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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THE LOUNGE
Australian Open 2020
Responding to Tennis Australia's brief CHARD created The Lounge as an exclusive VIP private cocktail lounge with a contemporary and eclectic interior.
Strategic architectural forms and mirror transformed the long narrow space creating
a lounge with small intimate pockets united by a 20 metre long meandering couch.
Client: Tennis Australia
Build: Republic Events Australia
Photographer: Armelle Habib
Furniture: Dann Event Hire and Harry the Hirer
Planting: Nathan Burkett Design
Artwork: Tom Borgas - Mars Gallery
Florals: Hattie Molloy
Drapes: Annette Saker
Carpet Installation: Event Essentials