Mercury Energy Office Fitout
Energy retailer Mercury Energy has revitalised its Auckland headquarters with a radical refurbishment of 5000 square metres of space which has been being transformed from a rabbit warren of offices and corridors to a stimulating open-plan environment that encourages interaction and productivity. The project comprises three stages over three levels of the building. Prior to renovation the interior of the building was outdated and no longer representative of the vibrant, successful company that it housed. The client requested a fresh but enduring design solution which will carry the company forward through the next decade or more.
The interior design is all about Mercury Energy’s brand and business – capturing the dynamic and competitive retail ethos through Mercury’s visual identity and colours. Design was also inspired by the people and cultures of Mercury Energy. Curves and rounded corners are incorporated throughout, reminiscent of Asian/Pacific art forms, to create a fluid, free-flowing environment. A complementary "Pacific" colour palette brings a contemporary vibrancy to the workplace. Much research also went into the properties of colours and their psychological associations. Colours were then chosen and aligned to functional zones accordingly.
The completed stages have received resounding approval. Communication has improved due to the open environment, while fresh colours and vibrant spaces make the building a more pleasant place to work. Management is finding people are actually spending more time at work – whether it’s arriving early to have a coffee in the bistro areas before work or to retreat to the chillax areas after a stressful day with a newspaper. Staff are more energized and also leave work happier – a positive result for all.
