Alala’s
BRIEF
Capture the essence of spring – an elegant garden conservatory space that pays tribute to a 70-year old oak tree.
EXPERIENCE
Fronting onto the iconic tree that gives the Oaks Hotel its name, Alala’s brings the outside in.
Custom sandstone tiles surrounding the bar echo the sandstone garden beds outside while the varied and textured stone flooring guides guests through the space.
The original 1930’s bar layout has been brought to life. Parisian-style seating invites guests to nestle into sumptuous creamy cognac leather seating nooks.
Lemon hues signal springtime and invoke aromatics from the cocktail bar. It’s an Art Deco inspired haven – the perfect spot to enjoy a long summer lunch or an al fresco afternoon of cocktails.
“Alala’s more elevated and food-focused experience and female-friendly touches now gives us the best of all worlds. There’s truly an experience for everyone at our venue. It also gives us the perfect all-weather connection to our historical and famous Oak tree—offering an alfresco experience whatever the season. The design recreated Alala’s hero bar to mimic the shape of the original bar, discovered in a late 1930s photo. With history such an integral part of The Oaks, referencing this in the venue’s design has been a lovely story.”
Andrew Thomas – Publican/ Thomas Hotels – Alala’s at The Oaks
Project Partners:
CLIENT: THE OAKS
HOSPITALITY CONSULTANTS: TULLY HEARD CONSULTING
PHOTOGRAPHER: PHU TANG
BUILDER: THE CHILLIE GROUP
SIGNAGE: FREMONT CO.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER: KILLANOODLE
Services:
INTERIOR DESIGN
• DESIGN STRATEGY & BRIEFING
• CONCEPT DESIGN
• DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
• FURNITURE SELECTION & MANAGEMENT
• TENDER & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
• DESIGN MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION
• DESIGN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT PARTNER COLLABORATION
STRATEGY
• RESEARCH AND DESIGN ANALYSIS
• BRIEF DEVELOPMENT
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
• CREATIVE DIRECTION