Aesop Macquarie

Inspired by the tentacular tributaries which spread inland from the Tasman Sea, sculpting the topography of Sydney and its suburbs, the design of Aesop Macquarie explores the harbour world and the carving force of water and time. This is reflected in the delineation of space throughout the store, with different degrees of intimacy, like the contrasting sections of a meandering watercourse. A terrazzo inlet, encrusted with recycled-plastic pellets, reaches out from behind the deep-water green façade, drawing visitors in, as the surging tide propels returning vessels into the safety of the port. A silk-like ribbon of eau de Nil borders the windows before flowing on in one continuous band around the store. Flashes of red line the shelves, storage doors and metallic counters: coupled with a rectangular halo of light from above, they lend an air of futuristic calm. Mirrored glass stands above the basins, reflecting the marine palette and extending the hushed tranquility of the atmosphere.