Working within a rich envelope, Carr’s interior design approach for Hardie Grant’s new workplace minimises intervention and amplifies the vibrant character of both the client and the building. Associate Ashleigh Ward guides us through Carr’s design process, explaining why the base building was treated more as a backdrop than a competitor, allowing the timber structure, views, and the client’s identity to take the lead.

Recently leading the design and completion of Hardie Grant’s new workplace in Collingwood, Associate Director Catherine Keys reflects on how a tailored design approach, early collaboration, and strategic thinking brought the media company’s next chapter to life.

As companies, particularly law firms, move towards more egalitarian employment models, the physical environment must work harder to support this evolving office.

Recently completed by Carr, the new Salta Properties Head Office is a testament to the powerful interplay between a strategic briefing process and a robust design narrative.Giving weight to opposite ends of the spectrum of functionality and conviviality, our interior design reaches a harmonious equilibrium to ensure the Salta team and guests feel their best and achieve their potential while in the office.