Armitage Jones Melbourne CBD Office by Bergman & Co.

Bergman & Co, led by Creative Director Wendy Bergman, have unveiled a flexible interior scheme for Armitage Jones’s office space in Melbourne CBD. This workspace has been designed as a shapeshifter – hospitality-inspired zones sit alongside comfortable elements borrowed from the home, resulting in an interior that feels energetic and inspiring.

The project began with the gutting of the entire floor, opening up a collection of small rooms and eliminating wasted space to create an open-plan office for 27 staff. Spaces are now separated by a suspended linear shelf housing a myriad of green plants. This living, breathing division allows for subtle spatial distinction while also maintaining high levels of transparency. Light streaming in from large windows is now able to reach deep into the floor plate, creating light-filled spaces that feel serene and invigorating.

A false plaster ceiling was removed to reveal a barrel-vaulted concrete one instead. Its gently curving form extends above the entire project, a simple intervention that stands as a striking architectural feature.

The office has been designed to support the individual needs of those that work within its walls. “The team here are very much into their sports, with many choosing to either cycle or jog to work,” explains Wendy Bergman. “The design, therefore, includes showers, as well as bathrooms, changing areas, a hydration station, and even a washing machine and drying cupboard for their exercise gear.”

Rather than being hidden, the kitchen has been positioned at the heart of the office, blending seamlessly with surrounding work zones. The space brings the familiarity of home to work, creating an interior that perfectly aligns with the way staff collaborate on a daily basis.

Pockets of space have been dipped in bold colour, cutting through the soft blue-grey tone that colours the main work area. Burgundy and mustard hues divide the largely open-plan space into a series of zones. Each exists with its own individual mood and function, providing space for private meetings and group exchanges.

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[Images courtesy of Bergman & Co. Photography by Nicole England.]