Woods Bagot chose Fibonacci terrazzo for this Perth office and showroom.
As one of Australia's leading construction, property and finance companies, ABN Group had a clear vision for its new flagship office and showroom. And in commissioning Woods Bagot to design its new headquarters, the group welcomed the practice's sophisticated yet inviting signature aesthetic to reflect its brand identity. The new interior design is refreshingly light and modern, with a wonderful palette of timber and tile complemented by expansive use of Fibonacci terrazzo.
As Woods Bagot Senior Associate Melanie Perrins explains, "It perfectly reflects ABN Group's passion for building and commitment to quality, as well as the company's sense of fun and strong desire to provide a warm and friendly experience for everyone. It's a place where staff feel connected and comfortable and they're proud to share this with their clients, who, in turn, feel inherently at home."
Porrins and the design team drew on historical themes of Australian homes and landscapes to create a collection oi different spaces. The iconic Hills Holst is represented by stylized hanging rods and curtains above social spaces, for example, while the classic verandah is the inspiration behind the first-level business lounge, with its meeting settings arranged along the facade Une. A sunken lounge beneath the ground floor stair is a nod to Australian 1970s suburbia, and a gum leaf motif on the carpets in the meeting rooms combines with pops of muted green throughout to reference the surrounding gum trees.
Ambient lighting instils a sense of calm, and curved timber display joinery combines with textured plaster wall details to emphasize the value ASN Group places on quallty craftsmanship.
Within this mix, Fibonacci's Brackish terrazzo is a highlight. Its cream, sand and grey with flecks of rust patterning is striking and used to great effect in a feature floor, counter and stair.
For Fibonacci founder Michael Karakolis, the outcome here is a strong vindication of his team's design-focused and highly collaborative approach to supplying terrazzo. "Fibonacci products are one of the most unique hard-surface materials available to the market and we seek to elevate this uniqueness for designers and architects as well as their clients," he says. "And when a client of ABN's calibre chooses your product for their office, you know you're doing something right."