Venn
Creative Space
A gallery, design shop and bar + café. Oak takes a closer look at how this historical building
holds a new contemporary edge.
Located in Perth’s CBD, Venn was once a century old flour-mill factory built in 1906. Throughout
its history, the building has undergone a number of renovations for a variety of uses and back
in 2010, the architectural and interior design process began to create Venn and its creative
spaces. Much of the historical fabric and original materials have been retained throughout the
building including pressed tin ceilings, polished floorboards, steel beams, a wooden staircase
and feature doors/windows. These elements have been combined with contemporary
materials and innovative design concepts to create a truly dynamic and connective space.
Perth based owners , Desi Litis and Jade Rubino had always shared a passion for art and design
and when the chance came to combine everything they were passionate about, they simply
couldn’t resist the opportunity.
Litis who had previously managed artist studios and project spaces in the CBD was looking for
a new project space to work with, whilst Rubino who was working in product development
and design for international fashion house Burberry, was looking to return to Perth to start her
own design store.
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