Perhaps one for the Mirra collection.....
Thursday 15 December 2011
Just seen this for Mirra
Love the size & drama of this glass vase and orchids.
Perhaps one for the Mirra collection.....
Perhaps one for the Mirra collection.....
Dr Dale Rimmington's Office - St Andrews Hospital
Meeting on site this morning to place the signage in reception.... looks fantastic!
The painted stripe feature on the wall was the perfect backdrop to place Dr Dale's branding.
The black and white photo wall was a great success providing a great distraction to the ordinary Doctor's waiting room entertainment of the New Idea edition March 1984!
I will be arranging professional photos soon to truly capture this tenancy.
Congratulations Dr Dale Rimmington on moving in to your new office.
The painted stripe feature on the wall was the perfect backdrop to place Dr Dale's branding.
The black and white photo wall was a great success providing a great distraction to the ordinary Doctor's waiting room entertainment of the New Idea edition March 1984!
I will be arranging professional photos soon to truly capture this tenancy.
Congratulations Dr Dale Rimmington on moving in to your new office.
MIRRA presentation Weds 14th Dec '11
This week, I presented the new design concept for Mirra's (www.mirra.net.au) proposed renovation next Feb 2012.
From all accounts, the presentation was well received with some really positive feedback coming our way.
Here are a couple of sneak peaks at some of the proposed ideas.... the theme is GLAMOUR. Modern, with a touch of vintage, glamour.
I'll continue to post updates as the construction starts - for now, it is all about contractors, quotes and ordering!
This project is of course dear to my heart - not only has Mirra been our pride and joy for the past 5 years, but it is also the venue that Guy & I will be married in next March '12, so Mirra will now be firmly embedded in our hearts.
Enjoy!
From all accounts, the presentation was well received with some really positive feedback coming our way.
Here are a couple of sneak peaks at some of the proposed ideas.... the theme is GLAMOUR. Modern, with a touch of vintage, glamour.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE MOSAICS.
MOTHER OF PEARL WALL HANGING
I'll continue to post updates as the construction starts - for now, it is all about contractors, quotes and ordering!
This project is of course dear to my heart - not only has Mirra been our pride and joy for the past 5 years, but it is also the venue that Guy & I will be married in next March '12, so Mirra will now be firmly embedded in our hearts.
Enjoy!
Thursday 8 December 2011
Life Fertility Clinic
Not sure if I had posted about the recent award of the design for Life Fertility Clinic at their new location at St Andrews Hospital Specialty Centre.
The carpet selection has just been dropped off by Pete from Master Kelwin floors (www.masterkelwin.com.au) and it's now time to start designing. We'll go with a Godfrey Hirst carpet tile for this project - a cost effective option over such large square meterage. I am liking the look of the plain "Base Plate" range - after our success at Resource Strategies offices, the design & patterning of carpet is only limited by our imagination.
Carpet selection first.
Reception Desk design second.
Next week looks busy already.
The carpet selection has just been dropped off by Pete from Master Kelwin floors (www.masterkelwin.com.au) and it's now time to start designing. We'll go with a Godfrey Hirst carpet tile for this project - a cost effective option over such large square meterage. I am liking the look of the plain "Base Plate" range - after our success at Resource Strategies offices, the design & patterning of carpet is only limited by our imagination.
Carpet selection first.
Reception Desk design second.
Next week looks busy already.
Hot off the press...
The wall hanging feature panel for QPF's boardroom is hot off the print run at Flash Photobition and looking great!
The shades of red will break up an otherwise neutral white, grey & black room but still remain corporate & professional.
The shades of red will break up an otherwise neutral white, grey & black room but still remain corporate & professional.
A quick site inspection at QPF
The rain has not helped us this week with slow but steady progress on QPF's (www.qpf.com.au) flagship building at Springwood.
Signage looks great on the outside of the building - visible from the Pacific Motorway which is fantastic exposure for the clients!
The tiling in the reception area is nearly complete and the frame of the large sculptural reception desk has gone in. A large Essa Stone reception desk top will be placed on this week which should sit wonderfully in the space. The new Wilsonart timber veneer was chosen in "SilverAsh" - first time I have specified this product - and super happy with the result. A beautiful colour with a lovely grainy texture.
Sexy mosaic tiles - a combination of Calcutta marble, Metallic and glass mosaics - will wrap the column at the rear of the desk which should provide a stunning feature in this area & set off the perspex graphics wall which I can't wait to see! A few red accent guest chairs to pick up on QPF's red logo and this area is will shine...
The glass office fronts & central corridors gave me a perfect opportunity to play with translucent & opaque frosting which has picked up on QPF's core business services. The design looks sensational - well done Josh Rufford yet again! Counting down the days to install.... where this glass will take on a personality of its own.
Signage looks great on the outside of the building - visible from the Pacific Motorway which is fantastic exposure for the clients!
