REHAU Design Haus by Taylor Knights

REHAU Design Haus

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Not your ordinary showroom At home in a rustic red-brick warehouse, REHAU’s Design Haus is not your ordinary showroom. Founded in Germany in 1948, REHAU are best known for their quality doors and windows, alongside a vast range of interior finishes. Their first showroom in Melbourne came with a simple brief: a space where visitors could feel they were stepping into their own dream home. The aim was to create a comfortable, open and light-filled space. The warehouse conversion in South Melbourne presented an impressive starting point, with heritage bones to set the scene for all future additions. Steering away from the traditional showroom approach, we sought to contextualise finishes, and present them in a familiar and engaging setting where visitors could be encouraged to interact with products. Robust finishes of steelwork, terrazzo, and warm American oak hardwood tie together a series of follies spatially, finished with a steel-framed pod and elevated lounge. A giant custom planter suspended from the ceiling is a bold structural feat that completes the playful and engaging space, designed for the enjoyment of staff and customers alike. Photographer, Peter Clarke

Not your ordinary showroom At home in a rustic red-brick warehouse, REHAU’s Design Haus is not your ordinary showroom. Read more

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Taylor Knights
Peter Clarke

REHAU Design Haus: A unique industrial showroom in a heritage red-brick warehouse, completed in 2018, showcasing quality finishes and interactive spaces for an immersive customer experience.

Not your ordinary showroom

At home in a rustic red-brick warehouse, REHAU’s Design Haus is not your ordinary showroom. Founded in Germany in 1948, REHAU are best known for their quality doors and windows, alongside a vast range of interior finishes.

Their first showroom in Melbourne came with a simple brief: a space where visitors could feel they were stepping into their own dream home. The aim was to create a comfortable, open and light-filled space. The warehouse conversion in South Melbourne presented an impressive starting point, with heritage bones to set the scene for all future additions.

Steering away from the traditional showroom approach, we sought to contextualise finishes, and present them in a familiar and engaging setting where visitors could be encouraged to interact with products.

Robust finishes of steelwork, terrazzo, and warm American oak hardwood tie together a series of follies spatially, finished with a steel-framed pod and elevated lounge. A giant custom planter suspended from the ceiling is a bold structural feat that completes the playful and engaging space, designed for the enjoyment of staff and customers alike.

Photographer, Peter Clarke

Completed: 2018
Price range: $0.5m - $1m
Building style: Industrial
Client: Rehau Design Haus

11.9K6h 23m

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“I engaged Taylor Knights as architects and interior designers for this challenging renovation and addition to my Federation home in St Kilda. They far exceeded my expectations with service and innovative design. Peter and James carefully listened to the complex brief, responding in a considered way delivering a house exceptional in design and on budget. Maximum advantage was made of the space available, even converting the existing roof space into a home office, something I hadn’t considered. By working the traditional heritage features with the contemporary an element of surprise and sophistication has been achieved throughout. I particularly love the connection with the outdoors and the use of natural light which streams through the skylights on even the dullest days. Attention to detail is evident everywhere. This is a fantastic home and I would highly recommend Taylor Knights.”

Ann, St Kilda House