ANNIKA  TOOHEY





Collaborative Design Team & Graphic Design Direction   

Design Wall is the result of a collaboration between architectural firm Hassell and NGV. The installation features 35 Victorian-based designers, manufacturers, and suppliers, elevating everyday household products to the deserved status of artwork.
Designed for disassembly, the six-meter-high installation consists of a galvanized scaffold frame, sprayed silver, and raw plywood inserts. Positioned diagonally across the center of the gallery, it invites visitors to immerse themselves in the space and explore the products from all angles.

To minimize waste, the scaffolding was rented, and the size of the display bays were limited to standard plywood sheet widths. Proprietary brackets were used to attach the plywood sheets to the frame without the need for cutting, gluing or screw fixing. The materials are intentionally non-custom. After the exhibition, the construction materials were repurposed for wall build in a subsequent project.


WINNER: Australian Interior Design Awards: Installation Design 2024

FINALIST: Victorian Premier Design Awards 2024: Special commendation for collaboration & sustainability
MELBOURNE NOW: DESIGN WALL





 

Install photography by Earl Carter 2023