Balancing broad appeal with a distinctive identity

Walmer Commercial Suites
Client
Salta Properties
Location
Melbourne
Size
270sqm
Status
Completed 2025

Balancing broad appeal with a distinctive identity

Salta Walmer Marie LuisePhotographer

Meeting rooms, quiet spaces and the boardroom are planned in balanced proportion to the suite size and the needs of a future team, ensuring functionality underpins the design. Materiality plays a defining role in expressing the narrative of a high‑quality, boutique environment; walnut joinery, cork panelling and stone surfaces bring warmth, tactility and a sense of permanence. Opportunities for personalisation are embedded through joinery alcoves, open shelving and flexible furniture selections.

Venko developed a detailed design direction and following this, delivered the suite under a design and construct methodology with Mood Construction, ensuring together, that the vision was realised without compromise. The project was completed on time and within budget, demonstrating Venko’s ability to create high‑quality, desirable speculative suites that elevate tenant appeal while supporting our client’s investment objectives.

The result is a refined, market‑ready suite that balances broad appeal with a compelling identity, standing out in a competitive leasing landscape while remaining adaptable to a range of tenants.

The most compelling speculative suites are shaped by their context and a clear narrative. Venko’s approach centres on creating an identity that attracts tenants who can see themselves reflected in the environment.

Positioned directly on the banks of the Yarra River, the Walmer Speculative Suite for Salta Properties responds to a rare commercial office setting. One where the river, Abbotsford’s lifestyle‑driven character, and abundant greenery converge with immediate access to local amenity. This unique backdrop informed a design that feels connected, calm and distinctly place‑led.

Thoughtfully curated furniture, feature lighting and a refined material palette establish a boutique identity for the suite. A generous breakout forms the social heart of the workplace, anchored by a central island designed to support informal gatherings and day‑to‑day team interaction. Both the breakout and open‑plan work zone are positioned with uninterrupted river views and abundant natural light, with double doors opening directly onto an outdoor patio to strengthen the connection to the riverside setting.

The most compelling speculative suites are shaped by their context and a clear narrative. Venko’s approach centres on creating an identity that attracts tenants who can see themselves reflected in the environment.

Positioned directly on the banks of the Yarra River, the Walmer Speculative Suite for Salta Properties responds to a rare commercial office setting. One where the river, Abbotsford’s lifestyle‑driven character, and abundant greenery converge with immediate access to local amenity. This unique backdrop informed a design that feels connected, calm and distinctly place‑led.

Thoughtfully curated furniture, feature lighting and a refined material palette establish a boutique identity for the suite. A generous breakout forms the social heart of the workplace, anchored by a central island designed to support informal gatherings and day‑to‑day team interaction. Both the breakout and open‑plan work zone are positioned with uninterrupted river views and abundant natural light, with double doors opening directly onto an outdoor patio to strengthen the connection to the riverside setting.

Salta Walmer Marie LuisePhotographer

Meeting rooms, quiet spaces and the boardroom are planned in balanced proportion to the suite size and the needs of a future team, ensuring functionality underpins the design. Materiality plays a defining role in expressing the narrative of a high‑quality, boutique environment; walnut joinery, cork panelling and stone surfaces bring warmth, tactility and a sense of permanence. Opportunities for personalisation are embedded through joinery alcoves, open shelving and flexible furniture selections.

Venko developed a detailed design direction and following this, delivered the suite under a design and construct methodology with Mood Construction, ensuring together, that the vision was realised without compromise. The project was completed on time and within budget, demonstrating Venko’s ability to create high‑quality, desirable speculative suites that elevate tenant appeal while supporting our client’s investment objectives.

The result is a refined, market‑ready suite that balances broad appeal with a compelling identity, standing out in a competitive leasing landscape while remaining adaptable to a range of tenants.

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