Thoughtworks Melbourne
Details
Thoughtworks relocated its Melbourne office to 360 Collins Street with a focus on creating a workplace that supports collaboration, client engagement, and team connection. As a global technology consultancy, the new office needed to reflect Thoughtworks’ culture, brand, and technology standards, while supporting the way local teams use the space day to day.
The project required a careful balance between global consistency and local workplace requirements. Thoughtworks had established AV standards across its office network, with Neat forming part of its preferred approach for meeting room technology. The Melbourne office also included specific local needs for meeting spaces, breakout areas, signage, and informal collaboration.
Pro AV Solutions worked with Thoughtworks, Neat, and Generate Property Group to review the project requirements and deliver an AV solution aligned with both the global direction and the local workplace design. The result is a technology environment designed to be intuitive, reliable, and integrated into the overall office experience.
Key Technologies
Neat systems were deployed across standard meeting rooms to provide a simple and consistent user experience. The use of Neat helps create a familiar meeting experience for Thoughtworks staff, whether they are based in Melbourne or visiting from other offices, with intuitive controls for joining calls, sharing content, and collaborating across locations.
Neat’s all-in-one meeting room technology supports Thoughtworks’ preference for fewer components, a cleaner room setup, and a more predictable user experience. Across different meeting room types, Neat enables a consistent approach that keeps the technology simple for users while supporting modern hybrid collaboration.
A control system solution was integrated into the breakout and kitchen areas, supporting microphones, projection, and room functionality. This created flexible shared spaces for presentations, team sessions, internal updates, and client-facing moments.
Our Solutions
Pro AV Solutions delivered the audiovisual design, integration, and commissioning for Thoughtworks’ Melbourne office at 360 Collins Street, working closely with Thoughtworks and Generate Property Group throughout the project.
The solution was designed to align with Thoughtworks’ global AV standards while reflecting the specific requirements of the Melbourne workplace. Neat meeting room technology formed a key part of this approach, supporting a consistent and familiar experience across standard collaboration spaces.
The delivered solution includes:
- Neat systems across standard meeting rooms, supporting a consistent and intuitive user experience.
- Neat meeting room technology selected to support familiar workflows, simplified room design, and scalable collaboration across different room types.
- Zoom functionality for meeting room collaboration and digital signage.
- Crestron control in breakout and kitchen areas, integrating microphones, projection, and room functionality.
- Samsung display technology across key spaces to support collaboration, communication, and content sharing.
- A bespoke breakout environment designed to work with the architecture, finishes, and city views.
- A dedicated informal team space integrating entertainment and audio systems for staff use.
- Careful coordination of AV technology with interior design, including colour alignment and discreet integration into the workplace finishes.
System Operation and Longevity
The AV systems were designed to make technology simple, familiar, and easy to use across the workplace.
By aligning with Thoughtworks’ global AV standards, the Melbourne office provides a consistent experience for local teams and visiting staff from other offices. Neat supports this consistency by providing a familiar meeting room experience across different collaboration spaces, helping users move between rooms with confidence.
The use of standardised Neat meeting room technology keeps the user experience consistent across standard meeting spaces. Crestron control in shared areas allows key spaces to adapt to different modes of use, from internal sessions to informal gatherings and client-facing presentations.
✔️ A workplace AV environment aligned with Thoughtworks’ global standards and Melbourne workplace requirements.
✔️ A consistent meeting room experience using Neat technology across standard collaboration spaces.
✔️ A simplified meeting room setup, with fewer components and a familiar user experience.
✔️ Flexible breakout and kitchen areas supporting presentations, team sessions, and client-facing moments.
✔️ AV technology integrated carefully into the architecture, finishes, and workplace design.
✔️ A simple and familiar technology experience for staff, visiting teams, and clients.
