The concept salon for People Surry Hills was planned as two spaces - one public and one private - both with very separate moods. The design concept is based off a modular system using plywood and form ply panels that act as both screening and as a structural element for the styling stations and bespoke cabinetry.  

The idea was to ‘dress up’ a raw, industrial feeling space utilising relatively inexpensive and sustainable materials, creating refinement and beauty through modularity of structure and simplicity of materials.  

The interior is a continuation of the public street corridor with its exposed concrete block walls and concrete floor. The stations honey colour creates a warm welcoming environment and the modules present as a colonnade leading to the end feature wall where local artists work will be showcased.  

The private space is the darkened basin room which uses standard sheets of form ply that create an intimate, relaxing setting where the customer can enjoy a head massage or even fall asleep.  

The colour lab and salon kitchen are combined and are located perfectly to serve refreshments and prepare colour and technical services without creating mess or disrupting the salon operations.

The salon was nominated for the Best New Salon Design in the 2010 Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards.