Commercial spaces research

Looking at commercial interiors already out there will be interesting in finding out what else is out their and what elements can be applied to this project. Taking note of the design, its influences and area if possible.

Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar

Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar

This bar is situated in Brisbane, Queensland in Australia. It was designed by Francine John along with Greg Harris of Greg Harris Designs. Francine John is mainly a property developer and Greg Harris a designer. The Urban Arts Project commissioned some of the pieces with it but overall the interior design was designed by these two people. The reason why I have used this in my research is because of the good use of bench seating along with chairs. The contrast in fabric, patterns, light and dark works well together. I especially like the way the light filters through the Frangipani motif to add to the pattern in this interior. This motif is made out of stainless steel as well as glass. It was laser cut to ensure its neat finish. This flower was chosen because it grows throughout the area of which the hotel is in. This flower is a recurring theme throughout the hotel. The link of bringing outside influences in relates to what I am trying to do with The Cottage Inn.

Paddington Inn

Paddington Inn

Paddington Inn can be found in Sydney, Australia. It was designed by Indyk Architecture Pty Ltd. This building has a long history working as a local inn. I love the mix of bench seating and stools as a better way to utilise the space available. It is a more informal set up. By having stools it allows for more surfaces to add texture and pattern. With in this particular design the stools have bee used to add colour and pattern as well as low level seating. I don't like that they are fixed to the ground because it means the interior can not be moved around to accommodate different situations and events. As The Cottage Inn puts on events such as quiz nights and live music an interchangeable interior will be needed.

The Avalon

The Avalon

The Avalon - Bar

The Avalon is in London and was created by Concorde BGW. This design comes from the heady days of the Victorian Empire. It has the look of a tradition tavern. As there is huge windows that flood this space with light the dark colours work really well in creating that old style looking pub. The different colours used have added warmth to the interior. The different textures and block colours means the artwork does the talking.

The Violet Hour

The Violet Hour

I love this interior as it is very sophisticated. This image looking through to the bar is taken from The Violet Hour, which is located in Chicago, USA. It was designed by Design Bureaux Inc. It is a mix of 19th century english georgian design with elelments from the french directoire. The stools stamd out from their subdued background. The way the interior has been partioned into area with the use of fabric is really clever. It gives the interior a very soft and inviting look. As the put it small this is not going to be possible which is a shame, but maybe adding long draped curtains at the window may have the same effect. 

Castle Hill 

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a cinema lounge situated in Sydney, Australia. It was again design by Indyk Architecture Ltd. I think this is very apparent as this interior has very similar elements to that of Paddington Inn. Not only the colour but the use of stools too. These stools are able to move around to fit the use of the space at any given time. I really like the way the stools have bee used to close of each little booth as a personal space to the users.

Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza

This interior is from The Crowne Plaza in Queenstown, New Zealand. The main reason this interior grabbed my attention is the use of colours. All the pattern in this interior has been applied through the cushions on to a base colour. It was designed by Dulem Architecture. This is the bed bar from their bar area. It brings the comfort and warmth from the home into the commercial space. Using cushions to add texture and pattern is a really could idea and worth considering for the Pub.

Hopefully these images and design concepts will influence how I can utilize the space available at The Cottage Inn

Bibliography
The images above have been sourced from:
Hall, A. 2010, 21st Century Bars. Australia: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd.