QV1

Built in 1991, Harry Seidler’s QV1 is a study in geometric modernism. In reimagining the lobby space, we sought not to depart from Seidler’s original design, but evolve with respect. A modern intervention that could honour the past while preparing QV1 for its next chapter.

The curves of the architecture became a foundation for our own design language. Inspired by Seidler’s geometry, we worked to echo its modernist aesthetic in softer, more tactile ways. By mapping how people naturally flow through the space, we identified zones of calm, the places people naturally gathered or passed through. This zoning shaped everything: the layout, the amenity, and the way the lobby moves and feels.

The outcome is a brand new third space for the tower that’s part workplace, part public domain. A transition zone that invites you to slow down, connect, or simply take a breath. One that captures the bustle of city life.

An organic ribbon anchors the space, drawing you in. It holds planters and banquette seating—offering calm, privacy, and connection in equal measure. Seidler’s black granite floors and travertine lift core are offset by carefully chosen materials. A muted palette builds warmth through tactility, while plush marbled carpets mark seating zones. Refined surfaces reflect light as it shifts through the day.

Lighting completes the experience. A sculptural chandelier, custom designed by Plus and crafted by 3S Lighting, floats above the café. A modernist icon provided the brief—we hope the solution can deliver an enduring legacy of its own.