Woods Bagot and Deloitte create a workspace that positions the organisation for the future that is deeply emblematic of South Australian industry and innovation.
Embodying the universal values of Deloitte while celebrating the nuances of the local context, the latest workplace in the Deloitte portfolio boasts the highest standards in wellness, inclusivity, sustainability and technological innovation. On the banks of the Karrawirra Parri in Adelaide’s Festival Tower, the workplace captures organic forms, unadulterated materials, and wine-stained pigments that reference local landscape and industry.
The workplace houses Deloitte’s inhouse graduate program, ‘The Academy’, with an emphasis on nurturing and retaining emerging talent. As such, the design embodies a contemporary sensibility and youthful spirit, combined with high functionality and spatial pragmatism to support staff at all stages of their career.
Rooms have been named in local Kaurna language.
The art program features heavy female and Indigenous representation.
A connective staircase links the three work floors.
“The Woods Bagot team designed a workplace that has positioned Deloitte Adelaide for the future,” says Woods Bagot Principal Rosina Di Maria. “Embodying the universal values of Deloitte whilst celebrating the nuances of the local context, the latest workplace in the Deloitte portfolio boasts the highest standards in wellness, inclusivity, sustainability and technological innovation.”
“Deloitte Adelaide is at the forefront of South Australia’s technology landscape, with the team driving innovation in cyber, AI, space, defence, and renewables,” says Rodney Murphy, Deloitte Associate Director for Infrastructure and Project Solutions.
Setting a new benchmark in sustainable workplace design, Deloitte Adelaide is 6-star Green Star, 5.5 NABERS and Platinum WELL certified. The project pioneered the use of recycled PET bottles for signage while 70 percent of furniture has been reused from Deloitte’s interstate offices.
Purplish accents reference South Australian viticulture industry, mimicking the grape-stained pigment left on hands during vintage
Operable curtains with sheer and acoustic layers enable spaces to close off and capitulate as required, creating varying levels of privacy and permeability.
Large contiguous work floors maximise natural light and 360-degree views to greater Adelaide.
“Conceived as a living landscape, the interior design imitates the topography of the Adelaide ranges, with base palette of grey washed oak,” says Senior Associate Bonnie Hamilton. “Organic forms and unadulterated materials reference the terra of the Barossa Valley, while purplish accents reference South Australian viticulture industry, mimicking the grape-stained pigment left on hands during vintage.”
Custom bronze and timber handles by JamFactory represent the red river gum forest.
“The Woods Bagot team designed a workplace that has positioned Deloitte Adelaide for the future,” says Deloitte Managing Partner Operations & Commercial Excellence Jeremy Cooper. “Their work has not only met but exceeded our business needs, delivering a workplace that empowers our people to choose how and where they wish to work and adds value for our clients.
“Their work has significantly enhanced our daily operations and overall office atmosphere.”
Client floor features strong hospitality overlay
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