The striking sky-blue ceiling in a gridded pattern gives the space a playful lift – and earned the project a place on the 2025 Dulux Colour Awards shortlist. A mirrored wall trim “gives a sense of this gesture continuing endlessly,” says Addison, while mirrored bulkheads cleverly conceal existing infrastructure and services.People’s Coffee describes itself by this simple mantra: “We’re for the people.” Studio Tate has captured that ethos, turning the lobby into a “third space” that supports a variety of needs throughout the day. In the rear lounge, plush banquette seating and communal tables with charging ports provide informal zones for workers and visitors to gather, work or recharge – both themselves and their devices. People’s Coffee at 440 Collins Street reflects Studio Tate’s expertise in delivering refined, contextually aware design, as they articulate a space that feels quintessentially Melbourne.
