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Alcoa Peel Office

From the outset, Alcoa was determined to develop a building that was environmentally and socially appropriate as part of its global commitment to sustainability.  The building is broken down into a series of small, single storey pavilions appropriate to a rural town setting.  Three departments are housed in separate office pavilions under vaulted steel roofs with large overhangs for solar shading.  A central south facing clerestorey ridge light also ensures good levels of natural daylight throughout the occupied floor space.  In recognition of the sites’ rich historical linkage with the indigenous people, the design has also sought to re-interpret this heritage in the circular meeting rooms which are grouped into masonry elements and protected by a large overhanging roof.  The “pod” rooms represent the formation of traditional circular meetings held by the indigenous people at the waterhole adjacent to the building.  The overall product is an attractive and bold building that integrates seamlessly within its natural environment.