"[The inspiration behind the venue was] capturing the essence of old school hospitality inspired by the original city coffee houses of the 1920s. Overlaid materiality creates a sensory journey, where all elements are bespoke and created using craft-like technics which have largely disappeared from contemporary building and design." Following the success of The Grounds of Alexandria, owners Ramzey Choker and Jack Hanna have opened up another venue – The Grounds of the City. Caroline Choker and Vince Alafaci of Acme and Co., who is behind the new venue's design, discuss the project.
In three short years, ACME&CO has made an indelible impression on the local architecture and design industry. Its creative and innovative work has been recognised as design of the highest order, deserving of its many accolades.