The tiling in the reception area is nearly complete and the frame of the large sculptural reception desk has gone in. A large Essa Stone reception desk top will be placed on this week which should sit wonderfully in the space. The new Wilsonart timber veneer was chosen in "SilverAsh" - first time I have specified this product - and super happy with the result. A beautiful colour with a lovely grainy texture.
Sexy mosaic tiles - a combination of Calcutta marble, Metallic and glass mosaics - will wrap the column at the rear of the desk which should provide a stunning feature in this area & set off the perspex graphics wall which I can't wait to see! A few red accent guest chairs to pick up on QPF's red logo and this area is will shine...
The glass office fronts & central corridors gave me a perfect opportunity to play with translucent & opaque frosting which has picked up on QPF's core business services. The design looks sensational - well done Josh Rufford yet again! Counting down the days to install.... where this glass will take on a personality of its own.
Nagomi Japanese Cuisine & Bar - design upgrade
This Wednesday, I presented the initial design concept for the upgrade works to Nagomi Japanese Cuisine & Bar (www.nagomibento.com.au) to the wonderful William Liu.
The plan is to create a more dynamic space - a space that comfortably houses the already successful gourmet sushi / bento box day time trade and morphs into the after work drinks & cocktail space. Quite the challenge.
It's time to put Nagomi on the Brisbane CBD social scene!
The plan is to create a more dynamic space - a space that comfortably houses the already successful gourmet sushi / bento box day time trade and morphs into the after work drinks & cocktail space. Quite the challenge.
It's time to put Nagomi on the Brisbane CBD social scene!
Mirra Mirra on the wall....
The design for the upgrade of Mirra (www.mirra.net.au) is shaping up nicely...... just need to firm up some of the finer details now which will see the whole concept pulled together.
The idea is to strip out the colour but retain the glamour - so the heavy use of metallic and shiny textural surfaces should do the trick.
Here is a sneak peek at the one item that was purchased early on and has become the inspiration for the design.... sometimes, that's all it takes... one / two special items that kick start the process. This is the moment I love the most, stumbling on that one piece.
The idea is to strip out the colour but retain the glamour - so the heavy use of metallic and shiny textural surfaces should do the trick.
Here is a sneak peek at the one item that was purchased early on and has become the inspiration for the design.... sometimes, that's all it takes... one / two special items that kick start the process. This is the moment I love the most, stumbling on that one piece.
Glamorous. Sexy. Sensational.
I am presenting the new renovation plans to Mirra's 2012 client's next week... wish me luck!
Thursday 24 November 2011
QPF one step closer...
Painting has nearly finished and tiling has started today at the QPF building in Springwood.
Josh Rufford has worked his magic yet again with the graphics / illustrations. Can't wait to see the graphics applied to the walls & glass frosting feature areas.
Next week will see the finishing of the painting, tiling and the carpet installation. In the next two weeks, this project will really come together. Looking forward to it!
Josh Rufford has worked his magic yet again with the graphics / illustrations. Can't wait to see the graphics applied to the walls & glass frosting feature areas.
Next week will see the finishing of the painting, tiling and the carpet installation. In the next two weeks, this project will really come together. Looking forward to it!
Feature tiling at the ground floor entry
450 x 450 ceramic marble look tiles in common areas
Glazing to both sides of the internal corridor
Dulux Milton Moon being applied to office walls.
MIRRA renovation.... the plans are underway
Well after 5 years of successful trade at Mirra Private Dining & Events (http://www.mirra.net.au/), it's time to renovate!!
The month of February 2012 (a whole four weeks... wow... we love being busy) has been cleared to allow a four week block for construction works. A wedding booked for Sat March 3rd so there will be no going slow!
The wear and tear of 5 years (next April) worth of beautiful functions, weddings, fashion parades, corporate events, 21st's etc has taken it's toll and it is time to reinvent Mirra!
Planning is underway... the main focus will be to strip the colour out of the fit-out and to replace with a neutral pallete - allowing our clients to personalise the space with their own colour.
The purple and lavender hues will be replaced with bronze, pewter, silver and charcoals - Metallic will be the key trend.
So as a touch of nostalgia, here are some photos taken back in 2007 when Mirra was taking shape.... many memories from our construction days.
I'll keep you posted as to the new my design ideas as we firm up quotes etc.
Enjoy!
First coat of paint on the courtyard...
The month of February 2012 (a whole four weeks... wow... we love being busy) has been cleared to allow a four week block for construction works. A wedding booked for Sat March 3rd so there will be no going slow!
The wear and tear of 5 years (next April) worth of beautiful functions, weddings, fashion parades, corporate events, 21st's etc has taken it's toll and it is time to reinvent Mirra!
Planning is underway... the main focus will be to strip the colour out of the fit-out and to replace with a neutral pallete - allowing our clients to personalise the space with their own colour.
