Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, Craftworks has been designed to support and encourage collaborative thinking. It is a collective, with opportunities to interconnect and network on every level via a thoughtfully arranged internal program. Extensive glazing throughout the building allows for the penetration of natural light and further visual connectivity.

SORA have been involved in the fit out over several levels of this corporate space, tailoring each level to the brand and brief for each business.

Craftworks includes exceptional amenity for occupants including a wellness hub, theatre, rooftop gardens and bar and a multitude of co-work spaces throughout the building.

Client: Stanley Field
Location: Doncaster
Completion: 2017

The sumptuous Stanley Field office space is located in Doncaster in Melbourne’s north-east. The spaces within are defined by flowing curves, featuring bespoke joinery pieces and sophisticated finishes. With an impression of a luxury home rather than a commercial workspace, the design includes a generous conference room, gymnasium, staff lounge and dining area complete with wine storage. The facilities span over two levels, linked by a striking spiral staircase.

Client: Prompcorp
Location: North Melbourne
Completion: 2019

This project is a refurbishment of an existing warehouse style facility into a new workplace, incorporating meeting rooms, traditional private offices, open plan workstations and a call centre on a 750 sqm site.

Furniture scheduling was also provided, with a focus on ergonomics and dual use for flexible spaces.

Client: CHT Architects
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Completion: 2018

CHT Architects’ satellite office is located in Penang, Malaysia. Sora was keen to emphasise the company’s Australian origins in the design of the Malaysian office, which works cohesively alongside the head office.

With the Australian outback as a starting point for the design, a large open plan office was created. The undulating ceiling that spans throughout the meeting area and reception was created from suspended timber dowels, and is representative of the undulating Australian landscape. At night, small LED lights illuminate the space in patterns of stars, reminiscent of the expanses of starlit skies Down Under.

A heavy reception desk calls attention to itself within the space, the marble seeped in yellow ochre tones. The desk references the large rock formations found in Australian deserts.