Designed by Woods Bagot, the 4,470-square-metre workplace occupies Levels 31, 32 and 33 of the landmark Brisbane building, bringing together flexible working environments, client-focused hospitality and a distinctly Queensland response to workplace design.  

Central to the workplace is a dramatic interconnecting stair that links all three levels, creating a physical and cultural spine through the office space. Rather than separating teams across floors, the stair encourages movement, connection and chance encounters, supporting a fluid and agile way of working. 

The uppermost floors of 360 Queen Street set the design approach from the outset. Benefiting from panoramic views across Brisbane, a naturally ventilated rooftop terrace and a generous wintergarden, the workplace extends beyond conventional office boundaries to embrace the city’s subtropical climate. These spaces flex across the day, supporting everything from informal meetings and client events to moments of quiet respite.

“For many organisations, authenticity and connection to place have become critical drivers of workplace design,” said Kirsti Simpson, Principal and Global Workplace Interiors Leader at Woods Bagot. 

“360 Queen Street gave us a remarkable opportunity to create a workplace that genuinely expresses what it means to work and provide outstanding client service in Queensland. Our role was less about imposing an identity and more about amplifying the qualities already present in the building, including its access to light, landscape, climate and extraordinary views.” 

The wintergarden on Level 32 forms the social heart of the workplace. Positioned adjacent to reception, a café and the interconnecting stair, it serves as a central gathering place that blurs the boundaries between client and staff experiences. 

“The wintergarden and rooftop terrace create an incredibly relaxed dynamic that feels both social and professional,” says Simpson. 

“These spaces sit at the centre of the workplace and provide a platform for a different type of interaction. They support events, informal conversations and everyday moments of connection while remaining deeply integrated into the broader workplace experience.” 

Materially, the workplace reflects an understated confidence. A restrained palette and carefully considered detailing establish a sense of calm and comfort throughout, while a diverse range of settings supports different modes of work. Alongside traditional workstations, the office provides an expanded collection of collaborative spaces, quiet rooms and enclosed environments designed to accommodate the evolving needs of legal practice. 

“The future of workplace design is about providing choice,” says Simpson. 

“This workplace offers a spectrum of environments, from highly collaborative settings through to spaces that are visually and acoustically enclosed. It’s designed to evolve alongside the practice and support future growth without compromising the quality of the experience.” 

One of Simpson’s favourite moments occurs where the workplace opens onto the rooftop terrace, creating a seamless transition between interior and exterior environments. 

“Standing between the café, the stair and the outdoor terrace, there’s a point where it’s almost impossible to tell whether you’re inside or outside, in a client space or a social space.” 

“There’s something really special about that intersection. It captures the project’s ambition to create a workplace that is connected, flexible and distinctly of its place.” 

Situated within one of Brisbane’s most technologically advanced and sustainable office towers, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s new workplace demonstrates how commercial interiors can move beyond efficiency to create richer experiences for both people and clients.