Located on the ground floor of a new mixed-use development in Hawthorn, this café fitout was designed to create a warm, inviting space that encourages customers to relax and linger. The client’s brief called for a balance between modern design and cosy comfort — a space that would feel both contemporary and welcoming.
This was achieved through the extensive use of timber elements, including chevron-patterned timber flooring, a custom timber servery, and bespoke timber furniture. These warm, tactile surfaces are contrasted with an exposed off-form concrete ceiling, lending the space a subtle industrial edge while preserving the full ceiling height to enhance openness and natural light.