MARIBYRNONG
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Phoenix Youth Centre project was the refurbishment of two separate areas of an existing building undertaken for Maribyrnong City Council. The first area was a mixed used community space, including a kitchen and art supplies area, with the second being an open plan youth centre and reception.
LOCATION
Maribyrnong,
VIC
SIZE
330sqm
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ROLE
Lead Designer
The commercial grade kitchen featured an island bench with a stone benchtop, charcoal cabinetry and a rolling stainless steel section of benchtop to conceal the induction cooktop. The remainder of the kitchen featured charcoal cabinetry under the benches and natural timber overheads and full height cabinetry.
Concrete look vinyl flooring was laid throughout the space offering a safe working environment for this type of application but also creating a finish which tied the entire design together.
Existing steel beams painted black to match the new lighting and ceiling fans.
The design brief for the youth centre section was to provide a relaxed, comfortable space where the youth of the area would feel welcomed. Our approach was to use materials and finishes that would typically be found in a home but also incorporate natural materials throughout. The large timber feature wall is constructed from Tasmanian Oak battens.
The Tasmanian Oak battens continue across the facade of the reception desk helping connect the different areas.
LED lighting highlighting the centre's name on the reception desk.
