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Ishka – Chadstone Shopping Centre

Project Overview

Client: Ishka

Location: Chadstone Shopping Centre, Melbourne VIC

Area: 305m2

Testimonial: “Simply the best – great service, can-do attitude, professional and a pleasure to deal with.” Jono Gelfand, COO and Co-owner Ishka Retail Stores

Case Study

Chadstone Shopping Centre has changed significantly since ISHKA first opened their doors in the centre over 20 years ago. Undergoing a colossal $660m redevelopment in 2016, the shopping destination demands luxurious fit outs now more than ever, to achieve the high quality build local Melbournians and International visitors alike have come to know, expect and anticipate. ISHKA needed to bring to Chadstone Shopping Centre, what the hand crafts store’s Hindi meaning suggests; intense love and physical infatuation.
 
The herringbone marble tiles in the shop front design deliver a sophisticated touch to their exotic and eclectic assortment of handcraft products featured throughout ISHKA stores. The timber cladding of the shop front pays homage to the third world communities many of their collections are sourced, and flows through to the timber clad columns leading into the trading area of the store. The black highlights in the shop front design were a last minute addition suggested by the distinguished Chadstone RDM team and were the perfect finishing touch to the shop’s façade. For a cohesive colour flow, touches of black were then incorporated into the interior design, by way of light fittings and fixtures.

"We have now used them for all our store fitouts, as we rapidly expand Ishka, knowing they will always deliver a first class store in a super fast time frame."

Jono Gelfand, COO & Co-owner Ishka Retail Stores

Within three weeks, the 300m2 plus retail space was fitted out with a brand new store. Drop bulk heads and columns, concealed stripping to create a seamless (and bracketless) appearance and LED lighting throughout, and one magnificently beautiful ceiling feature to complement the retailer’s extrinsic furniture, clothing and homewares.

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Conveyor (Globe Brand)

Project Overview

Client: Conveyor (Globe Brand)

Location: DFO South Wharf, Melbourne VIC

Area: 100m2

Case Overview

Utilising the original store design Melbourne retail store builders, AAFS Shopfitting, and the team at Globe Brand Australia were constantly adjusting the shop fittings throughout the store build to vary the look and feel of their Melbourne Conveyor store. They worked in partnership to remain in line with the Globe brand, suit the DFO location and reach their urban Melbournian target market.

Transforming the shopfront from good to great, the multi award winning shopfitters made the majority of changes to the shopfront design in order to meet the client’s needs. To give the Melbourne retailer some ‘pop’ the shopfront signage was transformed from non illuminated acrylic, to 3D illuminated resin filled lettering. For a more edgy, street touch, what was to be plain black 2pac panelling, became a dimpled charcoal brick tile finish. The left side of the shopfront was completely changed from an original black panel (to match the right side of the store) to a large return panel glass, which opened up the retail store entirely and provided prospecitve customers much greater viewing of the merchandise within the store.

The shopfront design also boasts two LED illuminated peel face graphics, one on each side of the store’s entrance. These allow ease of accessability for quick and frequent graphic changes – a must have in today’s retail world, yet are more cost effective in the orinigial start up cost than a LED screen.

Being a fashion, footwear and skateboard retail store, Conveyor’s internal fitout largely consists of display shelving to allow for endless retail merchandising possibilities. At AAFS, our shopfitters build with Shop for Shop’s maxi-slot retail store fittings, as they are exceptionally durable and versatile – allowing for retailers ease in modifying to maintain on top of visual merchandising trends.

The rear credenza behind the shop counter was manufactured by our experienced shopfitters. The 3200mm length storage cupboard was built from ply to match in the Melbourne retailer’s urban theme and colour palette. Remaining on the urban retail store design, the face of the metal kicker underneath the credenza was powder coated black to tie in with the matt black dibond on the shop front.

With Melbourne South Wharf being a direct factory outlet and having no tenancy ceiling, lighting options were limited. AAFS Shopfitting prefer to use track lighting over highbay lights in this situation, as they are directional, allowing lighting to be refocused when visual merchandising, and are also less expensive. The track lighting also reflects extremely well off the store’s stunning polished concrete floor.

