# Mine-Inspired Restaurant Interiors This Brisbane Restaurant is Named After a Former Mining Town By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-02-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-restaurant References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/02/18/jabiru-bar-restaurant-by-creative-9-brisbane-australia/) This Brisbane restaurant uses [reclaimed timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant) to create an interior design inspired by a former mining town. Located in Northern Territory, Jabiru is a former mining town that now has a place in the Central Business District of downtown Brisbane. Called Jabiru Bar & Restaurant, the enchanting eatery features a conceptual ceiling installation that resembles the [abandoned mining site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk) located within the town of Jabiru. Designed by agency [Creative 9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakrids-by-blow-cherry-sour), Jabiru Bar & Restaurant generally feels like a tribute to the Australian outback, with materials like rusted metal, sandstone and recycled copper recalling tones contained in the desert. The establishment boasts casual seating options that recall the imagery of enjoying a picnic, which is balanced out by the mixture of organic materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reclaimed Timber Interiors:** Using reclaimed timber in interior design creates a unique and eco-friendly atmosphere. - **Conceptual Ceiling Installations:** Incorporating conceptual ceiling installations adds an artistic touch to restaurant interiors. - **Australian Outback Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from the Australian outback creates a distinct and immersive dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants can incorporate reclaimed timber and conceptual ceiling installations to enhance their interior design and create a memorable dining experience - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the use of reclaimed timber and conceptual ceiling installations to create visually appealing and sustainable spaces - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction professionals can take inspiration from the Australian outback to design unique and immersive restaurant interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pearl Diving-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiwan.md) - [Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Artful Warm Interior Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-restaurant.md) - [Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoyi.md) - [Sensory Interior Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Archipelago Resto Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labysse-monte-carlo.md) - [Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-restaurant.md) - [Redeveloped Industrial Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf.md)