丹麥知名製藥公司Novo Nordisk雪梨辦公室

Facing an expansion of its operations, global pharmaceuticals company Novo Nordisk engaged Sheldon to design its new office over two floors in North Sydney. Having designed their previous office, Sheldon guided Novo Nordisk through a workplace strategy and design process that enabled them to better cater to their team’s diverse needs in a post-Covid, hybrid working world. This two-floor workplace prioritizes inclusivity through intentional spatial design. Varied zones cater to different working styles, fostering innovative, sustainable, and adaptable ways of working. The separation of collaborative and focus areas over the two floors creates an environment that allows for diversity of employees and their working styles.

Addressing the client’s multifaceted brief, Sheldon embarked on a comprehensive workplace strategy, engaging executive leaders and staff to craft a dynamic plan for Novo Nordisk’s evolving workspace. A pivotal aspect of the brief was the delineation of social collaborative areas from quiet focus zones, optimizing functionality for diverse user needs. This emphasis on dedicated spaces not only caters to specific needs but also cultivates tranquil environments beneficial for all occupants. Our design approach and response to the brief epitomized forward-thinking by aligning with the client’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

The client’s brief centered on employee satisfaction, manifesting in the promotion of open-plan workspaces and collaborative hubs, acknowledging the evolving landscape of work dynamics and the significance of fostering social connections within the workplace. Modularity and sustainability were integral components of the brief, realized through the integration of modular furniture and judicious use of existing materials, thereby minimizing environmental impact and ensuring the longevity of the space. Through an integrated strategy and collaborative design process, coupled with leveraging internal construction and manufacturing capabilities, Sheldon delivered a transformative space poised to accommodate Novo Nordisk’s expanding vision and operations.

Our design ethos for this project revolved around inclusivity and sustainability, epitomized by the separation of the two floors to accommodate distinct work modes: one dedicated to focused work and the other to collaborative work. This departure from workplace conventions empowers employees to select environments tailored to their individual work styles, fostering a culture of autonomy and productivity. On Level 6, the focus floor boasts curated spaces such as libraries, quiet rooms, and wellness areas, all offering panoramic harbor views. The extensive integration of biophilic elements harmonizes with earthy green tones and natural materials, creating a serene ambiance conducive to concentration and well-being.

Level 10, the collaborative social floor, serves as a dynamic hub adaptable to the client’s evolving needs. Here, optimal natural lighting and scenic vistas support users’ Circadian rhythms, while locally manufactured joinery enhances both aesthetics and the tranquil atmosphere. To expand the functionality of the collaboration floor, a large open-plan social space was developed with modular joinery and movable tech so that it could be easily configured for a range of purposes. The adaptability of the area allows Novo Nordisk to use the space for social events, town halls, and presentation panels. Our strategic layout encourages movement and interaction between floors, nurturing a sense of community and well-being among employees. By repurposing furniture from their previous office and employing sustainable materials such as acoustic paneling, our design not only fosters inclusivity but also embodies the client’s commitment to sustainability.

This project presented a range of design challenges which Sheldon’s team managed through an in-depth workplace and strategy and design process. Engaged at an early stage, Sheldon hosted workshops and surveys with key stakeholders at Novo Nordisk to develop a workplace expansion that was effective in meeting department needs. This strategy process led to our innovative solution of using two different floors to create distinct zones, taking advantage of the two floors in the building occupied by our client. Feedback from this process showed that employees desired more focused areas and simultaneously more places to socialize and collaborate. The immediate challenge at hand was how to separate spaces so that people could work most effectively without being distracted by other activities.

Lighting design was a further challenge, due to the darkness of some spaces near the lift lobby space at the center of the floorplate. We planned quiet spaces in these areas and used feature pendant lighting to ensure the ambient lighting was ideal. Sheldon’s internal electrical division worked alongside the design team to develop 3D natural light renders and luminance plans to ensure that the lighting system was optimized for electrical efficiency. Another design challenge of the project was to incorporate existing furniture from Novo Nordisk’s previous fitout into the new design. This was achieved through communication with the client and project teams during the design and FF&E procurement phase to ensure that the existing furniture would suit the palette of the space.

Sustainability was a core element of the brief, aligning with both Novo Nordisk’s and Sheldon’s values. This began with reusing as much existing furniture from Novo Nordisk’s office as possible, reducing the need to replace things and send items to landfills. With the addition of eco-friendly materials such as zero-carbon acoustic paneling and sustainably sourced timber acquired during Sheldon’s joinery manufacturing process, our design creates an inclusive environment and embraces sustainable materials.

The modularity and adaptable elements of the space are also part of our sustainable design strategy; much of the furniture can be moved around to accommodate different needs over time and reduce the need to replace or refurbish the space. Adaptable elements future proofs the space by allowing for additional functions and configurations in case the company expands its operations, which reduces the need for an environmentally costly future redesign. Sheldon places environmental regeneration at the core of our process, starting from the design phase through to construction. Our joinery manufacturing facility on the Central Coast is key to this. With the use of our electric truck, the deliveries of joinery to our sites is 100% electric, creating zero carbon emissions.

面對業務擴張，全球製藥公司諾和諾德選擇謝爾頓為其設計位於北雪梨的兩層新辦公室。此專案延續了他們既有的合作，經由謝爾頓的指導，完成了符合後疫情時代混合工作需求的空間規劃和設計流程。新辦公室以包容性為核心，透過巧妙的空間劃分，滿足多樣化的工作模式，並促進創新、永續與靈活的工作方式。

針對不同功能需求，辦公室將協作區與專注區分層設置，營造一個多樣化的工作環境。設計策略充分整合了員工的反饋，並重視專用空間的設計，既能優化使用效率，也提供一個適合所有人的和諧氛圍。這種設計展現了前瞻性思維，與客戶追求包容性的願景保持一致。

整體規劃以員工滿意度為中心，反映於強調開放空間與社交互動的重要性。同時，模組化設計和永續性是空間設計的核心，通過整合模組化家具和再利用現有材料，減少對環境的影響並延長空間壽命。這些元素與內部建築和製造能力相結合，打造出一個靈活的工作空間，適應公司業務的未來發展。

新辦公室的兩層樓分別專注於不同的工作模式。第六層為專注工作區，設有圖書館、安靜房間和健身區，並融入大量自然元素，搭配綠色調和天然材料，營造專注且舒適的氛圍。第十層則為協作與社交空間，採用最佳自然光源設計，搭配本地製造的細木工，創造出適應性極高的多功能區域，可用於社交活動、市政廳和演示會等用途。這種空間配置鼓勵員工之間的互動，增強社群感與幸福感。

設計過程中面臨多項挑戰，包括如何妥善區分不同用途的空間，以及改善中央電梯大廳周邊的光線不足問題。團隊利用3D自然光渲染技術和精確的亮度規劃，確保照明的美觀與效率。此外，成功將現有家具融入新設計，充分體現永續理念。這些挑戰的解決方案不僅提高了設計的功能性，也突出了空間的包容性。

永續性是專案的核心價值，從設計到施工，皆採用環保材料和低碳運輸方式，實現減少環境影響的目標。例如，零碳隔音板與可持續木材的使用，以及細木製品的全電動運輸，彰顯了對環境再生的承諾。同時，模組化家具和靈活的空間設計為未來可能的業務擴張提供保障，減少翻修需求並降低長期環境成本。透過這些努力，謝爾頓成功打造了一個符合諾和諾德願景的變革性辦公空間，展現永續與包容的雙重承諾。