Art creates connection. We gave it an opportunity to shine by creating spaces that engage and provide visual stimulation.

Creating a backdrop of murals, by eight different artists from Multi-Cultural Arts Victoria was an ingredient of our design that encourages mental well-being and harnesses creativity for VicHealth.

The fit out inhabits an exciting building with a rich history (the Sands & McDougall directory building) with an overall floor area of 1,225 sqm.

The budget of $1,350 / sqm all-inclusive was maintained through the project with minimal cost management required.
Through our team’s enthusiasm for biophilic design and experience in the WELL rating tool and Green Star, there was a great opportunity to develop a workplace in line with these principles and achieve an exceptional outcome.
Designing for sensory comfort and inclusivity was critical to our team.

Key workplace drivers included:

• a social environment
• being technologically enabled
• encouraging free-thinking
• being designed to house new workplace post-pandemic typologies
• responding to the best possible, healthy indoor environment (natural light, plants, hydration points, movement, dog friendly)
• and being designed responsibly with GroupGSA’s SOCIAL IMPACT framework

Client: Victoria Health

Studio: Melbourne, Australia

Key Facts: 1200sqm

Location: North Melbourne, Victoria

Traditional Custodians of the Land: Boonwurrung

Photography: Nicole England