Founders Club | Australian Open | CHARD International

Creative Director, Gary Chard, has three decades of experience creating exciting interior spaces. Our approach involves more than superficial decoration. While well-considered aesthetics remain at the heart of our work, we believe effortless functionality is just as important to an environment’s impact and enjoyment.

Projects are guided by a consistent methodology: thorough research, interaction, feedback, collaboration and strategic design delivering sustainable and engaging outcomes that are always innovative and timeless. Much of our work is event based, so we are experts in interpreting and translating brands into 3D experiences.

CHARD has worked closely with the Australian Open for 15 years, bringing their corporate hospitality spaces to life. We consider everything the guest sees, smells and hears, to create immersive, fully engaging spaces. The ten pop up corporate spaces at this years Australian Open ranged from exclusive VIP experiences to large restaurants accessible to the public.

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FOUNDERS CLUB

Australian Open 2019

CHARD International developed the conceptual framework for the Founders Club when it was first established in 2017 and the identity of the room has evolved steadily since that time. The design explores the concept of exclusivity and the mystery surrounding this concept. Extremely high standards of manufacture, deep rich colours, plush fabrics and strategically managed lighting are considered critical to the success of this luxury brand. CHARD work diligently to ensure that guests feel privileged to be a part of the experience.

Client: Tennis Australia

Build: Flipside Creative

Photographer: Armelle Habib

Furniture: Dann Event Hire and Harry the Hirer

Planting: Nathan Burkett Design