The refurbishment to the entrance and foyer of this previously nondescript 1980s building has transformed it into a welcoming and contemporary space, bringing the building into the new millennium.
The impressive, yet welcoming fully glazed double-height foyer is accessed from the street by a grand stairway and ramp. The entrance is fronted by an impressive portal and glass canopy etched with a eucalypt leaf motif, providing dappled, modulated light for a comfortable transition to the interior.
Deep red, clear and opague glass panelling is applied to the foyer walls and columns to create colour and textural variety. The clear glass panels onto the street provide an abundance of natural light and a seamless connection between the interior and exterior.
A retail element compliments the foyer with the introduction of a café at the northern end, extending to an outdoor garden area creating a pleasant meeting place for tenants and passers by.
Glass panelling is a recurring feature internally and externally, reinforcing the interior/exterior connection. Foyer uplighting provides a dramatic lighting effect with clean modern design lines.
