Destination workplace for employees at O’Connor Utilities’ flagship headquarters

Sophisticated shades of chocolate, umber, dove, and smoke grey combine to create a serene ambiance in the spacious ground floor reception, where a dramatic bronze light fitting cascades from the ceiling. Impressive in its presentation, the fixture’s corkscrew-inspired composition beautifully replicates the image of a drill, while eye-catching glass fins featuring copper detail reflective of metallic cabling create pleasant partitions between the workspace, visitor seating area, and reception.

Luscious green pot plants provide a pop of colour in the adjacent open plan offices, further enhanced by a living wall which provides sound absorbing qualities. 

Lead Creative at Habit Action Michelle Carr commented: “The workplace landscape has seen a seismic change since the beginning of 2020 and, being an innovative company, O’Connor Utilities realised the importance of creating a destination office that people actively want to work in.

“To bring its employee-focussed vision to life, we completely renovated and refurbished the building to produce an environment that was professional yet luxurious, mirroring both the business’ success and providing subtle hints to the utilities sector.”

A fully fitted gym, complete with an array of hi-tech equipment, has been introduced on the ground floor, its contemporary aesthetics designed to rival any commercial equivalent. Echoing the sleek appearance of the surrounding space, the floors of the modern superloos and shower facilities are graced with Solus’ basalt-effect tiles from the Colony range while a trio of products from the Arena collection, decorated with either yellow, green, or grey detail on a crisp white background, add a fresh and funky vibe to the walls. 

A stylish palette of vibrant red combined with sliding shades of grey adorns the vast first floor office space, composing a chic and modern ambiance. The urban vibe is continued in the break-out area which offers employees a bona fide hiatus from work thanks to the provision of restaurant-style banquettes in on-trend teal, a counter, and individual tables.

In keeping with the company’s brief, the second-floor space encourages team members to unwind and socialise with one another thanks to the addition of a plush bar where events and activities are held. Beautifully designed and featuring bronze, copper, and burgundy tones, coupled with high-end finishes, the setting perfectly emulates swanky city centre night spots.

Complementing the luxurious atmosphere that is present throughout, the superloos on each level do not disappoint. Solus’ silver and white terrazzo-effect tiles from the Peppered range have been laid on each floor, while ochre, racing green, and crimson products from the Westlock range adorn the walls, adjacent to micro mosaics in corresponding shades from the Villes collection, adding a touch of boutique glamour to the project.