This wide perspective illustrates the total transformation of the branch into a multi-layered retail experience. By removing the traditional "fortress" feel of a bank, the design uses an open-plan layout to encourage movement and discovery. The space is carefully curated to balance high-energy digital zones with quieter, more domestic areas, ensuring that the environment feels appropriate for everything from a quick account check to a long-term financial planning session.
The view from this angle reveals the sheer scale and architectural detail of the Melbourne site. The ceiling is a standout feature, where a vast timber lattice structure creates a "secondary skin" that adds warmth and complexity to the high-volume space. Suspended within this framework are various lighting elements—including the signature grey acoustic pendants and simple exposed bulbs—which help to visually lower the ceiling height in specific areas, making the large room feel more intimate and grounded.
In the foreground, the design utilises curved, modular seating in a soft grey fabric to create a natural "buffer" and waiting zone. These low-profile chairs are paired with small timber tables and integrated screens, allowing members to engage with brand content while they wait in comfort. The use of curves here contrasts with the linear nature of the central communal workstations, which are positioned further into the space. These central tables serve as the operational spine of the branch, where staff and members can interact in a transparent, side-by-side manner rather than across a high counter.
To the right, the advisory zone is visible, defined by a large area rug and professional meeting furniture. This area is framed by the long timber wall alcove seen in previous views, which provides a consistent, high-end backdrop for consultations. Throughout the entire floor plate, the light-oak herringbone flooring acts as a unifying thread, its pattern leading the eye towards the open entrance and the shopping centre beyond. The strategic placement of greenery, both in floor-standing planters and suspended from the ceiling, ensures that the branch feels fresh, alive, and fundamentally human, perfectly capturing the "People’s Choice" ethos.