The site of an 1800s ironmongery store has been transformed into Hutch & Co, a modern restaurant and cafe nestled amongst the vines of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, 35km northeast of Melbourne.
July 8th, 2015
Formally known as Hutchinson’s, the heritage of the existing building has remained a priority in Biasol: Design Studio’s transformation of Hutch & Co. An architectural extension, outdoor dining area and multi-zoning issues have been carefully balanced with the ironmongeries original building materials, which have been stripped back to expose the building’s original brickwork.
With only the exposed brickwork left, a refined palette of materials and finishes has been introduced into the interior of Hutch & Co. Pale American Oak timber is a signature feature that weaves throughout the space, adorning the ceiling and wall in the main dining area through application of a pattern that carries through from the timberwork to the white tiling.
Offset by the mix of matte and gloss tiles that coat the bar, the rawness of the wood acts in contrast to the concrete finishes and black steel detailing, providing the space with a vital softness. This is also reflected in Baisol’s choice of lighting and textiles. The studio’s newly designed lighting pendants for Meizai are paired with their Silho collection and grey felted upholstery to create a sense of intimacy.
Attracting the attention of locals and those passing through the countryside, is Hutch & Co’s seven meter wide insignia that stretches across the top of the black façade. Its frontage echoes the architecture of the local area and is synonymous with the original 1800s ironmongery store.
Hutch & Co showcases layered design elements that have been crafted to take full advantage of the heritage of the existing building and capture the natural scenery and lush country terrain of the Yarra Valley, resulting in an interior and exterior that blends to form a single expression.
Biasol: Design Studio
biasol.com.au
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
In the bid to balance the desire to live amongst nature with the modest footprint of today’s homes, designer Victoria Azadinho Bocconi looks for inspiration in the depths of the Amazon jungle.
Living Edge definitely has the edge when it comes to supplying furniture for the education sector. With a plethora of brands and collections at their fingertips, Living Edge provides the perfect solution for any learning environment.
Bidding farewell to mundane and uninspired office spaces, colour has transformed our workplaces into layered and engaging environments. So we sit down with Karina Simpson, Hot Black’s Workplace Lead, to talk about the influence colour has on the workspace landscape through the prism of Herman Miller’s progressive colour philosophy.
Featuring Ross Gardam, Holly Ryan and speakers from Arnsdorf and Sussex Taps, the VAMFF panel discussion explored environmental best practice across industrial design, handcrafted jewellery, and fashion.
‘Community’ was the dominant theme at the INDE.Awards 2018 Gala in Singapore. It was a celebration of outstanding design, architecture, material and culture as well as an opportunity to knit together a stronger fabric for our regional industry.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
Missed the entry window for the INDE.Awards? Fear not! Entries extended until April 6.
No, this not a review of James Joyce’s latest novel. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke with Matthews Architects’ managing director, Gerald Matthews, and recently registered architect, Aiden Moon, about the changing face of architectural education and the transition to practice.
2023 is well under way and studios are being shaken up across Australia. See who’s part of the latest round of promotions and appointments.
The Globe Lookout is the newest tourist attraction in the Outback Queensland town of Barcaldine, joining the award-winning Tree of Knowledge (2009) and The Globe Hotel (2016). It’s all part of the master-planning that has cemented Barcaldine’s position as a regional tourist destination.