Sareen Stone opens a studio for specification in Artarmon

Located on Herbert Street, the studio began as a raw concrete shell before being transformed in just four weeks into a considered, material-led environment. Timber slat walls, an exposed ceiling, abundant natural light and stone underfoot create a setting that feels closer to a design studio than a retail space. One where material selection can unfold with the time and focus it deserves.

At the heart of the concept is a simple idea: specification is a collaborative process. Rather than asking architects and interior designers to work from small samples or disconnected displays, the Artarmon studio gives them space to bring clients in, spread out plans and move through selections in a more tactile, considered way.

Three dedicated studio workspaces have been integrated throughout the studio, allowing project teams to work through decisions at their own pace while surrounded by the stone they are considering. It is a practical response to the way design decisions are actually made, through conversation, comparison and the ability to see how materials behave in real light.

The material displays have been designed to encourage this kind of engagement. Sareen Stone’s limestone, travertine and granite collections are presented in a hands-on format, while wall cladding moves from antique white through to warm golden tones and soft greys. Cathedral Crazy Paving sweeps across the floor in organic form, offering a more immersive understanding of scale, texture and movement.

Nothing is placed behind glass. Everything can be touched, held and viewed in context.