2023 Design Awards
Newmont
by Rezen Studio
Best of Region Winner
Design Inspiration
As the world’s leading gold miner, Newmont is widely recognised for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Newmont workplace reflects the culture and aspirations of the business and is a functional, flexible and forward-looking tenancy for the future that supports a ‘remote first’ approach.
This workplace is an example of the rapidly evolving office typology which responds to the rapid changes in the ways in which businesses are operating. Completed during the pandemic years, the workplace is positioned as a fluid social connector and place for employees to connect and identify with the business.
A hybrid work club for an agile workforce, the workplace has a high proportion of social spaces for informal interactions as well as a suite of generous meeting rooms for more traditional modes of collaboration. The work club approach to the floor plan encourages the ‘osmosis effect’ by providing a variety of settings that support productive interaction whether casual or planned.
Sustainability principles were observed throughout the project, particularly through the reuse of existing furniture. Additionally, locally made and designed products feature throughout, which not only supports local industry but reduces the environmental impact that results from shipping. Low VOC paint and acoustic panels made from recycled materials also feature. Natural daylighting from the perimeter glazing has been maximised through the spatial planning to reduce the need for electric lighting and to promote wellbeing.
All photography by Jack Lovel
You can feel a fluid social connection walking through this space. I think there's a certain design language shown here that is very attractive to the eyes. This holistic project features a brave use of colour with the blues and wood contrasts, along with a refreshing use of light.”
- Wendy Leung / Director at M Moser Associates
Featured Product
Flat Weave Tile
Design has the power to build community by creating spaces that draw people together, this collection offers flexibility to these layered diverse environments. Inspired by weaving communities in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Flat Weave Tile is a core foundational product that celebrates textile tactility.