Mnemosyne Edgecliff Public Realm
Year
2023
Location
Edgecliff, New South Head Road NSW
Software
Revit
SketchUp
Enscape
Brief
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Four commercial areas are to be converted to an entrance lobby, a bookshop café and a Hungarian restaurant with an adjoining bar
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Transitional spaces between each area must allow adequate accessibility
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Key design decisions regarding space planning and FF&E selections must take into account both artificial and natural lighting
Concept and Features
Mnemosyne is a unique multi-storey residential tower, offering serviced apartments. The design proposal focuses on the creation of four commercial spaces for the ground-level floor of the complex to significantly enhance the living experience. To achieve optimal movability, space planning has been designed in accordance with BCA accessibility requirements. The new layout allows adequate space for wheelchair navigation with a flat ground level.
The foyer is designed to be an entry into a paradise that awaits you. You are greeted by two ponds and built-in curved seating with plenty of greenery to create a seamless transition from the outdoors. The foyer features lighting inspired by the shape of floating clouds to balance the tall ceilings and evoke a dream-like space to calm the mind and please the eye.
The bookshop café is designed with escapism in mind, a space to relax and to rejuvenate while you enjoy some baked goods and reading. The space is filled from floor to ceiling with foliage to transform the area into a forest-like environment. Inspired by the greenery that flows in from the outdoor part of the café, materials have been incorporated into the space such as warm-toned tiles and wooden components, creating harmony between nature and man-made elements.
Inspired by popular design styles, such as Art Nouveau, the Hungarian restaurant incorporates key design elements that reflect the country’s heritage, preferences and personality. Traditional Hungarian marble tiles have been used for the floor areas to contrast the minimalist design of the other commercial spaces, but still achieve cohesiveness by including tonal finishes to not overwhelm the space.
The bar features a circular island with seating all around to compliment the round shape of the area so that it can be enjoyed from all angles. The focal point of the bar is a centered curved wooden column with incorporated lighting that extends all the way to the ceiling. It serves as joinery as well as an art installation creating something truly unique to the space.
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