Architectus Melbourne Studio | Architectus

Melbourne / Australia / 2017

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The Eggleston, MacDonald and Secomb-designed building at 385 Bourke Street is one of the few in Melbourne to have been built at an angle counter to the CBD grid. The 1010m2 simple workplace plan of Architectus’ studio on the 25th floor, exploits that geometry and the building’s framed views of Melbourne’s CBD. It suggests an office floorplan can be part of a bigger urban idea.


The connection with these views extends through to the work and underlying ethos of the practice, being context and the human experience. The human experience of creating, working towards a shared goal, striving for the perfect solution and enjoying the process of designing, is evident as soon as you enter the space. A large informal design review space and adjacent social hub form the heart of the studio, where events are hosted and wall spaces exhibit drawings. From a social and cultural perspective, this space sets the tone for the practice culture, imbedded in the DNA. The creative process is noticeable and transparent; the flexible workspace brings people together, sharing knowledge and inspirational experiences.


Collaboration is the core idea for Architectus’ new studio; an idea expressed through shared spaces which effortlessly combine commercial and residential typologies, creating a warm and inviting workplace. Deliberate planning around the central hub and consideration of light, furniture and form attribute to the overall experiences of ‘creating’ and ‘wellbeing’. Working with the existing building presented constraints; the building’s underlying structure is celebrated by stripping it back, exposing original construction services and building details from 1983. The raw details are layered and divided by timber, textural carpets, translucent curtains and task specific lighting, transpiring in an inspiring agile work environment.


Essential to Architectus’ design process are the wall spaces – they are intentionally dedicated to displaying, designing and reviewing project work. Located centrally around the work space and extending into meeting rooms, the black magnetic core wall encourages inclusivity and engagement, as team members work and move around they connect with the designs as they evolve.


The considered space planning and attention to lighting have supported and accommodated the team as it grew by additional 40% since occupation. Economically the space adapted exceptionally well, productivity was maintained, with no disruption to the team. The design industry is unpredictable, having a workspace which is successfully managing changing needs and circumstances provides the team with a living portfolio of how to promote a truly agile workspace.

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    The Eggleston, MacDonald and Secomb-designed building at 385 Bourke Street is one of the few in Melbourne to have been built at an angle counter to the CBD grid. The 1010m2 simple workplace plan of Architectus’ studio on the 25th floor, exploits that geometry and the building’s framed views of Melbourne’s CBD. It suggests an office floorplan can be part of a bigger urban idea. The connection with these views extends through to the work and underlying ethos of the practice,...

    Project details
    • Year 2017
    • Work started in 2017
    • Work finished in 2017
    • Client Architectus
    • Contractor Schiavello
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Offices/studios / Interior Design
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