Bureau of Meteorology Darwin Office

The Bureau of Meteorology’s office interior, located in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, showcases workplace design through innovative storytelling while solving complex requirements to enable the seamless function of the national weather agency.

Key to the design concept is the interior floorplan divided into distinct themes corresponding to the nature of the Territory’s seven Gulumoerrgin seasons. Each space is playfully translated using a rich material palette of textures and colours reflecting each season, creating a deep sense of identity rooted in place, on Larrakia Country. Highlights include baffle ceilings representing the gushing of waters and rivers overflowing, bold orange glass in the boardroom emulate the bushfires.

These strong interior concepts are carefully balanced with the office’s functional requirements. In addition to the main workspaces, the project incorporates end of trip facilities, SCEC rated data room, media room and family space.

The outcome is a workplace prioritising function, experience and wellbeing.