Client background

Macquarie Bank was established in 1969. Since then they have been associated with a stream of major financial innovations, achieving significant benefits for clients and underpinning Macquarie's reputation as a market leader. Macquarie has reported successive years of record profits and growth since 1992, and now employs over 6,000 people in 23 countries.

Scope of works included

• Space planning & design consultancy
• Project management
• Maple partitioning with silicone glazing
• Feature timber flooring
• Bespoke tea points & kitchens
• Electrics
• Air-conditioning modifications
• Voice & data systems
• Shower suite

Points of note

The Maris designers used full height glass partitioning throughout in order to exploit the magnificent views which the CityPoint building provided. The design scheme also relied on the subtle integration of neutral shades that had to respect and compliment the company’s fabulous art collection.

Client comment

"As an organisation, Macquarie Bank has a strong appreciation of fine art and a dedicated art committee that selects pieces by Australian artists for their offices across the globe. With the artwork being such a feature of the new London offices, it was important for the Maris design team to keep the style and colours neutral so as to get the maximum impact from both the art work and the magnificent views. The results are highly individual and quite striking."