Fair Work Commission
The refurbishment occupied 8 floors, housing both the FWC and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The brief called for an overhaul of the existing 1980s workspace to create a contemporary space that balanced the needs of the occupying judges, staff and the public.
This 8,000mA project for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) included workstations, conference areas, reception spaces, courtrooms, and judges’ chambers. Working in a live environment posed unique challenges, with active court sessions requiring strict noise control to prevent disruptions to recordings.
Careful planning ensured seamless floor handovers and tenant satisfaction. The team delivered upgraded staff areas, public courtrooms, and chambers, allowing the FWC and FCFCOA to continue operations smoothly throughout the fit-out.
Client
Fair Work Commission
Contract
Lump Sum
Location
Sydney
Sector
Government
Live environment
Yes
Designer
IA Group
“Notwithstanding the complexity of the project, Declan and his team tackled it all with enthusiasm, providing numerous submissions and samples of acoustic attenuation issues to dampen the mechanical services sound in the courtrooms to get the design locked in. During the construction process there was never an issue too big for Declan. The project was completed on time and on budget.
Throughout the project, Declan managed to keep the owners (TTG), the design team, clients and multiple external stakeholders satisfied due to his professionalism and communication skills. Given the Fair Work Commission and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia held court within the building on a daily basis, this was no easy feat on that project. I'd recommend Declan to anyone, and I'm looking forward to teaming up with him on more projects in the future.”
John Walters, Commercial Property Consultant, TTG Group