City Club Melbourne

Interior Design 2010

Carr's brief was to rejuvenate the basement of an exclusive city club. Situated in one of the cities oldest heritage buildings and constructed using solid bluestone foundations, the subterranean space receives filtered natural light from its prominent street frontage. Carr's scope of works involved the introduction of intimate, private spaces including a new library, reading and lounge room, card room and amenities.

The aim was to create a comfortable, informal retreat within a limited spatial footprint. The new, contemporary layer required seamless integration within the fabric of the existing building. Upon entry, subtle ambient lighting highlights an original fireplace and establishes a sense of the vault like space. The library and reading lounge is defined through solid timber shelving and full height doors providing flexibility for social interaction or meetings. The warm, subtle colour palette offers a contemporary interpretation of the classic library aesthetic. This pallet is continued into the card room where the club’s extensive art collection takes pride of place. Wine coloured velvet table tops team with comfortable club chairs and luxurious drapes to create a sophisticated and unique ambience.