Ben Chifley Building

A technical brief

The complex and highly technical brief has been embraced and elevated to create a building and landscape that is both integrated and present. The building form reinforces and addresses Constitution Avenue and shifts internally to focus on the democratic heart of the National Triangle at Commonwealth Place, the building form representing the public nature and contribution of the organisation.

Workspace for 1800 staff

Approximately 1800 staff are housed within 45,000 sqm of workspace, along with a range of specialist functions, conference suites, cafe and staff facilities. The interior arrival and gathering spaces are linked in a fluid arrangement of horizontal and vertical movement with spatial hierarchy, variety, natural light and views to outdoor spaces.

The central atrium

A central atrium connects the levels through the building. At the base of the atrium and providing the centre of gravity for the building is a large staff cafe and seating area. It acts as the social nexus and gathering space for the building with recreational functions located nearby, including access to open-air landscaped areas, staff change rooms and a gymnasium.

Awards
2016	Australian Institute of Architects (ACT Chapter)	Commercial Architecture Award
2016	Australian Institute of Architects (ACT Chapter)	W. Hayward Morris Award for Interior Architecture