portfolio > Commercial (14)
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Commercial 1
The creation of a reception and waiting area for Australian Water Environments was a challenge as the office had no previous reception space. The newly created space was borrowed from a room that was both irregular in shape and very small in size. The outcome has delighted all who visit.
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Commercial 2
The office of Australian Water Environments originally had no visual frontage to the main foyer of their building and no reception at all. A glass wall replaced part of the original solid wall which opened the new reception up visually to visitors and allowed views to parklands from within the reception and waiting area.
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Commercial 5
This is the entrance to the meeting room of Ecological Associates Pty Ltd. The curved walls on either side are Molo Soft Walls. These are a light weight and expandable textile product that provide privacy and some sound absorbency while allowing flexibility for the future needs of this firm. Importantly, they look stunning in place and match the texture and colour of the Luxaflex Duette blinds on the windows.
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Commercial 4
A relaxed seating area was an important part of the brief for Ecological Associates Pty Ltd for their new office. This lounging space has elevated views to the west and over a busy trendy shopping street below. The Molo Soft Wall provides a barrier between the meeting room beyond.
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Commercial 3
Ecological Associates Pty Ltd required an entire fit-out to a bare shell-only tenancy in a new building that had yet to be completed within a short time-frame and at minimal cost. They required a relaxed work environment with a flexible layout to allow for future increases in employee numbers. The design allows for literally everything to be easily moved, including the Molo Soft Walls! Existing furniture was used where possible and inexpensive additional furnishings and fittings were added. The client is delighted with their new accommodation.
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Commerical 6
Bridgewater Mill's Restaurant is housed in an extension that is constructed of heavy timber framing with glass walls and ceilings with relatively small sections of solid ceilings 'floating' within the glass. The original ceilings were constructed of canvas that had become stained with age and a more durable replacement was required. In keeping with the rustic aesthetic of the rest of the building a perforated mini-orb was used for the new ceiling. This met acoustic, maintenance and aesthetic requirements. The gloss finished of the new ceilings reflect light and compliment the chrome legs of the classic Arne Jacobsen chairs. The fire place flue was painted a deep red to contrast with the greenery of the atrium behind. The changes, while minor in nature, provided a dramatic update to this space.
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Commercial 7
The public access toilets at Bridgewater Mill Restaurant had been well maintained since being installed around twenty years ago, however their image did not reflect the well known, much awarded restaurant they served. For a modest outlay the dated small basins were replaced with large contemporary items with stylish mixer taps that provided some bench space for fresh flowers and users personal items. The plain wall mirrors were replaced with large framed versions and the cubicle partitions and entry doors were refinished in a deep charcoal colour. The result was toilets that have a sense of glamour and drama.
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Commercial 8
This kitchen was designed for the new Adelaide office of the architectural firm DesignInc. The space needed to function as a break-out area for staff and occasionally bed used for meetings. Equipment such as the refrigerator, dishwasher, bins and the water chiller/boiler were all integrated within the joinery of this compact kitchen. The bright and fun colour scheme picks up on the corporate scheme used more subtly through the rest of this office.
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Commercial 9
This is the same space as Commercial 8, and is another view of the breakout area. The sexy Miura stools and dramatic orange has resulted in this space being well liked and used by employees.
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Commercial 10
The proprietors of the fabulous Himalayan Kitchen purchased new premises in North Adelaide and needed a fast refurbishment, but with only a limited budget. Previously a (failed) restaurant, the interior decor was cold and lifeless. Taking cultural inspiration from the rich and vibrant Nepalese tradition, Stewart Kirby Design created a similarly rich and warm colour scheme for both interior and exterior that breathed new life into this commercial space. The owners had previously occupied premises on the opposite side of the street and it was important to maintain a degree of visual and brand consistency while positioning the Himalayan Kitchen for future growth and development. The new street frontage (pictured) creates a visual link between old and new Himalayan worlds.
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Commercial 11
When Bunnik Tours head office and retail space changed premises in Adelaide in 2010 their new accommodation needed to be quickly rid of its ‘public servant’ aesthetic of peach paint, grey carpets and partition walls, and beige vertical blinds. The retail space was opened up to Grenfell Street and Gawler Place to maximise its visibility to passing people, and to the theatre that was internal to the building to add surprise and delight. Along with the removal of the suspended ceiling tiles and the installation of red Marmoleum flooring to match Bunnik Tours logo, the space now seems huge, vibrant and very welcoming
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Commercial 12
This could have been an ordinary formal Board Room, but Bunnik Tours is not in the business of being ordinary. While the furniture selections fit the stereotype of a swish formal Board Room, the Blossom wallpaper and sky blue walls conjure up images of far-from-office calmness and dreaminess. Combined with the colourful and bold carpet design this is a Board Room where you will not be bored.
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Commercial 13
Design Eyewear is a long-established boutique optometrist that was overdue for a makeover. The floor space and budget were very limited. Changes included expanding the entry, replacing the window displays and changing the colour scheme. The biggest change was replacing and reinventing how the ‘counter’ worked and where it is placed. All these changes transformed this once small and gloomy space into a one that feels and looks spacious, bright and super-stylish.
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Commercial 14
The interior of the Himalayan Kitchen (see 'Commercial 10' above) picks up the vibrant and warm colours from the exterior and mixes them with lush and colourful Nepalese fabrics. The fabrics, combined with the use of sound-absorbant wall coverings, have made a huge improvement to the acoustic comfort and feel of the space.