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                Behind the office
From a health and wellbeing perspective, creating an environment with lots of natural light is important to us. In a research study by Cornell University, the optimisation of natural light in an office was found to significantly improve health and wellness. Workers in offices with an abun- dance of natural light reported 51% less eyestrain, 63% fewer headaches and a 56% cut in drowsiness. 21 Harris Street provides optimum light, with no staff seated more than 10 metres from a window.
We have a living atrium, all the way through the building dripping with green plants which acts as the oxygen bank. Open stairs connect- ing all floors wrap their way around this centre atrium. The dual balconies on either side of the building offer people fresh air and sun, and a place to eat and meet.
Inside the office
When we were designing and creating 21 Harris Street, we wanted our people, clients and partners to feel a warm, personal welcome — similar to what you would experience in a small boutique hotel or restaurant. Our reception desk is designed so people feel comfortable upon their arrival, with our Experience Managers and visitors on a similar seating and level. Flooring is brick tile mixed with bespoke signage creating an earthy, yet sophisticated feel.
Each agency has a hosting space for clients and staff, which then reveals open-plan workspaces. Within each agency we have diverse spaces from open nooks and closed rooms, to narrow spaces to hide
Agencies have their own unique entrances at 21 Harris Street, Pyrmont.
away and concentrate. On each level, there are shared cafe-like areas facing north, housing kitch- ens with various seating options so people can have lunch, meetings or just connect socially.
We have lockers on every floor and state-of-the-art end-of-trip facilities to encourage healthy living among our people, many of who ride, run or walk into work, or exercise during the day.
The benefits
Natural light and connection across agencies are key benefits. The well- ness rooms on each level are an open expression of our authentic approach to wellbeing. An email to the People & Culture team: “I almost cried today pumping milk in the level-five parents’ room. It was so nice — there were wipes, a change table and a nappy bin. Very grateful, so thank you.”
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