Project Name
Garden State HotelPosted in
Bars, Design, Interior DesignLocation
Architecture Practice
Techné ArchitectsArea (sqm)
1945Completed
July 2016Detailed Information | |||||
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Project Name | Garden State Hotel | Posted in | Bars, Design, Interior Design | Location |
95 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia |
Architecture Practice | Techné Architects | Area (sqm) | 1945 | Completed | July 2016 |
The venue is named in honor of the state of Victoria's century-old title, "The Garden State," reflected in its central design inspiration which Sand Hill Road director, Matt Mullins comments upon: "We wanted to provide a lush oasis for busy city workers and residents surrounded by the concrete jungle." Hence, the entire building centers around and radiates off the Beer Garden. This verdant spot connects the street level to the lower basement level and features "cascading seating zones" served by a single bar boasting a striking row of copper beer tanks. Lunch time hunger pangs can be abated with a quick stop at the brightly colored Kiosk, for a tasty toasted sandwich on-the-go.
Down the stairs, the Rose Garden is a a cozy cocktail bar that looks like a quaint country home that has been there forever, features rose printed carpets, crystal chandeliers, antique vases filled with fresh flowers and carved wood mirrors above the bar. Meanwhile, both the Public Bar (the walk-in, watering hole on street level, to the one side of the Beer Garden) and the Garden Grill (the New York-style grill on street level, to the other side of the Beer Garden) exist on a whole other décor plane. In both these spaces, although individuality reigns, the common denominator is modern cool, with linear and minimal design elements. Think light wood, brick walls, and chic touches that unmistakably interpret a "citified" version of expansive, yet intimate.
Light filled, with views overlooking both the calming garden below and the bustling city outside, finally, the more private Observatory and Balcony Dining Room are located on the top floor and are available for private parties of up to a 120 people, and up to 20 people, respectively.