Onoffice magazine

If you haven’t heard of international architecture firm HASSELL yet, that is about to change. Founded in Australia some 70 years ago, it has more than 900 staff and 14 offices in Australia, China, south-east Asia and, as of a few months ago, the UK too. It designs hotels, airports, research facilities, bridges, parks, rail stations and offices, among other things. In China alone the company has 300 staff, working on mega-projects like the masterplanning of sustainable cities for 100,000…

When employees question their level of job satisfaction, it probably boils down to facing the same monotonous routine, colleagues and environment, day in day out. Is the daily grind supposed to be fun, inspirational or challenging? Lucky Lincolne Scott employees may beg to differ, as they step out of the lift every weekday into a vibrant workplace that is focused on the health and happiness of its occupants and the environment – all complete with table football. Designed by Australian…

Words by Indigo ClarkeMelbourne-based architecture practice Six Degrees has a reputation for inventively recycling materials. The firm’s new office is an innovative adaptation of derelict boat sheds beside the Yarra River A series of derelict bluestone boat sheds known as the Vaults are tucked beneath Federation Square, the large-scale cultural centre in the heart of Melbourne. Over 100 years old, the Vaults are quirky, cavernous spaces that overlook the Yarra River – a prestigious water view. From street level, the…