Texco

Four years on since our original design for Texco, we were re-engaged to design the extension of their Victorian HQ - built for (more) work, with (extra) room to play.

Beginning in 2019, with the facade works completed by the talented team at Cera Stribley, Texco then engaged us to deliver workplace strategy and design for the interior at their office in Hawthorn East. This space was built for work, with room to play. Formal meeting spaces located on ground floor to allow upstairs to remain as open and collaborative as possible. With an emphasis on staff health and wellness, we incorporated an end of trip and a gym that wouldn’t seem out of place in a world class hotel.

Come 2023, Texco needed to expand. We were re-engaged to design their expansion, including extending their facade works. With additional workstations, an expanded kitchen, and a breakout area with adjoining outdoor space, the second iteration of Texco’s office was a task in balancing continuity with fresh additions throughout the extension.

It was important that the essence of Texco’s brand was encapsulated in the design. However, rather than blaring brand values through the office, we collaborated with Australia’s best commercial photographer, Peter Clarke. He shot Texco’s live sites and we featured this imagery on the walls, showcasing Texco’s commitment to the process and not just the end product.

The final design featured natural and honest materials, creating a tasteful environment with a subtle hint of grit. The consistent use of vertical geometry in varying applications, coupled with the defining photographs, resulted in a clear design language forming in the space.

“We see the modern interpretation of ‘branding’ an office space as capturing the DNA of that business, without needing to bring company colours, or writing values on feature walls. Texco are a progressive and polished outfit and down to the finest detail, their office tells that story. As a nod to their process (as a builder) we commissioned one of Australia’s best photographers Peter Clarke to visit sites and take in progress shots of their handiwork in action. These photos line the walls of the office, and really tie the design together.”

Mitchell Jones, Creative Director – Made For