This ground floor comprises of three distinct commercial spaces inspired by a minimal, brutalist aesthetic, for members of the Mnemosyne Serviced Apartments to explore. 

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The key to working with the unconventional floor plate and creating a functional use of the space was to engage the curvature of the geometry provided throughout the spatial planning.

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This floor was carefully designed to reflect the raw beauty of stark concrete, stone, and marble surfaces and forms, with each space exploring its own interpretation of brutalist architecture.

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Throughout the lobby and reception area, there are expansive views of the surrounding city. Floor to ceiling glass walls allow natural light to filter deep into the space, providing a warmth that is juxtaposed against the concrete structural columns, floors and ceilings. Individuals are immediately greeted with an elegant marble reception desk, and plentiful seating throughout, for a luxurious and cosy entrance into the building.

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The cocktail bar is a playful depiction of traditional brutalist materials, from the concrete-look herringbone floor tiles, to the cinder block cladding on the bar, with a complimentary touch of glam through denim toned, clay ceramic subway tiles. At the heart of this space, is an indoor/outdoor bar where customers are surrounded by open views of the surrounding city and Rushcutters Bay. 

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The art gallery is purest exploration of brutalist architecture, featuring carved, and volumetric concrete compositions. It houses three distinct spaces, each with a different purpose; a video/media installation room for members to sit and appreciate various types of media art, a side gallery that showcases sculptural and hanging art, and the main gallery which serves as the entrance, and exhibiting a variety of paintings and sculptures by various artists that are showing at the time. 

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