Inspiration For your Future Workplace

Qualitas, a prominent alternative real estate investment management firm in Australia, was relocating to a new office at the esteemed 101 Collins Street. The 1,130m² space on Level 41 required a complete fit out. Qualitas engaged Axiom Workplaces to deliver a comprehensive workplace transformation—spanning strategy, interior design, and construction. The objective was to create a workspace that embodies Qualitas’ identity as high-performance investment managers, enabling agility, collaboration, and employee wellbeing.

At the heart of the transformation was Intelligent Innovation—a strategic design philosophy reflecting the organisation’s forward-looking culture and commitment to excellence. The new workplace was envisioned to:

• Energise people through dynamic, wellbeing-focused environments

• Strengthen proximity by enhancing team connection and spatial flow

• Support the ongoing pursuit of new opportunities with adaptable, future-ready spaces

   

Bendelta, a consultancy specialising in strategy, psychology, and leadership development, needed a dynamic and adaptable workplace that supports their unique work methodology. Their vision was to create a multifunctional environment that enhances collaboration, creativity, and flexibility—without feeling like a traditional office.

Anglicare, one of Australia’s largest Christian care organisations, embarked on a significant workplace transformation to consolidate three office locations into a single centralised hub at MQX4, Macquarie Park. The new space aimed to create an environment that fosters connection, enhances employee wellbeing, and supports a hybrid working model with a 60% desk-sharing ratio.

Axiom Workplaces partnered with a leading national wealth management organisation to transform its Melbourne head office. Spanning two floors and approximately 2000 sqm at the prestigious 171 Collins Street, Axiom delivered a holistic solution encompassing workplace strategy, design, project management, and construction for this significant commercial office fitout.

Seqwater is a Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority responsible for delivering safe, secure, and cost-effective bulk water supply to over three million people across Southeast Queensland. In addition to providing essential flood mitigation services, Seqwater manages catchment health, offers community recreation facilities, and supplies water for irrigation to approximately 1,200 farmers across seven water supply schemes. As one of the largest water businesses, Seqwater boasts the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority in Australia, with operations extending from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

The Project

Seqwater engaged Axiom Workplaces to undertake comprehensive strategy, design, construction, and project management for the office fitouts at several of their locations. The project began with an extensive business strategy focusing on both operational and corporate staff across multiple Seqwater sites and offices in Queensland. This strategic groundwork was pivotal in defining the design and construction approach for their tier-one sites, including the office at 200 Creek Street, Brisbane.

Strategic Insights

The initial strategy phase included a thorough understanding of Seqwater’s core functions, emergency accommodation guidelines, leadership accommodation strategy, projected staffing numbers, and consultations with Seqwater Facilities Management leaders. This detailed planning enabled the development of a master roadmap and space budgets for four key locations, ensuring each office met specific functional requirements.

Design & Sustainability

The design of Level 2 at 200 Creek Street, Brisbane, marked our first construction project based on the strategic work completed. The floor was designated for external client and partner meetings, training sessions, and a project space. Adapting Seqwater’s existing design style guide, Axiom modernised the space while maintaining coherence with the other Seqwater floors within the building. The design highlighted Seqwater’s operations and facilities through carefully selected glazing graphics, artifacts, and artworks.

Given the previous fit-out was relatively new, we focused on sustainability by retaining and repurposing existing elements where feasible. Key sustainable practices included:

• 67.5% retention of existing ceilings, covering 513m² (247m² removed or changed).
• 61% retention of existing joinery, with 8 out of 13 joinery items retained or repurposed.
• 37% retention of existing carpet, preserving spaces including the project area, a 12-person meeting room, and two 6-person meeting rooms.
• 16% of the floorplate retained in its original built form, including the kitchen/breakout area and meeting rooms.

Project Management

The Results

Seqwater expressed high satisfaction with the completed project, awarding Axiom a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9/10. They commended the team for being collaborative, responsive, and for fully understanding the brief. The client's confidence in Axiom’s delivery was underscored by the emphasis on sustainable practices, as the project maximised the reuse and repurposing of existing built forms and joinery.

Conclusion

The successful completion of the Seqwater office fitout at 200 Creek Street, Brisbane, is a testament to Axiom Workplaces' ability to deliver comprehensive workplace solutions to suit a variety of industries. Our strategic approach, commitment to sustainability, and effective project management ensured a seamless transformation that supports Seqwater’s operational needs and reflects their values.

Photography Credit: Anthony Fretwell

Axiom Workplaces and Greenbox Architects collaborated with Slater & Gordon on the transformation of their Melbourne head office. Slater & Gordon, a prominent Australian consumer law firm, relocated to 530 Collins Street, spanning 3 floors and approximately 4000 sqm. Greenbox provided the design, while Axiom managed the project and construction of the new workplace.