AAFS Shopfitting built and installed the interior in May 2016

Hastings Optical

Project Overview

Client: Hastings Optical
 
Location: Hastings, Mornington Peninsula VIC
 
Area: 100m2

Case Overview

The earthy tones used in the strip shop’s interior was designed to resonate with the surroundings of the small country town, on the outskirts of Mornington Peninsula. Rustic Oak timber panels, with a hint of white wash to emphasize the grain texture, are prominent through the fit out, lining both floor and ceiling of the trendy optometry store.

Adding warmth to the high traffic areas, the Mornington Peninsula shopfitters covered the remainder of the 100m2 floor with carpet tile floor covering. Designed to add character, the Ontera carpet tiles were laid in a quarter turn pattern, breaking up the straight lines of the timber planks. Their darker shade ties in perfectly with the remainder of the build, complementing the charcoal laminate joinery featured within the stylish interior.

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Optometrist Consultancy Room in new interior design at Hastings Optical

Hastings Optical were able to increase the amount of stock on display whilst enhancing the visual aesthetics of their exclusive eyewear collection, through the thoughtful layout of the experienced retail designers. Product placement is neatly and spaciously presented within the shop fit out, with lighting designed to illuminate the merchandise and subtly lead customers on a path of discovery into the heart of the shop. The optometry store design strategically used dark shades with the triple pendant lights above the optometrist’s workshop to assist in driving the customer journey into the depth of the interior. The light colours and calming rounded edge of the single About Space pendants overhanging the reception desks are appealing and approachable to consumers.

The optometrist consultancy rooms at the rear of the retailer were built with a minimalist, uncluttered design to allow space for their specialist optom equipment and ensure clients remain focused on their appointment, without distraction.

Quickly becoming a leader in Melbourne optometry fit outs, check out other optometry shops we’ve built.

For a fit out that’s sure to impress – contact AAFS Shopfitting to prevent the stress!

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ProVision Optometry Clayton

Project Overview

Client: ProVision Optometry Clayton
 
Location: Clayton Rd, Clayton, Melbourne VIC
 
Area: 100m2
 
Acknowledgement: Winner of two ASOFIA Interior Fitout Awards, including the inaugural People’s Choice Award

Case Overview

Elegance is reimagined with the delicate beauty of white on white in the Melbourne optometry fit out. Complimented with the soft timber highlights throughout the busy optometry store. Consumers appreciate the peaceful ambience created from the architecturally designed curved ceiling feature and minimalist colour palette. Therefore allowing clients to unwind from their chaotic, always-connected lifestyles.

The interior fit out boasts an impressive curved detail with the Corian solid surface reception counters. The counter was constructed in house by experienced Corian certified fabricators at AAFS Shopfitting. The three metre plus counter is positioned at the rear of the optometrist and is the hero of the store. Drawing customers into the heart of the optometrist’s trading area.

Forming the foundation of the optometry fit out, joinery was built with an attractive combination of solid surface, 2 pac veneer and mirror polish stainless. Sophisticated lighting design illuminates the merchandise in the display cabinets. Thus showcasing the client’s array of fashionable eyewear.

Store Owner and Practice Manager, together with talented Melbourne interior retail designers, Two Design, cleverly modelled the desk and couch to resemble the shape of an eye. Tying in perfectly with the curvy fit out design and optometry theme. Timber veneer picture-frames the white display shelving. Again bringing focus to their exclusive eyewear collection.

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Provision Optometry Clayton Winner Best Fitout Australia

“.. AAFS Shopfitting team undertook our challenging and detailed project and delivered a result that exceeded any expectations we had .. We would recommend AAFS Shopfitting to other store owners for their quality workmanship, effective communication, and overall aim to please. We found AAFS to be a valuable source of information about products and industry standards and were helpful with problem solving.”

