Brisbane Office Design
Client: HDI Global
Category: Commercial Interior Design
Location: CBD, Brisbane
Overview: Modern Concepts partnered with RAW Commercial to design a sleek and contemporary Brisbane office space for HDI Global.
Design Brief:
As a global leader in the industrial insurance sector, the client’s brief was to create a light and bright workspace that aligned with their contemporary brand and created a sense of presence for both visitors and staff.
Drawing upon the brand’s presence within the industrial space, a contemporary industrial theme was created. Industrial finishes were used and given a contemporary whitewashed colour palette. This included leaving the ducted ceiling visible but treated with white paint to reflect light and ensure the ceiling height still look generous despite the air-conditioning infrastructure. In keeping with the contemporary industrial brief, light-coloured polished concrete floors were also utilised key traffic areas.
An open and flowing spatial plan was designed and included a welcome and reception area, boardroom, meeting room, two quiet rooms, a communications room, and a staff kitchen and breakout space. An open plan working area for 20 staff and additional utilities spaces were also established.
Soft finishes were used to enhance acoustics including plush carpet is select areas, flowing sheer curtains in the board room, upholstered accent seating on client facing areas such as the welcome area and board room and privacy panelling in the open plan working area.
A white colour base was consistently drawn upon to foster light and create a sense of openness. To further whitewash the space, neutral carpets, white furnishings and white light sconces and pendants were selected. Warm timber laminates and terracotta accents were used to offset the crisp white colour palette to ensure the space wasn’t clinical and would remain warm and inviting.
Bronze-anodised aluminium and brass trims added further contrast to the white colour palette.
Deliverables: A full commercial interior design package was delivered. This included:
- Concept plans
- Office design proposal
- Full set of building approved plans
- Full set of construction plans
- Finishes selections and schedule
Key design features:
- Strong white colour base to foster light
- Sophisticated finishes including light wood timber laminates and white powder coated surfaces
- Terracotta and brass anodised accents to add warmth to the space
- Custom joinery
- Layered lighting for both task specific and ambient purposes
- Acoustic panelling and soft material selections for staff comfort
- Spatial planning to create a sense of space and maximise natural light