’Ideas agency’ Tongue prides itself on its creativity, energy and imagination. For its new Sydney studio, the team required a space that reflected its philosophy and vision.

Siren Design Group were brought in to transform a dilapidated heritage building in Chippendale into an informal, flexible and welcoming space where ideas could be shared and magic could be made.

The designers created a playful, unique environment on each of the 3 floors of the space. Entry is via a red English telephone box-style door, into a reception and waiting area made to look like a head teacher’s office.

A staircase with birdcages hanging overhead leads to a striking all-white presentation room. A white motorbike stands in the corner, and a growing snow-dome collection – added to by the staff – adds a fun personal touch.

On the first and second floors are custom-designed workstations and an outdoor terrace with a fully operational bar; break out rooms resemble living rooms and are designed for relaxing and re-energising in. Black timber flooring and mix-and-matched vintage furniture give a warm, lived-in feel.

Even the bathrooms exude eccentricity, the ladies’ a pink and green boudoir, the men’s created to resemble the inside of a cardboard box.

Siren are dedicated to sustainability, and the Tongue head office features 5 star rated fittings, recycled timber, low VOC paints and 5 star rated whitegoods and appliances.

With a small budget and short timeframe, Siren Design Group have created a vibrant, imaginative space befitting of a home for an energetic, ideas-focused digital agency.

Siren Design Group
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