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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ROCKPOOL Bar and Grill
Australian Open 2020
The brief for the Rockpool Pop Up at the 2020 Australian Open was to draw inspiration
from the Melbourne Rockpool Bar & Grill. The restaurant uses materials with warm tones
over a predominant black palette. Burnt orange touches, stained oak, marble, brass details
and leather ensured the dining style presented as simple, warm and uncomplicated.
Client: Tennis Australia
Build: Red Exhibitions
Photographer: Armelle Habib
Furniture: Dann Event Hire and Harry the Hirer
Planting: Nathan Burkett Design
Drapes: Annette Saker
Custom Brass Pendants: MXC Project
Dome Pendants: Slide Productions