The intent was to create an ultra modern, minimal & futuristic salon that redefined the traditional salon experience. The brief was to create a flexible space within the 300 square meter warehouse, so that the entire space could be cleared out & used for seminars & collaborations with designers & artists.

We started our process looking for mobility- airplane trolleys, freight container & music cases. We wanted to create hair station ‘pods’ that could be wheeled in, opened up for an appointment & wheeled away again. We also wanted to enhance the difference between the early 1900’s warehouse character & the futuristic vision of aluminium & clear polycarbonate.

We had to consider the different functions- the wash areas, colourist tables, waiting spaces & cutting/styling area & storage space. We planned the space to concealed the wash and storage spaces within a polycarbonate ‘box’ that acts as the back drop to the cutting pods. We also created an oversized entry counter to function as a large working table for classes & a colour mixing lab on wheels.