Signing a lease fit-out contribution

Are you being offered a fitout contribution by your landlord?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Are you being offered a fitout contribution?   Some of our valued clients say; “We appreciate you calling and we love what you do, but we haven’t signed the heads of agreement yet. As soon as we do, we’ll give you guys a call and get you to go through the tenancy. We don’t want …

Watch how Frenkel Partners Lawyers nailed their timeframe

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Show me more about this project” url=”https://www.iconinteriors.net.au/frenkel-partners-lawyers-fitout”] Frenkel Partners Lawyers were looking to relocate to a brand-new space in William Street, and they needed a design and build team who could get a deep understanding of what they required in their new office, now & into the future. The Big Problem Frenkel Partners’ had a really tight time-frame …

Unlock your team power with proven success for Real Estate Agencies!

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I want my Real Estate Agency to grow!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Many people think that ICON INTERIORS only specialise real estate transformations! You name the brand, we’ve done it. From Jellis Craig head office, Nelson Alexander, Ray White, around 20 Barry Plant offices, The Agency offices, RT Edgar, DEL, Area Specialist, WIN Real Estate, Woodard’s, Pagans, McGrath, YPA, …

Does your Warehouse need fitting out?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I would like to fitout & utilize my warehouse!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Got a warehouse and don’t know where to start? ICON INTERIORS have 16 years of experience in the design & build industry, and a team passion is efficiency with spatial engagement. More than just paths of travel efficiency, ICON INTERIORS focus on the way the layout …

Are your Lawyers able to perform at their best?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I would like to my Lawyers to be able to achieve their best!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] The legal industry has very specific workplace requirements, including acoustics & sound transmission for privacy and confidentiality.  ICON INTERIORS have 16 years of experience in transforming law offices from dated, inefficient & unpleasant to modern, user friendly & awesome to be in. …

Watch how Chubb Insurance Fit more within their existing floor

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Know How I Can Fit More On My Floorplate!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] The next stage of their growth involved setting up a new software system that they would be able to implement over a 12-month period. Then they could park the old software & run at much higher rate of efficiency. In the implementation …

Is your Gymnasium operating at its best?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I would like to fit more training equipment into my gym!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What better time to refit your gymnasium than now? Have you always wanted to build a mezzanine to take advantage of that huge ceiling space that is currently not a good return on investment? Dreamed of having offices to rent to allied services such …

How did Wayne find the Team ICON project speed?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Have A Fast But Compliant Project Timeframe!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Well thanks again for inviting me here today, on behalf of ICON, we are here in the finished headquarters, HQ, for Sweeney Real Estate. We have done 14 offices, we’ve done I’d say beginners fitouts, but this is the bee’s knees It’s been such …

Non-Profit or Not For Profit Fitout?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love Special Fitout Costings To Support Our Mission!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] We love to support non-profit & not for profit organisations that exist for the greater good of our communities. We understand how you need to stretch your resources as far as you possibly can. Our team have a special joy & passion in working with …

Are you a Café or Restaurant Manager?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Like To Makeover My Cafe Or Restaurant!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What better time to refit your café or restaurant than now? Lockdown (although inconvenient!) is providing the perfect opportunity to strike while the iron is cold. As COVID has forced a period of calm on to most industries, Café & Restaurant owners now have a once-in-a-lifetime …

Are you a non- profit or not for profit organisation?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Like Special Fitout Costings To Support Our Mission!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Is your organisation workplace dated? Relocating or needing a re-fresh? ICON INTERIORS will help! ICON INTERIORS are big supporters of charities, & the noble causes of organisations within the non- profit / not for profit space sectors. Improving the working environment & providing greater operational …

Did Chetan have a whole team supporting his office transformation?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To See How I Can Improve My Workplace!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] You absolutely nailed it! The experience itself was really fantastic overall.  Hats off to all the whole team, not just one person, you know, there’s people involved it in, not just you and Sophie, there’s Victoria & Bridget. There’s a team underneath. So overall, …

Were Brian’s expectations reached at Wydham Café?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Have My Clients Raving About Their Café & Dining Experience” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Its been above & beyond what we expected When we came to you initially, it was about creating an ambiance for the restaurant, trying to make it quieter & inviting. When we came to you, you had your process – we …

Office warming Video

Nelson Alexander Office Warming!

