16 Sep WSP’s Sydney office secured with Entrance Control SwingGates

The Australian headquarters of international engineering consultancy WSP has been transformed by a five-month refit designed to create a contemporary, secure workspace that encourages social and professional collaboration amongst the company’s 1,000 staff.

The renovation, completed at WSP’s office in Sydney’s World Square in July, included a pair of customised Centurion SwingGates working in tandem to secure a staircase separating two floors with different levels of security access.

Entrance Control General Manager Michael Bystram said the installation exemplified Entrance Control’s commitment to providing security solutions that complement the architectural vision of modern workspaces.

“By incorporating state-of-the-art access control systems, WSP has demonstrated its dedication to creating a secure environment that doesn’t compromise on design or user experience.”

Equipped with stylish edge lights, the gates guide users with an intuitive lighting system: changing from white to red on opening and green on closing. The color-coded communication system improves throughput by providing clear, visual instructions to users – a sophisticated solution to managing movement throughout the office.

The RFID detector of each gate serves a dual purpose, providing a discreet mounting space for card readers to sit under while featuring an arrow on top to indicate which post users should scan their card on depending on their direction of travel.

Centurion SwingGates feature a 180-degree swing, allowing them to open in opposite directions, and can be integrated with access control or other smart building systems. Either 204mm or 168mm diameter mounting pedestals are available to suit the interior aesthetic.

Other modern features of the July refit include a range of welcoming spaces colleagues can use to work together or socialise, enhanced by bespoke artwork provided by local First Nations artist Shane Youngberry, a Dharawal man from La Perouse.