KERRY QIU

226-228 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

THE CLIENT: Études Brand:

Études is a Paris-based brand that expresses itself through various types of media—ranging from men’s and women’s fashion, all the way over to book publishing. By occasioning collaborations between talents from diverse, artistic backgrounds, Études enacts both as a driving force and reflection of the contemporary landscape. Its vision is the result of an everevolving union between cultures, methods and references.

Founders:

Initially coined by the creative collaboration between Jérémie Egry and Aurélien Arbet, Études was born at last in 2012 with the arrival of José Lamali. Situated at first in Paris and New York, the founding trio has enriched the brand’s identity ever since its conception by continuously inviting new talents to join along the way—calling into life a trans-disciplinary collective.

Paris Boutique

Located on Rue Debelleyme—Paris’ central Marais— and surrounded by art galleries, the shop gives the word ‘studio’ three different allocations: while enacting as a space to present the collections, publications and self-initiated projects, it furthermore functions as a physical extension to the brand’s creative studio. With its minimalistic, rigorous design and sober nuances, the home of Études’ was designed to appropriately house the contributions of its guest artists; thereby evoking the very same

Fashion:

Études’ multidisciplinary vision is reflected in the biannual collection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear.

Composed of essential silhouettes, the brand is especially recognized for its graphic elements (such as the Blue Klein, and the adoption of the twelve iconic stars from the European flag), as well as the diverse references to street culture and modernist design. While echoing the creative editions between the brand and its favorite artists, Études’ straightforward voice aims to communicate culturally-devoted messages.

Creative Studio:

Primarily focused on its clothing and accessories collections, Études also operates in book publishing and creative direction; at all times, faithful to its original aesthetic driven by art, photography and urban culture.

DESIGN STATEMENT The multi-faceted brand Etudes intends to open its first overseas creative studio boutique in the heart of Melbourne Australia. This project pays dues to the Paris boutique and in its minimalist and sober nuances whilst integrating the urban landscape and heritage renewal of the site. The space intends to act as the brands Australian flagship store and atelier to further the brands aesthetic vocabulary.

Site: Council: Melbourne City Council Built: 1888 Period: 1876- 99 Victorian Architect: Twentyman & Askew Architects Builder: Thomas Machin First owner: B J Fink; H J Condell Conditions: Fair Integrity: Good Historical Overlay: Heritage Inventory Site (HO750) HI number: H7822-1510 Building Class; Class 5 & 6 SITE SIZE; 670 SQM

FIGURE GROUND STUDY: 226-228 Melbourne VIC 3000 MAIN BUILDING

swanston

50 M SITE RADIUS

TRAM LINE SCALE: 1:500

street

THE SITE

RENDERED STREET VIEW

STUDIO LEVEL 4 - fitting rooms/ makeup - unisex bathroom -shower - photography studio space - merchandising mock up floor/ back of house THIS IS THE STUDIO FLOOR SPACE MADE FOR PRODUCTION AND CREATIVE OUTPUT OF DESIGNS. IT IS A COLLABORATIVE AND FREEFLOW SPACE.

OFFICE LEVEL 2 - breakout space/kitchen - boardroom -unisex & dda bathrooms THIS IS THE FIRST SPACE OF THE OFFICE DESIGN THAT ACTS AS A TRANSITIONAL SPACE BETWEEN THE BOUTIQUE NAD MAIN OFFICE LEVEL ABOVE. THIS IS A PRIVATE SPACE FOR STAFF AND CLIENTS NO ACCESSIBLE FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS.

BOUTIQUE GROUND FLOOR - entrance - MAIN MERCHANDISING - main retail floor --> clothing, accesories, footwear FIST interactive and circulatory SPACE OF THE DESIGN. THIS IS THE “PUBLIC” SPACE ENGAGES A CUSTOMER WITH THE BOUTIQUE.

ZONING DIAGRAM OFFICE LEVEL 3 - management - multiuse meeting room - main workfloor/ workstations THIS FLOOR ENCOMPASSES THE MAIN WORK FLOOR AND INDIVIDUAL OFFICE SPACE OF THE OFFICE DESIGN. THIS FLOOR IS DESIGNED FOR STAFF AND MANAGEMENT ACCESS AND FOCUSES ON FUNCTIONALITY AND CLARITY OF THE SPACE.

BOUTIQUE LEVEL 1 - change/fitting rooms - storage room - saleS LEVEL 1 OF THE BOUTIQUE OFFERS A MORE EXCLUSIVE AND TAILORED EXPEREINCE OF THE STORE WITH THE PRIVATE FITTINGS AND LOUNGE SPACES FOR THE CUSTOMER.

MOOD BOARD

MATERIALS BOARD materials 1. hand rendered clay 2. Existing wood floors 3. curtain 4. stainless steel 5. Zimes track lighitng 6. Stainless steel accent 7. black recycled marble powder 8. chirstopher stuart u bench

GROUND LEVEL BOUTIQUE

LEVEL 1 BOUTIQUE

LEVEL 2 OFFICE

LEVEL 3 OFFICE

LEVEL 4 STUDIO

SECTIONS A&B

SECTIONS C&D

BOUTIQUE GROUND FLOOR

4.

1.

2.

1. Bespoke merchandising display 2. DINN by Sollos 3. Throne chair by new tendency 4. Lariat Pendant Large

by Apparatus studio 5. ‘star’ by Casper Kang 5.

3.

BOUTIQUE LEVEL 1

1.

1. Bespoke clothing racks 2. lariat pendant 3. Hessian* CURTAINS 4. CHRISTOPHER STUART U BENCH

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3.

4.

BOUTIQUE GROUND FLOOR

BOUTIQUE GROUND FLOOR

BOUTIQUE GROUND FLOOR

BOUTIQUE LEVEL 1

BOUTIQUE LEVEL 1

BOUTIQUE LEVEL 1

OFFICE LEVEL 2

1.

2.

6.

1. LARIAT PENDANTS BY APPARATUS STUDIO 2. CC BAR StOOL BY REX KRALJI 3. 76 ER TABLE BY SPHAUS 4. SERIES 7 SWIVEL CHAIR

BY FRITZ HANSEN 5. VIP 145 BAMBOO WOOL RUG 6. TRIAD 6 PENDANT BY APPARATUS STUDIO

5.

4.

3.

OFFICE LEVEL 2

OFFICE LEVEL 2

OFFICE LEVEL 3

5.

1.

2.

1. TWIG I DOWNLIGHT BY APPARATUS STUIDO 2. ‘STAR II” BY CASPER KANG 3. Travel X Height Adjustible Desk 4. Aeron Herman Miller Chair 5. Mr tubes. horizontal pendant light by tonone

3.

4.

OFFICE LEVEL 3

STUDIO LEVEL 4

1.

4.

1. Lariat scone 2. ‘Hession* curtains 3. 9.5° chair by Rasmus B. Fex 4. TWIG I DOWNLIGHT BY APPARATUS STUIDO 5. Untitled collection by casper kang

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3.

5.

STUDIO LEVEL 4

STUDIO LEVEL 4