Penny
26 August 2024
A sneaky peak behind the scenes!
Just in case you missed the memo - from Term 4 2024, El Patio is moving from Little Lonsdale Street to Swanston Street. Now it seems we're auditioning for The Block! With the clock ticking to Term 4 - how is the makeover of Druid's house going? Read on for a sneaky peak behind the scenes!
How it started
Level 1 / 407 Swanston Street has been many things over the years! From a pre-internet office to a podiatrist, even a salon! The first big step was reconfiguring the space to suit an El Patio setup - bigger rooms, plenty more data and power points and out with the extra salon sinks!
How its going!
Once we had our spaces set up - it was time to add some El Patio flavour. A splash of colour from every vista!
We've also ripped out the tired carpets and prepped the floors, ready to be re-dressed this week.
What's next?
Soon it'll be time to give these rooms some names and personalities (ie. the fun part!)
When Term 3 is finished we can move all our furniture in - ready for a fresh start in Term 4.
We can't wait to show you the finished result!
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