Selected work
FMC EXPERIENTIAL LOUNGE
- Client
- BAT CANADA
Overview
Our studio set out to transform the traditional smoking lounge into an inviting, socially comfortable destination. Inspired by the textures and color shifts of dried tobacco leaves, we designed an open-air space with layered seating, warm lighting, and soft screening elements. The resulting environment reframed the experience from "holding area" to a place guests actively choose to spend time in.
How this project refined our practice
This project sharpened our ability to elevate utilitarian spaces into genuine hospitality experiences. It reinforced methods for using material, light, and spatial rhythm to shift perception and behavior, transforming overlooked moments into opportunities for brand connection and guest comfort.