When international law firm Ashurst set out to revitalise their Perth office, they envisioned a workplace that would embrace agility, support future growth, and reflect their reputation for global excellence—while also responding to the specific needs of their Western Australian team.
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 deliver a transformative relocation fitout for its Melbourne head office. Previously situated within the building’s heritage section, the client recognised the need for an expanded, future-focused workspace that could better support their growing team. The former office layout, comprised of isolated work zones, hindered collaboration and limited connectivity among departments, resulting in inefficiencies and impacting productivity. In addition to requiring a more cohesive layout, the client sought to modernise the environment with advanced technology and a contemporary aesthetic that authentically reflected their brand.
Axiom’s solution included the relocation of the organisation to two newly leased floors within the same building at the prestigious 171 Collins Street address—spanning approximately 2,000 sqm. Our team provided an end-to-end delivery incorporating workplace strategy, interior design, project management, and construction, ensuring a holistic and highly tailored commercial office fitout aligned with the client’s business objectives.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
