The Herald and Weekly Times

A creative space

The Herald and Weekly Times wanted a classic yet modern and imaginative breakout and entertaining area for their ‘Creative Space’ located in their Southbank workplace.

Encompassing a welcoming reception, energetic work spaces and relaxing dining area, the ‘creative space’ needed to provide both staff and visitors with pockets of space, each with its own unique ambiance. These spaces had to cover a broad range of purposes including entertaining, working, relaxing, reading, and meeting over a coffee or lunch.

Schiavello Construction was responsible for construction management which included installation of seven different floor finishes; carpet, cork, vinyl, rubber etc., and modifying the ceiling by removing and replacing tiles with golden-yellow reflecting lights. The cafe area required mounting ceramic tiles and installation of a display fridge and reheating equipment.

An ode to the company's history

Schiavello Construction also installed pelmet light fittings to draw attention to historic newspaper articles such as clippings of Phar Lap, Australia’s famous racehorse, and the infamous bombing of Darwin. A further ode to the company’s history was created through the use of individual brass letters, restored from old printing press machines, framing the walls.

Managing over seventeen furniture suppliers, Schiavello was also responsible for an extensive joinery package including banquet seating, window pods, black boards, pin boards and a magazine rack.