Studio Tate has revamped the 17th floor of an unusual hexagonal building to create lavish offices for PDG, a property development firm based in Melbourne.

The studio was given the task of turning the six-sided space ? which was previously occupied by the Australian airline Ansett ? into an inviting headquarters that would encourage communication and productivity among PDG staff.
"We were presented with the challenge of debunking the perception that a hexagonal shape was difficult to plan," explained Anthony Hopkins, principal interior designer at Studio Tate. "It really called on intelligent design to successfully marry sophisticated spacial planning with luxurious materials and employee comforts."

Hopkins and his team chose to place curved walnut corridors throughout the office as a contrast to the angular floor layout, forming clear paths of circulation for PDG staff. They also set all desks away from the edge of the building, allowing employees to move around easily and have equal access to outdoor views.

To make the 950-square-metre workspace appear more open, Studio Tate incorporated full-length glass doors in the reception area. A transparent glazed wall has also been placed between the CEO's office and the main work floor in an attempt to "integrate rather than segregate, and offer visibility and access to the director at all times".

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