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Create A Great Culture Like This One!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] “To the credit of the guys at ICON, they absolutely nailed it. Most importantly we are absolutely thrilled with the end result. Really, really thrilled with the guys at ICON and the job that they did.  If you are thinking of using ICON, then …

Paul Harrison from Nelson Alexander review

How did Paul’s team keep working during the office fitout process?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Have Peace Of Mind With My Office Fitout” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Looks can be deceiving! Behind the modest Nelson Alexander Essendon street frontage is a pumping superoffice which occupies around 500 sqm of space. From the start Director & Auctioneer Paul Harrison’s vision was to create a hub for the sales & rentals teams to casually meet and …

Suzi from Nelson Alexander review

Would Suzi’s clients love the office transformation?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Gain Operational Efficiencies In My Workplace” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Looks can be deceiving! Behind the modest Nelson Alexander Essendon street frontage is a 500SQM pumping superoffice housing a large team of high achievers. Director & Auctioneer Paul Harrison’s leading vision was a sales & rentals teams hub for casual meetings to jumpstart cross pollination. …

Sarah from Mercy Health review

Did Sarah love the worry-free transparent project delivery?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I Would Love To Have Peace Of Mind With My Office Fitout” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Filled with natural light, this tenancy inspired our Space Planning Team to work with its curves, creating a segmented, slightly pizza-esque style layout. In order to ensure all workstations were within 7.5 metres of natural light (as per the WELL ™ Standard) , we placed …

Insurance policy to cover icon interiors

Do we need an insurance policy to cover ICON INTERIORS project completion?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TODAY” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do we need an insurance policy to cover ICON INTERIORS project completion? A question we often get asked is ‘Do we need an insurance policy when ICON INTERIORS undertakes our office transformation, or mezzanine factory/warehouse conversion?’ The answer is no, and there are multiple reasons for this. ICON INTERIORS has been in business for …

COVID-19 led 'work from home' culture

Will the COVID-19 led ‘work from home’ culture mean I need a smaller office?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TODAY” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Will the COVID-19 led ‘work from home’ culture mean I need a smaller office? A question we are being asked at the moment is, ‘When we come out the other side, will I need a smaller tenancy as a result of the COVID-19 led ‘work from home’ culture?” We have been researching this, and …

Icon Interiors projects impacted by virus

Are ICON INTERIORS’ projects paused because of the virus?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TODAY” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Are ICON INTERIORS’ projects paused because of the virus? People are asking us if ICON INTERIORS has slowed down at all with the virus restrictions. No, we haven’t at all. The construction industry is regarded as essential services. The VBA and WorkSafe have put out initial guidelines to maintain hygiene control which includes no …

Why to renovate offices now

Why is now the perfect time to renovate my offices?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TODAY” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Why is now the perfect time to renovate my offices? People are asking us, ‘Why is now the perfect time to renovate our offices?’ Now is a brilliant time to renovate or relocate & transform your workplace. Now with reduced staff (or no staff) on site as many are working remotely, you have some …

Applying workplace standards in line with pandemic

Did we apply workplace standards in line with social distancing prior to this pandemic?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TODAY” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Did we apply workplace standards in line with social distancing prior to this pandemic? A great question we are being asked is ‘did ICON INTERIORS apply the new guidelines of social distancing in the workplace design before this virus became a thing?’ The answer, interestingly, is yes, we did. Because of our process which …

How can I maximise my tax write-off?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How can I maximise my tax write off? When we come out on the other side of this pandemic, the workplace will need a lot of changes to allow for the new paradigm of social distancing. The federal government is allowing massive incentives of $150,000 tax write-offs this current tax year, for …

Tax write off benefit

How can the $150K tax write off benefit us?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] A question we have been getting asked is ‘how can the $150K complete tax write-off of a renovation on our offices benefit us?’ It can benefit you in two ways; firstly, you can invest now in any design changes you need to do, so that you’re ready for the new paradigm centered …

Ergonomic risks to avoid

What ergonomic risks can I avoid from working from home?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What are the ergonomic challenges that we are faced with when working from home? Some businesses, who allow their staff to work from home, must deal with the legal challenges of it still being a place of work and how their insurances work with this. Given the new environment, where people are …

Avoiding loss of productivity working from home

How can I avoid loss of productivity from working from home?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How can I avoid loss of productivity from working from home? As strategic workplace planners, we are getting questions coming in like ‘how can we do our best work while we are working from home?’ I’d like to draw your attention to a book called Atomic Habits, by James Clear. What’s really …

Popular workplace design practices

What popular workplace design principles have been unwittingly contributing to the spread of infection?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Aesthetics vs space planning One problem is when interior designers focus too much on the aesthetic, the look & feel, and ignore the critical overriding key principles of science behind workplace space planning, and wellbeing in the workplace. Height Adjustable Desks Where height adjustable desks are being used to resolve ergonomic issues …

Social distancing impacting our workplace future

How will social distancing impact our workplace in the future?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How will social distancing impact our workplace in the future? A question we are being asked by business leaders, who are thinking about their teams, and what they will look like when they reassemble in say 4 -6 months’ time. Will social distancing rules still apply? Most likely yes. We are entering …

Positives we can learn from pandemic

What are the positives we can learn from this pandemic?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] The positives are enormous. Firstly, we are seeing a huge level of empathy. There is also a heightened awareness of personal hygiene and personal care. How are cleaning procedures being done in workplaces and homes? Maybe there are some basics we have let slip. We have so many vaccines for so many …

Can passive design improve hygiene?

