The Parents Room in the new North Quarter renovation of Canberra Centre aims to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all users, from parents and carers to children, of all genders, identities, and abilities. Colour is used in sophisticated yet unexpected ways to define zones, while curved elements soften and unify the spaces.
The clients’ aspirations for creating memorable user experiences became a key driver for the playful design outcome. The immersive use of colour enhances both parents and children’s experience. A custom mural, commissioned for the space, was designed by Ms Nikki Butlin and intensifies the depth and spatial drama. The mural provides an engaging motif that, along with complementary hanging mobiles, engage and distract children in the nappy changing area.