SEEK Global HQ

Shaping sustainable social spaces for a global tech company

As Australia’s leading employment marketplace, SEEK is the epitome of a dynamic, future-focused and flexible business. In response, HASSELL’s high-achieving, ‘People-First’ warehouse design embeds innovation and agility, setting the stage for future growth.

‘PEOPLE FIRST’

HASSELL was engaged to design a human-focused environment within a thriving technology hub with industrial character in Cremorne. SEEK’s ‘People First’ focus on supporting the interests, character and identity of the team was to be embedded throughout. A light-filled atrium rises throughout the 7-storey building as its visual and social heart. This provides a natural setting for activity and interaction and features a sculptural timber staircase which connects 5 open-plan workfloors.

Covering 19,000 square metres of floor space, the project integrates a suite of spaces to facilitate SEEK’s current and future needs. The vibrant offering includes meeting and seminar rooms, collaborative spaces, commercial kitchens and kitchenette hubs, and social respite spaces including wintergardens on several floors.

 

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Eating area with refined industrial character featuring Seam Barstools, Seam Stacking Chair and Seam D Shaped Cafe Table

WORK & SOCIAL SPACES

Whilst fulfilling its primary commercial function with flying colours, SEEK HQ is respectful of its surroundings. Set back from its boundaries so as not to dominate neighbouring residential buildings, the design also pays homage to its site in structure and materiality. HASSELL’s design features twin gabled roofs and a brick façade reflecting the industrial character of the precinct.

 

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Rooftop terrace with city views featuring Trace Sofas, Trace Planter, Lily Tray Table, Jak Chairs with Linear Tables, Stripe Stools with Seam Cafe Tables

In addition to a large private garden used exclusively by the SEEK team, a generous public space and garden on the ground plane is also accessible to locals. Workplace levels include social/kitchen hubs, and a dedicated social space at atop the building enjoys uninterrupted city views. An external terrace between the roof peaks on Level 6 provides an ideal space for informal events. Here, team members gather around a Tilt Outdoor Kitchen ‘frequently for barbecue lunches,’ shares SEEK’s Head of Workplace Strategy Brigid Carey.

 

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Tilt Outdoor Kitchen with cooktop, optional sink and accessories shelf

Rooftop dining featuring Jak Chairs, Custom Linear Tables, Xylem Planters with Bench and Trace Armchairs

A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Aligning with SEEK’s future-focused objectives, HASSELL embedded a suite of initiatives to achieve a 6-Star Green Star rating, NABERS Energy 5.5-Star rating and NABERS Indoor Environment 6-Star rating in this Property Council of Australia A-grade building. Furniture selections were included in this sustainable strategy. ‘Tait’s products helped to meet SEEK’s broader ESG credentials including sustainability and governance requirements,’ says Brigid.

The fit-for-purpose nature and precision enabled by local manufacturing ‘aligned to our procurement requirements,’ she adds. ‘The quality of Tait outdoor products and their ability to withstand the harsh Australian outdoor environment and UV Levels was a key consideration. As a leading Australian company and employer, SEEK was also happy ‘to invest in local business and reduce carbon emissions’.

Since its completion, SEEK HQ by HASSELL has been honoured with several national and international awards for workplace design.

 

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Interior featuring Xylem Planters with and without Bench, Drum Planters, Seam Stacking Chair and Seam Dining Chair with Seam Cafe Tables and Seam Bench Seat

Published 17 February 2025
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