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? How can passive design improve hygiene & reduce spread of infection?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] At ICON INTERIORS, our team have been focusing on wellness in the workplace, and our research teams are really interested & fascinated that some of the acoustic control measures that we utilise & have been developing to reduce workplace pressure and tension also apply specifically to reducing the spread of infection in …

Will workplace play a part in resetting economy?

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? Will the workplace play a part in resetting the economy?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] When we come out of the other side of this pandemic, the physical workplace is going to be so important for the economy to get back on its feet, delivering value, and delivering the consumer needs. There will be a reset in what people put a primary value on. There will be …

Working from home decreasing strength in relationships

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? Will the forced ‘working from home’ mentality harm team culture?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] A crucial part of a thriving, living, face-to-face workplace is the cultural development. It’s impossible to have a great, fun, thriving culture when people are all scattered around the country (or even overseas), some sitting on their couch with their laptop & some are sitting out on their back porch. That’s not …

Physical team environment enabling knowledge transfer

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? How does the physical team environment enable upskilling & knowledge transfer?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] An important factor to consider with open plan design is osmosis: that is, how people learn just by being around the knowledge. This allows newer staff to learn from the more experienced team members & gain knowledge faster. You can see in examples in wildlife, the adult will teach the younger ones …

How does being part of a team impact global economy

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? How does being a part of a team impact the global economy?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] There’s a lot of parents, and single parents with children, that are in the workforce either full time or part time. There’s a different level of thinking, deep analytical skills, and empathetic style that is brought to the workforce by primary carers. They assist in decision making, and the speed of trust …

Primary caregivers curtail in workplace

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? Why are primary caregivers so crucial in the workplace?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Another interesting discussion around this current pandemic is the role of mums in the workforce. I have spoken to a lot of people in this situation, and they find that coming to work gives them a sense of belonging, a social group to bond with and a chance to talk to adults! …

Working from home decreasing strength in relationships

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? Will working from home decrease the strength of professional relationships?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Another important consideration about the workplace is its effect on relationships. People form long lasting professional, private & even romantic relationships in the workplace. These serve people right through life as a facet of their identity – I’m a doctor, a lawyer, a medical health professional. There are conversations that we take …

How team connectivity is maintained from home

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? How is team connectivity maintained while working from home?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] There are other aspects that come up in this discussion such as team synergies. For example, how could a football team all train at home, together via Zoom, and be expected to perform at an elite level when they get on the ground? The way business works, and the way teams work …

Pandemic forcing the end of offices

Is this pandemic forcing the end of offices? What are the psychological & physiological ramifications caused with working from home?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Is this global pandemic forcing the end of offices as we know it? This is one of the questions that often comes to us, being in the industry of workplace wellness in office design. There are numerous health benefits associated with coming to work and having a place to come to work. …

Watch how Alsco increased their operational efficiencies

As a result of our experience in space planning, ICON INTERIORS were invited to partner with Alsco, to assess 3 sites in Footscray, Mulgrave & Oakleigh. We identified opportunity costs that they could exploit to gain production capacity, better staff amenity & staff workplace opportunities. We zeroed in on the Mulgrave & Oakleigh sites, as we identified those as having …

Difference between solid timber, veneer and laminate

What is the difference between solid timber, veneer & laminate?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What is the difference between solid timbers, veneers and laminates?   Solid timber  We did a project for Vicforests in which we used solid timber. They manage Victoria’s forests, and in their project, they wanted to use solid timber. The solid timber tables have a certain depth which you can’t achieve with laminates. The staff there were all about environmental management & caring for the …

Difference between residential and high commercial grade

What is the difference between residential & high commercial grade?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What is the difference between high commercial grade and residential grade?  There is a significant difference in the way the material is constructed and its resulting longevity.   We have clients who say to us, ‘We don’t need top end, we just want something mid-range.’ The difference between mid-range and top end in terms of longevity and service life is often …

How lean can help my office fitout

How can lean help my office fitout?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How can lean manufacturing principles saved me project budget? Some clients are surprised to see the level of quality that we can provide in our custom joinery and furniture without them having to pay the high-end customised pricing. Our manufacturing arms and alliances use the lean principles & manufacturing methods, so we …

