0626 Morrison Boutique, Garden City

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...Controlled simplicity combine with texture of materials to provide an inviting organic warmth and clarity of display to this boutique shop fit out

Internationally renowned local fashion designer Morrison approached Craig Steere Architects to design a new retail space that matched their design philosophy, emphasizing their existing ethos while producing new opportunities for exposure to the wider shopping public. The Garden City store was intended to be the flagship store for Morrison, whose other stores represented their more humble beginnings in Fremantle, whilst this outlet was aimed squarely at producing new opportunities for exposure to the wider shopping public. Nonetheless, it was important that the new store did not depart from the ethos of the Morrison company or its established clientele.

All aspects of the project were oriented towards achieving this balance as we attempted to interpret the individual, feminine and organic nature of Morrison's designs into the design philosophy of the shop fitout, and also in the approach to sourcing trades, materials and fixtures. Simple, well-crafted options were favoured over generic and low-cost items, both to represent a commitment to the retail space and to maintain a marketable point of difference.

The interior ofthe shop is simple, spacious and warm - its combination of natural materials, unique lighting, minimal signage and open floor area representing a space more akin to an art gallery than retail space. The main display space is customer-friendly and functional, whilst the changerooms are luxurious and intimate, encouraging personal service and a positive customer experience.

The Morrison Boutique was nominated for an award in the Australian Institute of Architects Commercial Category in 2008.

Craig Steere Architects
Western Australia
0626 Morrison Boutique, Garden City
0626 Morrison Boutique, Garden City
0626 Morrison Boutique, Garden City
0626 Morrison Boutique, Garden City
0626 Morrison Boutique, Garden City

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Craig Steere Architects is an award winning practice designing luxury family homes for Metropolitan Perth and the South-West region of Australia, including Margaret River. 

The practice is comprised of a small professional team offering a personalised architecture and interior design service. Craig Steere has collective experience in a wide variety of architectural disciplines, obtained since graduating in 1985.

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Craig Steere Architects is committed to design excellence. Our enthusiasm, creativity and attention to detail, together with a priority to listen, provide the catalyst for successful and high quality, world class and award winning solutions.

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  • Empathy – we believe in listening to and understanding our clients' needs
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Craig Steere Architects is committed to design excellence and a high standard of professional service. Each project is approached with an enthusiastic and specialised response in order to achieve the desires of each individual ‘client brief’. Our creative designs are not restricted to satisfying just the client brief, but are always conscious of the surrounding social and environmental impact.

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Craig Steere Architects was established in 1994 and is located in Shenton Park, in Perth’s prestigious Western suburbs. Craig Steere Architects projects are frequently nominated for the Australian Institute of Architects design awards. Works are regularly published in magazines, journals and hardcopy books, nationally and worldwide. Craig Steere Architects is an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects and is registered with the Architects Board of Western Australia, striving to provide a high standard of professional service at all times.

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