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The Elizade University Project

Educational Interior Design

Overview

The brief.

Working within the unique requirements of an academic institution, our design approach focused on delivering interiors that are durable, efficient, and aesthetically refined. Every design decision was guided by the need to create spaces that encourage productivity while providing comfort for students, staff, and visitors. By combining quality materials with practical planning and thoughtful detailing, we delivered spaces that reflect the institution's commitment to excellence and innovation.

Design challenge

The room needed to feel distinct and memorable while using finishes durable enough for daily commercial turnover.

Our solution

We specified performance-grade textiles that read as residential, and concentrated the more delicate finishes (teak veneer, brass detailing) on vertical surfaces less exposed to daily wear.

Scope

What Orchidtree delivered.

Educational Facility Interior Design
Space Planning
Material & Finish Selection
Art direction

Colour palette

Charcoal
Ochre
Ivory
Teak

Materials used

Every surface, chosen on purpose.

Wood

Teak veneer

Headboard wall and entry console.

Fabric

Performance velvet

Lounge chair and bench seating, chosen for durability.

Lighting

Warm dimmable layers

Bedside, ambient, and task lighting on separate circuits.

Metal

Blackened steel

Shelving and door hardware.

Gallery

A closer look.

Timeline

How the project came together.

Total duration 5 months
  1. Stage 1

    Consultation

    Brand workshop with the hospitality group's leadership.

  2. Stage 2

    Prototype design

    One suite designed as the template for the full rollout.

  3. Stage 3

    Procurement

    FF&E sourcing built around commercial durability standards.

  4. Stage 4

    Installation

    Prototype fit-out and photography for group-wide sign-off.

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