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GroupGSA has defined a new era of hybrid working for Westpac, by delivering a revolutionary workplace aligned to the company’s values and vision for the future of its workforce. Located at Parramatta Square, the new workplace unifies Westpac’s existing Concord and Parramatta sites in the heart of Western Sydney, spanning an impressive 18,000sqm across eight floors.

The spaces: designed to reinvent, regenerate and reconnect

Spanning eight floors high, a central staircase provides vertical connection through a vast open void, reconnecting customers and employees through adjoining social spaces.

The central position of the activated social hubs on each floor encourages connection across the multi floor stack. The staircase void is central to the social hubs, and provides fluid circulation to the destination zones. A highly flexible and adaptable outdoor terrace sits adjacent to the main social hub, providing a unique opportunity for larger team gatherings and events.

Connected to the staircase is Westpac’s main concierge which provides a vibrant and inviting arrival experience, blurring the lines between client and employee space. A custom artist overlay carpet pays homage to the Paramatta River, bringing energy and a sense of place to the space. The pattern meanders through corridors and around the void, meeting high level tables, small nooks, and glass fronted meeting rooms to create greater customer engagement and transparency, which is reflective of Westpac’s dynamic culture.

Each floor has a vast gathering space to encourage congregation, bounded by collaboration and training spaces. As you move away from the void, the workspaces become quieter until you get to a higher concentration of enclosed spaces for more focused, individual working.