose. Marble-faced with custom pendant light.

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AN INNOVATION HUB THE ETHOS OF CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY, PROCTER AND GAMBLE (P&G) IS TO ‘MAKE EVERY DAY MORE THAN ORDINARY’ AND SIREN TOOK THIS AS THEIR INSPIRATION IN THIS DESIGN.

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rocter & Gamble (P&G) is the largest household and personal care company in the world with operations across 70 countries, and brands sold in more than 180 countries internationally.

P&G’s Asia Pacific headquarters are located in the Singapore Innovation Centre (SGIC), Singapore’s largest private research facility. The P&G research and development centre is manned by about 500 scientists and engineers with capabilities in consumer research, formulation, fragrance design, new materials, process development, equipment design, package design, analytical, performance testing, safety and regulatory assessment.

THE BRIEF Innovation and collaboration between teams was at the heart of the innovation centre. Siren’s design brief was to transform an under-utilised café space into a place where multi-disciplinary teams could come together to develop creative solutions to help realise the company’s purpose – ‘to improve the lives of the world’s consumers’. The challenge was to do this with minimal structural modifications.

TOP & LEFT: Dicrohic film increases the mystery and excitement of activity behind the existing glass fishbowl innovation cafe.

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BOTTOM: Flexibility was a core principle when designing this space. Each surface and space needed to have multiple use cases. Every surface moves to reveal analogue or digital collaboration tools.

SIREN’S RESPONSE WAS TO WORK WITH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES, MAKING THEM FEATURES OF THE SPACE WHILST MAXIMISING THE USAGE AND MINIMISING WASTE. THE USE OF STRIKING ELEMENTS SUCH AS VIBRANT DICHROIC FILM ON THE GLASS FAÇADE WERE DESIGNED TO DRAW PEOPLE’S ATTENTION.

THIS PHOTO: Reuse of existing site structures such as the timber slat ceiling and the raised platform became important features which we elevated with lighting and recycled carpets and upholstery.

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Siren’s response was to work with the existing structures, making them features of the space whilst maximising the usage and minimising waste. The use of striking elements such as vibrant dichroic film on the glass façade (which changes colour depending on the angle you view it from) were designed to draw people’s attention.

The interior is defined by a single material: cork, which is 100% natural and renewable. The furniture is also completely flexible and can be transformed from stools, to tables or high tables and technology is integrated as well, to ensure that the space provides all of the tools to inspire creative thinking and problem solving.

The result is a dynamic, engaging yet highly functional space which used by the teams in their creative process.

TOP & BOTTOM: Lineal lighting extends from the exterior and entry through to the hack room creating a dramatic backdrop to the high ceilings.

TOP: The coffee bar and catering space located between the private hack room and open flexible ideation zones.

BOTTOM LEFT: The private ideation space equipped with interactive technology and flexible furniture.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A high table where each user can choose to stand or sit. Acoustic panelled walls and high performance lighting all feature in the private hack room.

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THE EPITOME OF EXPERIMENTATION CLOSE YOUR EYES AND PICTURE THE OFFICES OF A GLOBAL CONSULTING FIRM. NOW TRY TO IMAGINE THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT YOU EXPECT … THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF PWC’S EXPERIENCE CENTRE.

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s the black glass door slide open, you step into a space that feels like a contemporary art installation.

Colourful lights reflect from tessellated mirrors.

The ceiling tilts, walls slant and the floor is metallic epoxy.

It’s a space designed to surprise, to open your mind and to challenge the stereotypes.

The lack of convention of the interior is precisely the point of this space. Incredibly, this space lies within the iconic Marina One in Singapore and serves as global consulting firm, PwC’s Southeast Asia Consulting Experience Centre. It’s not what you expect. It’s a series of juxtapositions – an organic plan with geometric elements, tactile elements with high-tech integrations, darkness versus light – these are all purposeful elements designed to echo the complex and multifaceted nature of the work done here.

According to Marco Maimone, Chief Technologist, PwC; “The space amplifies how we work; it doesn’t dictate how we work,” making this project a standout for transformational thinking in the workplace.

TOP & LEFT: The Experience Tunnel is designed to shift your mindset as you enter the space.

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THE DESIGN BRIEF “PwC’s clear objective was to create a space that took you from now to the future. When you walk in, it’s wow!

The arrival experience is really to reset the brain, to change the way you think,” says Penny Sloane, Managing Director of Siren Design, Singapore.

The Experience Centre itself epitomises experimentation. The layout is a spatial trajectory that physically traces the design-thinking loop.

The arrival is the first impression and the opportunity for guests to reset the brain and start imagining the impossible is possible. Programmable colour combinations evoke desired moods or represent clients’ corporate colours, creating an immediate sense of belonging.

Clients step from the portal to a Solution Zone to participate in workshops and brainstorming sessions.

Information gathered here goes to the back-of-house area across an open bar.

Meeting rooms are enclaves for processing, which may result in accelerated digital or physical prototyping within the Makers’ Space. Back out in the client-facing area is the Immersion Zone, another first, where an audio-visual report replaces the conventional power-point presentation. This fluid relationship between spaces is guided by the organic plan, which is enhanced by natural light from the perimeter windows.

The whole space is built on three-dimensional design-thinking processes.

TOP: PLENARY/AMPHITHEATRE Features a deceptively simple workshop space where movable curved tiered seating can be easily arranged by one person to suit the session.

TOP & BOTTOM: IMMERSIVE ZONE or the theatre space is primarily used as a presentation space where a movie of findings is presented to clients instead of a power point presentation.

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“ PWC’S CLEAR OBJECTIVE WAS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT TOOK YOU FROM NOW TO THE FUTURE. WHEN YOU WALK IN, IT’S WOW! THE ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE IS REALLY TO RESET THE BRAIN, TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK. ” Penny Sloane, Managing Director of Siren Design, Singapore

THIS PHOTO: GENERAL OPEN OFFICE is an open and agile studio designed for collaboration at its core. The space features a variety of different work and meeting settings.

Dominic Stallard, PwC Experience Centre Leader and Chief Creative Officer explains: “We weren’t building an ‘office’, and it wasn’t meant to be just a pretty space.

It was to be predominantly about function”. It was crucial that the Experience Centre reflected its purpose of helping clients navigate the future of technology.

THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE As PwC’s clients walk into the Experience Centre for the first time, they are immersed in a world of complexity and refraction, which symbolises the digital disruption that surrounds them both personally, and in business.

Siren created a space which enables PwC to take their clients on a continuous flow from what seems impossible to a solution. Every space is seamlessly connected; yet incredibly individual to target specific needs.

The purpose is to encourage experimentation; each space is flexible and adaptable which enables PwC to customise the setup of the space depending on their client’s problems as well as their own collaboration and ideation needs.

TOP: MAKERS AREA is a technologists playground, with 3D printers, and AR/VR devices. The ultimate workshop.

MIDDLE: IDEATION HUB private collaboration zone tucked behind original art adorned lockers.