Owner, Con Athanasiou, and Practice Manager, Roula Dellas, of ProVision Optometry Clayton

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6 Months Post Fit Out

In the six months following the optometry store fit out, ProVision Optometry Clayton has seen a steady growth in both sales and client numbers. Owner, Con couldn’t be more pleased with the new-look Melbourne optometry store, stating “The refurbishment of the practice has resulted in an increased level of customer retail confidence as the striking, high quality fitout has strengthened our product offering and given our luxury brands the perfect backdrop on which to be displayed. We have had the ability to expand our product range and have more stock displayed and, as such, engage the attention of a broader variety of customers.”

For more optometry store design tips or a shopfitting quote on your next fit out, contact our team on 03 5943 0581.

Optometry & Healthcare Fitouts

AAFS Shopfitting are experienced in retail and healthcare fitouts, with a love of working in the niche market of optometry practices. If you’re interested in collaborating with the skilled team of Melbourne shopfitters, feel free to take a look at some other optometry fitouts completed by the award winning team.

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Just Cuts™ Eastland

Project Overview

Client: Just Cuts™

Location: Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood VIC

Area: 110m2

Case Overview

Just Cuts™ hair salon fit out renovation: Just Cuts™ is located in the existing North Side of Eastland Shopping Centre. The hair salon franchise chose to do a complete tenancy flip in their salon redevelopment design to optimise space.

The reversed salon design included a change in store entrance. A custom 4.8m high shopfront was constructed out of DIBOND® aluminium composite panelling. The composite material is a popular commercial signage application used by many of Australia’s leading shop fitters. This is mostly due to its durability and capacity to create tight, neat curves whilst presenting a flawless 2pac appearance.

Unlike other Just Cuts™ salons we’ve built, the Eastland hair salon fit out renovation comprised of building a unique privacy fin. The privacy screen was installed at the wash basins for added client comfort. These floor-to-ceiling 25mm toughened glass panels weigh approximately 360kgs and have a digitally printed privacy film adhered to provide concealment for consumers whilst laying at the shampoo sinks.

Whether you’re after a fit out company to build a national salon rollout, or renovate a one off hair salon interior fitout, our experienced salon shop fitters can get the job done.

Contact AAFS Shopfitting on 03 5943 0581 to discuss your upcoming project, or send through your construction plans to sales@AAFSshopfitting.com.au.

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Quality interior shop fit out of Just Cuts™ hair salon including vinyl plank flooring
Interior fit out completed by expert team of Melbourne shopfitters

Other Just Cuts™ stores built by AAFS Shopfitting:

Brandon Park, Woodgrove, Wendouree and Warringah Mall

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Polka Dot Gifts & Accessories

Project Overview

Client: Polka Dot Gifts and Accessories

Location: Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood Melbourne VIC

Area: 120m2

Case Overview

Collaborating with RPtecture and QIC in redesigning the Melbourne retail shop fit out, a range of varied angles were created and constructed by our team of Melbourne shopfitters. These were a prominent feature of the elaborate shopfront, together with its striking brass detailing. The sizeable shopfront was also remarkable due to its glass panelling, requiring structural engineering in order to suspend one panel off another.

To meet client budget and requirements, the internal fit out consists of low cost slat wall panels with timber look laminate shelving. Slat walls are ideal for the gift store’s constant product change, allowing ease of height alterations and shelf removal, whilst remaining appealing to the consumer eye. The timber look element to the shelving generates a clean, modern look whilst creating a beautiful contrast to their diverse range of merchandise.

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Angles are used to enhance visual interest, engage customers, and improve traffic flow.

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NAB

Project Overview

Client: National Australia Bank

Location: Docklands, Melbourne CBD, Victoria

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For high quality custom manufactured joinery, contact one of Melbourne’s leading joinery fit out companies, AAFS Shopfitting on 03 5943 0581

Case Overview

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If you’re after some innovative interior inspiration, have a look at the Corian solid surface pods produced for the National Australia Bank Head Office in Melbourne Docklands. Now these have the ‘Wow’ factor. With the luxurious look of marble, Corian is much more economical and has the versatility to create seamless joins and has the ability to be backlit.

