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On Point Optical
Our Work
About On Point Optical
Glebe, NSW | 110 sqm | Optometry / Healthcare
- Scope Design & Construct
- Services: Full fitout, joinery, services coordination
DB Projects delivered the design and construction of a new optometry practice for On Point Optical in Glebe, NSW. Located along the iconic GlebePointRoad, the project involved creating a contemporary community-focused practice that balances clinical performance with a warm, welcoming retail
environment.
Client Brief
The Client Brief
Create a calm, homely, and inclusive environment for families and the local community
Develop a design that aligned with Glebe’s village atmosphere and cultural identity
Deliver a minimal yet refined interior with a premium but approachable feel
Plan an intuitive layout to support efficient patient flow from reception to consultation
Balance retail display with clinical functionality
Key Challenges
Project Challenges
Key challenges included:
- Designing within a high-profile main street location
- Creating a strong brand identity within a compact retail footprint
- Balancing warmth and sophistication within a clinical environment
- Integrating multiple material finishes without visual clutter
- Ensuring compliance with healthcare, accessibility, and BCA requirements
Our Solution
DB Projects managed the project from initial concept design through to detailed documentation and fitout delivery. The design adopted a “minimal luxe” approach, combining softness and refinement through carefully selected materials and detailing. Key design elements included:
- Herringbone timber flooring to introduce warmth and texture
- Custom joinery to maintain a clean, uncluttered retail presentation
- Burgundy feature elements to add richness and depth
- Terrazzo and powdercoated metal finishes to introduce a contemporary edge
The spatial planning was developed to create a gentle and intuitive patient journey, supported by considered zoning and layered lighting to defineretail,testing, and consultation areas.
Design Philosophy & Place
The interior concept was directly informed by the character of Glebe — a suburb known for its cultural depth, independent spirit, and strong senseofcommunity
Every material and design gesture was selected to reflect the values of the practice itself: calm, considered, and detail-oriented. The result is a spacethatfeels personal, grounded, and connected to its local context.
What we delivered
Our scope included:
Space planning
Concept design and 3D and VR visualisation
Concept design and detailed construction documentation, including FF&E schedules and bespoke joinery drawings.
Full construction and fitout
Custom joinery, services coordination, and commissioning
The Outcome
The completed practice delivers a warm, contemporary optometry environment that supports high-quality clinical care while offering a welcomingexperience for families and the local community. The fitout successfully balances brand identity, retail presence, and clinical performance, positioning On Point Optical as a thoughtful, design-conscioushealthcare provider within Glebe.
