By SPACEOS
The existing dealership dates back to the 1960’s and has undergone periodic major upgrades and expansions over the years. The site required extensive upgrade and expansion at the same time doing so with minimum disruption to the business operation.
The concept included a new building expansion to the west of the site, with a new prominent façade concept providing additional vehicle display, maximum elevation and product exposure to the prime corner of the site. The concept maximises glass area and height and introduces a mirrored stainless steel internal ceiling to reflect the colour and form of the car visible to the passing traffic.
New building awnings and a continuous façade detail across the site consolidates all building forms and creates the appearance of a completely new facility.
Our design concept celebrates the ethos of the brand, the form, the detail of the product and integrate this with the design and materials to enhance the customers experience from approaching the building to touchpoints and interior zones within.
Client: Max Kirwan Mazda
Scale: 4,500 m2
Type: Retail Automotive, Workplace,
Location: Preston, VIC, Australia
Date: 2020
Photographer: Jonathan Tabensky
Photographer: Matthew Walsh
SPACEOS is a design studio that offers a tailored and attentive approach to our work, where our vision and solutions are facilitated and driven by our clients personal or corporate aspirations and ambitions. Established in 2013 our knowledge spans over 25 years.
The studio is led by Ric Rossi, the design team is genuinely interested in the development of a design narrative ensuring that the functionality, materiality, and spatial composition is innovative, responsive and that it meets all ranges of construction budget.
Our work encompasses architecture and interior design, and the Directors maintain a personal connection and a high level of involvement with the concept, the design process, overseeing our clients, the design direction, and the design management of our projects. The studio is located within the Moran & Cato Lofts in Fitzroy, Victoria Australia.
Our design work spans Residential, Commercial & Workplace, Retail, Banking & Automotive dealership projects.