Sydney

Sophisticated and unconventional – This exclusive members lounge raises the bar on workplace amenity Masterful handling of complex architectural propositions once again comes to the fore in the design of this Sydney headquarters, delivered for a major lifestyle brand. Most notable in this project are the internal architectural forms that characterise the exclusive members lounge, sited on the upper most floor of the Poly Centre (Grimshaw). The building’s subtle curves extend all the way up onto the roofline to level 25 where Hammond has delivered a sophisticated solution, unconventional in concept and flawless in its quality of execution. Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photograph... More

The new international headquarters for global workplace operations company and double Unicorn, SafetyCulture, is a workplace like no other. Located in the heart of Sydney’s tech district in Surry Hills, Hammond Studio has delivered a nine-level workplace ‘destination’ that brings people to the office for inspired connection, idea sharing and collaborative work. Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Envisaged as a technical, creative and social hub, Hammond Studio transformed each level into its own thriving and vibrant culture. This is achieved using distinctive colour palettes and theming, and curating a series of branded environments that entice the users and compel the viewer. Terence Chin Phot... More

Hammond Studio has joined forces with e-commerce tech company, ROKT, to revitalise and adaptively refurbish/renew its Sydney office space. New York-inspired, Hammond’s design captures the essence of its global identity, extrapolating its branding through clever wayfinding and imaginative architectural details. Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography The vibrancy of Rokt’s surrounding Surry Hills locale is also infused into the space with a series of specially commissioned mural artworks. Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chin Photography Terence Chi... More

Sensitive alterations and a new rear addition to a freestanding house in a heritage conservation area are carefully composed to provide significant additional room for a growing family. The restored original front form retains local cultural heritage in the public domain and responsibly preserves its embodied energy, while gentle upgrades will revitalise its spaces and improve its energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Method Visualisation Method Visualisation The new addition purposely defers to established conditions of the front primary form in the manner in which it is sub-ordinate to and extends from it, with a distinctly contemporary material and colour palette serving to strengthen its legibility against the original front... More

National House is a new modestly sized two-storey skinny house for a young family of four. The design makes geometric and elemental references to the neighbouring development of its immediate context while also alluding to the formal qualities of various compact housing types in Japanese, Dutch and Belgian inner urban neighbourhoods. A second two-storey structure at the rear of the site provides a garage and a flexible artist’s studio on the upper level which outwardly reflects the predominant design language of the house.   The house accommodates ground floor wet area facilities with kitchen, dining and living areas directly connected to a rear landscaped garden, while a front room can be flexibly used as an office, guest bedr... More

icare Medical & Wellbeing Suites in Sydney is the first in a roll out of several world class customer immersive experience suites. dwp created an oasis of a health and wellness with centralised consultant rooms and interactive digital displays for connection and fluid patient flow. Under a soft fabric canopy, a concierge welcomes guests to seamless service, highlighting icare brand’s focus on community engagement. dwp’s palette of natural finishes translates the icare brand focus on relaxation and wellbeing. The suites provide customers with a sophisticated, tranquil environment. More

Overview WorkHouse involves an extensive refurbishment to the first Harry Seidler-designed commercial building in Haymarket, Sydney. The brief seeks to return the upper levels of the deteriorating mid-century architecture, which used to house various commercial uses over six decades, to a workplace that stands out in a competitive marketplace.    To create a point of difference, we leverage the increasing domestication of the workplace and the rare mid-century aesthetic of the building. The former inspires an adaptive-reuse design approach that transforms the building into a homely workplace; the latter inspires a heritage design approach that returns the building to the glory of its mid-century heyday. Despite the shoestring b... More

With a lease expiry imminent and a team outgrowing their office space, Zip Co had no time to spare before starting their workspace strategy and fitout journey. It was established that the objective of the move would be to help strengthen their position as leaders in the FinTech space while providing an environment to support growth and a workspace to attract and retain talent. It was important from a cultural, functional and aesthetic point of view to ensure the entrepreneurial spirit of the organisation was captured and maintained during this journey.  Initially, our Strategy team were deployed to undertake a two-week Direction Setting exercise focusing on aspirational elements of culture. Following the Culture Audit, we chose desig... More

Born from the opportunity to bridge the gap between technology and operations, Jamf functions as an Apple IT Management and deployment service. The device management organisation has a strong presence in the US and were looking to expand their ethos and vision to the local Australian market.   Driven by the need to better service clientele and staff, Jamf embarked on a journey to move office to a CBD space and revitalise their workplace. Located in the iconic CUE heritage building on Clarence Street Sydney, the new space is a stunning juxtaposition of contemporary and classical architectural features. As a traditionally US based organisation, the strong partnership between project team, Amicus and design partner The Bold Collective,... More

The impressive project "Crown Sydney", whose construction started at 2016, will adorn Sydney from 2021 and on. The 75-storey skyscraper will be Sydney’s highest building with a height reaching 271 meters, offering an undoubtedly irresistible view of the city.   The building will be definitely a landmark for Sydney’s waterfront, not only because of its imposing size, but also due to its curved design, which contradicts the more linear-rectangular design logic of the rest of the buildings in the area. The tower will accommodate a casino, a luxurious hotel with 350 rooms, 80 modern apartments and also 610 parking spaces.   This impressive project is an inspiration of the world renowned British architectural office Wilkinson Eyre, which has als... More

The Mosman House is a ‘Brazilian Modern’ inspired home perched on Sydney Harbour overlooking Taylors Bay. The house mediates between grounded courtyard living on the north and a dramatically cantilevered edge that addresses the enviable water views to the south. A textured and honest palette of concrete, stone, timber and steel creates a timeless and robust backdrop to the interiors, exquisitely executed by Justine Hugh-Jones, as well as the landscape, masterfully curated by William Dangar. The architecture juxtaposes ideas of solidity and intimacy, with lightness and extroversion, all beautifully crafted by the hand of County Constructions for our generous and supportive clients. More