An authentic material palette shapes the interiors. Restored heritage surfaces are met with raw concrete, handcrafted joinery and a curated mix of vintage and bespoke furniture. More than 20 custom tile designs by Studio McQualter punctuate the spaces, their patterns playing against the building’s original geometry. The ground floor’s Beauty Carousel – a sculptural, kinetic centrepiece – invites a playful circulation, blurring the line between retail fixture and art installation.On the upper levels, the Aesthetica Lounge offers a slower, more luxurious pace, underpinned by custom rugs, leather banquettes and works by leading Australian female artists. Café MECCA, with its marble bar and ambient lighting, nods to Melbourne’s enduring dining culture, creating a pause point within the buzzy flow of the space. Across the store, lighting is carefully orchestrated, balancing the atmospheric with the functional and supporting MECCA’s WELL pre-certification, which demonstrates that the interior supports the health and wellbeing of staff and visitors – an industry first for a global beauty retailer.
