Rabobank Office Spaces Hamilton (2021)

Down To Earth Wall

This large-scale installation sits behind an informal client meeting and entertaining space. Designed as a 3D mural inspired by an aerial view of rural New Zealand, each panel represents a different sector of farming. Rather than depicting end products, the work focuses on the materials and landscapes farmers work with every day. The gaps between panels reference fence lines, laneways and rural roads, and the modular panels can be swapped out over time.

Dawn Wall

For farmers, dawn marks the beginning of a new day’s work. For Rabobank, it symbolises the start of a new business day and the opportunity to cultivate strong relationships with clients. This artwork captures that shared sense of optimism and momentum.

Core Sample Pillar

This sculptural pillar displays regional soil types as core samples, cast in resin to reveal their unique textures and characteristics. A stainless-steel outer surface references the polished equipment of the dairy industry.

Reception, Kitchen and Coffee Station

Furniture crafted from American white oak and American hard maple brings warmth to the lobby space. The design references both the traditional farm table and the materiality of timber yards.

Graphic Treatments and Privacy Screens

Wall decals, locker graphics and cupboard treatments reference the food and agribusiness sectors. Meeting room privacy screens feature a panoramic monochrome rural landscape, with different sections appearing across the rooms.

“I took a bird’s-eye view of farmland as a whole. Individual paddocks are represented through different materials, chosen for their texture, colour and relevance to agriculture and horticulture. The result bridges Rabobank’s brand with the environments their clients work in every day, creating a space that encourages conversation, connection and a sense of belonging.” — Sue Dorrington, Director at Human Dynamo Workshop