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The new workplace for schneider is not only sustainable, its also 'electric'
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Schneider Electric engaged futurespace to assist them with relocating their team from 9 locations across Sydney to one centralized 9600m2 workplace. Key goals for the project included the delivery of a 5 star Green Star targeted project, underscoring Schneider Electric’s commitment to a sustainable future.
The ground floor consists of a large hospitality and exhibition area that also contains state of the art reception, display, training and meeting facilities. The fitout is spread across 6 floors and is designed to support teamwork and collaboration across a number of diverse business units. The working floors are predominantly open plan, supported by a number of small offices and a variety of meeting settings, both open and enclosed. The large team café and breakout appears to float in mid air as it sits to one side of the buildings central glazed atrium.
Sustainable initiatives were met via the use of planning to maximize light and views for all staff, specification of sustainable materials, finishes and furniture and the use of energy and lighting throughout that is industry best practise in terms of efficiency.
The design concept is aligned with Schneider’s core business and is based on an overarching theme of Energy – that of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. This theme also works to enhance the ‘One Schneider’ identity that was a key deliverable of this co-location project.
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