MJ Bale, Martin Place

The recent grand opening of the MJ Bale flagship store, situated within the esteemed Sydney GPO building at No. 1 Martin Place, marked a significant milestone. Despite the inherent challenges presented by the building’s heritage-listed status, particularly concerning lighting, the venue’s design phase was thoughtfully planned and executed.

Mandy Edge, of Mandy Edge Design Studio, conceptualised the store’s interior with a vision of “menswear as theatre.” Notable features include impressive original eight-meter-high ceilings, intricate marble and gold wall finishes, striking graphic black and white floor tiles, and elegant timber floorboards.