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Australia’s best restaurant design 2020: Nostalgia takes centre stage

September 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

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At a time when the hospitality industry is really hurting, due to lockdown measures and the general economic downturn, this year’s Eat Drink Design Awards finalist announcements do feel bittersweet. That said, perhaps there’s no better time to celebrate the best designed hospitality venues across Australia and New Zealand, in recognition of the joy they provide.

“Perhaps it is no coincidence that in a time of such upheaval, we have seen designers create spaces that provide familiarity in their appearance and comfort in their feel. Many designers appeared to be in search of an air of nostalgia for the interiors they created, with numerous venues showcasing a modern take on traditional spaces. This year’s designers have one foot in the past whilst firmly looking towards the future,” says Cassie Hansen, Eat Drink Design Awards jury chair and editor of Artichoke.

And while the awards recognise excellence in design across many spheres (hotel, bar, cafe and retail design to name a few), this year we’ve decided to showcase the finalists in the restaurant category; an impressive bunch indeed.

Mya Tiger by Techne Architecture and Interior Design, St Kilda VIC. Photo: Shannon McGrath
Shutters – AZB Creative and Schiavello Construction
Madre by RADS with Voice Design (identity). Photo: David Sievers
New York Grill by CTRL Space. Auckland, NZ. Photo: Sarah Grace
Shutters by AZB Creative and Schiavello Construction. Coogee, NSW. Photo: Tyrone Branigan
Shutters by AZB Creative and Schiavello Construction. Coogee, NSW. Photo: Tyrone Branigan
Niubi by T A Square. Melbourne, VIC. Photo: Tom Roe
Niubi by T A Square. Melbourne, VIC. Photo: Tom Roe
Alala's by Pony Design Co. Neutral Bay, NSW. Photo: Phutang
Alala’s by Pony Design Co. Neutral Bay, NSW. Photo: Phutang
Glorietta by Alexander and Co. North Sydney, NSW
Glorietta by Alexander and Co. North Sydney, NSW. Photo: Anson Smart
Bathers Pavilion by Luchetti Krelle. Mosman, NSW. Photo: Michael Wee
Fino Vino by Studio Gram. Adelaide, SA. Photo: Kate Bowman
Fino Vino restaurant shot for Studio Gram Architects. Adelaide, S.A. Photo: Kate Bowman
Poodle Bar and Bistro by Bergman and Co. Fitzroy, VIC. Photo: Derek Swalwell
Firebird by Ewert Leaf. Windsor, VIC. Photo: Jana Longhorst
Firebird by Ewert Leaf. Windsor, VIC. Photo: Jana Longhorst
The Albert Park Hotel by Six Degrees Architects. Albert Park, VIC
The Albert Park Hotel by Six Degrees Architects. Albert Park, VIC
Chocolate Buddha by Maddison Architects. Melbourne, VIC. Photo: Will Watt
Frederic by SJB Interiors. Cremorne, VIC. Photo: Sharyn Cairns
Frederic by SJB Interiors. Cremorne, VIC. Photo: Sharyn Cairns
Ichiro Izakaya Bar by Studio Grayscale. Burwood East, VIC. Photo: Michelle Jarni
Ichiro Izakaya Bar by Studio Grayscale. Burwood East, VIC. Photo: Michelle Jarni
Lagoon Dining – Olaver Architecture. Carlton, VIC. Photo: Ben Hosking
Lagoon Dining by Olaver Architecture. Carlton, VIC. Photo: Ben Hosking
Lilian by CTRL Space. Auckland, NZ. Photo: Sarah Grace
Martha's Table by Melissa Collison. Mornington Peninsula, VIC. Photo: James Geer
Martha’s Table by Melissa Collison. Mornington Peninsula, VIC. Photo: James Geer
Omnia Bistro by Architects EAT. South Yarra, VIC. Photo: Shannon McGrath
Omnia Bistro by Architects EAT. South Yarra, VIC. Photo: Shannon McGrath
Osteria Tedesca by Cox Architecture. Red Hill, VIC. Photo: Tommy Miller
Osteria Tedesca by Cox Architecture. Red Hill, VIC. Photo: Tommy Miller
Paper Crane by CTRL Space. Cairns City, QLD. Photo: Cathy Schulser
Paper Crane by CTRL Space. Cairns City, QLD. Photo: Cathy Schulser
Poly by Anthony Gill Architects. Surry Hills, NSW. Photo: Clinton Weaver
Poly by Anthony Gill Architects. Surry Hills, NSW. Photo: Clinton Weaver
Rengaya by Giant Design Consultants. North Sydney, NSW. Photo: Andrew Worssam
Rengaya by Giant Design Consultants. North Sydney, NSW. Photo: Andrew Worssam
The Beach House by Studio Gram. Jindalee, Western Australia. Photo: Dion Robeson
The Beach House by Studio Gram. Jindalee, Western Australia. Photo: Dion Robeson
SK Steak and Oyster by Richards and Spence. Fortitude Valley, QLD. Photo: David Chatfield
SK Steak and Oyster by Richards and Spence. Fortitude Valley, QLD. Photo: David Chatfield
Superhiro by T A Square. Melbourne, VIC. Photo: Tom Roe
Superhiro by T A Square. Melbourne, VIC. Photo: Tom Roe
Nagambie Brewery and Distillery by Six Degrees Architects. Nagambie, VIC. Photo: Greg Elms
Nagambie Brewery and Distillery by Six Degrees Architects. Nagambie, VIC. Photo: Greg Elms

The Eat Drink Design Awards is Australia’s only hospitality design awards program and the overall winners will be announced Wednesday 18 November.

For more on the 2020 Eat Drink Design Awards.

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