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Pushing the common conceptions of a plywood table into the world of premium boardroom table design was a real joy in this custom commission for a new HQ in Brisbane. Working to the unrivalled strength of ply, we were able to keep the legs of this large table relatively thin with a narrow upright and wide spanning feet. The focal point of the design is the intersection of the dowel foot rail into the ply leg, which is done with a ‘living clamp’ pinch point often used in traditional hardwood furniture design. The oak dowl beam slots into a specially designed cut-out int the ply leg, which is then tightened with flush mount bolts. This is paired with a double thickness ply top with radiused bottom edge and flush mounted lid to access integrated cable trays.

Designed in collaboration with Greenbox Architecture, this custom credenza was a favourite collaboration of ours and resulted in the launch of our Riley Drawer Unit.

This cute little storage cabinet was commissioned for a law firm in Sydney CBD to sit alongside other custom workplace furniture. Another design that is created from our Loft collection, the mitred construction with shark-nose edge breaks up the sleek black ply surface with shadow lines making a dynamic form. Custom folded brass handles are recessed into the top and bottom edges of the deep file drawer and shallower stationery drawer. The pedestal design is completed with black stained oak dowel legs.

This project evolved from our Clarke Snr. Media Unit and uses construction and style elements from our Loft collection. These elements are the mitred joins with shark-nose leading edge and inset handle concept.

For this client we increased the overall size to suit their space, then re-configured the layout of the storage to offer four deep drawers with a central shelving area. The cabinet houses gadgets that need a remote to operate so the mesh door in front of the shelving area continues the language of black internals, while still allowing the remotes to work through the mesh.

Commissioned by a private interstate client, this collection of storage cabinets was designed for an open plan home where flexible furniture was critical in making the space useable. All the cabinets are identical depth, with the lower cabinets matching in height that can double as seating. Constructed with mitres but no shark-nose edge in this case, the flat exposed ply edges can sit against each other. The exposed ply edges are in such crisp contrast to the black thanks to a laminate face finish. Lockable castors keep everything in place when being used.

This fun-filled corporate headquarters achieved the perfect balance in the collaboration between Interior Designer and So Watt, resulting in a cohesive made-to-measure fit out filled with modified pieces from our catalogue to best suit the end user. As an inter-state project, all pieces had to ship to Brisbane and be easily assembled without hand-on install.

The team at Proud Mary Stylist understood the development that had gone into all our pieces, so to achieve this fit out in a short time, they worked off existing pieces such as our Plonk table, Rover Team Table, Pegboards and Billi stools to build the furniture schedule. After enjoying this smooth process, more bespoke pieces followed to complete the space.

Our custom planter lockers became the focal point of this inner-city open plan office, bringing warmth and texture to an space that’s all about natural light and 360-degree views. Commissioned by Gray Puksand, these locker banks are a variation of our Banjo lockers, modified to include the addition of a planter box, and larger cabinet storage below.

Plywood and other timber planter boxes can be approached in serval ways. In this instance the planter boxes are lined in a pond liner making it completely waterproof and protecting the timber for water and soil. Using pot plants with drip trays allows the soil to drain and keeps the weight to a minimum.

The wonderful crew at Into Laksa in Sydney’s Mascot were really focused on using local brands and manufacturers for their fit out. So Watt were able to supply the bar stools and low table stools within 3 weeks to make sure the space looked and functioned perfectly for the launch of this now-cult favourite laksa destination.

Our Plonk Bar stools offer an intimate and comfortable seating space for indulging in laksa in a calm and relaxed setting. The low Billi stools scattered around tables in the main area encourage groups and flexible seating arrangements to offer quick perches for a speedy lunch. The Billi stools are set up outside during sunny days, the pop of bright colour attracting people to the restaurant.

Another commercial project using Billi Stools, this friendly neighbourhood hangout completed their vision with a splash of colour alongside the natural pallet for a simple and inviting space. The timber grain showing through the opaque paint finish ties all the wood textures together and allows café visitors to feel and enjoy the natural texture. Our paint finishes are all commercial grade with a final coat of clear on our colours.

Specifications: Plywood with low VOC water-based painted finish in Sage.

So Watt filled the gap between designer and construction team to deliver custom elements for the space that could not be found in any store. The scope included the large lunch table and meeting tables, as well as working alongside the builders to clad large areas of the walls and reception area in timber to match the furniture.

The timber all came from a single source where it had been waiting patiently in an architectural salvage yard for nearly 60 years. It was really special to have all the timber go to the one new home, but the age and condition really presented a lot of difficult dirty work to get it looking consistent across the furniture and cladding.

So Watt were commissioned by Koala to create an eye catching display for their Myer pop up that met all the strict safety standards for visual merchandising, while reflecting the design ethos of Koala’s brand. The large bookcase concept creates a room divider and backdrop for the famous Koala bed base.

The shelving had to be safe in a shop where children might be inclined to climb up on it, so the base is deeper than the shelves to prevent little hands reaching over to use the shelves as a ladder. This larger base also provides critical anti-tip stability. The bookshelves were designed as flat pack to be assembled with an Allen Key so the team could build the displays easily in Myer stores across Australia.

The arch style of our Billi stool made it an easy choice for interior designers Alkimi when creating an elevated interior for the mcdonalds Sydney head office. The space needed to acknowledge the rolly-polly playfulness of the brand while supporting a fast-paced workspace for a large number of employees.

The Billi stools are easy to move around the space as needed for impromptu meetings or act as side tables at casual seating settings.

Western Sydney University placed a strong focus on sourcing locally produced furniture for their newly renovated agile staff work areas, which were in much need of some TLC to raise them to the high standard of design shown elsewhere on campus.

Our Banjo lockers provided the perfect starting point, making the process easy for the client to specify their ideal dimensions, finish, and preferred lock options.

Constructed entirely from plywood in the signature slot together construction style, the lockers are broken up by ply edge grain to transparently show the materials used.