The purple and lavender hues will be replaced with bronze, pewter, silver and charcoals - Metallic will be the key trend.
So as a touch of nostalgia, here are some photos taken back in 2007 when Mirra was taking shape.... many memories from our construction days.
I'll keep you posted as to the new my design ideas as we firm up quotes etc.
Enjoy!
Off with the old roof.....
And on with the new.
The external courtyard....
The Mirra Look Book I prepared in 2007.
Sketch concept of the main room....
And the main room today...
Tuesday 22 November 2011
QPF Office scaffolding comes down....
The construction scaffolding has come down from the building facade of QPF offices at Springwood and it has been worth the wait!
The building colours marry together very well and create a soft platform to make the signage pop.
The feature tiles at the entrance are being installed as we speak... a metallic grey / copper industrial tile to highlight the main entry foyer.
More photos to follow...
The building colours marry together very well and create a soft platform to make the signage pop.
The feature tiles at the entrance are being installed as we speak... a metallic grey / copper industrial tile to highlight the main entry foyer.
Monday 21 November 2011
Exciting new design consultancy for Nagomi, Japanese Cuisine & Bar and Sono City Restaurant awarded!
Very happy to announce that the gorgeous William Liu (finalist for 2011 Brisbane Entrepreneur of The Year Award) has asked me to undertake a design upgrade to both Sono City Restaurant & Bar on Queen Street Mall and Nagomi, Japanese Cuisine & Bar at Eagle Street Pier.
Tight timeframe but wonderful project. I can't wait!!
Will post details soon.
Busy, busy, busy.
Tight timeframe but wonderful project. I can't wait!!
Will post details soon.
Busy, busy, busy.
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Construction continues at QPF Offices, Springwood
QPF's offices at Springwood are coming along nicely with exterior scaffolding to come down next week to reveal the front building facade.
All internal walls are now in with paint, carpet and glazing set to be installed in the coming days.
Graphics & signage will play a huge part in lifting the interior spaces of the office and provide a backdrop of interest and colour. Josh Rufford is working on the second draft of graphics and if his first round concepts are anything to go by, we can't wait to see the round 2!
A feature wall paper will need to be chosen to spark up the central lift lobby to compliment the sexy marble look ceramic tile. I'm loving James Dunlop's new range distributed through Mokum Fabrics... the metallic palette is right on trend.
Looking forward to the unveiling of the building next week...
All internal walls are now in with paint, carpet and glazing set to be installed in the coming days.
Graphics & signage will play a huge part in lifting the interior spaces of the office and provide a backdrop of interest and colour. Josh Rufford is working on the second draft of graphics and if his first round concepts are anything to go by, we can't wait to see the round 2!
A feature wall paper will need to be chosen to spark up the central lift lobby to compliment the sexy marble look ceramic tile. I'm loving James Dunlop's new range distributed through Mokum Fabrics... the metallic palette is right on trend.
Looking forward to the unveiling of the building next week...
Having fun with carpet tiles...
Many hours were spent at the office of Resource Strategies here in Brisbane last Saturday, helping bring together two separate commercial spaces through some floor covering trickery! The existing office (which we designed and fitout earlier this year) was handed over with a beige coloured Ontera carpet tile complete with blue feature tile strips. On the back of the success of the business, Resource Strategies had to rapidly expand into a second adjoining tenancy... one of the biggest concerns was that the carpet tiles in this area were different - a royal blue base colour with orange accent feature tile strip.
My role was to design Resource Strategies brand into this new expansion space, all the while maintaining the concept design of the original space and integrating the two areas together seamlessly. I worked up a scheme to merge the two areas together at a corner junction, through the use of pattern and an injection of new carpet tiles in the Ontera range.
Out with the old and in with the new, from 6.30am onwards, we painstakingly lifted & replaced tile by tile in the middle section until such time as the two areas looked like one. We also used the opportunity to replace many of the discoloured and stained old tiles and ensured the main corridor areas were replaced with the darker colours to limit the obvious wear and tear on the lighter coloured tiles.
The result was a huge success thanks to all involved - the office looks younger and funkier and much more in tune with the dynamic Resource Strategies brand. Graphics will be applied to the new walls shortly - currently in design. I'll be sure to show you the end result soon!
Wednesday 26 October 2011
QPF Offices at Springwood taking shape
A site inspection was held earlier this week at QPF's new headquarters - a 3 level purpose built facility on Brisbane's Southside. Scaffolding is still on the exterior - concealing the exterior cladding system. QPF's corporate colours are red & grey, so I chose various shades of grey to set the tone on the exterior. The interior office space is a mixture of a softer grey and white - clean, corporate with a timeless & polished look. Artist Josh Rufford will work his wonders on the graphics front yet again, to spice up the interior and inject some needed colour & personality. The team at QPF are sensational - clients and friends. I'll keep you posted!
Leo
15 James Street, F/Valley....Design Consultancy with Trapp Architects...
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