Fonda Bondi

At Fonda Bondi, Studio Esteta has looked to the work of Luis Barragán and Sydney’s seaside location to design a space where Mexican cuisine and local hospitality are dished up.

BY Indesignlive

January 11th, 2018

Tags: cafecultureinsitu, Fibonacci, Garden Trading, Laminex, Mica Lighting, Prototype, thonet, Urban-Edge-Ceramics

Furniture
Prototype – Nolita Chair, Laminex Table,
Thonet – NO.811 Hoffman Chairs
Cafe Culture – Ranger Stool

Lighting
Garden Trading – Plaster Wall Light
Mica Lighting – AY Illuminated Pendants

Finishes
Fibonacci – Terrazzo stone
Urban Edge Ceramics – Encaustic Cement Tile

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