Arup’s new workplace, located on Whadjuk Noongar Country, is reflective of the global consultancy’s values, unique culture and commitment to sustainability. It is imbued with an authentic connection to – and reverence for – Country, cultivating space to acknowledge the stories of its place and past, and to nurture those yet to be shared in its future.

To spatially articulate this philosophy, Arup partnered with design practice Hames Sharley and local First Nations artists and advisers Peter Farmer Designs to codesign a workplace that honours the local context, fostering meaningful connections between people, Country and culture.

Sustainability was key to the project, with Arup undertaking the Living Building Challenge (LBC), as well as achieving the WELL Building Standards WELL Platinum Certification. Regenerative and sustainable principles have been embedded throughout the project’s design and delivery with rigour and care, creating a fit-out that prioritises people and the environment.

By embracing regenerative design, biophilic principles, and authentic First Nations voices, the team has codesigned a space that is not only a joy to work in, but that fosters collaboration and connection. It is a welcoming, innovative space, where Arup can work together with clients, partners, and collaborators to solve complex challenges.

Photography: Dion Robeson