HASSELL merges technology and nature to design office in melbourne
international studio HASSELL has completed the design of a new office for the rapidly expanding infrastructure company, transurban, in melbourne, australia. having previously worked together in 2015, the latest project focuses on creating an urban workplace that embodies the spirit of the business. by merging technology, nature, and community, the space intends to reflect the fabric of the modern cities transurban services.
Â
Â
scott walker, HASSELL principal and design lead on the project, said that transurban?s new office displays a shift in the perception of what workplaces can represent. ?far from being a monotonous interior, the new workplace reflects the diversity and aspirations of our cities. in transurban, traditional corporate design has disintegrated to reflect a greater connection to, and understanding of, the cities the organisation services and supports,? he said.
Â
Â
transparency also plays a significant role in enhancing a sense of community within this workplace. the ability to have a sense of who is around establishes a connection between the floors. HASSELL built transparency into the design with the introduction of portholes that are literally windows through to the floors above or below. some portholes are complete openings for viewing, while others located in thoroughfares have frosted glass covers that provide a hint of the overhead activity.
Â
Â
?in our cities, nature plays an important part in offsetting the harshness of the concrete jungl...
Source:
architectureadmirers
URL:
http://www.architectureadmirers.com/
-------------------------------- |
SOPORTES VERTICALES EN ESTRUCTURAS DE MADERA. |
|
Cite de Carcassonne: Fortified Medieval City in France
03-05-2024 08:45 - (
architecture )
Tips for Personalizing Your Space to Make Your Home Feel Like ‘You’
03-05-2024 08:35 - (
architecture )