KSB Australia
Client: KSB Australia
Category: Office Design & Fit Out
Location: Bundamba, Queensland
Overview: Modern Concepts partnered with Uneek Solutions to redesign the office space for KSB Australia. The company felt limited by their existing two-level floor plan and wanted a refreshed space that could better accommodate growth, modernise their working environment and foster greater collaboration amongst the team.
Design Brief: With a large workforce, the client’s brief was to create a space with multiple, functional work areas that was more modern and functional.
Modern Concepts reimagined the space, creating a fresh and functional design that would allow for greater team interaction across the building’s two levels.
Private offices and meeting rooms with supporting technical infrastructure were introduced to allow for condiential meetings and discussions as well as meetings and presentations.
Autex groove panelling was utilised in the meeting room to assist with acoustics and to add an interesting visual feature.
The building’s large glass windows were maximised with key areas designed around these spaces to foster natural light and create a sense of space.
New kitchens were installed, existing toilet amenities were updated and added to while a new outdoor area for staff was added to the ground level.
Cleverly concealed storage cabinets doubled as greenery privacy screens for selected work zones.
Soft furnishings included an upholstered bench seating and cushions in the company’s welcome area.
Flooring was specifically selected from Milliken to be able to withstand the high traffic area from the warehouse into the office space and to adopt a polished concrete looks, reflective of the industrial nature of the business. Importantly, this particular flooring would be forgiving of dirty work boots.
Timber batten screens, feature wallpaper and blue feature walls were used as design treatments to modernise the space, add visual interest and reflect the company’s brand.
The finished layout featured a welcome area, meeting room, training area, staff kitchen, service and spare parts area, 11 office spaces, an IT Hub, outdoor staff area, breakout areas, utility spaces and 44 open plan workstations.
Deliverables: A full commercial interior design package was delivered. This included:
- concept plans
- design proposal
- full set of building approved plans
- full set of construction plans
- finishes selections and schedule
- furniture selection
Key design features:
- Specially selected polished concrete look vinyl plank flooring
- Sophisticated finishes including black accents, oak look desktops, timber batten screens
- Custom joinery
- Freshly created outdoor area for staff
- Greenery and concealed storage to help define work zones
- Layered lighting for both task specific and ambient purposes
- Acoustic panelling and soft material selections for staff comfort
- Spatial planning to capitalise on the multi-story format and to maximise natural light
- Open plan workstations and multiple breakout areas for increased collaboration