SPACE

Exper ienc ing

WARCHITECTURAL PHILOSOPHY AND AESTHETIC? Hayley Bonham: Travel has been the biggest in uence in the development of the La Porte Group aesthetic. Frequent trips to Paris and London, exploring galleries, museums and creative spaces have shaped and formed the fundamentals from a design perspective. IS THERE A COMMON ELEMENT OR APPROACH THAT RUNS THROUGH ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR WORK? La Porte Group has become renowned for its attention to detail and effortless approach to creating impactful spaces with a re ned minimalist feel. WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SITE OF LA PORTE AND WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT FOR THE S PACE? Nearly all of our sites have an unassuming facade, but what draws us to a space is the bones. The current site for La Porte Space in Sydney was a rundown industrial building that was dif cult to see past. We were drawn to the high ceilings and natural light from every angle. We could instantly see the potential to house multi offerings for creatives, not only of ces, but retail and event spaces too. There was an opportunity to bring a strong Scandinavian/parisian in uence to the Australian market through our design. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED INTERIORS AND WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGN ELEMENTS? Minimalist, luxury with a Parisian/scandi undertone. Some of our favourite design elements include the polished concrete oors, Moroccan courtyard and moulding that de nes the attention to detail that is our signature. WHAT IS THE ETHOS BEHIND THE WORK THAT YOU DO AND HOW IS THIS REFLECTED IN THE DESIGN OF LA PORTE? We don’t just create buildings or spaces. I believe La Porte Group creates extraordinary experiences. This ethos shows through in every detail. Careful consideration and curation are key, from the Le Labo scents that