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“ WE WEREN’T BUILDING AN ‘OFFICE’, AND IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE JUST A PRETTY SPACE. IT WAS TO BE PREDOMINANTLY ABOUT FUNCTION. ” Dominic Stallard, PwC Experience Centre Leader and Chief Creative Officer

THIS PHOTO: THE MELT ROOM has operable partitions and a movable table increasing the flexibility and usability of this space.

The design is deceptively clever; each piece of furniture, material finish, partitions have multiple uses.

For example, the radius of the tiered seating in the solution zone sits perfectly against the radius of the partitions and can be easily moved by one person; all walls are writable, magnetic and aesthetically beautiful; and no one would expect to find doors in the arrival tessellated mirror tunnel however this is how the full circle of innovation is realised.

Where the front is dark and dramatic, the main back-of-house workspace is ergonomic, collaborative and a lot brighter, as staff spend a lot of time there.

Graffiti-like murals by Singaporean artist Clogtwo splash across the white walls, injecting doses of colour. Comfort and sustainability are addressed with sensors that switch lights off when no one is around and calibrate illumination to the most ideal level to eliminate fatigue. A hybrid of

height-adjustable tables, bar stools, office chairs and sofas point to the manner in which staff work.

WHAT MAKES IT A STAND OUT? The Experience Centre is a magnetic place, a safe place for expression and experimentation, and a meritocracy, where ideas are valued more than seniority or salaries.

It’s a space built to solve complex problems whilst being filled with joy. A place where PwC can assist in creating things and giving advice that can steer society and business, with engaged clients who are a long way out of their comfort zones and loving every minute. It’s a place where PwC is earning global recognition and reaping the rewards that come with it.

“It’s one of those spaces whose value comes up whenever you interact with it,” says Dominic Stallard of PwC.

BOTTOM: OPEN BAR is a hospitality driven zone where drinks and conversations are encouraged to flow.

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CREATING COMMUNITIES THAT THRIVE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE ‘SILICON YARRA’ IN MELBOURNE, THE COMMONS CREMORNE REPRESENTS THE AREA AT ITS CORE – A PLACE FOR CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY.

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s the third project Siren has designed for this highly successful co-working business, The Commons Cremorne is culmination of years of experience in designing and managing co-working communities and it also provides great insight for larger corporates in creating dynamic, flexible working communities centred around sustainability and social responsibility, of particular relevance to the post-pandemic environment.

In testament to success of the design and the engaging community within, the Siren team liked the space so much they decided move in! The Siren team believes in immersing themselves in their own designs in order to learn from it, and as creatives they also loved the idea of being fully imbedded in a dynamic, creative community.

THE CONCEPT The concept of The Commons was created in Melbourne by two school mates, Cliff Ho and Tom Ye, out of a desire to achieve happiness in the workplace and redefine the meaning of a day at the office. With thoughtful consideration of the way people work today, the founders had a vision to create spaces with a harmonious marriage of the flexibility of today’s work style and the needs of the modern individual.

TOP & LEFT: The warm and welcoming concierge entry into The Commons.

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THE DESIGN Cremorne has transformed in the past few years from sleepy suburb of Melbourne to a magnet for digital and disruptive businesses – now widely regarded as Australia’s Silicon Valley.

The design celebrates Cremorne is at its core – the ‘Silicon Yarra’. A creative, innovative place and a place for big ideas. A place of discoveries and understated creativity that is naturally simple, yet impressive and warm.

The idea is to create a journey where members connect, meet and are looked after in a shared environment, whilst still having ownership of their own space, a space that feels like home.

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The Commons model is a successful one, and the business is on a path of expansion. The Cremorne site spans over a four-level new built tenancy and a rooftop space that has impressive 360 degree views. The largest Commons location yet, Cremorne has the most spacious desks and offices to date, and also features a maker space, a rooftop garden overlooking the city and a wellness studio.

MIDDLE: The dynamic communal kitchen - a space for members to eat, meet and socialise.

BOTTOM: A spacious hotdesking zone.

THE CREMORNE SITE SPANS OVER A FOUR-LEVEL NEW BUILT TENANCY AND A ROOFTOP SPACE THAT HAS IMPRESSIVE 360 DEGREE VIEWS. THE LARGEST COMMONS LOCATION YET, CREMORNE HAS MOST SPACIOUS DESKS AND OFFICES TO DATE, AND ALSO FEATURES A MAKER SPACE, A ROOFTOP GARDEN OVERLOOKING THE CITY AND A WELLNESS STUDIO.

THIS PHOTO: A glimpse into the communal kitchen and hotdesking zone all surrounded by abundant planting.

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THE FOCUS WORK AREAS ARE DESIGNED TO BE MORE QUIET, BRIGHT AND LIGHT TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY AND TEAM COLLABORATIONS, WHILST THE HUMAN INTERACTION SPACES ARE DESIGNED TO HAVE A “BUZZ” AND VIBRANCY.

THIS PHOTO: Dedicated open plan desks are perfect for collaboration or quiet work.

The Commons business philosophy focuses on creating strong community-based living and working.

Spaces for meeting and connecting with like-minded people. The environment is designed to enable strong interactions through multiple third spaces scattered purposefully across the building to encourage bump moments between members, as well as enable team collaborations and cross working. The third spaces throughout The Commons Cremorne vary to cater for the diverse styles of members requirements, however specifically for The Commons Cremorne the third spaces were purposely designed throughout ground level so that it becomes the hub of the building whilst also surrounding the interconnecting stairs in order to activate the middle spine of the building to connect members from different floors.

The environment is designed to allow easy transitions from focus works, to human interactions. The focus work areas are designed to be more quiet, bright and light to enhance productivity and team collaborations, whilst the human interaction spaces are designed to have a “buzz” and vibrancy.

TOP: Wellness zone for yoga and meditation sessions.

MIDDLE: Tech enabled shared meeting rooms.

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THE CHALLENGE The challenge of the project was to connect two buildings together which were at a different floor level. The Commons Cremorne was also a budget conscious project, with a tight timeframe. The approach was about highlighting areas with strong features, while using on cost effective materials and simple detailing done well. The end result was an impressive environment throughout.

The other challenge was to design a space that links well to the other Commons sites, yet is still unique to the Cremorne context and suits its building.

The design response places a strong focus on human-centered design and wellness. This includes the incorporation of biophilic design - ensuring all greenery are living plants to support this. Siren also took a reduction of waste mentality using minimal finishes in different ways. Sustainability and environmental consciousness are key values of The Commons, and as a result, the space provides easy options for members to make sustainable decisions in their everyday lives.

TOP LEFT: The stairway provides connection and opportunity for ‘bump’ moments throughout the building.

TOP RIGHT: Tea points and booth seating provide different places to meet and work.

BOTTOM: Stunning 360 degree views of Cremorne and Melbourne CBD beyond from the rooftop.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS ARE KEY VALUES OF THE COMMONS, AND AS A RESULT, THE SPACE PROVIDES EASY OPTIONS FOR MEMBERS TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE DECISIONS IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES.

THIS PHOTO: Collaboration and creativity abound, and the brainstorm zone is a perfect place for ideation and to workshop new ideas.

