Jury remark
This mission is an excellent instance of hospitality design, creating theatrics within the eating expertise and a way of longing to absorb the ambiance. From the entry, Central invitations you in with the usage of layered supplies and tiered seating, and a centrally positioned kitchen that doesn’t overpower patrons. The designers have delivered an inside crammed with a way of enjoyable, frivolity and Eighties extra, tinged with a sense of decay and pale grandeur. Its shiny chrome steel and granite American Psycho aesthetic is skilfully executed and captures the thought of Eighties Hong Kong extra in a classy and nuanced approach. This scheme sits in fantastic distinction to the constructing’s harsh Eighties workplace typology and succeeds in creating an environment of pleasure. The archaeology of the unique constructing works as a formidable and built-in backdrop, as does the juxtaposition of the illuminated ceiling and distinctive curtain fee. All jury members recommended this incredible mission’s degree of detailed refinement and respect for the constructing’s unique roughness, making it stand aside from the opposite initiatives.
Design assertion
Central spotlights the artistry and drama of Cantonese cooking whereas paying homage to corporate-core Eighties Hong Kong. A residue of raucous nights previous traces the storied basement tenancy. Just like the workplace towers looming overhead, an illuminated ceiling floods the kitchen-come stage whereas dinners eagerly await the following culinary act.
Central is positioned in Brisbane, Queensland, on the land of the Yuggera and Turrbal folks.
Undertaking credit
Design apply: J.AR OfficeProject workforce: Jared Webb, Esther Pearce
The Award for Hospitality Design is supported by House. The Australian Inside Design Awards are offered by the Design Institute of Australia and InteriorsAu. For extra photos of this mission, see the Australian Inside Design Awards gallery.
