Nokia Offices – Sydney
Amicus rejuvenates Nokia’s offices in Sydney by merging brand identity and sustainable design, creating a dynamic workspace that celebrates innovation and fosters collaboration while honoring the company’s rich heritage.
Project Overview
This workplace refresh revitalises Nokia’s North Sydney office, focusing on their front of house and communal areas. Building on a decade-long partnership, the project creates an environment that honours Nokia’s legacy while reflecting their continued evolution as a technology leader.
The design responds to a clear brief: deliver a space that embodies Nokia’s brand identity—forward-thinking, dynamic, and connected—while creating an elevated experience for staff and visitors within a defined budget and timeline.
Design Response
Reception & Entry – The refreshed reception area features a floor-to-ceiling lighting wall illuminated in Nokia’s signature brand tones, creating a striking introduction that balances global presence with local identity.
Workplace Interiors – Full-height wall graphics across office floors showcase curated imagery celebrating Nokia’s innovation heritage and commitment to human connection, bringing visual energy to corridors and breakout zones.
Boardroom & Breakout Spaces – An operable wall system transforms the boardroom from an intimate meeting setting into a large-scale town hall venue. High-performance acoustic treatments maintain privacy and focus when needed, while the adjacent breakout area encourages openness and collaboration.
Sustainability Strategy – An extensive reuse approach guided material selections, including re-upholstery of existing furniture and specification of green-rated finishes, reducing waste while meeting budget parameters and aligning with Nokia’s environmental commitments.
Cultural Engagement – A collaboration with First Nations artist Dennis Golding brings cultural depth and sense of place to the breakout space, creating a workplace that reflects Nokia’s identity today while supporting their vision for tomorrow.
Outcome
The completed workspace merges Nokia’s heritage with their forward vision through thoughtful material selections, brand-integrated lighting, and flexible spatial configurations. The design supports multiple modes of work and gathering while demonstrating environmental responsibility through sustainable material reuse.
Design: Amicus
Photography: Milly Mead
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