澳洲國家法律委員會Law Council of Australia

The Law Council of Australia is the peak national representative body for the Australian legal profession. Together with Spaceful, the Law Council embarked on a transformative workplace fit-out. The objective of this project was to create a welcoming environment, inspired by the Canberra Region. Set over two floors, the new Law Council office is located on Braddon’s bustling Lonsdale Street, a growth area for mixed use developments with proximity to the CBD.

Having previously occupied two separate buildings, Law Council wanted to bring their staff together in a single location to foster a stronger sense of community, whilst consolidating and reducing overhead costs. It was equally important that Spaceful design a beautiful and functional workplace that their people would enjoy coming to each day and, at the same time, attract top talent within the field.

The space was designed to prioritize the needs of the Law Council’s people; to foster face-to-face collaboration, strengthen in-person connections, and empower individuals. Many of the design elements are inspired by the local environment, such as the warm leather and timber detailing in the bespoke joinery and furniture, whilst the bronze metal finishes are a subtle nod to the legal profession. A harmonious color palette was carefully chosen to reflect the changing seasons in the Canberra Region, enhancing the ambiance.

The lighting design establishes continuity throughout the space. Ceilings are fitted with organic LED strip lights that act as an architectural way-finding feature. These lights weave around the workspaces across both levels, mimicking the winding pathways around the foreshores of Lake Burley Griffin. Perforated ceilings were introduced in the back-of-house area to delineate different team neighborhoods. The layout was planned to optimize workflow and provide easy access to essential amenities. Two circulating corridors seamlessly connect the front and back-of-house facilities, ensuring efficient movement and connectivity.

Another stand-out feature is the emphasis on collaborative spaces. The open-plan work environment encourages team members to move freely and engage with one another. Level 2 boasts two large conference spaces divided by an operable wall. This space was designed to accommodate the Law Council’s quarterly board meetings. The operable wall transforms the spaces into one expansive area capable of seating over 50 people. Biophilic elements were thoughtfully integrated throughout as a way of bringing more elements of nature indoors.

One of the key challenges of the floorplan was the access to natural light. The structure of the building did not allow for an abundance of light in the central areas of the workspace and couldn’t be modified to accommodate it. To overcome this challenge and introduce as much natural light as possible, Spaceful thoughtfully integrated luminous stretched ceilings into the space to increase the perception of natural light without changing the existing structure of the building. The ceilings, created to mimic skylights, now radiate soft light that instantly envelopes the space and complements the soft interiors, creating a sense of comfort. Open workspaces were also strategically positioned along the perimeter of the space to allow for ample access to the floor-to-ceiling windows and a greater connection to the outdoor environment.

In line with the Law Council’s commitment to sustainability, Spaceful designed the workplace to a 5-star – Green Star rating, using materials such as recycled milk bottles that have been cleverly repurposed into acoustic paneling. The Law Council of Australia’s Green Star Interior Fit Out Certification is currently in submission and will be completed in 2024.

澳洲法律委員會作為國家法律界的最高代表機構，與 Spaceful 合作完成了一項受堪培拉地區啟發的工作場所改造計畫，目標是創造一個溫暖且吸引人的環境。新的辦公室位於布拉登繁忙的朗斯代爾街，共有兩層，地點鄰近中央商務區，處於混合用途開發區的增長地帶。

過去，法律委員會的辦公地點分散於兩棟建築，因此希望集中員工於一處，促進社區意識，同時鞏固資源並減少運營成本。Spaceful 將辦公室設計成兼具美觀與實用性的工作空間，旨在讓員工樂於其間，並吸引該領域的優秀人才。

設計圍繞員工需求展開，著重於促進面對面協作與交流，並提升個人工作體驗。空間的許多細節受到當地環境啟發，例如細木工與家具中溫暖的皮革及木材元素，以及青銅金屬飾面，象徵對法律職業的致敬。色彩搭配反映了堪培拉地區四季的變化，營造出和諧氛圍。

燈光設計為整體空間增添了一致性，天花板上的有機 LED 燈條模仿伯利格里芬湖岸的蜿蜒小徑，亦具備引導功能。兩層樓的後勤區域配有穿孔天花板，分隔不同的團隊區域，優化工作流程並提供便利設施。循環走廊連接前台與後台，提升移動效率與連結性。

協作空間的設計同樣出色，開放式環境鼓勵團隊間自由互動。2 樓設有兩個由可操作牆隔開的大型會議室，可靈活轉換為容納超過 50 人的活動空間，專為法律委員會的季度董事會會議打造。親自然設計元素貫穿整個空間，增加了室內與自然的聯結。

空間設計的一大挑戰是克服自然光不足的問題。由於建築結構無法改造，Spaceful 創新地使用發光拉伸天花板，模仿天窗效果，讓柔和光線填滿空間，並與內部設計相得益彰，提升舒適感。開放式工作區域沿建築周邊布置，讓更多自然光從落地窗進入，增強與外部環境的聯繫。

在可持續性方面，Spaceful 遵循 5 星級綠星評級標準，採用包括回收牛奶瓶在內的環保材料，將其巧妙轉化為隔音板。澳洲法律委員會的綠星室內裝修認證預計將於 2024 年完成，展現其對永續發展的承諾。