| BHP Billiton: 6 Hollard Street, Johannesburg.
BHP Billiton, one of the largest mining companies in the world and certainly most diverse, have recently changed their policy regarding the functioning and layouts of their administrative offices worldwide. The change was spearheaded by Mr. Marius Kloppers, recently appointed CEO of the company worldwide.
In essence, the philosophy changed from secular isolated offices and boardrooms to a total open plan production-driven office, enhancing communication and interaction, with quiet rooms for meetings, should that be required.
The furniture, fittings and equipment is modern, somewhat minimalistic and functional, yet making use of material in their natural state – thus establishing an honesty and integrity which is timeless. |