Piccolina means 'little one' in Italian, and although small in footprint, this Collingwood gelato store packs a considerable punch through bold colour and inserted sculptural elements. The cue is taken openly from the green of the Italian flag, applying an accessible tile selection in an unexpected way. The brand's familiar warmth holds alongside a sharper architectural register, allowing the venue to feel both immediately recognisable and quietly distinct from its many siblings across every quiet detail.

Photography by Shannon McGrath