# Rustic Renovated Thai Restaurants The Longsong Restaurant Underwent an Extensive Redesign By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-longsong-restaurant References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/australia/melbourne/restaurants/longsong) & [longsong.au](http://www.longsong.com.au/) Australia-based architecture firm JBC redesigned and renovated the Longsong restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. Originally opened in 2005, the restaurant has now relaunched 12 years later with a new modern yet rustic design with the same well-known Thai food menu. Made in a former horse stable, the Longson stands out among the town's traditional dining areas, with a unique interior and exterior design. The space now includes a small seating area, a large standing section and a corner terrace for outdoor dining. The furniture matches the building's color scheme by using classic pieces with dark and earthy tones. The Longsong Restaurant turned from a hole-in-the-wall Thai food spot into a unique dining experience with this extensive renovation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rustic Renovation:** Opportunity for architects and designers to transform traditional spaces into modern yet rustic environments. - **Outdoor Dining:** Growing demand for outdoor dining spaces that offer unique and immersive experiences for customers. - **Reimagined Hospitality:** Renovating and redesigning restaurants as a way to elevate the dining experience and attract new customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on the trend by offering innovative design solutions for restaurant renovations. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can benefit by incorporating rustic and outdoor elements into their venues to attract customers seeking unique experiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers specializing in rustic and reimagined spaces can find opportunities in renovating restaurants to create visually appealing dining environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sichuan-impression.md) - [Light-Focused Warm Diner Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-years-diner.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-restaurant.md) - [Thai Restaurant-Transformed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olysse.md) - [Irregularly Shaped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger.md) - [Earthy Palette Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logy.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Intimate Noodle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calgary-noodle-bar.md)