KUSHI

Restaurant fit-out for a Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne CBD. Design and Construction Documentation by Simon Dinh Architects.

The brief was to create a workplace that reflected the creativity and character of the client while supporting the day-to-day needs of a growing team.

Designed for 12 staff, the office combines open workspaces, informal meeting areas and private zones within a warm and highly functional environment. Working alongside a Feng Shui consultant, the layout was carefully considered to create a natural flow through the workplace and provide an inviting experience for both staff and visitors.

Curved timber joinery helps define different areas of the office and guides movement throughout the space, while a palette of Australian timbers adds warmth and authenticity. The design also provides a backdrop for the client's extensive art collection, allowing it to become an integral part of the workplace.

Colour is introduced through the breakout and social spaces, creating moments of energy and contrast within the otherwise calm and refined interior.

The completed office moves away from the traditional corporate workplace, offering a space that feels creative, welcoming and distinctly its own.