A Sense of Occasion by Thomas Maxam Studio
25.05.26

When Thomas and Maxam from Thomas Maxam Studio approached us to host their Melbourne Design Week exhibition at NHO, we were delighted to open our doors.

‘A Sense of Occasion’ brought together twenty Australian designers and studios to reimagine the champagne bucket as a sculptural object shaped by ritual, memory and personal expression – a brief we could certainly get behind as avid entertainers.

We’re proud to have contributed to the exhibition – not only by sharing our space and offering marketing and communications support, but by inviting values-aligned creative studio, Round, to shape its visual identity, and securing champagne partner Pol Roger to keep the drinks flowing. And how could we forget the fries from our neighbours at Hector’s Deli to round out the occasion!

It was incredible to see the office transform with works by the likes of Adriana Hanna Office, Brahman Perera, Jordan Fleming, Charlie White and others – each responding to the brief in distinct material and conceptual terms, from technical experimentation to refined sculptural gestures, unified by an exploration of ritual and gathering.

A limited series of hand-blown champagne flutes by Studio Dokola was also presented alongside the commissioned vessels, all available for purchase.

Thank you Thomas Maxam Studio for inviting us into the vision, and to all participating designers for contributing such considered and imaginative work.