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Utilised by Suncorp employees, its central loca-
tion enhances the idea of connectivity, with staff
being visible as they move through the five floors.
Visitors can view the flights of stairs from the public
13th floor, while security is seamlessly preserved.
To encourage movement through the levels, each
floor has a ‘destination’ that’s prominent from the
stairs – ranging from a large social breakout space,
to a Smartbar helpdesk, various training suites and,
of course, the front-of-house space on level 13.
“The combination of consolidated efficiencies
and flexible, multipurpose general spaces has more
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than compensated for the overall reduction in floor
area,” says Rowntree.
“Most importantly, the project has been hailed as
a great success by the hundreds of Suncorp staff
who work there.”
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Top left:In general, desk use is
flexible with lockers being the
personal base for staff members.
Above left:One of the modern
staff training rooms intentionally
in close proximity to the stairs.
Above:Extensive greenery was
integrated into the joinery design
to enliven and soften the spaces.
The curved ceiling lighting in this
cafe calls to mind the Suncorp
logo, while the rubber floor is
made from recycled car tyres.