Tucked away in a former mechanics workshop in Nunawading is the new Manta Ray Coffee Roastery and café by client Vincent Gao, realised by We Are Humble. The practice expressed its affection for industrial aesthetics as the design juxtaposes industrial minimalism with hand-crafted artisanal elements. The idea was to create a space that would give […]
Vacation Cafe designed by Therefore embodies the relaxed, playful energy of the owners. Located in the Ernst and Young tower in Melbourne’s CBD, the abstracted form, colour and pattern of Vacation is nostalgic and exudes vibrancy in an otherwise sedate CBD context. The eponymous flagship outlet for a new coffee roasting label, Vacation’s young operators share […]
All photography by Michael Wee. Sydney-based design studio loopcreative has designed a 250sqm fitout for Long Shot – a much-loved fixture on Melbourne’s coffee scene. Situated within the new Collins Square development in the CBD, Long Shot offers corporate city folk a sleek new space to frequent. The design utilises a discerningly dark palette to create a […]
Tapping into a network of skilled designers and makers can bring a level of authenticity to every touchpoint of a hospitality project, as MEZZANINE discovers in Bondi’s new take on the traditional coffee shop.