Where bold
ideas stop
being ideas.

Custom fabrication and premium hire pieces for brand activations, events and pop-ups, guided by a process that keeps you informed, in control and confident at every stage.

Big brands. Big moments.

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Sampling Stations
Container Builds
Expo Stands
Activations
Museum Exhibitions
Theatre + TV Sets
Custom Structures
Activations
Popups
Custom Structures
Expo Stands
Activations
Custom Structures
Expo Stands

Custom Builds and Hire Pieces. 
Either Way, Crafted to the Same Standard.

Behind every stunning space is our crafted process, one that leaves nothing to chance and brings the same precision to every project, so the result you imagined is the result you get.

1000+

Builds completed

Every build teaches us something. After more than a thousand of them, we bring a depth of experience to every new project that simply can't be faked.

400+

Brands that trusted us

Every brand has its own identity and its own definition of great. Getting that right for more than 400 of them, many more than once, tells us we're doing something right.

15+

Years in the making

That's how long Traction Studio has spent refining a process that consistently delivers. Seeing what works, learning what doesn't and building a better way to deliver custom builds.

One

Proven process

Every brief is different. Every build is unique. But the process that sits behind every single one of them never changes. It's the same one we've been refining for over fifteen years.

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OUR COMPLETED BUILDS

Concierge Agency

For Birkenstock's 250th anniversary, Concierge Agency and Traction Studio built a three-day Sydney pop-up rated best in class and showcased to global markets.

Custom gallery build celebrating 250 years of Birkenstock at a Sydney pop-up event

35 Degrees North

One day, one live broadcast, one chance to bring two merged global beverage brands to life — and a build the client refused to dismantle.

Custom stage and product displays built for a global beverage merger launch event in Sydney

Today the Brave

When Woodford Reserve's Melbourne Fashion Festival activation needed to be more premium on the same budget, Today the Brave's Imelda Hodson called Traction Studio.

Woodford Reserve brand activation bar build at the Melbourne Fashion Festival
Camilla Yates
Senior Event & Operations Manager

The Event Space delivers corporate events, conferences and brand experiences for organisations across Australia.

"Bart's estimate was detailed and thoughtful, which gave us real confidence when going back to the client. Outstanding communication throughout."
Maddison Barber
Account Director

Concierge Agency is an experiential marketing agency that creates memorable brand activations, retail experiences and live events for clients across Australia.

"Bart's design instincts are brilliant, Heather's project management is next level, and the whole team genuinely cares about how the final build looks. It never feels transactional. Traction is the one."

They got Traction.
Here's what they said.

