Orion Health Interiors

By Archimedia

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Archimedia implemented its proprietary SWAP process – Strategic Workplace Architecture Plan. This involves extensive consultation with staff and an analytical model of departmental inter-dependency.

The existing building was analysed and options considered as to how to best create circulation patterns that encouraged collegiality, encounter and the exchange of ideas.

The options evolved to settle on a “central highway” running north / south connecting the two existing and future third building. Secondary circulation loops were established within open plan, work station based work areas between existing cores.

Given the targeted density (less than 1 person/10m2), an anchoring strategy for the cores based on a tactile timber interpretation of the rotation of the Orion constellation in “space” was used to permeate a warm human character throughout the open plan areas.

A distinctive identity for each of the departments and for each of the multiple meeting spaces was developed and presented with all finishes and furniture and then evolved with the users to ensure complete satisfaction. The design responded to Orion’s particular work methodology which is based around “Scrum” areas and extensive use of white-boards and task analysis.

Grafton:  2011

Project Team

  • Lindsay Mackie
  • Russell Pinel
  • Liane Owens

Photography:  Archimedia

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Archimedia is a New Zealand architecture practice with NZRAB and Green Star accredited staff, offering design services in the disciplines of architecture, interiors and ecology.

Archimedia uses the word “ecology” to extend the concept of sustainability to urban design and master planning and integrates this holistic strategy into every project.

Archimedia prioritises client project requirements, functionality, operational efficiency, feasibility, and programme. Once these fundamentals are soundly established, Archimedia pursues a sculptural architecture expressive of individual or collective identity.

Identity

  • Archimedia practices architecture as “material identity” – a crafted expression of individual or collective “identity” – embodying a synthesis of people, place and time.
  • Archimedia investigates “identity” with each client and endows buildings with a perceptible meaning that expresses this “identity” – the philosophical parti for all Archimedia projects.
  • Archimedia respects all cultures and their protocols and the fundamental connectedness of all humanity.

Human Experience

  • Archimedia is ambitious for the betterment of both humankind and the environment.
  • Archimedia approachs design with the intent that human beings register an “experience” of architecture which uplifts their daily existence.

Environment

  • Archimedia strives for “beauty”, the exceptional and the inspirational in each and every commission, irrespective of budget.
  • Archimedia believes in tectonics – a poetic configuration of land, space and structure.
  • Archimedia believes in positive intervention – sustainability that enhances eco-systems.

Process

  • Archimedia believes that the very best process and the very best technology are critical contributors in our quest for the exceptional.
  • Archimedia invests resources to create a better design solution.

Collaboration

  • Archimedia believes in collaboration between equals and the power of teamwork.
  • Archimedia's staff are consultative by nature and use processes that encourage user decision making wherever possible.