Explanation on what lean is

What is lean?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] We are huge supporters of lean manufacturing. Lean is a continuous development of tools, processes and systems designed to eliminate waste in the of time and materials in the deliverable production process. it intends to increase productivity and increase safety to deliver higher value and quality to the consumer, profitably. Lean manufacturing …

Jellis Craig Ringwood

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] One of our valued clients, Jellis Craig Doncaster, had an exploding business in the Manningham area after an initial high-performance office designed by us, which we then extended again as they continued to grow. They then acquired another business in Ringwood, where they planned to continue and expand on …

Inlite Project Video

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] The Big Issue We got a call from a client in Cremorne, Inlite, to have a look at their space and discuss how they had to bring three completely different teams together to become one. Gerrard Lighting, Inlite and Retail Light were all to become one cohesive unit. What …

Explaning when to connect Internet in new office fitout

When should I get my internet connected?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] I’m moving offices, when should I apply for my internet connection? This is a question that comes up over and over and over. Our clients ring their service provider, and they say ‘What’s your moving date? We’ll swap it over on the day.’ Many, many times, to great sorrow, this has not …

Global budget first or achieving KPI's

Should I put the global budget first, or to achieve my personal KPIs?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Should I put my personal KPIs first or the budget allowance? We had a client with a difficult ethical dilemma. Her personal KPIs were to achieve the project within a certain budget and a certain time. However, she also had to sign lease conditions and agree on the fitout allowance from the …

Using own trade on office fitout

Can we use our own trades? Case studies

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Can I use my own trades in my office fitout? We do not recommend that for a timely and budget-controlled rollout. There is 3 excellent reasons that we have for not using your own trades as part of an overall building project design and fit-out. The first problem is lack of cost …

Can we use our own trades in an office fitout?

Can we use our own trades in an office fitout?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Can we use our own trades in an office fitout? We do a lot of work for accountants, lawyers, doctors and other professionals and they either have direct relations that are electricians, (everyone’s brother-in-law is an electrician) or they could have customers that are in trades. They worry if they don’t use …

Fitout companies having a page of exclusion

Why do other fitout companies’ have a page of exclusions?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Why do fitout companies have a page of exclusions? They are giving you a very, very tightly defined scope of works. If it’s not listed, you aren’t getting it. One of the issues we discover when we are quoting our design, we will quote, for example, 235 double general power points. When …

Space needed for office fitout

How much space do I need for my new office fitout?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How much space do I need to allow for my office fit out? How much space do I need per employee or staff member for our new office? What workspace ratios or square meters per person that I can use to work out what we need to accommodate in our new workplace? …

Fitout budget

How do I know how much to allow for my fitout budget?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How do I know how much to allow for my office fitout budget? When you’re planning your new office, relocation or refurbishment, it’s really important to establish the budget right the first time. We find a lot of people run into trouble when they have created a budget number, a budget allowance …

Ensuring that there are no extra aircon costs outside of the quote

How can I ensure there are no aircon costs outside of the quote?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How can I ensure there are no aircon costs outside of the quote? We did a project for Dennis Pagan in Travencore towers on the ground floor. The tenancy has a lot of west and south facing glass which meant we were going to have heat loss in winter, and heat gain …

How do I know I am signing up to the best tenancy for me?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How do I know I am signing up to the best tenancy for me?  Some of our valued clients that we’ve either done work for many years before or we’ve been in contact with for many years, say to us when the time comes to relocate to a new office “Hey, we are just in the …

How long does an office fitout take?

How long does it take to do an office fitout in Melbourne?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How long does it take to do an office fitout in Melbourne? The Short Answer: The first 1- 2 weeks is spent in understanding the design and preparing all the costings. We use historical costings to give you a rock solid, fixed quote which doesn’t suddenly blow out halfway through the project. …

What design style should I choose for my office?

I need to get my office space right – what design style should I choose for my Melbourne office fitout? Every person and every company has different needs in terms of design for their wonderful new workplace. Not only just where the walls go and how the desks are positioned from a space planning perspective, but also what colours and …

Workplace Style: Eclectic

Eclectic style is not for the faint hearted! Eclectic style typically incorporates elements from all design styles and eras, such as Art Deco, midcentry modern and retro, using a large range of different textures, trends and colours. Eclectic spaces can sometimes be thought of as ‘busy’ but not all need to make your head whirl to look at them. A …

Workplace Style: Warm & Traditional

A traditional style that makes an office fitout feel warm and inviting while maintaining a professional working space requires experience. One of our clients who are family lawyers requested their transformation to feel ‘homelike and warm’, as they needed their clients to feel welcomed and soothed during what may be troubling times for them. The design team achieved the brief …

