Bank Australia Head Office
Client
Bank Australia
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Photographer
Nicole England
Bank Australia's relocation from suburban Kew to cosmopolitan Collingwood marked a transformative shift towards accessibility and employee-centred design. We created a 6 Star Green Star workplace that embodies their B-Corporation values through biophilic design, natural materials, and organic forms. The design prioritises staff wellbeing over traditional corporate hierarchies, generating measurable improvements in satisfaction and attendance whilst supporting their ethical commitment to putting customers and communities first.
Staff-First Philosophy
Breaking corporate convention, we deliberately positioned prime areas for daily users rather than impressive boardrooms. This approach generates authentic interaction and creative connections, proving that prioritising people creates better business outcomes.
"The design demonstrates a significant shift in how office space is perceived. Deliberately putting the staff first, it flips the traditional approach of placing the greatest emphasis on spectacular focus points such as boardrooms, intended to impress visiting clients."
Completed by the team while at Hames Sharley.