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IGNITING HIGH PERFORMANCE COLLABORATION AS A MULTI-FACETED GLOBAL COMPANY, INFOSYS WANTED TO CREATE AN ON-SITE ECOSYSTEM THAT ENCOMPASSES INNOVATION, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING, AS WELL AS SHOWCASING THE DIVERSITY OF THEIR BUSINESS.

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s a global technology company, Infosys’ offering is vast. In the design of their new workplace, set in the heart of the Melbourne Quarter Precinct in Docklands, it was essential that these offerings were showcased whilst being underpinned by the values of their brand. In addition, the project faced the ultimate challenge; being completely constructed during a global pandemic.

The results speak for themselves, with the project winning a Gold DrivenXDesign award for Commercial Interior Design.

The 9,200m2 fitout project spans over four full floors plus a basement showcase space. Each floor takes on its own personality through form and function, optimising the user experience and communicating the interwoven conceptual story of a high-tech landscape, contrasting and intersecting with bursts of natural landscape.

Whilst the aesthetic varies over the levels, there is a strong connection both physically and holistically between each level through visual connection of architectural lines, form and finishes. A new interconnecting staircase was also designed between three of the levels to create a vertical connectivity, to encourage movement over the levels and to promote interactions between the staff.

TOP & LEFT: The interconnecting staircase spans between three of the levels. Indigenous artwork has been integrated into feature wall paneling.

Artist: Elizabeth Close

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THE BRIEF The brief for the project was to create a new workplace that embodied the core values of Infosys as a global business with a workplace model geared towards igniting high-performance collaboration between teams by offering many alternative settings across all levels.

Infosys wanted to create a vibrant work community that extended the spirit of the Infosys culture from front of house, to all areas of the workspace.

Through the workshopping phase, key areas of the fitout were envisaged including the Customer Suite, Creative Studio, Town Centre and Team Zones on the upper floors. Each area was defined to have its own identity, whilst establishing a connection within each space through the Infosys ecosystem. This was achieved by creating a design language that aided in navigating through the vast spaces throughout between each floor.

The key design features included an immersive digital room, infamously nicknamed the ‘Digital Donut’; virtual reality and showcase displays; interactive games areas; training facilities; integrated Indigenous artwork embedded into the architectural materiality; meeting suites; recreation and game zones; breakout spaces and various collaboration settings, with sustainability being at the forefront of all the specification decisions made throughout the project.

TOP: VR booths and displays feature in the “Living Lab” showcase level.

BOTTOM: Games area with feature custom wall mural. Artist: Daniel Wenn from 90 Degrees Art.

SUSTAINABILITY WAS A KEY ASPIRATION FOR THE PROJECT. SPECIFICATIONS OF ALL THE FINISHES, FITTINGS AND FURNITURE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE A FIVE-STAR RATING.

THIS PHOTO: Front of house meeting suite waiting and informal meeting zones.

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INFOSYS WANTED TO CREATE A VIBRANT WORK COMMUNITY THAT EXTENDED THE SPIRIT OF THE INFOSYS CULTURE FROM FRONT OF HOUSE, TO ALL AREAS OF THE WORKSPACE.

THIS PHOTO: Communal Kitchen breakout featuring overhead planting and an interactive play wall.

IMMERSING IN THE INFOSYS WORLD As a global technology company, it was essential to showcase Infosys’ vast offering, as well as connecting with the brand within the design. The “Living Lab” customer showcase suite, located on one of the basement floors had direct public access from the Sky Park and created an experiential environment through immersive experiences, digital integration and physical displays.

This floor also created an educational and information sharing platform for external users to become immersed in the Infosys world.

The upper floors created a stage for what the business represents. This is demonstrated through formalised client facing areas, digital displays and meeting areas and highly collaborative work zones that encourage staff to cross pollinate amongst each project discipline. It is that evolution of constant transition within the office that creates this hub of constant activity and collaboration.

The fitout offers high flexibility for the business to evolve and adapt and for staff to create their own spaces if they want to move away from their designated work zones. The project was developed to encourage ‘bump’ moments to promote interactions, socialising and conversations outside of a meeting room or work point.

DESIGN CHALLENGE The project faced the ultimate challenge; being completely constructed during a global pandemic. Processes were adapted to make the experience smooth, easy and fun for the client, despite the challenges of a project being constructed in a strict Melbourne lockdown. The client’s previous office was transformed into a temporary showroom, with entire furniture package samples and options set up for review and selection based on not being able to attend any showrooms. The head contractor appointment, workshops and PCG meetings were conducted over video conferencing. The full project team’s collaboration, determination, perseverance and ability to adapt led to a successful project completion.

SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability was a key aspiration for the project.

Specifications of all the finishes, fittings and furniture throughout the entire project were selected based on their ability to achieve a five-star rating. The base build flooring, ceiling finishes over the working floors and throughout the open areas were maintained where possible to minimise wastage. The showcase level maintained the exposed base building shell to minimise the use of additional materials. Low VOC paints and indoor planting has been implemented to improve air quality and staff wellbeing.

TOP: Meeting suite and flexi office.

BOTTOM: Immersive digital projection space.

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HIGHRISE HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS ARE PLACED LITERALLY AT THE CORE OF THIS COMMERCIAL OFFICE TOWER WITH THE DESIGN FOR NEST, A HOLISTIC WELLNESS AMENITY SPACE.

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s North Sydney’s first premium grade commercial tower, 1 Denison was designed to set new benchmarks in both experience and design for its signature tenants including Microsoft, SAP and Nine. As a 5 Star Green Star building, targeting 5 Star NABERS Energy and WELL V2 Platinum, the building had wellness and sustainability at its core. A key element of this approach was Nest, a holistic wellness amenity created exclusively for the use of the 1 Denison community.

WHAT WAS THE DESIGN BRIEF? Siren was engaged to design a community wellness centre, consultation room with the flexibility to offer seminars and classes for the tenants of 1 Denison.

Siren’s concept was to design an immersive space where all human senses were enlightened. A place you could truly escape from the busy office environment and be able to harness that inner peace and mindfulness we all thrive on.

TOP & LEFT: The truly multifunctional fitness studio shown here set up for socially distanced conference setting.

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ELEVATING HEALTH AND WELLNESS Health and wellness spaces are often traditionally placed in the basement of buildings, spaces with no natural light and the worst position in the building. At 1 Denison, health and wellness are literally placed at the core of the building with the wellness centre located in prime position on Level 23 - a symbolic and innovative move by the building owners, Winten Property Group.

Winten realised that the creation of community and the focus on health and wellness would help to engage and invigorate all those who are fortunate enough to have 1 Denison as their workplace. By locating the health and wellness centre on one of the upper levels of the building, on a floor that would traditionally be tenanted, Siren had the opportunity to maximise the wonderful natural light and breathtaking views of North Sydney, Manly Heads and the Blue Mountains beyond. As such, the design for the space was focused on natural light, greenery, views and a more human-centric approach, ensuring the space became a true hub and destination point for the tenant community.

BOTTOM: Communal space for storing personal items and inner reflection while waiting for classes to begin.

