NAB, Sydney

Commercial
This state-of-the-art staircase at NAB’s Sydney headquarters connects 11 floors and over 2,000 employees across 32,000 square meters. Crafted with solid Australian hardwood and aluminium, it’s a showcase of precision, sustainability, and modern workspace design.

Designed by Make Architects and Architectus, with interiors by Woods Bagot, Wynyard Place is a contemporary workplace that fosters collaboration and innovation. Home to more than 2,000 employees, it integrates two distinct spaces: the heritage-listed Shell House and the Carrington Street tower, with its main entrance on Carrington Street. This seamless blend of heritage and modern design creates a dynamic environment that supports evolving workstyles.

Sustainability is a core focus, with environmentally conscious design choices minimising impact from material selection through to construction, operation, and eventual reuse. The building has achieved a 5 Star Green Star Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. NAB’s Sydney office, housed within Wynyard Place, embodies a thoughtful and people-centred approach built on the concept of a 'customer and human bank.'

Asentis’ commercial staircases span 11 floors across 32,000 square metres of adaptable workspace, enhancing connectivity and collaboration. A striking amphitheatre staircase, finished in timber, serves as both a social hub and an event space. In total, 10.5 tonnes of structural steel were used to create the architectural staircases, featuring solid Australian hardwood linings on the inside and aluminium plating on the outside—blending durability with refined design.

Tags

  • Staircase
  • Balustrade
  • Amphitheatre Staircase

Overview

Architect. Woods Bagot
Builder. Multiplex
Client. NAB
Location. Sydney

Scope

Amphitheatre stairs
Architectural bridges
Atrium stair installation
Balustrades to stair and void
Carpentry works
Cladding
Detail design development
Handrails
Risers
Stair fabrication
Treads
An innovative stair and void strategy are woven across both tenancies. The ‘red-thread' stair not only creates movement and connection across the tenancy, but is also a key mechanism for the translation of brand to the environment, and unifies the spirit of the two locations.”
Ian Lomas
Principal, Woods Bagot
The way we work has changed and this is about creating environments that help our people bring their best to work so that we can best serve our customers.”
Ms. Ferrier
NAB Group Executive, People & Culture

Credits

Photography. Trevor Mein

Awards

World Interior News (WIN) Awards 2023 Bronze in Corporate Offices (Over 10,000m2)

Related Projects

NAB Adelaide

Shell House Sydney

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