Australian studio Biasol sought to preserve the art deco elements of this warehouse in Melbourne while converting it into a shared studio and office space.
The Gwynne Street Studio is located in the Cremorne suburb of Melbourne ? an area that Biasol describes as having a "creative and industrial past".

The warehouse building featured an art deco exterior. Inside, exposed brick walls were paired with large steel trusses.
Keen to retain these original features, Biasol simply refreshed the exterior by painting it pink and grey. Steel signage in an art deco-style font was erected on its front, and the interior brickwork was left intact.

"The warehouse's art deco exterior and the neighbourhood's creative/industrial past provided rich inspiration for our design," said Biasol. "Once a hub for manufacturing, Cremorne has seen an influx of young professionals, start-ups and creative industries in recent years, breathing new life into its mix of warehouses, factory shells and Victorian cottages."

The studio converted the building into a space that would house a new studio for themselves and an office for a local business named Create Company. It also needed to include a shared boardroom and breakout space.
To differentiate the two tenants' areas, the architects used different colour palettes ? subtle hues for Biasol's section, and bolder tones for Create Company. Zones are also defined by different types of bespoke furniture, including custom-built ...