THE DESIGN FOR THE SPACE WAS FOCUSED ON NATURAL LIGHT, GREENERY, VIEWS AND A MORE HUMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH, ENSURING THE SPACE BECAME A TRUE HUB AND DESTINATION POINT FOR THE TENANT COMMUNITY.

THIS PHOTO: Prepare for a class in the Zen style area, wash your hands and rehydrate.

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TOP RIGHT: Pilates room flooded with natural light and incredible views.

BOTTOM: The main entry corridor designed to welcome and make it clear that visitors are entering a place focused on health and wellness.

UNEXPECTED DELIGHTS Feeling well equates to feeling human and feeling grounded. The entry experience of Nest is a long corridor which is an experiential journey that gradually delights as you reach your destination.

The aim is to exude a sense of curiosity, discovery and wonder inspired by the wonder of exploring caves as a child - glimpses of light and darkness, roughness of rocks contrasted with glossy water and unexpected delights.

The design creates unexpected delights through human senses within the space. For example, pockets of light, biophilia, art and touch, raw and earthy materials contrasted with polished smooth finishes. Cold water contrasts with healing hot tea smells, essential oil diffusers and seasonal floral arrangements. This combines with the sound of water, tranquil music and silence.

The slanted base build façade kept the building perimeter clear to heighten the base build architectural feature and fully benefit from the views from level 23.

Being placed at such a high level also served as an acoustic barrier and Siren worked closely with an acoustic

BOTTOM LEFT: Creating a sense of luxury in a space dedicated to relaxation.

engineer to achieve that sense of quiet and peace.

Siren also purposely removed the mirror from the vanity area and made an anti-space where shoes are taken off to feel the natural material on bare feet. A space where visitors can truly reflect on their inner self and hone into that energy rather than superficial reflection.

The centre is multi-purpose in use and designed to provide a balanced workday for the modern professional and plays host to services such as circuit training, yoga and dance classes, community and arts workshops whilst also offering personal services such as massage, physiotherapy, personal training, suit tailoring and career coaching.

As humans we need movement and time to reflect.

We spend so much of our lives in the work environment, that it is essential be fit and well to be productive and healthy. We also need to engage the senses. Nest is an immersive space where all human senses are enlightened.

A place people can truly escape from busy office environment and able to harness that inner peace and mindfulness we all thrive on.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Wayfinding by ‘There Design’ as part of the branding strategy.

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A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY

BRINGING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND DIVERSITY TO THE FORE OF THIS WORKPLACE FOR IDP EDUCATION HAS BEEN RECOGNISED WITH THE PROJECT WINNING GOLD FOR INTERIOR DESIGN, EDUCATION IN THE DRIVENXDESIGN AWARDS, 2021.

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DP Education Ltd (IDP) is a global leader in international education services, offering a global platform to guide students in their journey. Headquartered in Melbourne, the business has a rich history and has played a major role in the development of communities around the world.

IDP uniquely represents a range of people from diverse nationalities, backgrounds and personalities. These considerations, along with values of community, care, expertise and integrity shaped every aspect of the design.

The design brief for their new office was anchored IDP’s culture, vision, brand and their overall aspiration for all teams within IDP to come together on a single level and create a cohesive team space. The multicultural diversity of its staff was also celebrated and the concept was for the new office is to enable everyone to grow and thrive, with health and wellbeing placed front and centre to support IDP’s most valuable assets – its people.

TOP & LEFT: The communal kitchen breakout which serves as a hub.

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Pops of IDP’s signature blue and orange stand out around the new office, along with green spaces that complement the building’s Greenstar rating. Rooms solely for staff wellbeing abound, including relaxation rooms and a gratitude area. Meanwhile, future-focused technology makes the space accessible to all teams in more than 30 countries.

Plants and biophilic design are abundant, responding to studies showing plants reduce worker fatigue.

Water stations are placed around the office, encouraging hydration and movement during the day.

The office is also designed to be future-proofed for the post-pandemic work environment, by fostering collaboration and promoting wellbeing, with best practice design in place to support employee health.

The innovative and creative interiors are what landed IDP Education and Siren Design the 2021 DrivenxDesign Melbourne Design Gold Award for Interior Design in the education category. The project was the first that Siren commenced and completed during Covid 19 during Victoria’s strict lockdown. This, says Siren Design Melbourne’s managing director and co-owner Nicole Pollak, adds “another layer of pride in the achievement of an award win within a new world and a new way of working, with a team that was able to so seamlessly adapt to virtual design collaboration”.

BOTTOM: Hot desking and collaboration zone.

“ ANOTHER LAYER OF PRIDE IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF AN AWARD WIN WITHIN A NEW WORLD AND A NEW WAY OF WORKING, WITH A TEAM THAT WAS ABLE TO SO SEAMLESSLY ADAPT TO VIRTUAL DESIGN COLLABORATION. ” Nicole Pollak, Managing Director and Co-owner of Siren Design Melbourne

THIS PHOTO: “The Bridge” Zone, featuring booth seating, informal meeting and collaboration settings.

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IDP chose Siren as they believed the design firm would be a good match for their diverse needs. Siren’s values of ‘it’s what’s on the inside that matters’ was unique, and for IDP, they saw an exciting individuality and complexity to Siren’s designs, and the sense that the spaces created were filled with heart.

IDP also has a commitment to gender balance, inclusivity, and driving positive change. As such, Siren’s all women management team was a drawcard, along with the company’s focus on sustainability in design. In collaboration with Siren, IDP has created a safe space that enables different working and learning styles to flourish, from smaller two-person corners, to larger open collaboration spaces.

“The design is also anchored in the IDP brand values and community in order to create a space IDP can feel both comfortable in, and proud of,” says Pollak. “Underpinning this, sustainability of every product and material in the construction and furnishing of the project was a key priority and the fitout was proudly designed to WELLS Platinum and Greenstar 5 star certification.”

IDP’s commitment to their connected international community drove the design, with bridging moments of interaction and collaboration that were incorporated into the design and denoted by defined ceiling features, light and bursts of IDP’s brand colours, representing a

TOP: Boardroom.

BOTTOM: Brainstorm and collaboration zone, featuring writable and pinnable panels.

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user’s journey to their ultimate destination, along with textures, materiality and design features representing the diverse, global company.

The resulting workplace is an inclusive and collaborative workspace of the future. It’s a place where IDP’s people want to spend time together and are proud to call their workplace, enabling IDP’s people to flourish as individuals and as a global family.

“I’m extremely proud of what our team at Siren Design have achieved, and honoured that IDP Education chose and trusted us to design their new Melbourne HQ. The project’s success is a testament to a trusting and collaborative client and to the entire project consultant and construction team,” says Pollak.

TOP: Focus booths for quiet time.

BOTTOM: Open plan workstation zone featuring hotdesking and informal meeting settings.

TOP: Open plan workstation zone incorporating functional storage and integrated planting.

BOTTOM: Meeting room with custom lighting and signage panels.

