LEAD ARCHITECTS : OFFICE FIT-OUT

Client: Lead Architects
Location: Lime Street, Sydney, NSW
Size: Approximately 81 sqm

Key Features:

• • Full strip-out and clean of existing office
• • New internal walls, acoustic treatments, and Durabrick cladding
• • Repainted throughout in custom Dulux palette
• • Premium flooring including carpet tiles and synthetic turf
• • Vertical green walls and large-format smoked mirrors
• • Custom furniture procurement and installation
• • Wall graphics, signage, and styling accessories sourced to client brief

Introduction

When Lead Architects prepared to relocate their practice to Lime Street, Sydney, they sought a partner who could deliver their new office fit-out with precision, efficiency, and respect for their own architectural vision. As a client who knew exactly how they wanted the space to look and function, they provided us with detailed plans — leaving us to orchestrate the transformation from concept to completion.

This was more than just an office build. It was about delivering a creative, functional workspace that reflected the brand identity of an architectural firm, while also ensuring a smooth transition from their previous premises.

Project Scope

Our engagement covered the entire fit-out journey, beginning with the defit of their existing Clarence Street office. This included furniture removal, waste disposal, patching and painting walls, and preparing assets for relocation.

At the new Lime Street premises, we began with demolition works to create the correct layout. Walls were removed to form new spaces, shelving was dismantled for modification, and old carpet, ducted skirting, and outdated fixtures were stripped out. We coordinated electrical terminations and hired specialist equipment to efficiently remove adhesive residues from the flooring.

From here, construction began:

• • New walls were built in the meeting room and office, insulated, and clad with Dura Tumbled Brick for a textured, high-end finish.
• • Plywood channels were installed along the north wall, surfaces were fully prepped, and the space was repainted in a palette including Dulux Mt Aspiring and Snowy Mountains Half Strength.
• • Acoustic performance was elevated with Autex Peel’n’Stick panels in ‘Koala’ tone, providing both sound control and aesthetic appeal.

Materials, Fixtures, and Finishes

The interior finishes were carefully curated to blend function and style:

• • Flooring:

  Interface Human Nature carpet tiles in three complementary tones, laid in staggered patterns, alongside synthetic turf to soften breakout areas.

• • Feature walls:

  Artificial vertical gardens installed floor-to-ceiling, bringing natural texture and colour into the space.

• • Mirrors:

  Smoked black mirror panels fitted to amplify light and create depth.

• • Signage & graphics:

  Large-scale wall graphics from Shutterstock — including “Sunset in the Forest” and “Stone Arch Entrance – Ivy” — alongside custom vinyl applications for doors, splashbacks, and feature walls.

Furniture & Styling

Guided by the client’s detailed specifications, we procured, delivered, and installed every piece of furniture and styling accessory:

• • Meeting and breakout tables from Nick Scali and Freedom in concrete and timber finishes.
• • Seating including Freedom IMU Carver Chairs and Slinky Counter Stools.
• • Storage solutions from Utopiahome and Matt Blatt, as well as IKEA trade library units.
• • Plants and greenery from Artificial Plant Shop, each dressed in wicker basket pots.
• • Custom fabrication of a 3000x1500mm laminate workstation with adjustable powder-coated legs, a teak-stained Zoom desk, and bespoke cabinetry.

Project Management

Throughout the build, we coordinated multiple trades — including painters, carpenters, flooring specialists, mirror installers, and signwriters — to ensure each phase met the tight project schedule. Every detail, from wall trims to mirror sizing, was executed to exacting standards, reflecting the precision expected by an architectural client.

Outcome

The completed Lime Street office is a sophisticated, functional environment that reflects Lead Architects’ creative ethos. The mix of textured finishes, natural tones, greenery, and carefully considered furniture creates a space that is both inspiring for staff and impressive to visiting clients.

From the first clean-out to the final accessory placement, we delivered a seamless, end-to-end fit-out that allowed Lead Architects to move into their new workspace with confidence and minimal disruption.

We extend our thanks to the Lead Architects team for entrusting us with the delivery of their vision.