CPA, Melbourne

Commercial , Financial
A statement in steel and greenery—connecting four levels into one cohesive workspace.

CPA Australia is one of the world’s leading professional accounting bodies, with more than 168,000 members across over 100 countries and regions. Its Victorian office, located at 28 Freshwater Place on Melbourne’s South Bank, reflects the organisation’s commitment to creating spaces that support its member-focused and collaborative culture.

In partnership with Unispace, CPA Australia transformed its workplace to deliver a contemporary, efficient, and sustainable environment designed to enhance productivity, team connection, and overall employee experience. Central to this vision are the feature staircases crafted by Asentis, which link levels 17 to 20 and provide a striking architectural statement that unites the workspace.

The staircases follow a switchback design with elegantly curved mid-landings, framed by black-finished steel balustrades and paired with stainless steel handrails in a matching finish. Vinyl tread linings add texture, while a plant garden at the lower landing introduces a calming biophilic element. This thoughtful contrast between natural greenery and industrial detail brings balance to the workplace, reinforcing the blend of professionalism, innovation, and community that defines CPA Australia.

Tags

  • Staircase
  • Steel

Overview

Architect. Unispace
Builder. Unispace
Client. CPA Australia
Location. Melbourne

Scope

Balustrades & finishes including stair stringers
Delivery and installation of structural switchback steel stairs
Detailed design
Engineer
Fabrication
Stair handrails
Stair tread
Stair tread nosings
Stair trimmer
Tactile indicators
Trimmer beams
Vinyl tread linings

Credits

Photography. Jonathan McFeat

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