Workplace Style: Monochrome Minimalist

Sleek, monochromatic office fitout often deliver a minimalistic look. A much more corporate look than other styles, creating a concrete jungle feel. Monochromatic style uses multiple layers of black and white with varied textures adding depth and dimension. Although monochrome can be sometimes stigmatised as ‘boring’ (and if poorly done it can look like a developer chose the finishes so …

Workplace Style: Scandinavian Minimalist

Scandinavian style is sometimes generalised as being whites and natural materials such as wood and leather. However, it is so much more than that! It is the practice of only having things you love and need, minimalism as a way of life. Scandinavian design looks classic and timeless in an office setting, a restful space which allows employees to focus …

workplace design & build

Workplace style: Industrial Warehouse

Industrial style is usually associated with warehouses; the dramatic look and vibe of exposed ceilings showing the air-conditioning ducts, glass partitions and polished concrete being very well-known components of this style. The warehouse or industrial style workspaces often showcase oversized pendant lighting with the raised height ceilings. Typically paired with warm metals such as brass and copper, timber and greys, …

Designing and building vs design and tender

Design & construct vs design & tender

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Design & Construct vs Design & Tender Are you looking to relocate your business and fitout your new office, new workplace or medical centre and you’re wondering which way to go about it? There are two routes to market that you can take. One option is design and construct, and the other …

Open office plan efficiency

Do open office plans work?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do open office plans work? When you looking to create your new workplace design, the big question is; is the open-plan workplace dead? This is a debate we identified years ago before reports started coming back about how destructive pure open- plan workplaces are to concentration, deep thinking and high-level output. One …

Hidden dangers of leasing an office

What are the hidden dangers in signing a lease?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What are the hidden dangers of leasing? What should I watch out for when signing a lease? Are you looking to sign a lease for your new offices? There lots of things to consider before you sign. Factors such as square metre cost, outgoings, body corporate fees and make good clauses can …

Using a house builder for office renovations

Can I use a house builder for my office renovation?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Can I use a house builder for my office renovation? Are you considering renovating your workplace, your medical centre or offices using a residential or home builder? You shouldn’t be and there are multiple reasons for that. A domestic builder doesn’t have the correct registration for commercial works. Instead of being qualified …

Cost of an office fitout

How much is an office fitout?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How much does it cost to fitout an office? This is a very variable question to answer. You need to ensure that whoever you’re getting to price this for you includes everything that you need to renovate your office successfully. The quote needs to include things like air-conditioning alterations and additions to …

Can I say in the office during a renovation?

Can I stay in my office while we renovate? Rhenus Logistics case study

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Can I stay in my office while we renovate? Case study: Rhenus Logistics Is your business growing, or needing to pivot and restructure to adapt to new changes, but you know your current workplace design is holding your team back? Is your physical environment preventing them from doing their …

Can you stay in the office while you renovate?

Can I stay in my office while we renovate? Facey Industrial case study

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Can I stay in my office while we renovate? Case study: Facey Industrial Is your workplace tired and in need of a transformation, is it holding your team back and you need additional capacity so you can grow? But to do that you think it’s not an option because …

Can you stay in the clinic whilst renovations take place?

Can I stay in my medical clinic while we renovate?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do you have a medical practice or a workplace that you know needs to be transformed to be brought up to the mark to let your team to do their best work? Think it’s impossible because you need to keep operating? Can’t put your business on hold works? Keep reading to solve all your problems!  We …

Can you stay in your office while renovations take place?

Can I stay in my office while we renovate?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Can I stay in my office while renovate?  Mex Accounting – night works  Are you thinking that you need to renovate your offices or workplace, but you’re worried that you might need to move out or put your business on hold while all this happens? Need to change your working environment to be able to …

Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life

When you hear biophilia, what do you think of? It has become a bit of a catch phrase in the design industry and is dangerously close to morphing into a cliché, just like ‘culture’ used to describe beanbags, coffee machines and sleeping pods (Disclaimer: the aforementioned three have their uses😄). One of the seminars at NeoCon this year redefined the …

Video on correct registration

#4 problem converting a house to a medical clinic – correct registration

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What is the problem using a residential builder for a commercial project? In order to convert a house to a medical clinic, whether it’s a GP, chiropractor, physio, or psychology clinic, you need a commercially registered builder. A residential builder doesn’t have the correct qualifications and you can’t legally undertake the works …

Video on needing a registered builder

Do I need a commercial registered building practitioner when renovating my offices?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do I need a commercial registered building practitioner when renovating my office? If you want to do renovations of any kind for your offices or workplace, yes, you do need a commercial registered building practitioner. It is a critical part of the building permit to have someone who is licensed to undertake …

