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Creating workplaces designed for everyone

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Working closely with key stakeholders, access consultants and our real world clients we’ve made accessibility a key focus in all of our designs and fitouts. We believe it’s essential when designing a modern office fitout that it should serve everybody equally and be totally inclusive of the community as a whole.

Using insights gained over many years enables us to create unique stylish solutions for people with special needs who have to cope with real life access and mobility difficulties every day. We feel remaining flexible throughout the design and fitout process is the key to our success. Careful planning goes into every aspect of our fitouts to ensure they are accessible to all levels of mobility.

Complying with AS1428.1 2021 design for access and mobility is the minimum standard in Australia, but from our experience this is not enough. We know one solution doesn’t fit all but it can be done so much better with a little thought and open discussion on what we can achieve with a given space.

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  • Seamless designs that integrate accessibility without compromising aesthetics.
  • Advanced spatial planning to improve circulation, lift access, and corridor compliance.
  • Adequate passing spaces and layouts that eliminate non-compliant dead-end corridors.
  • Practical, high-quality solutions that go beyond minimum compliance standards.

There are no challenges we can’t overcome through clever use of Australian made custom office furniture and joinery. Our reception desks contrast well in their surroundings and feature a set down section for wheelchair users. Other custom furniture options include kitchens, coffee and tea making facilities, boardroom furniture, offices desks and workstations. All designed to be used and accessible by the whole community without being conspicuous.

Using our spatial design software guarantees easy access to lifts with adequate passing spaces in passages and no non complaint dead end corridors. Our Light Reflectance Values (LRV) app ensures your door and wall colours are of the correct contrast ratio, while fitting in with your company culture.

We are committed to providing the highest levels of quality and service for people with disabilities. Delivering exceptional practical fitout solutions for all our community allowing people’s abilities to shine through, without being encumbered by lack of thought and impractical design in the workplace.

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Our most frequently asked accessibility questions

What are the current regulations regarding access for people with disabilities?

The current Australian Standard is AS1428.1 2021 design for access and mobility

All new works to a commercial office or place of business must meet the current BCA (Building Codes Australia) and must therefore comply with AS 1428.1-2021 design for access and mobility.

Yes, we are specialists in designing and building commercial fitouts for people with disabilities.

Accessible WC and male and female ambulant facilities are required under the current BCA for new buildings or to be address when approving works under a Complying Development Certificates issued under the SEPP Code where alterations involves an area of more than 500m2of commercial premises, or an area of more than 1,000m2 of premises used for light industry or a warehouse or distribution centre or when the tenant is providing additional sanitary facilities and an accessible WC has not been previously provided to serve the floor.

Every accessible doorway must achieve a minimum 30% luminance contrast between the door leaf and the wall, or the door frame and the wall. This is calculated using precise light-reflectance values (LRV) of the paint finishes to assist vision-impaired occupants.
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Take a look at our step by step fitout guide

The Apex Executive Interiors Office Fitout Guide provides expert advice and practical insights. Covering everything from planning and design to construction and handover, it offers a clear overview of the process to support informed decisions and efficient project deliver.

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Step 13 Awarding the fit out contract

Awarding the fitout contract You should now be at a stage where you have identified the fitout company you want to use for your project. Next you need to award…
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Step 9 Finalising the office design

When you commit to a new office design it’s likely to be used for the next five or ten years. With this in mind, it is imperative you get the…
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Step 1 Do we need to move?

Firstly ask yourself do you really need to move? Do you need to move or could you get a better deal negotiating a new lease where you are and refurbishing…
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Step 2 Assembling your fitout team

Assembling your fitout team Regardless of your decision to move or stay you will need a team of people to assist in the office refurbishment or office relocation process.  People…
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Step 14 The Dilapidation Report

What is a dilapidation report? A commercial dilapidation report or survey establishes the current condition of an office space, the common property and the building itself. It usually contains photographic…
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Step 15 Change management plan

Change management for an office fitout Whether your office fitout is large or small, your relocating or refurbishing, a change management plan is an essential part of a fitout and…
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Step 5 Finding the best premises for your business

Now you know where you want your new office to be located, it’s time to start your search for the the best premises for your business. It’s likely you have…
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Step 18 Rekey the locks

As your office fitout is nearing completion, you’ll need to replace or rekey all the locks and organise your key system. It’s impossible to know who already has access so…
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Step 11 Office Service Agreements

The more office service agreements you prepare before your office relocation the better. Here is a list of typical office service agreements: Communications There are not many businesses which can…
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Step 8 Negotiating your office lease

Leasing an office space is a big step and can take up a significant amount of your budget. Take the time to negotiate your office lease before you sign a…
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Step 19 Occupation certificate and defects inspection

By now your new office space should be looking good and almost ready for you to move in. But before you can, you’ll need to organise your occupation certificate and…
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Step 3 Selecting a new office location

Looking to move offices? These six tips will help you find the right office location. Choosing a new office location is very important for your business. Get it right and…
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Step 6 Know your legal requirements

Once you have selected the location and building for your office move, you need to take care of the legal requirements. Make sure you know what your legal requirements are:…
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Step 16 Commence office fitout

You’ve done your prep work and it’s now over to your chosen specialist to commence the office fitout and bring your new workplace to life. While it’s their job to…
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Step 12 Getting an office fitout quote

Tips and advice on obtaining the best office fitout quote. Shop around for the best deal Contact more than one office fitout company for a quote to ensure you’re getting…
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Step 10 Authority Approvals

The next phase of your new office fitout are the authority approvals. Most office fitouts need authority approvals of one short or another. Finalise any authority approvals between the design…
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Step 20 Ongoing office maintenance

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Step 7 Talk with your office interior designer

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Step 4 How much office space do you need for your office fit out

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Step 17 Update your internal documents

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