The planning of the floor plate for Robert Bird Group was designed to cater for both SMEC and Robert Bird Group, who are independent companies (yet both members of the Surbana Jurong Group of Companies) and routinely collaborate on projects.
The planning allows some division between the groups yet encourages consistent collaboration by placing collaborative and multi-use zones centrally throughout the fitout.
A minimum requirement of approximately 25 workstations was exceeded, adding in an extra 9 for future growth.
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Both the budget and timeline of this project was tight from concept to completion with a budget of $550,000 over a 450m² office floorplate.
The project had a very compressed timeframe, and Hames Sharley (HS) provided an innovative approach to the program.
HS was able to design with sound basic design principles without requiring typical design periods to complete the schematic/ sketch design.
The client had absolute faith that HS had reached the right design outcome in the sketch design period and engaged the contractor in sketch designs and the FFE schedules.
HS was then engaged through the construction period to assist with on-site queries and undertake Contract Administration.
Project Details
Project Size – 450 m2
Completion Date – 2018
Project Team
Architecture
Hames Sharley
Evidenced by their delivery of multi-award-winning projects across the disciplines of architecture, interior design, urban design, planning, and landscape design, Hames Sharley are recognised as one of Australia’s leading design firms.
Established in 1976, the practice has studios in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.
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Daniel Trimboli
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