Hidden costs Video

#3 problem converting a house to a medical clinic – hidden costs

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What are the hidden costs of converting a house to a medical centre? When you are converting a house to a medical clinic of any description, you need to consider the cost. What are the hidden costs in transferring the use? To be compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), you must …

Video on why you must get a building permit

#2 problem converting a house to a medical clinic – building permit

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] #2 problem when converting a house into a medical clinic: Obtaining a building permit The second biggest problem with converting a house to a GP/physio/dentist clinic is obtaining a building permit. The building permit needs to be able to demonstrate that you can achieve disability access through all doors. This means that …

Converting a house to a clinic video

Problems converting a house into a medical clinic – Klint case study

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Klint Intensive Neuro Therapies The big problem The team at Klint Intensive Neuro Therapies were looking to expand & reposition in the Mulgrave area. They located a house that they wanted to convert into a medical clinic. Our team had a meeting with Keegan and Leanne who they were …

Do you need town planning video

#1 problem converting a house to a medical clinic – town planning

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] #1 problem converting a house into a medical clinic: Will you need a town planning permit? We often get asked “what is involved in converting a house to a medical clinic?” Whether the conversion is to GP, physio or chiropractor, the #1 problem with converting a house to a clinic is whether …

Information on needing a building permit

Do I need a building permit to renovate my office?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do I need a building permit to renovate my offices? The short answer is yes. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) specifies that ‘any works’ require a building permit. If you alter anything such as lighting, paths of travel, or doorways, you need a permit. Even if you just install some workstations, a …

Area Specialist new Keysborough offices

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Area Specialist Keysborough new offices The big problem Michael Choi, a successful estate agent in Keysborough, was starting up his new venture so he gave us a call. We found that he had three big challenges. Small start- up budget The first challenge was that he had a start-up …

The pro's and cons of a co-working space

What are the pros & cons of co-working spaces?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Co-working spaces We often get asked by our clients ‘what do you think about co-working spaces?’. If the client needs 200 sqm, 300 sqm, 500 sqm and is looking at the longevity of the tenancy and how long they have to commit for, then they start to think about co-working spaces. On …

Do I need to provide disability access?

Do I need to provide disability access in my new office?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do I need to provide a disability accessible toilet? When we fit out my new office, do we need to provide a disability accessible toilet? The answer is yes, and no. Yes, because of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which means you need to provide disabled facilities for disabled people. In certain …

Risks involved with building a mezzanine yourself

What are the risks of building a mezzanine myself?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – How much will a mezzanine be?” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] What are the risks if I manage a mezzanine build myself? Will I run into trouble here? Absolutely there are risks but forewarned is forearmed. The first step you need to take is to contact a professional to get building advice. Not engineering advice, from a steel fabricator or a …

Mezzanine Tax deductible information

Is a mezzanine tax deductible?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – How can I save tax on a mezzanine?” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Is a mezzanine tax deductible? Many clients tell us ‘I’ve asked my accountant, and they’ve said it’s a fixture because it isn’t going to die, it isn’t going to fall over and it has no moving parts – therefore we can depreciate it at 2.5% like ceilings …

Is a mezzanine expensive?

Is a mezzanine expensive?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – How much will a mezzanine be?” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Is a mezzanine expensive? Everything has a cost. A mezzanine involves steel, timber, engineering & permits etc; the real question you are asking is, what is the return on investment? What’s the productivity increase? What’s the additional utilization rate that you need to get out of your warehouse, factory …

Rhenus Logistics new offices

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Rhenus Logistics Project The big problem The team at Rhenus Logistics in North Melbourne had grown organically over the years and now they were higgledy-piggledy all over three levels. This resulted in several issues which were stunting further growth. Our team attended site and completed a needs analysis, leading …

RT Edgar Toorak new offices

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] RT Edgar Toorak The big problem The team at RT Edgar Toorak had grown and grown slowly over the years, expanding into the tenancy above, giving them about another 300 square meters. However, from there their growth seemed to plateau, so they called us, and our space planning team …

P. Di Natale

P. Di Natale was thrilled to partner with Icon interiors to deliver their new offices in the original Footscray building – purchased by the founder Paul DiNatale in 1956 – who is still alive, & still contributing & guiding at the offices daily! The front of house features a travertine & ceaser stone reception, with a blue stone floor & …

Barry Plant Manningham Super Office

“The genius is central community space that Icon designers devised to allow us to grow our winning team together – highly recommended” Spirro Drossos Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage & push it up! Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Partnerships, and Reach New Heights in Business – best seller by fighter pilot Waldman’s powerful ideas can be …