Manufacturing the pod counters within the 10 day allocation provided by the client made for some late nights – but the results are amazing and speak for themselves. The scope and plans provided by the client gave a clear direction on the exact look and feel required to suit their location. No two shapes were the same across the four joinery units and NAB team were thoroughly impressed with the entire completed Melbourne Docklands project.

Additional Corian Information
• AAFS Shopfitting are one of the select few joinery fit out companies in Australia who hold a certification in Corian (solid surface) supply, manufacture and installation
• Corian is commonly used for food preparation areas due to its non-porous surface
• If chipped or damaged, solid surface can be effortlessly repaired onsite

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Lee Denim Shopfront - Chapel Street, Melbourne

Lee Denim

Project Overview

Client: Lee

Location: Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC

Area: 140m2

Case Overview

The interior fitout of Lee incorporated robust ply panelling to inject warmth to the Chapel Street store, in line with the nature of their signature product. Ensuring the fit out was as durable as their denim, Lee wanted to create a rustic vibe.

However to emphasize their merchandise, the client wanted to make the walls of the interior fitout brighter. This was achieved by constructing white backing panels to the tenancy walls, with black concealed stripping.

New lighting within the retail fitout also strengthened the sharp appearance of the strip shop, by illuminating specific zones to lure consumers. LED strip lighting is great for drawing attention to feature areas (as built within the shelving displays of Williams Shoes) and was utilised within the Melbourne retail fitout to highlight innovative floor and ceiling shopfitting fixtures. Thus bringing a contemporary touch to the space by producing a soft glow on the denim draped over the central feature piece. 

A combination of new and refurbished joinery was used in the shop build for reasons of economics and sustainability. Our shopfitters believe this aided in the earthy feel of the store and certainly contributed to the ability to undertake the renovation project.

Have interior fitout plans drawn for an upcoming Melbourne project? Send them through to us for a shopfitting quote at sales@AAFSshopfitting.com.au 

 

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Family Eyecare

Project Overview

Client: Family Eyecare
 
Location: Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC
 
Area: 111m2
 
Testimonial: “Thank you for renovating the practise and making the process as painless as possible. We are very happy with the result and with the professionalism of you and your crew.” Annette Tiu & James Baumgarten, Owners of Family Eyecare
 
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Case Overview

In three weeks this optometrist transformed into a stylish retail shop, fit for their upmarket clientele.  Through expert interior design, the space was maximised for optimal product placement allowing 50% more merchandise to be displayed in store. Owners, Annette & James, attribute this enhancement to their increase in foot traffic and patient numbers since the retail shop fit out.

An amazing lighting fixture was used as a hero piece of the Bentleigh optometry fit out, providing fashionable appeal to the consumer eye and drawing them indoors. Once inside, the soft texture of the carpet flooring produces a sense of warmth and relaxation, encouraging customers to lengthen their visit. Not only improving the customer experience, this also allows time for staff to greet customers and provide a personalised service they could not otherwise receive from shopping online.

View our SlideShare deck on Optometry Store Design Tips for shop fit out advice, or shopfitting design ideas for your practice. Alternatively, to see more of our work on Melbourne optometry shop fit outs, check out Hastings Optical or ProVision Clayton.

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Contact our team of Melbourne shopfitters on 03 5943 0581 to discuss your upcoming optical practice fitout.

Energy Deal

Project Overview

Client: Energy Deal

Location: Westfield Fountain Gate, Narre Warren Victoria

Area: 18m2

Acknowledgement: Finalist for an ASOFIA Interior Fitout Award for 2012/13

Case Overview

The Energy Deal mall kiosk design was initially built for, and installed in, Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, in Melbourne’s South East. However, the 18mkiosk was built on solid castors enabling it to be easily transferred from one location to another. Since initial installation, the client has since relocated the mall kiosk from the original install location.

Our experienced team of mall kiosk builders met with the client in length to assist them in meeting the design brief. The result was creating an eye catching space incorporating technology, accompanied by seating, and providing an adequate working space for store staff.

Despite the tight budget and spatial constraints (along with other challenges associated to building retail kiosks), our Melbourne team are highly skilled mall kiosk builders, and were also able to design and construct a space for placement of marketing collateral within the mall kiosk design.

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