WPP Sydney Campus

WPP, a creative transformation company and parent to over 18 digital agencies worldwide, chose 1 Shelley Street as the anchor for their new Sydney campus. This new space consolidated three of their Sydney offices into a four-floor collaborative workspace designed to foster creativity, community, and innovation among their major Australian agencies.

Maintaining the company’s branding identity was crucial during the office consolidation. Buildcorp worked closely with WPP’s London headquarters and global in-house designer through an extensive four-week design and approval process to uphold WPP’s creative reputation. Collaboration with our in-house joinery company, Euroline, expedited this process. Additionally, Buildcorp developed over $1 million in value engineering options, helping WPP meet budget goals without compromising design intent.

The scope of the project involved the following:

• Demolished the existing fit-out, including the removal of a large cantilevered pod structure overhanging the L7 atrium, 30 meters above the ground floor.
• Constructed a new internal link bridge for access to the external terrace on L7.
• Infilled the L6-L7 atrium staircase to increase overall floor space.
• Significantly reused existing finishes and incorporated sustainable materials.
• Installed high-performance acoustic materials and subtle design elements reflecting the Indigenous history of Sydney’s Barangaroo.

Partnering with Woods Bagot, an integrated approach was adopted to deliver the major fit-out alongside a full base building refurbishment. This ‘one team’ approach cut preliminary costs, streamlined processes, and produced a cohesive and efficient outcome for WPP.

Targetting both a 5-Star Green Star Rating and a 10% Indigenous Participation goal, the project underscored both Buildcorp and WPP’s commitment to sustainability and social procurement.