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WE START AT THE END TO ARRIVE AT THE

BEGINNING


At arkee we look at things differently. Our approach is to start at
the end or the end use, to be precise and work our way back to
the solution. We bridge the gap between marketing and design
because we understand how people live in a home or occupy
and engage with a space, which, in turn, informs its design.
Our integrated, holistic approach allows us to deliver outcomes
that are not only marketable but infinitely liveable.

 

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WE CREATE:

Space planning > Functionality > Housing & interior designs
> Retail, Interior & Exteriors > Colour schemes > Finishes and material selection > Streetscapes > Furnishing > Styling & decoration > Display homes > Marketing and merchandising strategies > Sales offices > Colourboards > Hardscapes
> Artwork > Music > Tenancy Co-ordination

Arkee specialises in:

Refurbishments > New builds > Upgrades and fitouts

WE CREATE

SOLUTIONS


We consider brand identity, housing product, landscaping,
presentation display and the selling environment as interrelated
components of successful developments. This approach ensures
that all design solutions from concept through to marketing,
are carefully considered, including their application in the
marketplace. Our approach guarantees consistency across the
development of every product and project. We create exciting,
memorable outcomes for every client with no two projects
being the same.

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WORKING

WITH YOU


The urban housing market as well as the Commercial & Retail
sector have become increasingly complex, competitive and
challenging. Now more than ever, understanding how people
want to engage with their environment is crucial to delivering
an advantage and ensuring successful outcomes. Our approach
is to develop products that are irresistible, clearly differentiated,
straightforward to build, simple to market and desirable places
for people to be. Working with your management team, arkee
makes it a priority to understand your business objectives and
operations. We then work together with your marketing team
and architects to realise your creative and financial objectives.

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PROJECT AWARDS:

2008 UDIA Award for Affordable Architecture for Studio 51 at Mawson Lakes

 

2005 UDIA Award for Best Residential Development at Brookwater

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  • NEW ENERGY
    FOR AN

    ICONIC BRAND

    PROJECT

    New McDonald's family restaurant at Point Cook

    BRIEF

    To create a dynamic experience and an environment where customers feel welcome and comfortable

    OUR SOLUTION

    We developed a strong contrasting colour palate to produce the dynamic visual appeal and specified materials, finishes and furnishings for the interior and exterior that stand up to extreme wear conditions

    RESULT

    The building is a fresh, energetic incarnation of the McDonald's
    brand. Locals have adopted the restaurant as part of the
    community and this is being reflected in healthy sales

     

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  • "We wanted to create a store that would
    standout and act as a destination point for
    the high profile corner location."

    JAMES WARD ARKEE INTERIOR ARCHITECT

     
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  • CREATE A NEW

    HOUSING VISION

    PROJECT LOCATION

    Mawson Lakes, South Australia; Caroline Springs, Victoria and Varsity Lakes, Queensland.

    DEVELOPMENT SIZE

    Over 200 warehouses built nationally.

    BRIEF

    To develop and realise a lifestyle driven housing product that
    would generate interest and traffic in Delfin projects.

    OUR SOLUTION

    Along with Delfin's management and project architect, we
    developed individual Delfin Warehouses, aimed at capturing
    the market's imagination. A palette of internal and external
    materials, finishes, furniture and accessories was selected
    and artworks were produced to express each Warehouse
    brand perfectly.

    RESULT

    The Delfin Warehouse became a must see destination for new
    homebuyers. It generated huge interest in Delfin villages.
    At Mawson Lakes alone, 300,000 people visited the displays.

     

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  • "WORKING IN TANDEM WITH ARKEE ENABLED US TO CURATE THREE UNIQUE
    AND BESPOKE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS. THE DELFIN WAREHOUSES FAR EXCEEDED
    EXPECTATIONS AND ARKEE'S SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION WAS A KEY ELEMENT
    IN THE PROJECT'S SUCCESS."

