Westfield Sydney opens doors

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Westfield Sydney opens doors

Here’s a snapshot of the visual feast that is Westfield Sydney. Stage 1 now open and plenty more to come. Glossy finishes, textural lighting, urban attitude and big brands abound.

Moo Moo Wine Bar & Grill up for another award

Moo Moo in Brisbane CBD has been shortlisted for the IDEA10 Interior Design Excellence Awards in the hospitality design category.
Originally housing the Department of Harbours and Marine, the building has found a new lease of life as the Moo Moo Wine Bar + Grill; a slick, up-market restaurant within the Stamford Plaza Hotel.

Evolve awards : Designer rugs

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Evolve awards : Designer rugs

The top 25 finalists have just been announced. Rebecca Boland’s Faux Hide is our rug of choice. If you’re thinking of voting for the people’s choice award you can win $1000 in prizes – email: [email protected]

Retail design: smoke & mirror

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Retail design: smoke & mirror

Baku QVB recently re-opened its doors after a full fitout transformation in this awkward 12M x 2M deep site on the highly trafficked lower ground floor. Creating an illusion of space was key to making the new design work for Baku; playing tricks with mirror, introducing a new reflective materials palette and exercising restraint with […]

Industrial Antiques

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Industrial Antiques

Dock 1 industrial antiques is a treasure trove of character finds. Dock 1 has been trading for years in three sites across Sydney. The old Newtown retail warehouse is now home to Berkelouw Bookstore & café. A fantastic renovation and slick example of adaptive re-use. The Marrickville Dock 1 has since closed up shop, but […]

Bankwest

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Bankwest

Design Clarity started working with Bankwest in Jan 2007 and created the very original & very successful ‘Iceberg’ Bankwest model. A brand new retail banking concept was born around a central idea of friendly ‘stores’ rather than traditional branches & happy customers instead of long queues; cafe-style banquettes & semi-private consultation igloos.