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Swisse Victorian Headquarters
Swisse Victorian Headquarters
Collingwood, Australia
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Swisse Victorian Headquarters
Collingwood, Australia
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2017
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
This project involved the re-design of Swisse Vitamins’ Melbourne headquarters to improve the environment quality and work setting for staff and visitors. Hemmed in on both sides, the site’s previous incarnation was stagnant and devoid of natural light and outlook. Our concept was to cut out the core of the building creating an internal garden oasis (based on ancient Roman and Islamic models) to bring in movement, light and natural ventilation while providing a tranquil, leafy outlook.
A mixture of open-plan and closed offices wrap around the internal void space on two levels, with a breakout area and open deck tucked behind the front façade of the building. The boundary between the rear warehouse and the offices is glazed to ensure a spatial and cultural connection between the two.
Carefully crafted material application is essential to the design strategy. A natural palette of grey, black, and natural timber complements the garden setting and provides a natural work environment, reinforcing the company’s health philosophy. A horizontal strip of bronze mirror is used on the interior face of the void to disguise the floor-plate behind while maintaining the double height glazing, bringing a play of light and reflection to the space.
PUBLIC AND CULTURAL BENEFITS
The design greatly improves culture of the work place to better support the philosophy of the company. Opening up the built form of the warehouse to improve its usability has the added benefit of bringing in green space (albeit private) to a dense industrial area.
RELATIONSHIP OF BUILT FORM TO CONTEXT
Located in Collingwood, the building is in an industrial zone with a varied streetscape. To respect this context, the entry and façade are modified to provide simple gestures of entry using natural materials. By maintaining integrity of the warehouse while greatly improving its inhabitability, the project exemplifies the simple rejuvenation of an industrial area without overly gentrifying it.
PROGRAM RESOLUTION
― All offices share quality outlook and ventilation for all spaces
― Glazing to warehouse provides connection of offices to product and other employees.
― The internal courtyard model minimizes heat gain and maximizes access to natural light and ventilation.
INTEGRATION OF ALLIED DISCIPLINES
The internal oasis was supported by the fantastic contribution of Matt Dux, in providing the landscaping design and expertise. Many of the plants used are edible or herbal.
COST/VALUE OUTCOME
In a complex project including maintaining operation of the rear warehouse and all internal fit out costs, we believe the project represents excellent value for money.
SUSTAINABILITY
― Improved indoor environment quality through operable windows, natural light and outlook
― Passive cooling though cross-ventilation
― Mixed mode air-conditioning
― Renewable timber finishes
― Increased landscape/ecology, including edible and medicinal plants
RESPONSE TO CLIENT AND USER NEEDS
― Light and ventilation for all staff should have a beneficial effect on quality of work.
― Security of building remains excellent
― Environmental performance of the building substantially improved.
― Natural finishes complement garden setting
This project involved the re-design of Swisse Vitamins’ Melbourne headquarters to improve the environment quality and work setting for staff and visitors. Hemmed in on both sides, the site’s previous incarnation was stagnant and devoid of natural light and outlook. Our concept was to cut out the core of the building creating an internal garden oasis (based on ancient Roman and Islamic models) to bring in movement, light and natural ventilation while providing a tranquil, leafy outlook.
A mixture of open-plan and closed offices wrap around the internal void space on two levels, with a breakout area and open deck tucked behind the front façade of the building. The boundary between the rear warehouse and the offices is glazed to ensure a spatial and cultural connection between the two.
Carefully crafted material application is essential to the design strategy. A natural palette of grey, black, and natural timber complements the garden setting and provides a natural work environment, reinforcing the company’s health philosophy. A horizontal strip of bronze mirror is used on the interior face of the void to disguise the floor-plate behind while maintaining the double height glazing, bringing a play of light and reflection to the space.
PUBLIC AND CULTURAL BENEFITS
The design greatly improves culture of the work place to better support the philosophy of the company. Opening up the built form of the warehouse to improve its usability has the added benefit of bringing in green space (albeit private) to a dense industrial area.
RELATIONSHIP OF BUILT FORM TO CONTEXT
Located in Collingwood, the building is in an industrial zone with a varied streetscape. To respect this context, the entry and façade are modified to provide simple gestures of entry using natural materials. By maintaining integrity of the warehouse while greatly improving its inhabitability, the project exemplifies the simple rejuvenation of an industrial area without overly gentrifying it.
PROGRAM RESOLUTION
― All offices share quality outlook and ventilation for all spaces
― Glazing to warehouse provides connection of offices to product and other employees.
― The internal courtyard model minimizes heat gain and maximizes access to natural light and ventilation.
INTEGRATION OF ALLIED DISCIPLINES
The internal oasis was supported by the fantastic contribution of Matt Dux, in providing the landscaping design and expertise. Many of the plants used are edible or herbal.
COST/VALUE OUTCOME
In a complex project including maintaining operation of the rear warehouse and all internal fit out costs, we believe the project represents excellent value for money.
SUSTAINABILITY
― Improved indoor environment quality through operable windows, natural light and outlook
― Passive cooling though cross-ventilation
― Mixed mode air-conditioning
― Renewable timber finishes
― Increased landscape/ecology, including edible and medicinal plants
RESPONSE TO CLIENT AND USER NEEDS
― Light and ventilation for all staff should have a beneficial effect on quality of work.
― Security of building remains excellent
― Environmental performance of the building substantially improved.
― Natural finishes complement garden setting
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