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ANZ Breathe

Type
Completion
2021

Location
Nationwide

Builder
Lendlease

Photographer
Tom Ross
Kat Lu

‘Shape a world where people and communities thrive’ is the driving force behind ANZ’s new, nationwide, 100%-carbon-neutral-in-operations branch design known as ‘ANZ Breathe’.

ANZ set out to create a future that’s not just about returning money to stakeholders, but is instead based sincerely around three important values: that of environmental sustainability, secure housing and financial wellbeing for all Australians.

ANZ Breathe is a simple kit of modular parts that come together, like Lego pieces, to form each branch. It’s simple, elegant and easily adapted: the system can be replicated and scaled as branch requirements change. The design follows a light touch approach, so at the end of the tenancy almost all of the branch can be repurposed. Materials are beautiful, natural, honest and either biodegradable or recyclable. Biophilic design is an integral part of each branch with plants and natural materials throughout, increasing the mental and physical wellbeing of staff and customers.

The result is inviting interior spaces, beautiful and natural Australian timber furniture, and lush greenery. Branches are designed to be welcoming, safe, and familiar. ANZ Breathe evokes the feeling of home and talks to ANZ’s mission to provide access to housing for all.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land upon which ANZ branches stand. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

Awards
Better Future Australian Design Awards
2023
Commercial (Silver)
Better Future Australian Design Awards
2023
Commercial (Silver)
VIC Architecture Awards
2022
Sustainability
VIC Architecture Awards
2022
Commercial (Shortlisted)
INDE Awards
2022
Influencer (Shortlisted)
Better Future Awards Melbourne
2022
Commercial (Gold)
Good Design Awards
2022
Best In Class — Architectural Design
Sustainability Awards
2022
Commercial Architecture — Small

ANZ Breathe

‘Shape a world where people and communities thrive’ is the driving force behind ANZ’s new, nationwide, 100%-carbon-neutral-in-operations branch design known as ‘ANZ Breathe’.

ANZ set out to create a future that’s not just about returning money to stakeholders, but is instead based sincerely around three important values: that of environmental sustainability, secure housing and financial wellbeing for all Australians.

ANZ Breathe is a simple kit of modular parts that come together, like Lego pieces, to form each branch. It’s simple, elegant and easily adapted: the system can be replicated and scaled as branch requirements change. The design follows a light touch approach, so at the end of the tenancy almost all of the branch can be repurposed. Materials are beautiful, natural, honest and either biodegradable or recyclable. Biophilic design is an integral part of each branch with plants and natural materials throughout, increasing the mental and physical wellbeing of staff and customers.

The result is inviting interior spaces, beautiful and natural Australian timber furniture, and lush greenery. Branches are designed to be welcoming, safe, and familiar. ANZ Breathe evokes the feeling of home and talks to ANZ’s mission to provide access to housing for all.

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Type
Commercial
Completion
2021

Location
Nationwide

Builder
Lendlease

Photographer
Tom Ross
Kat Lu

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land upon which ANZ branches stand. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

Awards
Better Future Australian Design Awards
2023
Commercial (Silver)
Better Future Australian Design Awards
2023
Commercial (Silver)
Sustainability Awards
2022
Commercial Architecture — Small
Good Design Awards
2022
Best In Class — Architectural Design
Better Future Awards Melbourne
2022
Commercial (Gold)
INDE Awards
2022
Influencer (Shortlisted)
VIC Architecture Awards
2022
Commercial (Shortlisted)
VIC Architecture Awards
2022
Sustainability