Birkenstock Australia's flagship showroom and head office has been the Building Design of the Year by the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV).
“This project does not just pay lip-service to sustainability. It is obvious that staff wellbeing and connectivity, customer experience and the Birkenstock philosophy have all been carefully considered,” said judging panel chair Paul Hassall.
“Refined space planning, the selection of natural and sustainable materials, recycled elements, extensive use of indoor planting and natural light show a maturity in considering the building, its users, customers, and the natural environment.”
Take a look at the winning design, which has been described as the "future of retail":