Hawker Hall by Craig Tan Architects

The success of any restaurant is judged on that unique combination of food, service and fit-out. But just as important are the bathrooms which, in the case of Hawker Hall, actively contribute to the socially energised atmosphere.

Architect
Craig Tan Architects

Photography
Jaime Diaz-Berrio

Interiors
Samantha Eades Design
Bergman & Co.

Project Manager
Armitage Jones

Structural Engineer
Adams Engineering

Mechanical Engineer
Cortese Consultants

Hydraulics Engineer
Clements Consulting

Contractor
Domain Builders

Building Surveyor
PLP

Acoustic Consultant
WSP

Furniture
JR Group – Thonet ‘Vienna’ Chair
Cafe Culture + Insitu – Hemsworth Shop Stool and recycled timber seat
Instyle Contemporary Leathers – Booth seats and banquet cushions

Lighting
pleasepleaseplease – Custom twin light
AT Lighting – Pendant, spot and LED lights

Finishes
Porters Paint – Wall paint
Classic Ceramics – Tiles
Metrite Metals – Cook canopy and bar tabletops
Grime & Songs – Timber throughout
Abet Laminati – Laminate
Boral Aggregate Mixture – Entry slab
Academy Tiles – Public ammenities

Fixed & Fitted
House of Bamboo – Feature bamboo screen
Atco Interiors – Waiters’ station
My Fan – Cook fan
pleasepleaseplease – Waiters’ station
Dyson – Airblade Hand Dryer
Billi – Sahara Tap

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