10x Interiors
Project Nexus
A Hub of Innovation for Material-Led Design
Project Detail​
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Location: Nunawading 3131
Client: Archimomo
Design Studio: 10x Interiors
Completion: 2024
Project Nexus is conceived as a contemporary showroom that goes beyond traditional display, positioning Archimomo as a forward-thinking destination for material innovation. Designed as a hub for architects, interior designers, and industry professionals, the space presents materials in curated, real-scale environments that emphasise texture, proportion, and application rather than product alone.
The showroom entrance is defined by a deliberate contrast of materials, establishing Archimomo’s design language through texture, light, and restraint. To the right, soft stone surfaces were selected to create a grounded, tactile backdrop, reinforcing a sense of solidity at the point of arrival.
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On the left, translucent stone panels are introduced as illuminated vertical displays, allowing light to pass through the material and reveal natural depth and variation. This controlled transparency creates a gentle visual rhythm along the entry sequence. Beyond, PU panel finishes are used to add a refined layer of texture, guiding the transition from exhibition to exploration.
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The material composition and clear spatial flow were carefully resolved to form a gallery-like threshold — calm, curated, and intentional — setting the tone for the showroom experience beyond.
The downstairs level is conceived as a material-focused gallery, supporting hands-on exploration through scale, texture, and contrast. Sliding display panels along the passageway combine PU panel finishes with large-format soft stone samples, allowing materials to be viewed at near-real scale and experienced sequentially as visitors move through the space.
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Positioned along one side of the passage, a linear display surface was developed to present an extensive soft stone sample collection, representing over 300 variations in colour, texture, and pattern. This arrangement was carefully planned to support efficient comparison while maintaining a clear circulation path toward the rear of the showroom.
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To the right, open shelving was introduced to showcase a broader range of decorative wall materials, including cement blocks, electroplated metal tiles, and other specialised finishes. The spatial layout and material zoning were resolved to create a calm, structured environment that encourages informed material selection through direct engagement rather than static display.
Moving upstairs, the showroom transitions into a distinctly different material environment. The walls are lined with aluminium corrugated panels, introducing a more industrial and linear expression that deliberately contrasts with the softness and weight of the stone displays below. The repetitive profile and metallic finish create rhythm along the perimeter, allowing light and shadow to articulate the surface throughout the day.
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Integrated display walls and shelving systems present a curated selection of complementary materials, while the central illuminated display surface anchors the space and encourages close inspection of texture and finish. Controlled lighting enhances surface definition without overpowering the material itself, reinforcing a calm, gallery-like setting.
From another angle, the upper level reveals the versatility of the wall panel system beyond surface application alone. Displayed in both large-format and modular compositions, the panels demonstrate their adaptability as joinery finishes, allowing materials to transition seamlessly from wall lining to cabinetry and integrated furniture elements.
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By presenting the panels alongside coordinated sample groupings, the space illustrates how texture, colour, and grain can be consistently carried across vertical and horizontal surfaces. This approach reinforces material continuity and enables architects and designers to evaluate finishes not only as isolated samples, but as part of a cohesive interior language applicable to custom joinery and architectural detailing.
At the same level, glass block and cement block systems are presented as a material study in colour, translucency, and form. Arranged in a disciplined grid, the glass blocks introduce variation through hue, texture, and light transmission, allowing the interaction between material and illumination to be clearly observed.
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In contrast, the adjacent cement block displays emphasise mass and geometry, showcasing sculptural profiles and shadow depth. Positioned side by side, the materials are read comparatively, supporting a clear understanding of how transparency, solidity, and surface articulation can be applied across architectural and interior contexts.
The Archimomo showroom is conceived as a material-led environment that moves beyond conventional display, presenting surfaces, systems, and components as tools for architectural thinking. Through a sequence of carefully curated spaces, materials are explored at real scale and across multiple applications — from wall linings and structural blocks to joinery finishes and integrated elements.
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Rather than isolating products, the showroom demonstrates material relationships through contrast, repetition, and controlled lighting, allowing texture, geometry, translucency, and colour to be understood in context. This approach supports architects and designers in evaluating not only aesthetic qualities, but also spatial impact, constructability, and integration across contemporary interior and architectural settings.
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A material-focused environment designed for architectural exploration.
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As a whole, the showroom reflects Archimomo’s commitment to material innovation and professional collaboration, offering a calm, structured platform where experimentation, comparison, and informed decision-making can take place through direct engagement with material rather than static display.