Evoke Interior Design
Background
It’s not everyday that an interior design firm gets to design it's own offices so when they do they’d better be good! We wanted the new office to exceed the standards we set with our previous locations and to show our client or potential clients the endless possibilities that we can offer. With the highly appropriate move to the stylish Subiaco, Evokes own offices needed to reflect the refreshing positive energy that Subiaco had created. We needed to quickly establish a presence and create a showcase that portrayed what we as a design firm are all about.
Approach
Our space was not huge, just 62 sqm to accommodate six professional staff, amenity facilities, print and copy station, meeting and workshop space and our sample library. We knew the task ahead would test our innovative thinking and we would have to push the boundaries of conventional design, but we were up for the challenge! Distinctions between staff were abolished with each workstation identically sized and facilitated, sharing the same open space providing a communal workspace. Exotic dark timber finished laminate and tailored fabric panels detail this area. We didn’t want our space to conform to one style genre, more so an office of eclectic style modern and traditional, elegant yet functional, blending the best from residential, hospitality and hard corporate.
First impressions are a
It’s not everyday that an interior design firm gets to design it's own offices so when they do they’d better be good! We wanted the new office to exceed the standards we set with our previous locations and to show our client or potential clients the endless possibilities that we can offer. With the highly appropriate move to the stylish Subiaco, Evokes own offices needed to reflect the refreshing positive energy that Subiaco had created. We needed to quickly establish a presence and create a showcase that portrayed what we as a design firm are all about.
Approach
Our space was not huge, just 62 sqm to accommodate six professional staff, amenity facilities, print and copy station, meeting and workshop space and our sample library. We knew the task ahead would test our innovative thinking and we would have to push the boundaries of conventional design, but we were up for the challenge! Distinctions between staff were abolished with each workstation identically sized and facilitated, sharing the same open space providing a communal workspace. Exotic dark timber finished laminate and tailored fabric panels detail this area. We didn’t want our space to conform to one style genre, more so an office of eclectic style modern and traditional, elegant yet functional, blending the best from residential, hospitality and hard corporate.
First impressions are a
powerful thing and as you enter our premises your eyes are immediately drawn to an exquisite feature wall. A hand made molded plaster frieze embellished with computer graphic etched stone aligned with a long vertical stone feature reading ‘Evoke’ subtly gives an impression of sophistication and an outstanding first impression. The feature looks over our multi purpose conference and workshop bench accessorized with three organic pendant lights dropping from a high gloss ceiling bulkhead to provide task lighting and Harry Bertoia’s iconic side chairs from 1952. This area is bracketed by our print and copy station and amenities on one side, and our sample library on the other. These facilities are cleverly hidden behind gauze metallic curtains to achieve an immaculate environment.
Challenges
Our need for extensive and variety of storage situations proved challenging because of the limited space we had to work with. This raised difficulties in producing a space that was as highly accessible and functional as possible, whilst creating a stylish nature.
Finally, our office showcases that efficient use of space can be turned into the most invigorating environment. We fundamentally believe that we practice what we preach and that a working environment must be a comfortable one and appropriate of today’s requirements. Our space is luxe, with efficiency underpinning and overlaid with wow!
Challenges
Our need for extensive and variety of storage situations proved challenging because of the limited space we had to work with. This raised difficulties in producing a space that was as highly accessible and functional as possible, whilst creating a stylish nature.
Finally, our office showcases that efficient use of space can be turned into the most invigorating environment. We fundamentally believe that we practice what we preach and that a working environment must be a comfortable one and appropriate of today’s requirements. Our space is luxe, with efficiency underpinning and overlaid with wow!
