Named Il Bosco, the light-filled Fortitude Valley showroom for tile supplier Artedomus was created as a glamorous apartment to inspire potential customers, from homeowners to architects and designers. According to Phil Brenton, managing director at Artedomus, the aim of the brand is to inspire creative people and help bring their ideas to fruition, which is reflected in their showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne and now, Brisbane. Customers first walk through a sunny courtyard, then enter the grand re
e grand reception area, then walk through the ‘apartment’, with a conceptual bathroom, dining and kitchen area, so people can understand the Artedomus aesthetic and how the stones and tiles could work in their own spaces. From there, customers walk through to the more functional display areas of the showroom, through to the selection space, where they can view sample libraries and discuss details and logistics with one of the staff.
Interior design studio Stella Collective has designed all three of Artedomus’ showrooms and describes the space as “a heady, yet clean, surreal modernist showroom that carries a subtle undercurrent of the bygone decadence and euphoria of the 1980’s Miami landscape”.
“Curved catwalks, swaying crystal chandeliers and marble-clad columns are deeply inspired by the Miami modernist movement architectural style, referencing the iconic work of architects Morris Lapidus and Sir Terence Conran.”
The Brisbane showroom is currently a finalist in the Commercial Interior category of the prestigious 2020 Dulux Colour Awards. Other retail finalists include Melbourne Central; Kristin Fisher Eyebrows; Manteau Noir; Coco and Lola; Francesca jewellery; Vish Beauty.
Due to the pandemic the Awards have been postponed until further notice.
A slice of 1980s Miami in BrisbaneThe 300sqm space features a calm and luxurious palette of greys and whites.A recreated bedroom to inspire customers at Il Bosco ArtedomusThe 300sqm Brisbane showroom was created within a former warehouse.Tropical luxury at Il Bosco ArtedomusIl Bosco Artedomus was designed to look like an apartment.
