New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 33/04C | Page 42

Project
Savills
Location:
Governor Phillip Tower, Sydney
Interior designer
Futurespace
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
When your business is world-class property management it makes good sense
that your own offices reflect leading edge thinking in work and staff culture
When visitors wander through Savills’ new
Sydney inner-city offices they experience an
informal, unstructured environment that would be
equally at home in a high-end hospitality venue.
The fit-out for the Australian offices of the global
property management firm by interior and archi-
tecture design firm Futurespace is relaxed and
welcoming. However, its look is informed by the
latest best practices in modern office design.
Founder and director of Futurespace architect
Stephen Minnett says people come to Savills to find
the best solutions for their property needs, so the
team had to design a contemporary workplace that
would reflect and enhance this reputation.
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“We did this in part by thinking about how the
space can underpin the business through flexible
and agile solutions – essentially creating an activity
based workplace that supports the employees.”
The Savills Sydney office comprises a full floor
with reception, open-plan work spaces and kitchen,
with further work spaces on the half floor below.
Design director at Futurespace Gavin Harris says
both floors are largely open-plan, with workdesks,
high tables, stools and casual seating arrangements
set up for a variety of work task needs. And,
importantly, to be used by any staff members as
specific work needs dictate.
“So, instead of Savills’ employees thinking about
Below and following
pages:Warm welcome – soft
tones, a warm-wood drop
ceiling and a variety of seating
and standing options all blur
the line between reception and
workspaces in this visitor and
staff friendly fit-out of Savills’
Sydney office by Futurespace.
Right:An inter-floor stair links
the two levels of the fit-out
visually as well as encouraging
exercise and creating a place for
casual or ‘bump’ meetings.