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A RURAL HOME IN THE CITY

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THE INTERIORS OF THE FAMILY OFFICE OF THIS AUSTRALIAN PHILANTHROPIC ORGANISATION WERE INSPIRED BY THE RURAL QUEENSLAND TOWN OF CAMBOOYA, WHERE THE FAMILY PATRIARCH, VINCENT FAIRFAX, WAS BORN.

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nown as Cambooya, the family office of The Vincent Fairfax Foundation was designed to be humble and functional for both family and foundation. A space designed for both the operational aspects of the Vincent Fairfax Foundation and members of the Fairfax family to work, meet and gather.

Timeless, professional and approachable, the project’s beauty lies in the detailing and natural materiality. Cambooya designed to be a space of storytelling and a physical expression of the values and origins of the family. Vistas of the Botanic Gardens and the spectacular Sydney Harbour can be seen from a large portion of the floor, creating the ultimate natural back drop for Cambooya’s rurally inspired humble home.

The design is a warm, welcoming embrace with a mix of refined and rural. With a high level of functionality and flexibility in a compact environment, each area of the floor plate was maximised for purpose. Cambooya is a space that is highly considered and connected. Every material was deliberate in its selection and execution, and every aspect had to have complete flexibility and functionality.

TOP & LEFT: Interconnected space with board room and stunning Sydney Harbour views.

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THE BRIEF The client brief was to create a space that was humble, refined and timeless. The space had to be efficient, multi-functional and allow for business operations and to also play host to events for the foundation charities.

Cambooya houses the finance arm devoted to the charitable work for the Vincent Fairfax Foundation. It is also acts as a private, secure space where the Fairfax family members can drop in work, meet and relax and have functions.

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An overall workplace design that is far from corporate with its balanced and harmonious application of finishes and textures blurring the lines between hospitality and residential design making this family-owned office one to remember.

BOTTOM: A quiet nook integrated into the wall.

DESPITE BEING A CORPORATE FIT-OUT, THE SPACE HAS A VERY RESIDENTIAL FEEL - ALMOST LIKE WALKING INTO A BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE RATHER THAN A CORPORATE OFFICE. THE SPACE IS HIGHLY CONSIDERED AND CONNECTED. EVERY MATERIAL WAS DELIBERATE IN ITS SELECTION AND EXECUTION. ALL SPACES ARE CONNECTED IN MAJOR DESIGN ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS BUT ALSO MINUTE JOINERY DETAILING.

THIS PHOTO: The flexible communal space with furniture on castors to allow maximum flexibility.

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Siren’s design response was to use a modern Australian palette throughout the space, reflecting the rural history and legacy of the town of Cambooya itself.

Despite being a corporate fit-out, the space has a very residential feel - almost like walking into a beautiful penthouse rather than a corporate office.

The space is highly considered and connected. Every material was deliberate in its selection and execution.

All spaces are connected in major design elements and materials but also minute joinery detailing. The design is efficient and multi-purpose to answer the requirements of both the family and the business. It exhibits a high level of functionality in a compact space with hidden storage and every square metre maximised for purpose.

Flexibility for functions and events was also paramount – and as such, the boardroom opens up to a central breakout allowing the sweeping harbour views to take pride of place. Connection between reception and breakout are also enabled through mesh screens which provide security, whilst allowing the heart of the office to be seen.

The brief required a secure, yet connected reception, meeting spaces, a flexible boardroom capitalising on the beautiful views of the harbour and botanical gardens.

In addition, it required a large flexible breakout area, hotel-style amenities and ABW style workspace for 30 plus people.

THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO HIT THE FUNCTIONAL BRIEF, WHILST GETTING THE SPACE PLANNING SPOT ON. THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF CAMBOOYA WAS THE LEVEL OF DETAILING AND COORDINATION BETWEEN SIREN DESIGN AND THE BUILDERS, FDC TO REALISE A SOPHISTICATED AND COHERENT DESIGN WHERE EVERY ELEMENT, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, WAS CONSIDERED.

BOTTOM LEFT: The introduction of feature pendant lighting over workstations gives a warm residential feel.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The teams space showing the screen cleverly hidden behind the whiteboard.

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A CHALLENGE IN SPACE PLANNING At a tight 515sqm, space planning had to be very efficient, the fit-out is compact, yet had to accommodate many functions, and as a result, every metre of space is utilised for storage – often in multifunctional ways.

The greatest challenge of this project was to hit the functional brief, whilst getting the space planning spot on. The key to the success of Cambooya was the level of detailing and coordination between Siren Design and the builders, FDC to realise a sophisticated and coherent design where every element, no matter how small, was considered. The visual connection of the spaces allows for a seamless flow of spaces. The detailing is impeccable and connects all spaces on a micro level.

This level of detail extended to the impeccable styling - taking this fit-out to the next level for workplace design.

The resulting design created a designated private and functional sanctuary for the family members to work relax and meet. The result is an approachable, welcoming, yet refined high-end space that the family enjoy.

TOP LEFT: Video conferencing in a high acoustically rated room for minimal disturbance.

TOP RIGHT: Private space for Fairfax family members.

BOTTOM: Reception waiting area featuring leather wall and Herman Miller cross-hatch lounge.

THIS PHOTO: Custom reception desk with concealed storage behind.

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SIREN’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME HOW DO YOU DESIGN THE PERFECT WORKPLACE FOR ONE OF AUSTRALASIA’S LEADING INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS?

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he challenge of this project was for Siren to design their own workplace for their Singapore studio.

Having created the Singapore business from scratch in 2012, this project represented Siren’s coming of age in the Asia region and the team were determined to inspire a sense of community and create an environment that would hold true to Siren’s purpose: to enable people to thrive.

The project was Siren’s opportunity to take everything they had learnt from other client projects and translate it into their own studio environment to create a dynamic community and a home away from home for the Siren team.

THE DESIGN BRIEF The brief was anchored in the heart of Siren’s purpose: to enable people to thrive. The team also wanted to create a physical manifestation of the Siren brand philosophy that ‘it’s what’s on the inside that matters’.

TOP & LEFT: Welcome to Siren’s dining table.

As the first space you are greeted with when entering the studio, the concept was to encourage ideation, meetings and presentations here.

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Siren’s response was to draw on their years of experience designing from some of the biggest companies in Asia Pacific, along with the creation of communities and co-working spaces, and to put those learnings into practice. To realise an environment that created a dynamic community, that was creative and clever and that helped to inspire design thinking. They also wanted to ensure that the space was highly functional, efficient and multi-use. A place that could work for their team, be a living example of Siren’s design philosophy, and to also serve as a hub for clients, suppliers and consultants.

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THE HISTORY Siren’s previous office was in the JustCo co-working space. A space Siren had also designed for a client they had worked with for years. This philosophy of immersing themselves in their own designs has been a powerful process from which the whole team gets to experience their designs in action and to learn from it and bring it to each new design.

As Siren outgrew the JustCo space, they realised that they had an opportunity to create their own design hub, and to put all of their design thinking into action.

TOP: Our breakout which is connected to the boardroom via a pink operable wall. Designed with flexibility and workshopping in mind.

