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Synthesis are specialist designers and builders of museum, gallery, trade & consumer exhibitions, retail interiors, shopping centre and point of sale displays.

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University of Melbourne | Arts West Gallery : Albr

University of Melbourne | Arts West Gallery : Albrecht Dürer’s Material Renaissance ~ Synthesis recently had the pleasure of working with the University of Melbourne and Grimwade Conservation on the build and installation of new joinery, plinths and gallery walls around and between existing structural columns.

Framed and skinned wall panels were prefabricated off-site then installed and plaster patched to seamlessly blend with the existing columns, giving the appearance that they had been there all along. Additional wall space was required to support the Albrecht Dürer exhibition which showcases over ninety rare items sourced from the University of Melbourne and State Library Victoria collections.

This amazing exhibition can be viewed until November in the Arts West Building at the University of Melbourne, Parkville.

Project Management: @grimwadeconservation
Curators: Hansen Associate Professor Jenny Spinks, Dr Matthew Champion, Dr Shannon Gilmore-Kuziow, and Professor Charles Zika / Curatorial Assistant: Jenny Smith
Graphic design: @nuttshellgraphics
Build methodology, joinery production, fabrication and installation: @synthesis_designbuild
Photography: @drew_echberg_photographer

State Library Victoria | Melbourne Out Loud ~ Repu

State Library Victoria | Melbourne Out Loud ~ Repurposing built exhibition forms presents inherent challenges, yet the latest exhibition at the State Library Victoria shows how lighting, colour, and movement can redefine a space, imbuing repurposed structures with a distinctly new ambiance.

"Melbourne Out Loud" showcases the photographic works of Rennie Ellis vividly brought to life on 4-meter high screens, towering freestanding, mirror-clad projection walls and in custom built theatrettes with tiered seating, all originally crafted by the Synthesis team for the previous exhibition; MIRRORS.

"Melbourne Out Loud" is open daily at the State Library of Victoria until January 28th, 2025

Exhibition Lighting: @megslighting
Build methodology, engineering, production design, construction & installation: @Synthesis_designbuild
Images: Christian Capurro

IMAX Carlton Gardens | Cinema Entries ~ Since 2007

IMAX Carlton Gardens | Cinema Entries ~ Since 2007, the Synthesis team has worked with the IMAX team to enhance various aspects of the IMAX experience, from updating foyer seating, wall finishes, revamping the candy bar, integrating digital signage, and beyond. Our most recent project centred on the ambience of the cinema entries, aiming to fill each space with a distinct atmosphere while incorporating directional lighting effects. The concept behind this project was to enable the entries to adapt their mood to match the theme of events or the colour palette of the featured film.

To bring this vision to life, we created a series of custom-designed, three-dimensional arrows standing 3 metres tall. The arrows were finished in matte black and brushed aluminium, and along with complimentary custom door surrounds, feature integrated RGB app-controlled LED lighting. Designed, developed, and prefabricated off-site by the Synthesis team, these elements were then installed during the early hours of the morning to minimise disruption to IMAX visitors' experiences. The impact of lighting is demonstrated in the before and after images of the project.

Thanks to the amazing IMAX team for entrusting Synthesis with the realisation of their cinema entry vision.

Science Gallery Melbourne | Not Natural ~ Synthesi

Science Gallery Melbourne | Not Natural ~ Synthesis recently had the pleasure of working with the Science Gallery team to build and install Not Natural, a thought provoking exhibition "exploring the growing friction between natural and artificial systems. Are we redesigning evolution, or is evolution re-designing us? And just because we can, should we?"

Synthesis was responsible for a varied scope including the production design, build methodology, off-site fabrication, painting and installation of a range of free standing joinery, seating, screen enclosures, lightboxes, showcases and oversized plinths including the one shown here supporting the incredible sculpture, “Kindred” by Patricia Piccinini.

Thank you to the University of Melbourne/Science Gallery exhibition team members for the opportunity to work with you on this exhibition.

Exhibition Design: @sibling_architecture
Build methodology, construction, installation, finishing, and photo: @Synthesis_designbuild

NGV International | Triennial 2023: Hexagonal Plin

NGV International | Triennial 2023: Hexagonal Plinth ~ Synthesis completed the raw built form and installation of this oversized hexagonal plinth to support two amazing new works by Bethan Laura Wood – Kaleidoscope-o-rama, carpet and Kaleidoscope-o-rama, bookcase, (MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission).

The 5.2m x 4.5m plinth was fabricated in segments at our production facility then delivered and assembled on-site, reducing dust, noise and disruption.

Thank you to the NGV design team for once again allowing us to be part of the build team to support this installation.

Plinth Design: NGV Exhibition Design Team
Build methodology, production design, construction, installation, and photos: @Synthesis_designbuild

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Cadbury Store | Fox Studios, Sydney Australia, C

Cadbury Store | Fox Studios, Sydney Australia, Circa 2002 – This week, 22 years ago, our little Australian company was being recognised at the annual VM+SD International Retail Design Awards, Las Vegas, USA for the design and build of this store.

Measuring only 5m x 5m, this small retail space was a visual and sensory delight for chocolate lovers. Located at Fox Studios in Sydney Australia, the store was designed and hand built in Melbourne by the Synthesis team and featured giant product replicas, piped chocolate scent, state of the art inlaid floor graphics, curated audio-visual entertainment, a sea of metallic gold and purple finishes and daily visits from everyone’s favourite chocolate frog – Freddo.

Published in both the VM+SD magazine and hardcover publication “Stores and Retail Spaces”, this was a really proud moment for the Synthesis team and remains a very special retail project from the thousands we have delivered over more than 30 years of operation. Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible, wherever you may now be!

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