DLA Piper

Project Overview

Located in the new prestigious building at 80 Collins Street, the DLA Piper Fit-Out oozes simplicity and timeless style.  

The story of this project isn’t that of the fit-out, but rather that of the base build.  Some years prior to DLA Piper choosing 80 Collins Street as their new home, MBS Architectural were busy designing and supplying the base building ceilings for the project. A moot point some might argue, but without the relentless thirst for quality shown by the Woods Bagot team, we might be looking at something far less impressive.

A push towards sustainability was a core characteristic of the design, with a chilled beam cooling and heating system being implemented.  These beams sit above the ceiling, allowing cool air in summer and warm air in winter to drop down through the perforations in the metal panels, to the welcoming workers below.  Perfectly integrated lighting, custom perforated perimeter bulkheads and floating column rings are all on show, but somehow invisible at the same time – a quiet celebration to great design.

We often see fit-outs as a way of removing cumbersome base build elements, so it’s a refreshing change to see our efforts embraced with gusto at DLA.

Details

Size:
1,200m² 

Architect:
Base Build = Woods Bagot
Fit-Out = Hassell

Builder:
MPA 

Ceiling Contractor:
Base Build = Expoconti
Fit-Out = Paracon 

Product:
Lay-On Metal Pan Ceiling 

Panel Size:
1500 x 300mm 

Finish:
Powder coated RAL 9003, white 

Acoustic Performance:
0.70 NRC – Treated on underside of slab