CBA Axle focuses on the bank’s continued commitment to innovation, learning, and the wellbeing of its people. The workplace design responds directly to CBA’s vision for a world-class environment that supports creative, rather than process-driven, thinking and working.
With CBA’s workplace strategy shifting to an environment more akin to a tech company, the brief was interpreted as an ‘uber collaborative’ workplace. Developed as ‘the smartest of smart buildings’, it is equally committed to being incredibly human - keeping its scale, architectural strategy, amenity and workplace philosophy people-centric.
Applying ‘people first’ urban design principles, Axle’s sprawling 5,600 sq m floorplates pursue a local identity and sense of place. Conceived as a series of unfolding urban landscapes, the workplace reveals itself only as one moves through - imparting a distinctly human scale.
Targeting 6-Star Green Star - Interiors v1.2 and 5-star NABERS Tenancy Energy rating the intent is on optimising performance and supporting health and sustainability. Crafted with timeless sensibility, the approach considers the longevity of materials and finishes to create beautiful, durable environments - defining factors in sustainability.
Accommodating 4,000 people across 42,000 sq m, spaces are diverse and highly porous. There are workspaces, cafes and smart-office apps for everything: access to the building, booking a space, finding a colleague, reporting a fault, activating a locker, and ordering from bountiful catering options.
Work happens anywhere and people have the freedom to find their ideal space at any time of day (the building is activated 18 hours/7 days a week), including the wellbeing and rest pods.
All the information about how to enter the 2020 WIN Awards is here.
We are very happy to offer support so please don’t hesitate to email Georgia, WIN Awards Event Coordinator with any questions at Georgia.Baily@haymarket.com.
Last year more than 40 countries took part in the WIN Awards with strong showings from Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. And we saw some truly outstanding interior designs, take a look at the winners from last year here.