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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NOBU Restaurant
Australian Open 2019
CHARD International first designed the Nobu restaurant as a walk up 200 seat restaurant at the 2018 Australian Open. 2019 marked its second year.
The interior design utilised high grade raw wood in order to establish a soft and quiet ambience. Matte black elements and a graphic black and white illustrated wallpaper built on the natural wood palette. Traditional Japanese décor items, Noren, hand made paper lanterns and contemporary florals added essential cultural links.
Client: Tennis Australia
Build: Red Exhibitions
Photographer: Armelle Habib
Furniture: Dann Event Hire and Harry the Hirer
Florals: ByAzumi
Planting: Nathan Burkett Design