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Donna Hay Cafe
Sector
Hospitality
Location
Manly, Sydney NSW
Year
2023
Donna Hay Cafe
Manly, Sydney
Client Requirements
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Natural Light
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Neutral, and pastel blue colour palette
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Self-service area
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Open kitchen
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Flexible seating arrangements
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Booth seating
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Open, but functional
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Located near the water with an ocean view
Donna Hay Café visionary concept "Cooking is an art, and each ingredient is a stroke of paint on the canvas of a plate." Harmonizes exceptional cuisine, welcoming ambience, and community connection. Rooted in Donna Hay's culinary philosophy, the café reimagines the dining experience. Here, each dish is a melodic composition of locally sourced ingredients, crafted with artistic precision.
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The café's design seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with natural elements. The café offers a unique self-service experience, inviting guests to curate their culinary journey within a welcoming environment.
At Donna Hay's Cafe, the design echoes her culinary philosophy by seamlessly integrating natural textures such as travertine, timber features, modern aesthetics, and a harmonious colour palette of neutrals and a range of blue hues, creating an inviting and aesthetically pleasing space that mirrors the balance and artistry found in her exquisite dishes.
A daring, pastel blue POS station sets the tone of the interior. Lacquered white surfaces with Venetian wall textures grace the dining area. The design's focal points are the textured hammered gold installations above the contrasting dark teal booth seating. Timber accents on the tables and striking shelving behind the counter add a unique touch to the space.
The space boasts an architecturally designed ceiling, with an open layout that allows natural light to flood in through the floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows at the entrance.
Project
Job Type
Location
Donna Hay Cafe
Take away & Dine in Cafe & Bakery
Renovation of vacant premise
Shop 1 / 43 - 45 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095
Software & Skills
SketchUp
Enscape
AutoCAD
Hand Sketching
3D VISUALISATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Manly is located within the Northern Beaches of Sydney, a great spot for a beachside cafe.
The premise sits across from the beautiful views of Manly Beach only 50 metres from the main Boulevard.
Predesign Condition:
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The shop was vacant, for lease, well-maintained and clean.
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The original design of the space was quite open, with only a few walls requiring removal for the redesign.
SITE LOCATION
Shop 1/43-45 North Steyne, Manly, NSW
SPATIAL ZONING
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FLOOR PLAN
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MATERIAL BOARD
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Material Board
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Material Board
HAND SKETCHING
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Hand Sketch
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Hand Sketch
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Hand Sketch Touchpoint
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Hand Sketch
3D VISUALISATIONS
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RENDERS
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Outdoor Facade
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Entrance
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Outdoor Facade
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