Melbourne's Higher Ground Cafe and Eatery is a Former Industrial Site
Joey Haar — October 5, 2016 — Art & Design
References: designoffice.au & dezeen
The Higher Ground cafe and restaurant in Melbourne gets patrons charged up with a coffee and a good meal, which is fitting considering the eatery's locale. Built inside a decommissioned power station, the Higher Ground cafe and restaurant makes use of the brick walls and high ceilings that were a necessity for the former industrial site.
Designed by Design Office, an architecture firm based out of Collingwood, Australia, the only significant spatial addition to the building is a new level to separate cafe-goers from diners. Otherwise, the structure of the building is essentially unchanged from when it was a power station. To offset the toughness of the exposed bricks, Design Office included ample planters throughout the interior.
Designed by Design Office, an architecture firm based out of Collingwood, Australia, the only significant spatial addition to the building is a new level to separate cafe-goers from diners. Otherwise, the structure of the building is essentially unchanged from when it was a power station. To offset the toughness of the exposed bricks, Design Office included ample planters throughout the interior.
Trend Themes
1. Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Sites - Restaurants and cafes are repurposing former industrial sites to create unique and inspiring dining experiences.
2. Industrial Aesthetic in Interior Design - Businesses are embracing the raw and textural elements of former industrial spaces to create visually interesting interiors.
3. Blending Dining Experiences - Designers are creating multi-level spaces for cafes, bars, and restaurants in order to offer a diverse range of experiences within one venue.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and cafes are at the forefront of the trend to repurpose former industrial sites.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry is finding new opportunities to create unique and memorable experiences by embracing the aesthetics of former industrial spaces.
3. Architecture and Design - Design firms are working on projects to transform former industrial sites into exciting new venues.
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