BHP Billiton
Workplace philosophies deliver an environmentally sustainable outcome
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Location
171 Collins Street, Melbourne
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Completed
August 2013
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Architect
Geyer
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Area
13,500sqm
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Type
Fitout
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Duration
8 months
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Project Manager
Montlaur Project Services
A new global head office
BHP Billiton, a leading resources company, moved into its new global head office in a Melbourne landmark building, 171 Collins Street. The first premium grade commercial building delivered to the Melbourne CBD in 20 years, BHP Billiton took up residency as anchor tenant, demonstrating their leadership on the world stage.
The new workplace designed by Geyer provides for future flexibility, accommodates the organisation’s workplace philosophies and delivers an environmentally sustainable outcome. The new head office is a distinctive architectural statement, in the heart of the Australian business community. The design helps the company collaborate and share ideas in an open and enjoyable way.
Highly detailed finishes
Schiavello Construction was engaged by Brookfield Multiplex to deliver the fitout and was also head contractor on Level 11. The extensive works included interior construction, detailed partitions, feature ceilings and joinery across eight levels including; a ground floor business centre, open plan workspace, meeting spaces, and shower and change room facilities.
High calibre and highly detailed finishes included timber veneer wall panelling, colour-back white boards and glazed partitions. An integrated project, Schiavello was able to leverage its manufacturing expertise and capabilities, streamlining the supply of materials. Cold-rolled steel with an oil finish was produced by Schiavello subsidiary Metcon, and stunning perforated feature ceiling tiles were also produced in-house.
A sophisticated and sustainable workplace
The sophisticated workplace was not short of challenges. Services for the feature ceilings, joinery and walls needed to be seamlessly coordinated. The finishes specified needed to match other BHP Billiton offices, requiring an extensive amount of sampling to ensure sufficient selection.
These challenges were managed through ongoing collaborative meetings, which became integral to maintaining strong relationships with the subcontractors, ensuring the success of the project.
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