If engaged at the beginning of a business lifecycle, designers can become so much more than the vessels of a new brand. In the case of Escala by Molecule, they have the opportunity to define it.
April 18th, 2018
Architect: Molecule Sydney
Project Manager: Kernel Property
Builder: Shape Group
Artist: Katie Carmichael
Length: 6 months
Furniture
‘Kelly’ armchair, Jardan. ‘Tribute’ coffee table, Zuster. ‘Barrington’ sofa, Arthur G. Workstations, Baseline. ‘David Walley’ stools, ‘Formway Life’ task chair, ‘Caesar’ boardroom chair, Zenith. ‘Lloyd’ armchairs, ‘Billiani Doll’ chair, Café Culture + Insitu. Storage throughout, Planex.
Lighting
Pendants, Douglas and Bec. ’Silhouette cluster’, Ross Gardam.
Finishes
Paint throughout, Dulux. Carpets throughout, Victoria Carpets. Timber flooring, Preference Floors. Re-toned smoke black gum joinery, Fethers. ‘Palomino’ benchtop marble, SMG Stone. Joinery laminates, The Laminex Group.
Fixed & Fitted
Door pull, Designer Doorware. Joinery knob, Architrend. Appliances throughout, Bosch. ‘Lad Vibiemme Lollo’ coffee machine, Espresso Elements.
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