Interior - Honours (Interior Design)

The Collective

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The Collective is located at Post Office Square in the heart of the Brisbane CBD; and is an innovative retail precinct designed as a multigenerational space. The Collective aims to combat loneliness and connect users. The space is bright and inviting where all user groups have everything they require at their fingertips such as chemists, food stalls, retail shops, cafes, bookstores, restaurants and multifunctional spaces.

Gabrielle Hollands-Smith

Floor Plan

Proposed materiality

collaboration

perspectives

entrance

Collection. Co RESTAURANT

The restaurant has a relaxed feel to make all users feel calm in the centre of the city. The circulation of the space has also been considered to make sure that it is easily accessible for all users. As well as the seating options as they were also chosen to be considerate to the elderly to make sure they are comfortable at all times.

The Hub Bookswap/ function space

The hub is a place for users to relax in the quiet and take time out of their busy day. There is also a book swap service available for all users in this space. As well as function rooms that can also be booked out by groups for playing cards or just general meetings.

chemist

A void was placed in two positions of the building to bring natural lighting into the building and creating views of the city skyline. The signage was placed at eye level in black so that all signage can be seen easily as that is a issue in current retail precincts.

oasis juice bar

Oasis juice bar provides an opportunity for fast food for city workers as well as a relaxed seating area where people can gather.

kids playground

The kids playground has been designed to accommodate the children from the childcare centre collaboration when they come for their visits with the
elderly. The ceiling feature has been designed in the shape of a family tree to represent connection between generations.

st claire retail

The retail space is very light and simplistic with minimal colour so that the garments are able to stand out and designed to draw users attention towards the products.

The beauty space has been made to be a light and bright space designed to empower women, with feature lighting zoning the spaces.

coffee house

patisserie

The Patisserie is a store that allows the elderly to become involved with the centre. They are able to prepare, bake and sell goods which aids in creating new friendships and a chance for collaboration. The display features backlit shelves as well as display cases for the bakery goods.

The market fresh produce

c supermarket

C Supermarket is an open plan store to allow ease of access for all user. The ceiling feature creates dimension in the space whilst keeping it feeling light and airy.

Gabrielle Hollands-Smith

Following the completion of a Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) Gabrielle has found her passion in wanting to improve people’s lives and experiences through design. She is passionate about creating functional yet immersive designs that connect all user groups. She believes that interior design has the power to enhance both work and recreational spaces. Her time spent travelling through Europe has given her a broad perspective on different design styles as well as user needs.