First opened a decade ago in the leafy Melbourne district of Armadale, ZIMMERMANN recently revealed a brand new interior design for its boutique on High Street. Occupying 359 sqm. (3,864 sq.ft.) spread across two floors, the interior design, created by Sydney and Melbourne-based interior design practice and longtime collaborator studio mcqualter, sees a sequence of welcoming, boudoir-like spaces that reflect a considered dialogue between Australian references and an international design perspective. The storefront presents vignettes of art and furniture through distinct arched upper windows, where upon entering the retail space, shoppers are drawn toward a winding staircase lined with a custom green terrazzo tile flooring. The ground floor sees a sequence of rooms, richly decorated with different colours and textures, which provide an eclectic backdrop for carefully sourced vintage pieces are contemporary design.
1950s Italian onyx dining table, showcasing a naturally occurring geometric pattern, is complemented by richly detailed Ottoman-inspired curtains by Robert Kime. In the lounge, a 1930s Maison Jansen gilt table lamp from Paris sits atop a custom perforated metal table. Going to the upper floor, shoppers find a colourful tapestry, acquired from the Indianapolis Museum of Art in the stairwell. Eight metres overhead, a new glass brick skylight adds another eye-catcher to this part of the revamped store. Upstairs, a similar eclectic elegance can be found. A glazed ceramic parrot wall relief by Danish artist Jeanne Grut becomes a playful moment of discovery alongside glossy yellow wardrobes housing ZIMMERMANN‘s apparel collection. Here, notable furnishings and objects include Saratoga sofas, a 1960s Pierre Paulin Mushroom chair, and a sculpture by Paris-based Australian artist Angus Gardner. © superfuture
ZIMMERMANN
1027-1029 High Street (Armadale)
Melbourne, VIC 3143
Telephone +61 3 98226992
Mon 10am-5.30pm
Tue 10am-5pm
Wed-Fri 10am-5.30pm
Sat 9am-5.30pm
Sun 10am-5pm
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