The Grosvenor Business Lounge

The project re-imagines the split level lobbies of Grosvenor Place to create a new suite of connected spaces for tenants and visitors, activating previously under-utilised zones to harness the full use of the building’s potential.

Drawing parallels with first-class airline lounges, The Grosvenor provides new meeting rooms and hospitality venues, supported by a considered range of individual settings for work and relaxation. These zones add layers of value to this iconic building by becoming additional usable spaces for the existing tenants — as well as by drawing in the wider community, giving new life to the building and attracting potential future tenants.

The design approach is underpinned by the compelling clarity of Seidler’s bold architectural geometry, which has been respectfully extended through the quadrants, curves and arcs that inform The Grosvenor’s spatial planning. New forms and joinery sit confidently within the architecture, and a new palette of maple timber, granite and leather provides a rich, tactile and engaging layer within the light-filled lobby spaces. Accents of olive green, tan, navy and eggplant provide depth and hue, complemented by a new chromatically gradated timber batten wall panelling. A considered selection of furniture mixes iconic 20th Century classics with innovative new pieces from some of the world’s most renowned brands.

The Grosvenor includes a new cafe tenancy in the upper lobby, a separate coffee kiosk in the lower lobby, private meeting rooms, additional amenities, all accompanied by a diverse range of convivial and connected open plan settings.