Artedomus Brisbane Showroom by The Stella Collective & Thomas Coward
Artedomus’ new Brisbane showroom is a sensual tropical haven inspired by the glamour and euphoria of 1980s Miami.
Words: Hande Renshaw | Photography: Derek Swalwell
Customers enter through a garden into the dream-like reception where a dramatic marble desk has classical-inspired carving and soft 6-meter-high billowing curtains. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
Designed by Artedomus Creative Director Thomas Coward and Hana Hakim - The Stella Collective, Artedomus’ new Brisbane showroom is a surreal and sensual tropical haven inspired by the glamour and euphoria of 1980s Miami. The result is an interior which showcases Artedomus products in an aspirational and interactive environment. As the third Artedomus showroom the pair have designed (following Sydney and Melbourne), the main focus for the latest Artedomus space was to cultivate a new aesthetic suited to Brisbane’s subtropical climate.
The showroom takes visitors through Artedomus’ new material selection and signature colour palette, starting with a reception which features a custom stone desk. Colonnades of white screens define spaces throughout the showroom, while plantation shutters and ceiling fans evoke familiar scenes of Miami. Curved catwalks, crystal chandeliers and marble-clad columns reference the iconic work of architects Morris Lapidus and Sir Terence Conran. Artedomus stone, tiles, architectural surfaces, bathware and furniture are all integrated throughout the displays in timeless, neutral colours and soft pink and deep desert hues.
Crystal chandeliers and marble-clad columns reference the iconic work of architect Sir Terence Conran at Artedomus’ new Brisbane showroom. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
The 300-square-metre showroom is located in warehouse in Fortitude Valley where its high ceilings and natural light are the perfect backdrop for showcasing the Artedomus products. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
“Australia does tropical design beautifully, so we needed to go above and beyond to deliver the unexpected to Artedomus clients.”
The products are presented in context, such as bathroom settings and living spaces. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
Miami interior references are throughout the new Artedomus showroom in Brisbane. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
Curved catwalks, crystal chandeliers and marble-clad columns abound in the new Artedomus showroom. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
Photo - Derek Swalwell.
“Colonnades of white screens define spaces in the showroom, while plantation shutters and ceiling fans evoke familiar scenes of Miami.”
Thomas Coward and Hana Hakim conceptualised the customer experience as an inspirational and interactive journey from the reception, through the showroom and into the library. Photo - Derek Swalwell.
Photo - Derek Swalwell.
Photo - Derek Swalwell.