I’ve designed a large office space for over 1500 workers with common areas and individual offices. I wanted to create a modern office space that feels new and innovative while taking inspiration from more traditional colours, patterns and materials. The interior is bold but modern, functional and full of natural light, with employees in focus.

What materials have you used?

The exterior construction is mainly glue laminated timber and glass. Many of the interior walls are glass with portals and doors between glass sections and walls. The building is modern but I wanted to avoid the whites, greys and beiges so often associated with office spaces. I’ve used curtains, dark woods and darker shades and colours to create a luxurious feeling inside the building. It’s the feeling of Madmen in the 1950’s combined with modern functionality and accessibility.

What was the biggest challenge for you during the design process? 

I was conscious that I didn’t want the building to become too retro. Finding a balance was a key aspect of the design. Taking the best from modern and traditional styling. Many of the single office spaces could easily turn into a traditional office cubicles. I was conscious that I didn’t want workers to feel lonely or closed off, so the space had to create connections and support wellbeing.

How did you incorporate BAUX products into your design? 

BAUX products are so expressive, I really wanted to let the textures and patterns shine. In the conference rooms, walls are clad in BAUX designs and you’re in a box of colour that has detail and textures. Throughout the building I’ve used BAUX Felt dividers to give employees the flexibility and freedom  to work in open spaces.

How is your model connected to the future of wellbeing?  

I’ve thought a lot about giving employees good access to daylight and the opportunity to make connections. The building uses a lot of glass for interior walls and windows. The atrium and lounge areas are spaces for social wellbeing – a place to take a break and chat. Wellbeing is about creating connections but also giving people space, so I’ve used curtains to create some privacy. Good acoustics of course help to create a space where people feel calm and more relaxed.

New Tradition uses BAUX’s designs to create an optimal acoustic environment by reducing noise reflections from glass walls and high ceilings to ensure conversations and meetings are comfortable and productive. Modular BAUX Felt dividers have been used to create flexible and adaptive solutions allowing for easy reconfiguration of space as the needs of a business evolve. With its blend of vintage charm and modern functionality, New Tradition is the perfect space to work, grow, and thrive.

BAUX products used: Acoustic Pulp, Acoustic Wood Wool Tiles, Acoustic Wood Wool Panels, Acoustic Flexfelt – Desk Dividers.