BRIEF:

Deliver a modern and contemporary food and beverage experience for the iconic Winston Hills Hotel.

EXPERIENCE:

Respecting the hotel’s existing mid-century and Japanese-inspired architecture, we preserved most of the original floors and layout. Nostalgic design elements – like the original Frank Lloyd Wright wall lights – were retained and served as inspiration for the structural forms throughout the interiors. The existing fireplace was also preserved and enhanced, creating intimate, fire-side cocoons for guests to enjoy.

The space tells the story of a worldly muse – a glamorous traveller who collects objet d’art and stories from across the globe. Her love of Asian-fusion and mid-century design weaves its way through the venue, reflecting her passions for music, fashion, art, and cuisine.

Cala is a space to revel in indulgence, where rich flavours and sparkling moments meet, and tales of adventures are shared.

BRIEF

• Provide a welcoming and memorable first impression for patrons and guests of the Bankstown Sports Club and Mercure Hotel.
• Integrate intuitive wayfinding elements in a space flooded with natural light, facilitating easy navigation through the venue.

EXPERIENCE

We utilised organic forms to establish harmony within the venue’s irregular floor plan, providing a tranquil and inviting atmosphere for guests.

Elevated ceiling heights and suspended design elements enhance the double-height space, allowing natural light to permeate and illuminate the area.

A neutral base palette, enriched with dramatic textures and tonal variations, complements and creates cohesion with the alternate Restwell Street Lobby entrance.

High-contrast black accents and polished surfaces are juxtaposed with a tonal base palette, achieving a timeless – yet theatrical – result.

Ambient lighting accentuates the textural finishes, adding depth and shadow to the foyer space.

BRIEF:

Revitalise a faded pub and create a vibrant indoor-outdoor Sports Bar; the ultimate destination to catch every major sporting event, imbued with the quintessential Taffy’s energy.

EXPERIENCE:

Set within the leafy backdrop of Winston Hills Hotel, Taffy’s 3.0 channels rock ‘n’ roll, cuffed denim and James Dean-cool.
Blending an American diner aesthetic with a bold red, white, and powder blue palette, Taffy’s 3.0 mixes nostalgia with modern flair. Retro-style seating, a curved main bar, and illuminated lightbox signs are accented by Taffy’s signature graphic murals.

Taffy’s lounge area offers prime seating for sports fans; a laid-back spot to catch every play on the giant screens. When Friday night rolls around, the atmosphere shifts as the house DJ turns the space into a buzzing dance floor.

Taffy’s also boasts an inviting outdoor dining area fitted with large screens, where guests can enjoy their meals without ever missing a moment of the game.

BRIEF:

Design a modern Asian-fusion and yum cha restaurant that brings families together, blending tradition and culture with a fresh, contemporary dining experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Dim Joy House is shaped by an interplay of modern design and Asian influences.

Intricate timber panelling interweaves with ornate wallpaper, while ceilings pay homage to the awnings found in traditional Buddhist temples.

Feng Shui principles guide our design, including the tranquil water feature at the restaurant’s entrance; a symbol of beauty and tranquillity.

Rich tones of jade and ruby red are meaningfully scattered through the space, appearing in both furniture and finishes to evoke luck and prosperity.

Patrons can choose to dine beneath paper lantern-style pendants in the main dining area or enjoy the intimacy of the private bookable rooms.

The interior is defined by a layered, textural palette, bringing warmth and sophistication to every corner.

This paired-back and utilitarian workspace is designed for the Australian head office of a confidential Japanese client. Boasting expansive view of the iconic Sydney Harbour, the workspace makes a statement while respecting the prime location. The neutral palette focuses on textural application – the drama of the views taking centre stage.

The client’s requirement for Covid-safe workstation screening and distancing creates a flashback workplace reminiscent of the past, while also being crafted to appear futuristic in form.
The material strategy was focused around honouring traditional Japanese makers and techniques, while respecting the client’s need for non-permeable materials required for their hygiene regimes. Both were achieved without compromise. Hand-made Japanese tiles sit next to shou-sugi-ban timber clad forms, while hand-trowelled wall and floor finishes ground the design – connecting to a commercial form of wabi-sabi.

Situated in a 5-star Nabers building, the sophisticated workspace is the embodiment of the mid-pandemic workspace design era. But space has been showcased rather than imposed and is used to reveal subtle details that might otherwise be overlooked in a crowded area.

Situated on the Central Coast, Taffy’s 2.0 is little brother to the popular Taffy’s Sports Bar in Sydney.
This iconic venue’s next generation embraces the same ethos – a boldly graphic, packs-a-punch sports bar that enhances the buzz and rowdiness of a good match and is all about celebrating game time.

