Elka Collective, from Aplin Creative

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BY Andrew McDonald

July 9th, 2019

Tags: Aplin Creative, Aspire Floors, Di Lorenzo Tiles, Meizai, Rockcote, Ross Gardam

Interior Design: Aplin Creative

Project Manager: Nik Drakoulis

Builder: i4 Design and Construction

Budget: $80k

Duration: 12 weeks

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