# Renovated Prison Cafes The Jury Cafe Boasts Sustainable Design Details and Vivid Signage By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jury-cafe References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/04/21/the-wooden-jury-cafe-interior/) & [biasol.au](http://www.biasol.com.au/) The Jury Cafe is a [casual java house and eatery concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf), conceived by Biasol Design Studio. Located in the heart of Pentridge Village, Melbourne, the Australian cafe has taken over an old prison space that has since been renovated. Boasting a [sustainable design concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency1), Jury Cafe is accented with raw wood finishes and vibrant signage that is graphically bold. The space is accented with geometric elements like beams that feature vibrantly painted edges. Its main signage boasts modern typography and is reminiscent of neon lighting. The interior's [warm wood finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-matcha-caf) are paired with cool grey walls and hints of greenery, showcased throughout its seating areas. The Jury Cafe is a sustainable design project that makes use out of an otherwise abandoned space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prison Cafe Renovations:** Renovating old prison spaces into trendy cafes creates unique and sustainable dining experiences. - **Sustainable Design Concepts:** Utilizing raw wood finishes, vibrant signage, and greenery in cafe design promotes eco-friendly practices. - **Graphic Bold Signage:** Graphically bold signage, reminiscent of neon lighting, adds a modern and eye-catching touch to cafe spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to repurpose unused spaces, like prisons, into innovative dining destinations. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can focus on incorporating sustainable design elements, such as raw wood finishes and greenery, into their projects. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can experiment with bold signage and typography, inspired by neon lighting, to create visually striking brand identities for cafes and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redeveloped Industrial Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfreak-cafe.md) - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Industrial Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-blue-bottle-coffee-west-bund.md) - [Experimental Sporty Coffee shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-grounds-terra-cafe.md) - [Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lackawanna-caf.md)