Reception fitout

Jellis Craig Balwyn

Jellis Craig provides market-leading real estate services across Melbourne. Working together to deliver quality service and premium results, they bring honesty, integrity and accountability to every client interaction. Steven Abbott is the managing partner of Jellis Craig’s Hawthorn and Balwyn offices; Steven leads his highly successful sales force by example. Steven is an exceptional and highly-awarded auctioneer and his market …

Darren Jones Real Estate

Darren Jones Real Estate has been operating in Greensborough for 25 years! Darren Jones and his staff with their local knowledge & expertise, form a dynamic, innovative and progressive company. Darren doubled the size of his office by engaging ICON INTERIORS to fitout the existing ground & newly added first floor. “Couldn’t believe the new office fitout would allow the …

Barry Plant Keysborough

Throbbing with energy at Barry Plant Keysborough! The dynamic trio Chee-ky Dunlop, Tim Stickley & Cameron Davison are thrilled to announce the transformation of their amazing new offices. The super fit trio who thrive on working hard & have fun along the way, were pleased to partner with ICON INTERIORS to equip their vibrant team with everything they needed to kick …

DEL Real Estate testimonial

Del Real Estate Dandenong

Value for money, old school customer service, with a real family touch. DEL needed a design & build team that could maximise the natural light & create an optimised workflow. It was also crucial to have a crack trade team who could be mobilised quickly. The ICON team had just over 3 weeks before Christmas once the permits were in …

Manningham Medical Centre

Manningham Medical Centre wanted to see how they could fill a gap in the market with their skin clinic offer. They needed to increase both their revenue & their profitability to assist with their return on investment, as they have a high rental cost to account for. The big problem To run as a skin clinic, it needed a secondary …

We can't hear ourselves think video

Help! My noisy office is killing me. We can’t hear ourselves think.

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ACOUSTICS” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Help, my noisy office is killing me. We can’t hear ourselves think! We get this call for help probably three or four times a week from people that are frustrated because they can’t do their best work. They can’t produce for their company because of the disturbance of unwanted noise …

How big can your mezzanine be video

How big can my mezzanine be?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I want a design & cost on a mezzanine!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] How big can my mezzanine be? The answer is as big as you want! The only limitations you have are the total net area within the building envelope. The next consideration is what the town planning of the local Municipal Shire allows us to do. If …

Can a mezzanine floor solve my problems?

Will a mezzanine floor solve my problems?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I want a design & cost on a mezzanine!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Will a mezzanine floor solve my problems? A lot of our clients have found that when they bring in an expert who can analyse their operation and workplace, they can often discover dead space you didn’t know you could unlock. The space planners can reshuffle to …

Needing a building permit to build a mezzanine

Do I need a building permit for my mezzanine?

[maxbutton id=”1″ text=”Yes – I want a design & cost on a mezzanine!” url=”http://www.iconinteriors.net.au/contact-us”] Do I need a building permit to build a mezzanine in my office? One question that comes up a lot about mezzanines floors is, when I install a mezzanine in my warehouse, office or showroom: Do I need a building permit? Do I need a council …

inclusive design

How can inclusive design improve workplace space planning?

Inclusive design impacting your workspace Inclusive design is not just about designing spaces for children and adults with a diagnosed neurological disorder. Many people are on the spectrum, whether they know it or not, and sensitive design helps us all. Inclusive design authority AJ Parron – Wildes featured at NeoCon 2019 AJ Parron – Wildes does a lot of design …

burnout

How can managing workplace acoustics reduce burnout?

Acoustic strategy in workplace design impacts burnout “Burnout is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism & inefficacy.” Always exhausted, can’t get it done, can’t deal with unplanned or unexpected stress in your life? Wellness guru and burnout authority Dr Whitney Austin Gray featured at NeoCon 2019 At the Neocon Design Show in Chicago June 2019, Dr Whitney Austin Gray from Delos emphasised …

Does every business have a skeleton in the cupboard?

Make no bones about it, Campaspe family practice loves their new set up co-located with the Kyneton public hospital. The heart rate is pumping, the lungs pumping too making for a very healthy medical centre! The effervescent Jackie Power and husband Dr Robert saw the skeleton of the vacant aged care wing as a great framework for their vision to create …

The secret sauce behind winning REA Excellence GOLD?

Whats the secret sauce? Congratulations to Spiro Drossos and his amazing team on picking up the Gold AREA at last night’s Annual REA Excellence top Residential Agency Award. Spiro explains his new offices that have supported his amazing team over the last 12 months… “The genius is central community space – surround by mini private offices – designed to promote culture development …

How can I actually save tax pre June 30 with an office renovation?

