Bentleys Chartered Accountants

When the Brisbane operations of Bentleys Chartered Accountants found a new office space, they wanted the fitout to represent a change in work practices, a professional environment and provide a space where productivity increases would be attainable.

The approach that the design practice HASSELL took to the design brief was to provide inherent flexibility for the workplace through a universal approach to the offices in the space.

A design metaphor of a pinstriped suit featured throughout the fit out, with black and white pinstripes becoming the colour scheme for the lift lobby, reception and waiting area. The metaphor was two-fold representing a space that fitted Bentleys like a well tailored suit, while also highlighting the timeless quality and stable business that reflects Bentleys’ core values and its longevity and presence within the Brisbane market.

Schiavello Construction QLD was awarded the contract for the interior construction of level nine following a tender process and based on reputation for delivering high quality fitouts. Our team was then contracted to continue working with the design team as construction manager to also construct another half floor on level eight for Bentleys.

Black and white panelling using Paul Smith striped fabric with integrated lighting was used to reference the pinstriped suit. This detail throughout the fitout required our team to take a meticulous approach to the works.

The project had various challenges with the fitout works taking place simultaneously with the base building works, making access and materials handling difficult due to the coordination required, but Schiavello overcame these by managing relationships with the contractors and trades working on the working on the base building project and other tenant fit outs in the building.