Intermain, in partnership with BVN, is proud to present our 1,600sqm flagship headquarters in Alexandria, NSW. The project, a testament to collaborative innovation, involved our in-house design team working closely with BVN to create a space that resonates with Intermain’s ethos and brand identity. The headquarters features a robust base palette of timber, cork, and concrete, accented with block colours from our brand palette, crafting an environment that is both functional and visually striking.
BVN’s team ingeniously addressed the challenge of linking our joinery manufacturing facility with our office by designing a series of two-storey timber pods that extend into the workshop. These pods accommodate several meeting rooms, our joinery design studio, an interiors sample library, and a tool shed. They are clad in timber plywood sheets that were salvaged from landfill. This distinctive design is echoed in the custom reception desk, crafted from recycled offcuts from our in-house joinery factory, which welcomes you as soon as you enter our space. Throughout our workspace, the embodiment of our team’s skills is unmistakable, underscoring our dedication to sustainable practices and innovative design.
Ascending the grand staircase to the mezzanine level, you are greeted by a spacious town hall area. Down the hallway, a variety of collaborative spaces await, including boardrooms and both closed and casual meeting areas. These rooms are lined with cork, chosen for its acoustic and sustainable properties, and are equipped with the latest audio and video technology to facilitate seamless collaboration with our interstate offices and support remote working.
At Intermain, community and well-being are paramount. Our headquarters include an oversized kitchen breakout space and a sunlit terrace, providing our team with areas to relax and recharge. Impeccably finished end-of-trip facilities further enhance the workplace experience, ensuring comfort and convenience for all team members.
Intermain’s headquarters reflect the diverse aspects of the contemporary workplace, showcasing a clever relationship between our company’s work and the craftsmanship we produce. The project transcends a basic refurbishment, becoming a celebration of rudimentary materials and their re-use, achieving a sustainable outcome. This unexpected pairing of joinery workshop and traditional workplace creates a unique and engaging environment.
Sector
Commercial
Works
Fitout
Design
BVN & Intermain
Size
1,600 sqm
Awards
2024 Australian Interior Design Awards: Workplace Design – Joint Winner
“The project goes beyond what could have been a very basic refurbishment to become a celebration of rudimentary materials and the re-use of materiality to achieve a sustainable outcome. It is an unexpected pairing of workshop and traditional workplace that has created a very interesting union. Intermain promotes the re-use and recycling of materials, demonstrating how raw materials can be used in refined ways and how intelligent, robust design can create value in a project.”
2024 Australian Interior Design Awards Jury
About the artwork
Intermain commissioned award-winning Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding through Curatorial & Co to create a mural for our workplace. ‘Following The Pathways’ inspires a sense of connection to the landscape and empowers stories of first nations’ experiences.
Talented local Sydney artist Felix Saw helped brighten up our breakout space with this 6m long mural titled ‘Good to be back’. The artwork is a representation of the work we craft, and depicts a playful celebration of our return to the office post-Covid.