Get the ATO to contribute to your new office! – save tax now while renovation & refitting! Did you know that office fitouts & renovations typically are not very tax effective?  See how we can help you here. Realistically, did you know your office fitout is an expense… it’s not really an asset to depreciate over the next 40 years? Your …

Gisborne Medical Centre

Gisborne Medical Centre Gisborne Medical Center knew that their growth was constricted by the layout that they currently had. All the clinician rooms were positioned around the outside, while the central core was occupied by treatment rooms, emergency response, quarantine spaces, ambulance bay & drug store Where to from here? They were already running at capacity. They had already looked …

Woodards Blackburn

“We were able to take full advantage of all the natural light & convert the bank vault into a meeting room!” Cameron Way – Director Other real estate offices.  From Jellis Craig head office, Nelson Alexander, Ray White, around 20 Barry Plant offices, The Agency offices, RT Edgar, DEL, Area Specialist, WIN Real Estate, Woodard’s, Pagans, McGrath, YPA, Darren Jones, Jason …

WallFinish Ideas

A commercial wallcovering can easily turn your decor from drab to delightful. A wall finish can transform a plain white wall into a unique, eye-catching statement. Our office fitout team have applied commercial wall finishes to the interiors of offices, medical and healthcare centres. Commercial wall finishes are a durable and hard wearing solution designed to add a creative touch …

Seating Ideas

In our opinion, when it comes to office seating, there’s no such thing as a one chair fits all. A comfortable chair is everything and that’s where Icon Interiors have an advantage. In our 26 years office fitout experience, we’ve seen our fair share of chairs and know how to marry form with function to create a sensational seating experience. …

Flooring Ideas

When it comes to office flooring, experience is everything. Flooring is often forgotten about in office fitouts, but in our opinion, it’s one of the most important elements. As one of the first things your clients and staff will see, the right office flooring will not only keep you warm, safe and comfortable, it also sets the mood and curates …

Acoustic Ideas

With any office fit out, office acoustics play a large role in the overall feel and ambience of your workplace. Sound affects the way we work and interact, so balancing your office acoustics is crucial. As office fit out trends become more focused on open plan layouts, office acoustics have never been more important. With over 26 years office fitout …

Lighting Ideas

Because the way we work has evolved, so too has office lighting design. As a crucial element in illuminating every office fitout, a well-lit office space lights up with a seamless design that encourages employee well-being, energy efficiency and sustainability. Our 26 years experience in office fitouts shows us that in today’s open plan offices, the goal is to light …

Office Partition Ideas

In our experience, the key to a successful office fit out is flexibility; the ability to meet your future needs. Office partitions are a non-permanent yet practical way to transform your office space and create the personalised spaces you need. More often than not, office partitions are an afterthought, but with careful planning, Icon Interiors will make the most of …

WorkStation Ideas

A workstation is one of the most frequently used pieces of office furniture. Considering the amount of time you spend at your desk, getting the balance right between form and function is paramount. We’ve got over 26 years experience in office fitouts and our team know how to plan, design and install workstations that stand the test of time. A …

Receptions Ideas

The first thing your clients, employees and visitors will see is your office reception area.The gateway to your office, your reception area should leave a striking and inviting impression on all those who see it. As visitors will generally be waiting, the right reception seating is a key part of an office fitout. Striking the balance between comfort and style …

MEETING ROOM IDEAS

Your meeting room should never be an afterthought. In fact, your gathering space is probably one of the first insights potential clients and employees get into you and your business. As a pivotal part of every office fit out, your meeting room should be the perfect balance of stylish and practical. Often used as space where people discuss important and …

KITCHEN/BREAKOUT IDEAS

Ask any property owner where the heart of their home is and they’ll all agree it’s the kitchen. When it comes to office fitouts – it’s no different. The kitchen is the heart and soul of any property, bringing activity into a social hive. Creating fun yet functional kitchen breakout areas is a skill we’ve been refining over the last …

BOARDROOM IDEAS

At the heart of every office, fitout is a well-designed boardroom. Acting as the heart of your hub, boardrooms say a lot about your business and can leave your clients with a lasting impression. Don’t leave your reputation to chance with a badly designed boardroom, let Icon Interiors transform your boardroom from boring to bold. With over 26 years of …

Lighting Ideas

Because the way we work has evolved, so too has office lighting design. As a crucial element in illuminating every office fitout, a well-lit office space lights up with a seamless design that encourages employee well-being, energy efficiency and sustainability. Our 26 years experience in office fitouts shows us that in today’s open-plan offices, the goal is to light the …