Knightcorp

Knightcorp’s relocation to Level 27, 197 St Georges Terrace, marked a strategic expansion for the business, increasing its footprint from 658sqm to 858sqm. This presented an opportunity to align the physical environment with a refreshed brand and new ways of working, with the ambition to energise staff and impress clients.

Key challenges included: 

• Brand expression and alignment: The previous office lacked the energy and personality of the brand. The new workplace needed to clearly express Knightcorp’s dynamic, innovative identity while maintaining a professional presence. 

• Business continuity during delivery: The fit-out and relocation needed to be completed with minimal downtime and limited disruption to day-to-day operations. 

• Design ambition balanced with functionality: The workplace needed to push the boundaries of high-quality, contemporary office design while remaining practical, efficient and fit-for-purpose.

The strategy focused on creating a variety of work settings, including client-facing spaces and flexible work zones, to support collaboration and productivity. 

At the heart of the approach was the Catalyst concept, capturing the energy of collaboration and anchored in Knightcorp’s three principles: inspire confidence, embrace curiosity, and champion people. This framework guided every decision, ensuring the workplace met operational needs and embodied Knightcorp’s bold, future-focused culture through agile workplace design principles. 

Knightcorp’s new headquarters reflects its challenger brand; playful, confident, and distinctly non-traditional. The design brings the Catalyst principles to life through bold spatial storytelling, immersive brand moments, and a strong focus on user experience. 

Key design features include:

• Vibrant welcome area: Instead of a traditional reception, guests arrive at a buzzing café-style space that doubles as a breakout zone, setting the tone for a workplace built around people and community.

• Hidden bar: Concealed behind the boardroom’s wall and finished with marble, timber, and ambient lighting is a secret bar for entertaining clients and employee functions.

• Open plan layout: The single-floor layout includes open-plan workstations, quiet rooms, breakout zones, operable meeting spaces, and a boardroom.

• Intuitive wayfinding: Neon-yellow portals connect front and back-of-house, guiding movement and reinforcing brand values. Colour-blocking, bespoke joinery, and layered materials bring character and clarity to the space, helping define zones and support navigation.

• Brand expression: Local mural art, a Polaroid wall, bold signage and a dedicated wall for Knightcorp merchandise celebrate community and brand identity.

• Interactive elements: A “win” button that triggers an immersive light experience and a hopscotch court add an element of playfulness to encourage employee and client engagement.

• Dynamic event spaces: Flexible training areas with operable walls, and reconfigurable furniture support events and collaboration.

• Wellness: Expansive windows that bring in natural light and views of the Swan River, combined with a dedicated wellness room, enhances the overall sense of wellbeing and connection to place.

Delivery

The fit-out was delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with Knightcorp’s vision.

Key delivery highlights include:

• Integrated landlord works: Landlord make-good works were integrated into the delivery program to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Sustainability led approach: The fit-out aligned with the building’s NABERS 5-star tenancy standards throughout.

• Responsible reuse and recycling: Existing workstation frames and A/V equipment were upcycled, demolition waste was recycled, and existing training rooms were retained.

• Material efficiency: Operable walls were re-faced rather than replaced, and low-VOC finishes were applied to support environmental performance.

• Minimal downtime: Careful coordination of trades enabled smooth sequencing and minimal disruption to business operations.