The bar boasts 2 large screens and main event areas for the crowd, alongside 50’s diner–inspired private booths with their own viewing screens. To complement the experience and encourage feelings of nostalgia, the materiality and palette was inspired by an acid-wash of 50’s sporting colours and the mustards and reds of a game-side hot dog.

Even empty, the bar captures a rowdy and loud atmosphere befitting a sports celebration through graphic murals that compete deliberately with patterned floors and fabrics.
All surfaces provide opportunity for excitement and discussion. Collaborations with graphic artist and mural artists transform the venue into a painted canvas. It’s an immersive experience that matches the colour and movement of a game in play.

Taffy’s 2.0 provides the Central Coast with its only true sports bar, offering patrons a completely new experience in the area – blending the excitement of a good night out with the comfort of a good night in.

Situated directly on The Entrance channel, Mrs May is an indoor-outdoor coast-side paradise. Named after Mrs May Loftus, it honours the bravery and passion of Mrs May and other pioneers of female surf lifesaving and swimming.

Mrs May promises to surprise and delight, elegantly fusing both Art Deco and 70’s architectural, fashion and design elements to form a timeless aesthetic worthy of the surrounding natural beauty. It captures the relaxed but forceful ebb and flow of the nearby tides, inviting patrons to dip their toes in and explore, marvel and wonder. Adorned with nature-inspired creativity and art, beauty is never far away.

All eyes are drawn to the heart of the venue – the gleaming central hub situated under an existing skylight – which has been transformed into a sculptural display. Coastal and ocean elements have been combined by a textile artist to create a form reminiscent of rockpool creatures and art deco forms. Collaborations with mural artists, sculptors and textile designers work together to transform the venue into an artform.

With indoor and outdoor spaces, the venue takes full advantage of its spectacular setting, anchored in the world around it and providing the central coast with a truly ‘by the ocean’ food and beverage offering.

BRIEF

Create a modern and inviting rooftop bar that honours the history of the destination and complements the surrounding views.

EXPERIENCE

Lady Banks is a multi-seasonal sanctuary, inspired by the horizon and heritage of the Bankstown destination.

As the area’s only Rooftop bar, the venue boasts 360-degree panoramic views that capture the impressive Sydney skyline to the Blue Mountains. The indoor and outdoor space provides year-round opportunities to soak up the sites in relaxed comfort.

Named for the Lady Banks rose, the venue is proudly connected to the area’s history – the rose being named after Lady Dorothea Banks, wife of botanist and Bankstown namesake, Sir Joseph Banks.

Fittingly, the bar balances a modern and playful rooftop bar experience while paying homage to its muse, the beautiful and elegant rose. Climbing roses and references to floral forms connect the story of the venue to its physical space, culminating in a relaxed and approachable atmosphere. Meanwhile, the muted and honest finishes selections seamlessly balance both summer and winter aspects, providing the ultimate rooftop reprieve for its patrons.

BRIEF

Create a warm and bright workspace amidst the shadowy high-rises of Sydney’s CBD that appeals to a niche tenant market.

EXPERIENCE

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, this soothing and subdued workspace offers a serene sanctuary for focused work.

A speculative fitout for asset manager Investa, the 333m2 floorplate was cleverly designed to accommodate three meeting spaces, a common breakout area and 27 workstations, while maintaining glimpses of harbour views offered by parts of the floor.

Being on a lower level of the building surrounded by high rise structures, a bright and fresh palette was selected to assist in bouncing light throughout the tenancy. A light and bright aesthetic with textured vanilla folds and dustings of powdery hues were used to make the space and captivating place for quiet working whilst bathing in warmth and light.

Dramatic ceilings balanced out the creamy vanilla palette, reflecting our working name and initial concept for this space: Melting moments.

BRIEF

Create an inviting workspace that celebrates the abundant harbour views and appeals to a broad tenant market.

EXPERIENCE

Rich yet restrained, this elegant and inviting workspace holds its own against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour.

A speculative fitout for asset manager Investa, the 390m2 floorplate was cleverly designed to celebrate ample harbour views on offer in the entry to the space, the gateway to striking workspace that accommodates four meeting spaces and 36 workstations.

At the heart of the tenancy is a central breakout area offering an energising greeting space and place for gathering against the backdrop of the iconic harbour.

Inside the workspace, permeable zone transitions and transparent finishes bounce activity and movement, adding a dramatic contrast to sumptuous soft surfaces.

A bold monochromatic forest green palette is anchored by rich timbers and bold blacks – the scheme a balance between hard surfaces and shades of deep forest greens undertone of raw elements. The effect is elevated yet approachable, perfect for a wide range of tenancies.