Astrid Dispensary - South Yarra

By Alte. Studio

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As the rugged yet refined sibling of its Melbourne store, Astrid Dispensary Byron Bay offers a tranquil space formed by gentle curves that are grounded by linear lines to enable the seamless interaction between pharmacist and patient. Visitors are welcomed to the space with a comforting sense of serenity and human connection.

The design of the space was to bridge communities whilst encapsulating Byron Bay’s history and its sweeping natural landscapes of its hinterland. Nestled within the Habitat Collective, the dispensary gently embraces visitors with a wash of Astrid’s signature calming green hues. The walls are lined with lush foliage draping over deep walnut timbers. A moss coated wall evokes fond memories of long winding drives through the Hinterland, paying respect to those who came before us. The space is expanded by mirrors lining the back wall, attracting natural light, and reflecting the outdoor garden greenery, emulating an alluringly vast forest. These design elements act in unison as an extract of nature itself by accentuating its textures, greenery and Astrid’s love of all things natural.

This love is fundamental to Astrid’s devotion as a pioneer in connecting people with cannabinoid medicines, plant-based therapies and nutraceuticals. It is therefore only natural that the new dispensary presents a space that is doubles as a sanctuary for plant-based medicines grounded by science. In the centre of the space lies a concrete countertop with gentle curves and rugged texture. This is an unassuming yet bold symbol of Astrid’s unwavering connection to the natural state of Byron Bay. Astrid’s products are meticulously arranged and seamlessly blend into the space’s green walls, mirroring our own relationship with Mother Nature whose resources and generosity allow for humankind’s pursuit of innovation.

The design of Astrid Dispensary Byron Bay is curated to be distinguishable to the Melbourne store. Akin to siblings, both dispensaries embody their own identities whilst sharing the common bond of upending the expectations of traditional pharmacies with an experience that is distinctly, Astrid.

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Alte. Studio is an emerging architecture and design studio, established in May 2020 by architect, Barbara Chung. The studio specialises in commercial and residential design.

The practice is a celebration of all aspects of design. Collaboration, flexibility, and the utmost care is at the heart of all holistic design solutions the practice delivers to clients.

Treating the design process as an open conversation, the practice rejects a one-sided approach and encourages a comfortable back-and-forth to achieve the collective vision. This intimate and relaxed approach underpins the belief that uncomplicated design is the antidote and the balm. This manifests in design highlights the importance of human connection spiritual and physical – from celebrating tactile materials reflective of the natural world, to shapes and palettes that soothe and nourish the senses. The practice uses a collaborative and holistic approach to design, teaming up with other like-minded creatives to bring beautiful spaces to life.

In 2021 and 2023, Alte. Studio was nominated as emerging designer of the year at the IDEA awards and won the 2021 Gold Award for Best Retail Design at the DrivenxDesign Melbourne Design awards. Barbara holds a B.ArchSt and M.Arch from the University of Melbourne, is a registered architect with the ARBV and is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects.

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