Our clients wanted RAW to integrate elements of their existing Indigenous Aboriginal artwork into the new fitout design using colours and materials found in nature. Linda used the artwork to inspire her design concepts and choice of materials and finishes. Flooring from the Milliken-Ontera’s “Water Yuludarla” commercial carpet collection was central to the fitout design. The collection is based on a contemporary interpretation of the artwork by Gumbaynggirr Artist, Brentyn Lugnan. Inspired by the many elements of Brentyn’s original artwork, each of the six designs in the collection signify a connection to both the land and people of the Urunga region – past, present, and future. A neutral colour palette with white and timber has been used to modernise the space and make it bright and open. Throughout the space, splashes of orange, green and blue were used to create focal points and fun areas for informal catch-ups and staff meetings. Feature walls with beautiful leaf patterned wallpaper added vitality and life to the space. Meeting rooms were encased in glazed panels with aluminium frames and given Aboriginal place names in keeping with the theme. Linda artfully selected timber finishes, tiles, furniture, and lighting that enhanced the Indigenous theme and were durable. Elements such as penny splashback tiles in the bathroom continued the nature theme and complimented the circular patterns in the carpet. Every detail from woven light shades to the round door handles on the kitchen cabinets was carefully selected to augment the design themes. The staff kitchen was bright with a cream stone benchtop, white top cabinets, and timber look bottom cabinetry, plus sandy floor tiles. Breakout and collaboration areas featured a mix of colours such as red, blue, green and orange fabrics in the bench seats and furnishings.