BOTTOM: View from our material library where a large central island provides the perfect layout space. The whiteboard is a ro-tating wall with a Presentation TV on the other side.

SIREN’S KEY DRIVERS WERE TO BRING THEIR PURPOSE AND MISSION TO LIFE. THEY TOOK A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, ENGAGING WITH THEIR TEAM AND FOCUSED ON BEING LEAN AND EFFICIENT, TO REDUCE WASTE AND MAXIMISE RE-USE WHERE POSSIBLE. THEIR APPROACH WAS REALLY A FORM OF ‘INSIDE OUT’ ARCHITECTURE. FOCUSING ON THE PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY FIRST, AND THEN EXPANDING THAT TO THE PHYSICAL FORM.

THIS PHOTO: The Eucalyptus green kitchen is a calm and subtle reference to Siren’s Australian beginnings.

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INSIDE OUT ARCHITECTURE Siren’s key drivers were to bring their purpose and mission to life. They took a collaborative approach, engaging with their team and focused on being lean and efficient, to reduce waste and maximise re-use where possible. Their approach was really a form of ‘inside out’ architecture.

Focusing on the people and the community first, and then expanding that to the physical form.

The studio was designed around places for purpose, focusing on flexibility, diversity of space and wellbeing.

They collaborated with their suppliers and workshopped everything with the team to ensure that the space catered for everyone’s work style and was clear about what helped people to be their best, and to also put into play their knowledge of how to create a community and ensure multi-use and high efficiency at every step.

Siren’s approach was to have no single-use spaces.

Finding ways to use the physical environment to inspire the best in people. Siren used strategies they call ‘ripples’ and ‘totems’ which serve to anchor people in the space and bring to them together.

One of the first things you see when you enter Siren’s space is the ‘dining table’. Siren wanted the concept of entering a home. A place where you are welcome. That dining table also doubles as holding space when you arrive and a place for client or supplier collaborations to happen.

TOP: Butterfly upholstery within the booth diner seating continues the messaging of ‘thrive’.

BOTTOM: Focus / phone rooms feature custom carpets and bold acoustic treatments.

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The resulting design means that everyone has a sit to stand desk, there is ample opportunity to move round the space. There is hydration in two areas of the floorplate and spaces to do yoga in the mornings, and also host drinks once a month with suppliers and swap ideas and learn about new products and approaches.

The boardroom, break out space and library are connected as Siren wanted to have workshops and innovations spaces to bring in clients and consultants and trouble shoot in one place to create an open and collaborative area. It all works like a giant jigsaw where you can move elements, shift them around and then clip them into place.

This project represents the expression of Siren’s insights and learnings from years of designing from clients.

It’s a true example of collaboration and it’s a place where the team love to be.

This is truly Siren’s home away from home.

TOP: Black sit to stand workstations with a pink trim were customized with Tobias Grau’s LED Sensor indirect and direct lighting.

THIS PHOTO: Central sit to stand collaboration table provides another team working space in the open environment.

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DISCOVER THE RIGHT FIT & BALANCE WITH CAREFUL MATERIAL SELECTION

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LIVELY COLLABORATION THE LIVES COLLECTION BY OKAMURA SUPPORTS A VERSATILE BUSHITSU CONCEPT, CREATING COLLABORATIVE SPACES THAT PROMOTE BETTER CONNECTION AND HIGHER WORK PERFORMANCE.

THIS IMAGE: When applied to workplaces, the Bushitsu concept brings teams together for higher engagement and better connection.

OKAMURA BUSHITSU WORKSTYLE SOLUTION 116 TOP: The Playful theme conjures an open yet lively atmosphere for the gathering of people and exchange of ideas.

BOTTOM: Collaborative and informal workspaces with an at-home, Hygge-inspired cosiness encourage conversations to flow naturally.

TOP: The Recharge palette comprising softer tones ensures a quiet and serene atmosphere for focused work.

BOTTOM: The colours and materials from the Immerse theme create a calm and collected space for concentrating.

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BASED ON THE BUSHITSU CONCEPT, THE LIVES COLLECTION BY OKAMURA PROVIDES AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO CREATE VIBRANT, COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACES. FEATURING A RANGE OF CHAIRS AND FURNITURE PIECES, LIVES IS DESIGNED WITH A RELAXED, RESIDENTIAL-LIKE AESTHETIC THAT INFUSES A FEEL-GOOD VIBE INTO WORKSPACES.

TOP: Lives Work Chair and Lives Work Lounge Chair feature a relaxed aesthetic and offer easy, ergonomic comfort.

BOTTOM LEFT: Lives Pouf comes in three different heights and four different sizes to cater to a variety of applications.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Lives Shelf systems provide a range of configurations for creating collaborative spaces.

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n today’s workplaces, strong social connections are essential to ensure happier and healthier employees.

This inadvertently translates into improved work performance and higher morale in the organisation.

To foster better teamwork and collaboration at work, Okamura introduces the Bushitsu concept, inspired by after-school clubs in Japan where teams gather around a shared purpose, activities, interests, and goals. “Bushitsu is akin to a home base that helps heighten one’s sense of comradery and a feeling of belonging,” says Okamura.

Based on the Bushitsu concept, the Lives collection

by Okamura provides an innovative solution to create vibrant, collaborative workspaces. Featuring a range of chairs and furniture pieces, Lives is designed with a relaxed, residential-like aesthetic that infuses a feelgood vibe into workspaces.

The Lives chair collection comprising the Lives Work Chair and Lives Work Lounge Chair offers more than just functionality. Lives Work Chair has a versatile ergonomic form that seamlessly fits into Bushitsu spaces – whether it is a discussion area, an informal workspace, or the

pantry/café. More than just a cosy seat for relaxing, the Lives Work Lounge Chair supports the lower body while ensuring the spine and neck are at an ideal upright posture.

Lives Pouf is perfect for Bushitsu spaces where employees come together for breakout sessions, collaborative work, or casual conversations. This supple rounded seat comes in three different heights and four different sizes to cater to a variety of applications. You can also pair Lives Pouf with a table for an instant, ad-hoc workspace.

To create semi-open or more intimate Bushitsu zones, the Lives Shelf collection provides a myriad of configurations to partition a space – thanks to its minimalist frame structure and shelf boards. Using a combination of panels, you can visually block off the surrounding area, while sofas and storage components can be integrated into the Lives Shelf system for more functional possibilities.

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TOP: The Lives collection creates a relaxed, “feel-good” work environment where workers can express themselves and thrive.

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BREAKTHROUGH COMFORT STEELCASE KARMAN GOES BEYOND CONVENTIONAL MESH CHAIRS WITH A HIGHLY INTUITIVE ERGONOMIC WORK CHAIR THAT OFFERS A NEW LEVEL OF COMFORT.

THIS PHOTO: Available in a wide range of Intermix colours and finishes, Steelcase Karman fits seamlessly with various interior styles.

STEELCASE ERGONOMIC CHAIRS 122 THIS PHOTO: Designed for ultimate comfort, Steelcase Karman’s patented hybrid seat combines an all-new performance textile with integrated cushioning.

