14/10/2026
Curious what SWOP South Melbourne looked like before the doors opened? Working alongside Joseph Gardner from Studio GARDNER and William McRoberts, we transformed this former axe-throwing venue and CrossFit gym into SWOP’s biggest store to date. Completed in just over three months, the fitout features perforated mesh balustrade walls and custom stainless steel furniture. Here’s a look behind the preloved seams at how it all came together. | Tom Ross