Grounded in the volcanic geology of the Auckland region, Findex Auckland takes its cue from basalt — the dark, grey volcanic rock formed from ancient lava flows during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs. The palette is deliberately moody and industrial, with glints of linished stainless steel catching light against deep, tonal surfaces.

The design leans into a warehouse sensibility, raw and purposeful, while maintaining the signature Findex material language — timber, linen, polished plaster, and metal woven through the space in quiet dialogue. Together, these elements create an interior that feels both grounded and refined — an industrial edge tempered by warmth and texture.

Housed within the former Nelson Mail Building on Bridge Street — once home to the region’s daily newspaper and its printing presses — Findex Nelson is a story of adaptive reuse and reinvention. The building’s heritage facade, dating to 1906, anchors the fitout in a narrative of craft and communication that stretches back over a century.

Inspired by Nelson’s extraordinary landscape, where mountains meet the Tasman Sea, and by the greenish hues of the Collins Valley Serpentine, the material palette draws from the earth underfoot. Goat hair carpets in apple green speak to both sustainability and the region’s geological character — a quiet nod to the Nelson Serpentine.

A lofty, airy atmosphere pervades the space, shaped by Parisian influences drawn from the designer’s own travels — visible in the heritage detailing of the doors and the refined carpentry throughout. Soft curves at the reception feature wall echo the Findex style guide, while carefully considered spatial delineation — from front of house through work zones, kitchen, and beyond — addresses the challenges of acoustic separation within an open conversion. Each threshold marks a shift in pace, from the formality of client-facing spaces to the ease of the breakout area and the focus of the working zones.

A project where heritage, landscape, and contemporary design converge — finding new purpose within old walls.

Set within a Victorian shell, The Interlude explores the threshold between heritage and contemporary living. Soft transitions and warm tonal contrasts create a dialogue between old and new, while materials like Taj Mahal quartzite and muted oak bring a quiet continuity through the home. A space for pause and gathering — where light and texture shape the rhythm of daily life.

Through the process of designing the Findex HQ in Melbourne & Sydney a design lan­guage has developed through the interior.

Utilising this knowledge for the Brisbane Findex fit-out – the branding will make reference to the sites location.

The material palette references the ironic yet affectionate terming of the Gold-coast brightlights & nightlife – “Bris-Vegas,” exciting, palpable and jovial.

Bright deep red marbles that reference the sun­set, coloured mirror and LED Neon “your Story is our Business.”

The interior of Findex Brisbane will be distinctly its own, with nuances referencing the original concept of Melbourne and the founders roots.