Flack Studio HQ

A quick peek around Flack Studio’s new space in Fitzroy reveals no white boxy surfaces. Instead, the former electroplating factory is the outer embodiment of the inner workings of founder, David Flack’s mind. Or in other words, an outward look in to rethink the conventional design studio.

BY Andrew McDonald

April 17th, 2018

Tags: Agape, Anibou, Artedomus, cdk, Fisher & Paykel, halycon lake, maffi australia, Mary Noall, Signorino, Stone Boutique, storey timber

Interior Design: Flack Studio

Builder: Pinto the Builder

Budget: $85k

Duration: 6 weeks

Furniture

Classicon Bibendum Chair, Eileen Grey adjustable table, Anibou Furniture. ‘Baxter’ chair, Criteria Collection.

Lighting

Lighting throughout, Anna Charlesworth.

Finishes

Marble throughout, Artedomus, CDK, Signorino, Stone Boutique. Wooden wall, Maffi Australia. Floorboards, Storey Timber. Wall hooks, Simone Pittella. Door hardware, Bellevue Architectural. Rugs, Halycon Lake.

Fixed & Fitted

Bathroom products throughout, Agape Bathrooms, Mary Noall. Refrigerator, Fisher Paykel.

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