Client
- Client
- The Challenge
- Discover
- Design
- Deliver
- Testimonial
Client
Herbs of Gold is a trusted name in Australian natural health, with over 35 years of experience in creating premium vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.
The Challenge
Herbs of Gold had outgrown its outdated mixed-use office, a space that no longer met the needs of a growing team or reflected the brand’s identity. The new design aimed to create a cohesive, welcoming environment that strengthened the brand, enhanced staff engagement, improved efficiency, and supported health and wellness.
Key challenges included:
- Company growth: The team had expanded beyond the limits of its existing cramped, warehouse-style office.
- Low-quality environment: The previous space was dated and lacked alignment with the brand.
- Budget constraints: A premium, engaging workplace experience was required, while staying within a tight budget.
- Evolving needs: The space had to accommodate growth and evolving work practices.
Discover
Herbs of Gold engaged Spaceful to identify and assess suitable properties across Sydney’s city fringe, ensuring spatial requirements aligned with design intent and budget constraints. By conducting in-depth due diligence and buildability assessments, Spaceful shortlisted sites that unlocked financial efficiencies, allowing for greater reinvestment into design quality and staff experience.
The final A-Grade building was selected for its expansive floor plate, natural light, and premium amenities, including end-of-trip facilities and a 5-star NABERS rating. Its proximity to Mascot train station and Sydney airport also enhances accessibility for both staff and visitors.
Beyond property selection, the strategy prioritised creating a workplace that:
- Attracts and retains talent: Offering an environment people want to work in.
- Improves in-office connection: Encouraging collaboration and shared culture.
- Delivers a meaningful visitors experience: Reflecting the brand’s commitment to wellbeing and expertise.
- Supports long term adaptability: Ensuring the workplace is functional, future-ready and aligned with Herbs of Gold’s evolving needs.
Design
The new headquarters translates Herbs of Gold’s wellness ethos into a calm, light-filled, and future-ready workplace that embodies wellness office design principles.
Curved forms, inspired by a vitamin capsule, flow through the architecture, lighting, and joinery while the brand’s green and gold palette anchors the space in sophistication. Biophilic design elements enhance air quality and comfort, reinforcing the concept of health and wellness in the workplace.
Key spatial strategies include:
- Impactful reception: Visitors arrive at a spa-like reception with a custom illuminated brand wall and inset shelving showcasing products and milestones.
- Flexible work support: A mix of work settings, including hot desks, collaboration zones, standing benches, touchdown points, and meeting rooms, support diverse work styles and evolving practices.
- Space optimisation: An operable boardroom wall supports larger team gatherings and training while sheer curtains in the collaboration zone divide the space when needed.
- Efficient layout: The breakout area, collaboration zone, and meeting rooms line the perimeter to maximise natural light and views, while utility spaces are centralised for easy access. Client-facing rooms use frosted gradient glazing for privacy, while clear glazing in back-of-house promotes transparency.
- Premium breakout experience: The kitchen is a central hub, featuring a pill-shaped island and café-style seating. Dusty-pink-tone chairs and pendant lighting add warmth and playfulness.
- Wellness room: A quiet wellness room supports mindfulness and recovery during the workday.
Deliver
The Herbs of Gold fit-out was delivered in nine weeks, on time, on budget and exactly as imagined. Working within tight financial parameters, Spaceful maximised value at every stage, reinvesting savings from the property search into premium design features without exceeding budget.
Key initiatives include:
- Furniture reuse: 52% of existing furniture and workstations were repurposed, and the base-build carpet was retained to reduce waste.
- Energy efficiency: Energy-efficient lighting was installed throughout, lowering power consumption and supporting long-term operational savings.
- Technology enabled: The workspace integrates advanced AV technology to enhance communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
- Limited downtime: A tailored change management plan ensured a seamless transition, with early engagement and clear communication minimising disruption and enabling immediate occupancy.
Testimonial
“We could not be more thrilled with the incredible office renovation delivered by the team at Spaceful. From the very beginning, they took the time to truly understand who we are as a brand, and they brought our vision to life in a way that far exceeded our expectations.
The new space not only reflects our identity with precision and creativity, but it also fosters a sense of pride and inspiration among our team. Our employees now come to work energised and proud to be part of an environment that so beautifully represents our values and culture.
Spaceful’s professionalism was appreciated throughout every phase of the project. Their vision, understanding of our brand and commitment to excellence made the entire process enjoyable. They were an absolute pleasure to work with, and their passion for what they do was evident in every interaction.”
— June Lau General Manager at Herbs of Gold