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STEELCASE ERGONOMIC CHAIRS 124 TOP: Features like the weight-activated mechanism, comfort edge, 4D arm, and comfort dial work together to ensure an optimised ergonomic experience.

BOTTOM: Steelcase Karman not only uses sustainable materials, the chair also comprises the least number of components necessary.

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s the world adopts new ways of working, a higher level of well-being and comfort are in demand – no matter if we are working from home or returning to the office. Steelcase Karman responds to our growing need for an improved sitting experience with a superb ergonomic work chair that delivers industry-leading comfort, ergonomics, and sustainability.

Featuring 21st-century design and engineering, this innovative chair responds to your body’s weight and movement, intuitively providing instant ergonomic comfort to lessen the strain on your back and spine.

“When you’re sitting, regardless of what posture you’re in, you’re always in contact with the seat,” says James Ludwig, Vice President of Global Design and Engineering at Steelcase. “People talk a lot about back pain, but if you think about it, that pain is often because of your glutes or hamstrings or your core. It’s a systemic issue. That’s why the seat was so important.”

Unlike ordinary work chairs, Steelcase Karman’s patented hybrid seat comprises a suspension seat with integrated cushioning and an ultralight frame. A weightactivated mechanism adjusts automatically as soon as

you sit down or change position. This ensures maximum comfort even when you remain seated for hours while helping to eliminate painful pressure points on your legs and body.

Steelcase Karman’s Intermix mesh is another noteworthy element that contributes to the chair’s incredible ergonomic support. A proprietary performance textile using the patented Shrinx technology, the Intermix mesh does not sag or feels stiff. When combined with the chair’s flexible frame, Steelcase Karman supports any sitting posture, whether you are sitting upright or leaning sideways.

Aesthetic-wise, there are many colour possibilities to match your preferences, thanks to an exciting palette consisting of 13 proprietary Intermix colours and a variety of Lux finishes. Built with planet Earth in mind, Steelcase Karman uses sustainable materials and the least number of components necessary to foster a lower carbon footprint.

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TOP: Steelcase Karman’s ultra-light frame flexes to eliminate painful pressure points while ensuring ergonomic comfort and ease.

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NATURAL AFFINITY AT THE EULER-HERMES HEADQUARTERS, KÖNIG + NEURATH’S INNOVATIVE FURNITURE ELEMENTS PERFECTLY COMPLEMENT THE NATURE-INSPIRED WORK ENVIRONMENT COMPRISING ENGAGING BIOPHILIC DETAILS.

THIS PHOTO: Workspaces at the Euler Hermes headquarters are made more efficient with König + Neurath office furniture.

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“ EMOTIONS ALWAYS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR CONCEPTS. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO GIVE INTERIORS THEIR OWN IDENTITY AND LEGIBILITY: IDENTIFICATION, ORIENTATION, RECOGNISABILITY AND DIFFERENTIATION ARE THE KEY WORDS. ” Kim Marc Bobsin of SBP, the Hamburg-based planning office commissioned to design the headquarters

THIS PHOTO: König + Neurath equipped the Euler Hermes headquarters with a total of 80 THINK.TANKs for meetings and discussions.

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here’s an air of vibrant serenity within the new German headquarters of the credit insurer Euler Hermes. Upon stepping into its workspace, natural organic shapes and refined futuristic lines set off a lively atmosphere. Plants, graphics, and colour components inspired by nature add to the appealing vibe as well. In all, it’s a pleasant space to work, share ideas, and foster a collaborative culture.

“Emotions always play an important role in our concepts. Our primary goal is to give interiors their own identity and legibility: identification, orientation, recognisability and differentiation are the keywords,” says Kim Marc Bobsin of SBP, the Hamburg-based planning office commissioned to design the headquarters.

Aesthetics aside, Euler-Hermes also emphasises sustainability. Accommodating approximately 1,100 employees, the building is is DGNB Gold-certified with details that promote significant energy savings.

Additionally, the headquarters also incorporate biophilic design components.

To complement this invigorating concept with a thriving work environment, König + Neurath equipped the space with a total of 80 THINK.TANKs for meetings and discussions. To ensure employees are ergonomically seated throughout the day, workstations incorporate motorised height-adjustable TALO.S tables with flyby panels as privacy screens along with JET.II swivel chairs and pedestals. As a way to zone the office areas, ACTA. PLUS storage elements with acoustically effective fronts were used as well.

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TOP: The black aluminium profiles of the roomin-room solution support the modern character of the room architecture.

BOTTOM: Used as a zoning element, the ACTA. PLUS storage elements come with acoustically effective fronts.

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COLLABORATIVE WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS BRISTOL

COLLABORATION IN MOTION

THE BRISTOL’S COLLABORATIVE SPACES COLLECTION BRINGS TOGETHER A SELECTION OF INNOVATIVE ELEMENTS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATIVE ZONES IN TODAY’S WORKSPACES.

THIS IMAGE: The Bristol Collaborative Space collection infuses a collaborative spirit into workspaces, encouraging better interaction and teamwork.

BRISTOL COLLABORATIVE WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS 132 TOP: Zones mobile dividers can be used to set up a quiet space for smaller groups to meet and brainstorm ideas.

BOTTOM LEFT: Lift is an adjustable-height table with a programmable desk panel for integrating a TV or other tech devices.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Flat-screen TVs can be incorporated into the Zones Media mobile divider for facilitating a more interactive meeting session.

BRISTOL’S COLLABORATIVE SPACES COLLECTION IS CURATED TO FACILITATE CHANGING LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE WORKDAY, WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN SEAMLESSLY FLOW FROM SOLO AND FOCUSED WORKSPACES TO CO-WORKING ZONES.

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ollaboration can significantly improve productivity, efficiency, and creativity in the workplace. While every office may require a different approach to designing collaborative spaces, furniture is one of the most essential elements to ensure these spaces effectively support teamwork and interactivity.

Bristol’s Collaborative Spaces collection is curated to facilitate changing levels of engagement throughout the workday, where individuals can seamlessly flow from solo and focused workspaces to co-working zones.

Flexibility and versatility are key when it comes to seating options, while tables, surfaces, and other furnishing elements offer more adaptability and accessibility.

The Ginko chair and Wobi stools are perfect examples of versatile and mobile seating in this collection.

Ginko, which comes with a leaf-like design for its back, is a lightweight chair that fits into both informal and formal work zones. As Ginko also comes with casters, you can easily move this chair around when the need arises. With its fun and trendy design, the Wobi Stool is a wonderful addition to collaborative spaces. It can be easily adjusted with a built-in handle and is light enough to be moved around.

TOP LEFT & RIGHT: Modu modular sofa system matches elegantly with Wobi stools to create a vibrant and cosy seating landscape.

BOTTOM: Zones provides collaborative spaces with a multifunctional aspect, thanks to versatile dividers that can be set up anywhere.

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Communal or social furniture creates opportunities for teamwork and impromptu gatherings, leading to improved workplace connectivity. Modu, a modular soft seating system, is designed for dynamic collaborative spaces that call for a blend of comfort and style. Made from just two main components – a conical-shaped backrest and a cube-like seat, Modu features six upholstered modules to form the basis of a variety of configurations as well as four upholstery variations.

