Commuters to and from the CBD via train will no doubt have seen the Pitcher Partners signage on the exterior of 15 William Street in Melbourne.

The 300 people plus accounting firm relocated to their new tenancy in the refurbished William Street building in June 2005. The McIldowie designed tenancy is understated and elegant. An important part of the design brief was the firm’s desire to not appear opulent or unapproachable. The artwork chosen for the tenancy marries with this intent.

Two expressionist landscape paintings by Melbourne artist Jan Senbergs greet visitors to the tenancy. The larger work “Angahook” depicts the Great Ocean Road. Senbergs has a studio at Moggs Creek and often paints the local landscape. A smaller work titled “Entering Port Melbourne” portrays an aerial view of Melbourne. Iconic landmarks such as the MCG and the spire of the Concert Hall mirror the impressive views from the Pitcher Partners’ tenancy. The Senbergs works were chosen by the firm because they reflect their Victorian heritage. Whilst Pitcher Partners has grown into a national firm, they are very proud Victorians. The Senbergs help them and their clients remember their distinct Victorian origins.

A piece of Matthew Curtis glass sits on a plinth between the board room and ante space, reflecting light from its multifaceted surface. Other artists represented in the tenancy include Roger Byrt and Ben Shearer.

The Pitcher Partners project is the third project for Australian Art Resources at 15 William Street. We have also worked with Vero and the building owners AMP.