Commonwealth Bank of Australia, EC4 London, UK

ID:SR Sheppard Robson has created a major 44,000ft² interior fit-out and workplace strategy for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in London. The project delivers a design that places a global financial business within its local context as well as promoting high standards of wellness throughout.

Key design features include the prominent geometric elements, such as the tessellated triangular ceiling. These take their cue from the CBA logo, which is derived from southern star constellations. ID:SR used this as starting point to create abstract shapes and patterns for CBA London that are defined by star constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. This is one example of the design creating a subtle narrative that promotes the international scope and local knowledge of CBA.