Modern office space with wooden desks and chairs, featuring soft surface flooring in a neutral tone

IGO by Rezen + Templewell

2022 Best of Globe Winner

IGO Limited is a leading ASX-listed exploration and mining company based in South Perth that is focused on discovering, developing, and delivering products critical to clean energy. A dynamic and forward-thinking company, IGO sought a refurbishment of their existing tenancy in South Perth to better align with its organisational culture.

Keep reading to learn more about this project which was a Best of Globe winner in our 2022 Shaw Contract Design Awards!

2022 Best of Globe Winner | Perth, Australia

Modern office space with round table and teal chairs, featuring light-colored commercial carpet flooring

All Photography by Dion Robeson

Design Inspiration

Rezen + Templewell were tasked with creating a mining workplace that wasn’t traditionally masculine and that is representative of IGO’s values and people. The new fit-out includes spaces that are inclusive, warm, and welcoming - the antithesis of a traditional mining company fit out. The soft and tactile aesthetic creates a series of humanised spaces that are a pleasure to be in.


Modern office nook with beige walls, black wall lamp, and tan leather seating
Modern interior with textured beige brick wall and igo logo
Modern office lounge with abstract wall art, beige armchair, black coffee table, and brown sofa on light wood flooring

"I think one of the interesting things about this project are the hospitality influences. This project sees a re-emergence of Art Deco or Art Nouveau as a language in terms of form and shape, represented in the soft curves and metallic details. The space is quite generous with beautiful proportions, but there are also moments that are very meditative."

- Subhashish Mandal / Design Director at Gensler & juror for our 2022 Best of Globe panel

Modern office space with city view, featuring contemporary furniture and a unique wooden sculpture

A carefully curated collection of local artworks amplifies the company’s values, culture and people. The sculpture garden is a symbol of IGO’s driving purpose of making a difference, signifying the importance of the people who stand for this common purpose and who are driving change towards a cleaner, better future.

Modern workplace lobby with light wood herringbone flooring and contemporary art installation

Our Heddle carpet tiles in colour Argan were selected for this project, contributing to the project’s the soft and tactile aesthetic in a warm and welcoming palette. Elsewhere, metallic details allude to IGO’s mining operations. The resulting design is people-centric space that facilitates connection and collaboration, celebrating the people that make the company unique.

Modern living room with grey sofa, black side table, and white floor lamp on textured flooring
Modern workplace kitchen with sleek design featuring 9x36 inch commercial carpet tile flooring

"I’m always convinced by the idea of a strong narrative, a narrative that actually reflects the values of the client. What really was striking about this project is that there's a sense of value and pride for the people who work here. It really celebrates them and that they are deserving of a beautiful, luxurious space, but it's not ostentatious and shows restraint." 

- Rulla Asmar / Principal at Marchese Partners & juror for our 2022 Best of Globe panel

Exposed brick wall background in grayscale
Modern workplace interior with light wood flooring and minimalist design featuring a large bar counter and seating area

Enjoying panoramic views of the Swan River and Perth CBD, a large collaboration and café space occupies the length of the building and allows staff and clients to connect in a variety of settings. A design highlight, the central bar and main tea point feature marble sourced from the Pilbara region capturing the beauty of the WA landscape.

Embedded in IGO’s values and operations is sustainability and working towards a clean energy future, therefore sustainability in this fit-out was incredibly important; not only to the client but also the design and construction teams. Its mining processes are focussed on metals critical to enabling clean energy and its workplace reflects this commitment to sustainability through its design solutions. 

This can be seen in the integration of biophilic elements for improved indoor air quality, and the selection of sustainable materials including 100% PVC-free, Carbon Neutral, Cradle to Cradle certified, and Declare certified carpet tiles from Shaw Contract.

Modern office lounge area with light beige commercial carpet tile flooring, featuring a curved green cushioned bench, white tables, and black stools
Modern interior design with geometric patterned wall paneling

"I really like the choice of a neutral palette with well-placed accent colours. The division of breakout spaces is functional yet harmonic with the rest of the workspace. Proportion of space is very generous, with highly functional nooks for focus areas and spaces for larger gatherings. " 

- Ida Kiss / Design Director at DVM & juror for our 2022 Best of Globe panel

Modern workplace with commercial carpet tile flooring, featuring a round table with teal chairs and a large pendant light

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