Lotte Duty Free, Melbourne

The custom grid above the retail space, envisioned as an “H”-shaped recessed profile, creates a concealed zone above the illuminated ceiling plane. Bespoke SAS330 mesh lay-in tiles in a Pearl Gold finish are interspersed within the tartan grid, ensuring the ceiling remains visually uninterrupted while allowing lighting, mechanical, and other services to be discreetly integrated. Designed to function as both an architectural ceiling plane and a primary source of ambient illumination, the systems deliver soft, evenly diffused light that enhances spatial clarity and product presentation across the retail environment.

This smart approach provides long-term flexibility, enabling services and lighting to be adapted as retail layouts evolve. Such adaptability is particularly critical in airport retail environments, where tenancy requirements and merchandising strategies are subject to frequent change.

Installed by Rising Star Interiors, the completed ceiling solution combines illumination, structure and flexibility into a cohesive architectural element. The result is a luminous, contemporary retail interior that balances design intent with practical performance, demonstrating the value of bespoke ceiling solutions in complex commercial settings.