The idea of transforming an apartment into retail space is common in Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore, which are well known for their vertical-style of retailing in apartment buildings. But doing it in Melbourne is relatively new.
Funaki gallery is among Melbourne’s best-kept secrets. High above Flinders Lane, it is one of the city’s hidden gems – literally.
After Funaki’s death in 2010, the gallery’s curator and director Katie Scott continues the work, bringing international jewellers and crafts to Melbourne, and taking our designers to the rest of the world. Originally built in 1927 and occupied by clothing manufacturer John Sackville, Sackville House was the epicentre of Melbourne’s fashion industry from the 1950s through to the 1970s. It has since been converted into one and two-bedroom apartments.
Whibley was inspired to undertake the redesign project after visiting the Amelie, Maison d’art, in Paris; there you take a lift and enter into an apartment filled with everything from unique furniture and art to clothing. A moveable display cabinet – a relic from the former store – forms the edge to the lounge area, where clients can take their time to look at the jewellery, or other objects on display.
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