Occupying Level 8 of OneNinety, the new studio strengthens Rothelowman’s presence in the West while paying homage to the practice’s national collective.

Its design is a deliberate expression of Western Australian identity, warm, tactile, and unmistakably of its place, harmoniously translating local culture and craft into the everyday rituals of design.

“Rothelowman’s design process was informed by what we call The Beautiful Plan,” says Design Director of Interiors, Jackie Johnston.

“Our design process is more than aesthetic resolution, it’s a framework that aligns vision with viability, transforming complex constraints into clear, buildable, and purposeful outcomes that make places work beautifully in the real world.”

Rothelowman purposefully designed the studio to break free from traditional office conventions by reimagining the stereotypical layout.

Corridors and reception desks have been replaced with an open, flexible space anchored by a collaborative central hub that celebrates the people who shape the practice.

“We wanted to create a studio that puts our people first, alive with conversation, creativity, and connection,” Johnston says.

“The studio intentionally shifts away from corporate formality toward something far more human, embodying our Beautiful Plan ethos and making the act of design visible in everyday practice.”

Guests are welcomed by a custom-made jarrah front door and a handcrafted vintage jarrah bench in the lobby, originally created by Rothelowman Principal Kylee Schoonens’ grandfather and repurposed by her father.

The piece nods to a lineage of craftsmanship, celebrating Western Australia’s native timber and its enduring legacy.

“Jarrah represents local craftsmanship and authenticity,” says Schoonens. “It’s also deeply personal. Working with jarrah has always been part of my family’s story, and that legacy influenced our material choices, grounding the studio in something that feels truly of this place.”

At the heart of the studio sits the Viking Table, hand-crafted by local joiners. The table serves as the studio’s social and creative anchor, a place to meet, ideate, and celebrate.

Around it, the spatial planning establishes a natural rhythm between focused and collaborative zones, allowing the team to move seamlessly between design reviews, client workshops, and informal catch-ups.

The studio’s detailing connects deeply to its context, drawing inspiration from the building’s face brick construction and diamond-shaped façade columns, which are subtly echoed in the joinery, handles, and glazing proportions.

This motif ties the interior to its architectural setting, reflecting local geometry interpreted with precision.

A sustainable palette of natural materials, including cork flooring and wood wool ceilings, combined with softly filtered daylight, creates a calm ambience throughout the space.

“Each design element has been thoughtfully selected to reflect our commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and design excellence,” says Johnston.

“Everything, from the joinery alignments and ceiling junctions to the locally sourced materials, is intentional. It’s about designing a studio that feels good to be in, where creativity can happen naturally.”

Positioned in the heart of the city, the studio is within walking distance of Rothelowman’s nearby projects at 609 Wellington Street and 108 Stirling Street.

“Our Perth studio embodies how we work nationally, deeply connected to a broader collective of designers and thinkers across the country,” Schoonens says.

“It’s a physical expression of our belief in shared creativity and our growing, enduring presence across the West.”

The Rothelowman WA Studio was brought to life through the expertise of builders OPRA, with project management by Bright Group.

Dissections:

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Ceiling tiles wood wool

Zip: Integrated boiling, cold, sparkling tap
Dulux: Paint
Laminex: Viking Table, boardroom, lobby credenza, joinery, kitchen benchtop/splashback, bar joinery carcass and shelves, meeting room table

Fisher & Paykel: All appliances

Assa Abloy: Door hardware

Abey: Kitchen sink

Artwork: Rothelowman projects

Kvadrat: Drapes

Castledex: Workstations, chairs, pedestals

Lumen8: Task lighting
Cork Imports Australia: Cork floor and cork wall
SBW: Furniture, planters
Lightly: Planters, pedestals
Signorino: Lobby flooring
Sozou: Feature lighting

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