    STEPHEN BIRRELL, NATIONAL DESIGN MANAGER, DELFIN LEND LEASE

     
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  • SHAPING
    SOHOS OF THE

    FUTURE

    PROJECT LOCATION

    Northshore Landing, Varsity Lakes, Queensland.

    DEVELOPMENT SIZE

    65 attached double storey dwellings comprising lofts,
    studios and Small Office Home Office products.

    BRIEF

    To develop interiors, exteriors and displays that captured the
    feel of inner urban living at Varsity Lakes.

    OUR SOLUTION

    We developed external and internal finishes to provide a flexible
    canvas that would suit the multi-functional nature of these homes.
    A dynamic external colour scheme was developed for the
    commercial street entrance and a more subtle scheme was
    applied to the private entrance.

    RESULT

    Strong styling and an understanding of how buyers would use this
    home allowed us to deliver a memorable display that has ensured
    the SOHO to be a very well received and saleable product in the
    Queensland market.

     

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  • "I HAVE WORKED WITH PAULA AND THE ARKEE TEAM OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS IN DELFIN RESIDENTIAL AND HAVE FOUND THEIR ATTENTION TO DESIGN, DETAIL AND IMPLEMENTATION SECOND TO NONE. THEY ARE A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH"

    PRINCIPLE ARCHITECT, DELFIN LEND LEASE,
    ANDREW KEAG.

     
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  • GIVING OLD SPACES

    NEW LIFE

    PROJECT LOCATION

    Fiddlers Green, Berwick, Victoria

    DEVELOPMENT SIZE

    197 independent villas, 37 serviced apartments
    and clubhouse facilities

    BRIEF

    To revitalise the clubhouse facilities while retaining its essence
    and attracting future purchasers to the village

    OUR SOLUTION

    Working closely with Retirement by Design's architects, village
    management and residents, arkee developed a new palette of
    materials, finishes and furnishings to complement the existing
    architecture and revitalise the clubhouse. Wherever possible
    we used sustainable, natural finishes to minimise the impact
    on residents' comfort as they continued to use and live in the
    clubhouse lodge during the renovation

    RESULT

    Existing residents are extremely happy with the renovated
    facilities and management is delighted with renewed sales
    in the village

     

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  • "WE LISTENED TO WHAT RESIDENTS WANTED - WHICH IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY
    AND TRANQUIL LIVING SPACES - AND MADE THAT OUR GOAL."

    ARKEE DIRECTOR, PAULA BOWEN

     
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  • DESIGNING VIBRANT

    RETIREMENT
    LIVING

    PROJECT LOCATION

    Caesia Gardens, Caroline Springs, Victoria and Rochford Place, Ropes Crossing, New South Wales.

    DEVELOPMENT SIZE

    Two villages, each comprising 139 independent living villas
    and state of the art clubhouse facilities.

    BRIEF

    To develop a palette of materials and finishes for the independent
    living villas and clubhouses to be used to form the basis of a
    national roll out.

    OUR SOLUTION

    Working with Retirement by Design's architects we developed a
    palette of materials that can be used throughout streetscapes and
    interiors across three states and multiple projects.

    RESULT

    Caesia Gardens and Rochford Place offer vibrant retirement
    living with dynamic streetscapes, individual villas and statement
    clubhouses. For Retirement by Design, they set the benchmark
    in retirement living.

     

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  • "OUR VISION FOR THE CAESIA GARDENS CLUBHOUSE WAS
    TO CREATE A WARM AND INVITING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE
    RESIDENTS, WHICH EXPRESSED THE UNIQUE NEIGHBOURLY
    FEEL OF THE VILLAGE."

    ARKEE DIRECTOR, MARTIN BREEZE

     

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Contact

us

ARKEE CREATIVE

Level 2, 15 Prince Patrick Street
Richmond VIC 3121

Paula Bowen
Director

Martin Breeze
Director

P +61 3 9421 1233
F +61 3 9421 0920
E info@arkee.com.au