MEET THE SPEAKER

Stuart
Krelle

Principal, Creative Director
Luchetti Krelle

Stuart Krelle is one of the principals/creative directors of Luchetti Krelle, an award-winning firm specialising in hospitality design. His eclectic design idiom — rigorous conceptual focus, and meticulous eye for detail — enables him to splice a fusion of influences, in turn creating boldly iconographic settings underpinned by resourceful practicality.

His charismatic bespoke design solutions, from intricately crafted joinery to lighting and furniture pieces, have made him one of Australia’s most sought-after designers. Krelle’s uniquely filtered vision has taken him offshore in recent years designing restaurants through to extensive hotel fit-outs, receiving awards along the way. Notable recent projects include Tokyo’s eagerly awaited The Upper, which combines luxe dining with breezy sociable spaces, plus the radical rejuvenation of the Art Deco Tattersall’s Hotel in NSW.

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Luchetti Krelle’s Award-Winning Design Journey with Vectorworks

Join Stuart Krelle of Luchetti Krelle as he guides us through their innovative design and workflow, featuring award-winning projects. As early adopters of Vectorworks, Luchetti Krelle stands as a pioneer in utilising this powerful design tool.

Specialising in Interior Design and Architecture for the hospitality industry, Luchetti Krelle is renowned for their creative thinking. Their collaborative approach, combined with agility, drive, and passion, consistently delivers captivating environments. The studio's portfolio spans small-scale cafes, bars, and restaurants to large-scale hotel designs, accommodation, and precinct designs for retail centres.

Over the past 16 years, Vectorworks has remained a constant, serving as the cornerstone for creative thinking and expression. The presentation will showcase the evolution of presentation styles, highlighting the studio's adeptness in leveraging Vectorworks for design expression, including a glimpse into their 3D utilisation. Luchetti Krelle excels in working collaboratively with teams, seamlessly importing and exporting files to deliver complex projects.