Design that reflects its local environment is a huge focus for practising architects and designers, and Sydney’s Barangaroo development is a hotbed for this kind of thinking. Gilbert + Tobin’s new Barangaroo workplace, designed by Woods Bagot, draws inspiration from the rich history and landscape of the site, while nestling nicely into Sydney’s new commercial identity.
August 23rd, 2017
Architect
Woods Bagot
Photography
Trevor Mein
Furniture
Living Edge – Mirra 2 Chair, Fabricus Lounge Chair, Eames Walnut Stool, Jaan Living Lounge, Eames Meeting Tables, Mirra Task Chairs
Wilkhahn – Graph Chairs, Cantilever Chair
Vitra – PhysixChair, Repos Lounge Chair
Stylecraft – Catifa Dining Chair, Mayfair Meeting Chair, Blava Easy Lounge Chair, Gher Informal Meeting Table, Aro Coffee Table, Blade Meeting Table, Fabricus Armchair, Bob Chair, Stylus Coffee Table
Cosh Living – Kuskoa Barstool
Cult – Side lounge chair, Carl Hansen Bench Seat, About A Lounge Highback Chair, Steelwood Cafe Chair, Swan Chair, Box Lounge
Cafe Culture + Insitu – Croissant Lounge Chair
Space Furniture – Vela Counter Stool, Tube Coffee Table
Schiavello – Custom reception desk, asymmetrical meeting table
Zuster- Stella Dining Table
Poliform – Tribeca Coffee Table
Koskela – Mika Table
UCI – Web Chairs, trolly
Lighting
Artemide – Floor lamp
Finishes
Interface – Carpet tiles generally throughout
Designer Rugs – Custom rugs
Dulux – Paint generally throughout
Australian Architectural Hardwoods – Timber joinery
Briggs Veneers – Timber veneer
Imprint – Pure Acoustics Timber Acoustic Blade
Forbo – Vinyl flooring throughout
Artedomus – Stone finishes generally throughout
Laminex – Stone laminate
Caesarstone – Countertops
Euro Marble – Marble tables
Living Tiles – Ceramic wall tiles
Halifax Vogel Group – Magnetic whiteboard laminate
Palmers Glass – Colour back glass, mirror
Woven Image – Utilities wall panelling
Contemporary Leathers – Leather upholstery throughout
Instyle – Leather upholstery throughout
Pelle Leathers – Leather upholstery throughout
Kvadrat Maharam – Acoustic wall panelling, fabric upholstery throughout
Mokum Textiles – Mokum Resort Fabric
3M – Vinyl film
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