SOFTWARE:         Revit, Sketchup and Photoshop.

The Melbourne Tattoo Academy architecture competition had tasked participants with 

creating designs for a building in one of the most popular locations of this multicultural city, where the art of tattooing can be practiced and the stigma broken. The main purpose of the building was to function as a school for the art of tattooing, offering space for 
workshops, accommodation in the form of a hostel, and a public gallery/meeting area as well as a conceptual café.

The academy should have the potential to become a recognisable landmark for the locals, as well as a popular tourist attraction for international visitors. Designs had to be bold and creative, and in keeping with the vibe and atmosphere of one of the world’s most