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The Deakin.One commercial development is a three-storey office building which completes the Deakin masterplan. A central atrium establishes spatial connectivity between all levels of the building which stimulates interaction between building users. The atrium also acts performatively by providing increased natural light to tenancy interiors and enabling passive cooling.

The upper floors are expressed as two large volumes. The external envelope is unique, incorporating an integrated glazing and cladding solution designed specifically for this project. Inspired by the trees of this leafy suburb, a seemingly random arrangement of angled glazing and spandrel panels each reflect subtly different blue and green tones of the sky and surrounding trees. This visually interesting and cost-effective facade also negates the typical monotonous office environment, providing subtle individuality to each building user depending on their location. Ground floor offices form a recessed plinth below the upper volumes and are articulated at a smaller scale appropriate to pedestrians.

A cafe and associated outdoor seating is located on the ground floor at the corner of Denison Street and Makin Place. The development will be enlivened by patrons attracted from adjacent sporting and medical precincts. The Makin Place commercial development stitches together the public spaces of the entire masterplan, unifying a multitude of various tenants throughout the site.

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