20 Mollison Street

Turning Empty Floorplates into High-Performance Assets at $1,250/sqm

When Bayley Stuart approached Contour Interiors with the goal of repositioning a vacant 675sqm tenancy, the brief was clear: create a high-appeal, lease-ready environment — fast — and keep capital spend sharp. The success of this spec suite didn’t just come from good design. It came from aligning with the commercial mindset of an experienced landlord.

This project demonstrates how smart design thinking, tightly managed delivery, and cost sensitivity can turn dormant space into a revenue-generating asset with minimal downtime.

The Brief

• Transform a blank shell into a fully functioning, market-ready workspace

• Achieve broad tenant appeal to increase leasing speed

• Maintain a strict budget cap of $1,250 per square metre

• Deliver quickly to get the space earning sooner

Our Approach

Designed to Lease Fast

We approached the space planning with a tenant-agnostic mindset — giving prospective occupants immediate clarity on how the space could function across different team sizes and working styles. Key inclusions like a large boardroom, open-plan workstations, soft breakout areas and quiet zones ensure the suite caters to a wide professional audience.

Premium Feel, Smart Budget

While the space reflects a premium finish, every element was selected to deliver maximum impact at minimal cost. A base-build ceiling was retained with strategic acoustic interventions, cost-effective furniture solutions were elevated through smart spatial composition, and natural light was harnessed to make the space feel generous and bright without architectural intervention.

Rapid Turnaround, No Compromise

Working to a fast-tracked program, we coordinated all design, approvals and build stages efficiently to minimise the window between investment and return. Despite the accelerated delivery, quality control remained uncompromised — ensuring Bayley Stuart could lease with confidence.

The Result

Delivered at $1,250/sqm, this 675sqm suite now stands as a highly marketable asset — blending efficiency, flexibility and visual appeal in equal measure.

It’s a workspace that signals quality, attracts interest, and invites activation — without overcapitalising. This project is one of several delivered for Bayley Stuart, reflecting a growing partnership based on trust, shared commercial understanding, and proven outcomes.

Why It Works for Asset Managers

• Minimal capital outlay for maximum perceived value

• Fast to market, fast to income

• Broad tenant appeal without tailoring to one sector

• Repeatable model with a trusted delivery partner