"The team were responsive, supportive and went above and beyond to help Guide Dogs bring everything together for our biggest day of the year."
Tori Larosa
Event Manager Brand & Campaigns, Guide Dogs
"Traction are a dream to work with, the team are excellent at what they do and have provided invaluable help in the production of our assets."
Joshua Niewand
Director of Operations
Thank you so much for your patience and persistence with all the MNR elements; and the crew onsite — they were absolutely amazing and a real good bunch of peeps.
Liz Sullivan
Producer
"Bart's estimate was detailed and thoughtful, which gave us real confidence when going back to the client. Outstanding communication throughout."
Camilla Yates
Senior Event & Operations Manager
"It’s always clear that the team cares about our projects and wants them to be a success. That’s evident in the service and customer care we receive every time we work with them."
Matthew Teale
Technical Production Manager
"They are incredibly professional, courteous and very inventive. No task too big or small, great people and very approachable."
Scott Ogier
Director
"The build quality and finishes were excellent, exactly what you need when delivering for a high-profile brand like LEGO. The scale of this project was significant and the team handled every challenge with expertise."
Karina Zheng
Event Producer
"Traction have done an excellent job. Solutions-focused and determined to make it happen – where others said too hard, they found a way."
Matthew Teale
Technical Production Manager
"A great experience from the initial meeting all the way through to build. The finished product looked incredible."
Natalie Russo
Marketing Communications Manager, Blum
"Traction are a delight to work with and always solution driven, they make the impossible possible."
Indi Tharmanayagam
Senior Producer, The World Of
"Great processes and great communication throughout. Everything went exactly to plan."
Jesse Clarke
Innovation & R&D Manager, Pro Clima Australia
Now that I've installed the pop-up and am running my perfume business, I couldn't be happier with the result. Everything was locally made, making communication smooth and tailored to my needs.
Damien Madier
Founder
"Traction delivered an exceptional set piece as the main feature of our school production of The 39 Steps. A standout result."
Benjamin Brockman
Lighting Designer
"From the clear planning process to the 3-day turnaround, the builders were the BEST. In love with what they created in my space."
Cushla Parsemain
Director
"The quality of Traction's products is unparalleled. Meticulous attention to detail and creative flair that elevated the entire project."
Tara Beautyman
Place Activation & Programming Manager, NSW Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure
"They went above and beyond to deliver high-quality builds on time and on budget. Highly recommend for any event or custom build."
Bella Green
Brand Experience Director, Hutton House
"Traction delivers premium event builds. Their work is always of a high standard and staff are an absolute pleasure to deal with."
Candice Dobbie
Senior Event Producer, Emotive
"Traction Studio is our go-to production partner. Pete is amazing, Heather provides fantastic support. Hands down one of the best."
Carl Stanley-Jones
Senior Account Director, Curious Nation
"The whole process was seamless, from Bart who quoted the job to Dean who was our project manager. Client feedback was really positive."
Stephanie Andrews
Event Producer
"In 7 years of doing the Sydney Mardi Gras parade, this was our organisation's best ever float. Highly recommend Traction."
Anthony Orman
Manager of Executive Support, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Our Crafted Process

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Brief

Let us know what your project is about.
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Design

We work with you to design your dream project.
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Construction

We build your structure exactly as you'd imagined, using precision and expertise.
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Installation

We deliver and install your quality project on time and stress-free.

Brand Activations

Built by the brand activation and pop-up builder your clients keep asking you to use again.

Brand Activations

Built by the brand activation and pop-up builder your clients keep asking you to use again.

Commercial Fitouts

Retail fitouts, art gallery and museum exhibitions, built to elevate the space around them.

Design

Design that develops your concept. Into something ready to build.

Hire

Pop up retail, exhibition hire and event display stands, ready when you are.

A build

process

Designed

for you

Questions

Find answers to
common questions.

What does Traction Studio do?

We design and build custom brand activations, event structures, pop-up shops, retail fitouts, commercial spaces, expo stands, Mardi Gras floats, staging sets, and modular fitouts for brands, agencies, and events across Australia.

Do you work with brands directly, or only through agencies?

We work with both. Brands, agencies, event producers, creative studios, galleries, and museums all collaborate with us directly. We partner with whoever's driving the project.

Do you operate Australia-wide?

Yes. We design and fabricate at our Sydney workshop, then manage delivery, installation, and project coordination across all Australian cities and regions. Hire products are available for Sydney metro only.

How much does a custom build cost?

It depends on scope, materials, complexity, and timeline. We quote every project individually based on your brief. Get in touch and we'll discuss budget during your Concept Clarity Call.

How far in advance should I get in touch?

Most projects need 2–8 weeks from concept approval to installation. We recommend reaching out as soon as you have a brief, but we also accommodate urgent timelines depending on availability.

Do I need a finished design to start a project?

No. A rough idea of what you're building, where, and when is enough to start a conversation. We'll help develop the design details from there.

What makes Traction Studio different from other companies?

We bring you through our crafted process step by step, breaking the project down into bit-sized pieces. Our process is designed to bring you on the inside, instead of shutting you out until install day. You're involved throughout so that you can be confident that everything will arrive on-site as it should be.

Bold ideas don't
build themselves.
But we do.

The next step is easy. Let's talk.

That idea? It's officially in motion.

Your brief is in and the team is on it. Expect to hear from us within one business day to lock in a call and get things moving.

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Giant Prada perfume bottle display in a shopping mall with Emporio Armani and Prada stores nearby.