Bristol’s Collaborative Spaces collection also provides a wide range of tables to suit different specifications. For freestanding work areas, the Vertigo table can be quickly adjusted from sitting position to standing postures in just seconds. High meeting tables like the Forum series are ideal for informal discussion areas, while the Lift height-adjustable table creates a more dynamic workspace with a programmable desk panel that incorporates a TV or other tech devices.

When more privacy is required, the Zones Alpha mobile divider panels create private spaces seamlessly without compromising open-space concepts. Zones Media can also be incorporated with TV screens or other media elements for a more interactive discussion space.

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TOP: Zones Alpha is a series of mobile dividers that create private spaces instantly without compromising open-space concepts.

BOTTOM: Available in different variations, Ginko is a versatile chair that fits into a variety of workspaces.

THIS IMAGE: Zones Alpha mobile divider panels seamlessly separate spaces into individual zones for private discussions.

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LOUNGE SEATING KOKUYO

SETTLING IN STYLE THE SETTLE LOUNGE CHAIR IS DESIGNED TO MOVE WITH YOU, GIVING YOU UNINTERRUPTED COMFORT AS YOU SWITCH FROM ONE SITTING POSITION TO THE NEXT.

THIS PHOTO: Thanks to Settle’s relaxed and versatile design, this lounge chair fits into workspaces and informal lounges.

KOKUYO LOUNGE SEATING 138 TOP: Settle blends effortlessly with different interior furnishing themes to create highly appealing lounge-like spaces.

BOTTOM LEFT: Settle’s locking function ensures you remain comfortably seated even when you change your sitting posture.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The addition of a seamless rotation function supports both sitting and standing positions effectively.

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hat’s your most comfortable sitting position?

No matter how you prefer to sit, the Settle lounge chair from Kokuyo responds to your changing sitting postures, ensuring you are comfortably seated throughout the workday.

Drawing inspiration from today’s new working styles that take comfort into consideration, Settle fits into informal lounges as well as workspaces – thanks to its relaxed appearance. Designed with smooth curves and clean lines, the chair features a unique back design and armrests that cradle the seating pad to exude a highly modern appeal.

Aesthetics aside, Settle has a locking function that intuitively supports different postures. Whether you are leaning forward to work on your computer or sitting back to take a break, Settle provides you with continuous comfort effortlessly. Additionally, Settle’s back seat is equipped with a rotation function to support standing and sitting postures. When you are seated, the chair rotates smoothly in any direction so that you can remain

engaged with your surroundings.

As workplaces become more flexible, Settle addresses this need by incorporating low-floor casters to provide mobility and ease of movement. Lightweight yet sturdy, you can easily move the lounge chair around for different activities. Whether it’s the breakout room, staff lounge, collaborative spaces, or discussion rooms, Settle is right at home in any of these areas.

Settle comes in a trendy palette of upholstery colours ranging from warm tones like pale terracotta and oliveyellow to cooler hues like deep green and navy blue.

Neutral shades like dim grey, light grey, dark greige and mild beige are also available for a more sophisticated touch. On top of this, you can choose between coated legs or aluminium polished legs to match your specifications.

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TOP: Settle comes in a variety of trendy colours ranging from warm tones to cool and neutral shades.

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OFFICE SEATING OASIS FURNITURE

THE RIGHT SEAT WHAT IS THE BEST SEATING FOR THE OFFICE? OASIS OFFERS A FEW INSPIRING TIPS ON SELECTING THE RIGHT SEATS TO COMPLEMENT DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES IN THE WORKPLACE.

THIS PICTURE: Oasis’ ergonomic chairs offer optimal support while preventing any discomfort from an incorrect sitting posture.

OASIS FURNITURE OFFICE SEATING 142 TOP: Oasis’ stylish and versatile sit-to-stand work chair can be easily adjusted to fit heightadjustable tables.

BOTTOM: High seats complement high bar tables to create a conducive space for small groups of people to discuss work matters.

OASIS’ ERGONOMIC CHAIRS COME EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING AN ADJUSTABLE SEAT HEIGHT, HEADREST, LUMBAR SUPPORT, AND ARMRESTS TO OFFER OPTIMAL SUPPORT WHILE PREVENTING ANY DISCOMFORT OR PAIN FROM AN INCORRECT SITTING POSTURE.

THIS PHOTO: Ergonomic work chairs are ideal for workstations to ensure employees remain comfortably seated while focusing on their tasks.

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EVERY WORKPLACE SHOULD ALSO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH A PLACE TO REST AND RELAX. LOUNGE CHAIRS OR BREAKOUT CHAIRS IN THESE RESTING SPACES WILL CREATE A COSIER AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE IN OFFICES. OASIS’ RANGE OF LOUNGE CHAIRS IS AVAILABLE IN AN ARRAY OF STYLES, DESIGNS, AND COLOURS TO MEET DIFFERENT INTERIOR THEMES WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF COMFORT.

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s we move towards new work styles that emphasise well-being in the workplace, seating furniture takes the lead in ensuring workers feel good, resulting in better work performance. Oasis highlights the best types of seating types that will contribute to an improved work environment.

It’s important to choose a suitable ergonomic chair when you are sitting down to do hours of focused work.

Oasis’ ergonomic chairs come equipped with adjustable components, including an adjustable seat height, headrest, lumbar support, and armrests to offer optimal support while preventing any discomfort or pain from an incorrect sitting posture. Additionally, Oasis’ heightadjustable sit-to-stand work chair also provides workers with a comfortable seating option, encouraging movement that promotes healthy postures.

For shared spaces or collaborative areas in the office, Oasis offers highly adaptable modular seating systems with different configurations to suit various group sizes. High seats are also ideal for collaboration zones with high tables where smaller groups of people can brainstorm and discuss work matters. Oasis’ latest 2-column high chair provides stability, while a collection of stool chairs complements high bar tables of up to 1050mm.

Every workplace should also provide employees with a place to rest and relax. Lounge chairs or breakout chairs in these resting spaces will create a cosier and inviting atmosphere in offices. Oasis’ range of lounge chairs is available in an array of styles, designs, and colours to meet different interior themes while maintaining a high level of comfort. The brand also offers a vibrant collection of seating options for pantry areas, including lounge height, standard seating height and bar height chairs to create a lively vibe in cafe-inspired spaces.

In the same vein, a sofa works wonders for waiting lounges or quiet spots in the office. Designed with a contemporary aesthetic, Oasis’ sofa collection blends comfort and durability with its strong tropical wood structure paired with high-density foam.

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MIDDLE & BOTTOM: Available in various styles and designs, Oasis’ sofa collection enhances lounges and waiting areas with a contemporary aesthetic.

TOP: Lounge chairs offer a comfortable spot for employees to rest and relax during the workday.

BOTTOM LEFT: Pantry seating consisting of different types of chairs adds a lively ambience to the space.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Modular sofa seating systems accommodate larger groups of people for discussions in collaborative zones.

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