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timber. And there is a visual softness to the
form of the furniture pieces that balances
the strong lines of the architecture, without detracting from the heritage character.
Some furnishings, such as the I-beam
light fixtures above the bar, were custom
designed to provide an appropriate visual
weight to the space.
Other key features of the refurbishment include a porch with a fire door-style
window that can be raised to open up the
space to the street. There is also a rooftop
terrace with barbecue facilities.

Above left and left: Entertainment facilities,
including a large bar, are provided on the first floor
of the building. The lighting fixtures were custom
made from steel I-beams fitted with low-voltage
halogen lights. The original concrete floor has
been ground to expose the aggregate mix, and
then sealed and polished to a high shine. In this
part of the building, the walls and ceiling were
only partially ice-blasted – remnants of the original
white paint remain, adding character.
Top and above: A large sliding barn door can be
pulled across to screen the bar from a sitting area.
The barn door incorporates its own hinged door.

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