Ultimately design is a tool to enhance our humanity. It’s a frame for life. --Ilse Crawford, interior designer
Lucia Slezakova 0431 597 226 lucia.slezakova@gmail.com CATC Design School SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA LUCIA SLEZAKOVA, 0431 597 226, lucia.slezakova@gmail.com
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS 1. DIPINTO DI BLU COMMERCIAL SPACE AND OFFICE 2. FAST EDDIE’S BARBER SHOP RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS 3. RESIDENTIAL DECORATION PROJECT SKETCHES
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DIPINTO DI BLUE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND OFFICE BRAND ANALYSIS Dipinto di Blu is a furniture design company with roots in Britain and Italy that fuses modernistic and classical elements into a highly detailed and limited editions of furniture collectibles. It offers a timeless, elegant and one-of-kind design that tells a story and focuses primarily on high end clientele. BRIEF SUMMARY Design a new Sydney office and concept store for European furniture design company as a result of their expansion to Australia. DI PINTO DI BLU DOGE TABLE
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DIPINTO DI BLUE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND OFFICE SITE ANALYSIS & USER SCENARIO The new venture is to be located in the Rocks, in one of most visited tourist areas of Sydney, in a very close proximity to Harbour The commercial office space for the company will be located on the first floor and will need to seat 10 people in a flexible environment – 9 in temporary, but comfortable seating (won’t work solely in this location) that will enable them to reconnect with colleagues; 1 administrative manager will require permanent working station The retail/concept store space will be located on the ground floor and will serve mainly to showcase the products and engage with new and current clients. This space needs to be designed to attract people to the brand and provide a functional area to accommodate the retail needs. It should provide a standing room for up to 20 people.
SITE PLAN - 47 GEORGE STREET, THE ROCKS, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
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DIPINTO DI BLUE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND OFFICE DESIGN CONCEPT Drawing inspiration from the Dipinto di Blu furniture pieces, the origins of the company in Venice and the location of the site near Sydney Harbour, the design of the new Sydney concept store and office premises heroes the WATER. LOOK & FEEL Purity contradicted with luxuriousness with a splash of Italian sophistication. Pairing of old and crafted with new and modern. Minimal decor, focus on detail and craftsmanship, incorporate Dipinto di Blu products and designs. Both floors are visually connected through a carved ceiling river between them that represent the Venice bay & waterways. MATERIALS Glass, timber, metal, natural stone, silver, rough, both matte and glossy finishes, attention to detail. MOODBOARD
COLOUR SCHEME Exploring darker shades of grey, neutral browns and splashes of royal blue and indigo.
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DIPINTO DI BLUE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND OFFICE GROUND FLOOR DESIGN INTENT Upon entering the Dipinto di Blu space, the focal point lands on the centrally positioned white onyx Water bar surrounded by curated Dipinto di Blu furniture designs from the latest collection. The Water bar serves only water from around the world, making it one of its kind in Sydney. Stepping further the ceiling glass river is reflected in the white onyx river below and is lined up by a feature lighting representing dripping water. Whenever the onyx river touches the bar, it changes the onyx material into metal and forms a peel-like opening in the bar representing the majestic force of water finding its way. The onyx river flows through a concrete feature wall behind the bar all the way into the back and ends in a custom-made wash basin. FIRST LEVEL DESIGN INTENT
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Upon entering the first level, the space is split in two halves by the glass river that finishes in the back in a set of split TV screens representing Venetian water pillars. One side hosts a large meeting space featuring a peel-like tinted glass wall and a think thank that is next to a kitchenette. The other half is primarily set as a workspace for the employees. The design aims to stimulate a sense of mindfulness, consonance and connection while at the same time celebrating art and sense for detail. It also features Dipinto di Blu designs from the first collection.
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DI PINTO DI BLU BAR AT NIGHT - VIEW FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE
DI PINTO DI BLU BAR AT NIGHT - VIEW FROM THE BAR
DI PINTO DI BLU BAR DURING THE DAY
FIRST LEVEL WORK SPACE AND THINK TANK
FIRST LEVEL WORKSPACE AND KITCHENETTE
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FAST EDDIES BARBER SHOP BRAND ANALYSIS Fast Eddie’s is not just a place for a haircut, it’s a place to catch up with mates, hang out, talk about music, art, tattoo’s, skateboarding and explore new hair trends. BRIEF ANALYSIS Provide customers with an environment that is so much more than an average barber shop and creates for them a unique experience. Increase client base and reach out to clientele in Melbourne’s CBD.
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FAST EDDIES BARBER SHOP DESIGN CONCEPT Whether going for new trendy looks, a quick classic style update or a hot towel shave, Fast Eddies has it all, promising you the ultimate barber and shaving experience with a twist. Teaming up with a local high end boucherie and charcuterie, Fast Eddies strikes a cutting edge cooperation that disrupts traditional stereotypes. The contemporary barber shop offers you a one-of-a-kind space to get your perfect trim, catch up with your mates while savouring gourmet Australian cured meat produce and pairing it with the finest wines in the Meat Bar. And it doesn’t have to end there. Order or pick up your favourite piece of dry-aged beef on your way out. LOOK & FEEL Very masculine, enigmatic, ballsy, clean, contrasted with inviting and relaxed atmosphere. Clear separation of the barber and the bar area to main the clean look and appeal. Minimal decor, focus on bold colours and details MOODBOARD
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FAST EDDIES - VIEW FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE INTO THE BOUCHERIE
FAST EDDIES - VIEW INTO THE BARBER SHOP AREA
FAST EDDIES - VIEW FROM THE MALL ENTRANCE
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RESIDENTIAL DECORATION PROJECT BRIEF ANALYSIS Redecorate an industrial apartment space in a newly zoned residential area in the inner city for a couple, Tom & Maddie. Tom is a sculptor and works from a studio in the neighbouring suburb. Maddie is a paediatrician that has demanding hours. Both are in mid-thirties. They have a hectic lifestyle,professionally and socially. Home for Tom and Maddie is a sanctuary from the demands of their work life. They try not to bring their work home and use their residential space for their other interests – entertaining, cooking and relaxing. From their travels they have collected a number of unique items that requires extra storage space. DESIGN CONCEPT To balance Tom & Maddie’s hectic lifestyle and provide them with a unique home sanctuary, the final design concept embraces nature within the theme Walk in the forest. SOURCE: PINTEREST
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Walk in the forest Project: Belmont Client: Tom McKenzie & Maddie Casella Created by: Lucia Slezakova
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ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHES
PATTERN DEVELOPMENT
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