Espy Design Series 6: The Arrival space at @hotelesplanadestkilda This is a pivotal orientation zone for access to some of…
Our design approach for Lobbs Cafe; to create an open, light-filled, approachable space. High ceilings, timber flooring and a subtle…
Hospitality
Lobbs Café – high ceilings, timber flooring and a subtle pastel palette. Client @lobbscafe Photography @blachford Build by @bearprojects
Thanks to @urbanlistmelb for featuring @hotelesplanadestkilda today online with an interview with Justin Northrop. He explains a number of the…
Comfortable spot within this Techne designed lounge room overlooking the lap pool. Built by @fluxconstruction 📷 by @blachford #designbytechne #styledbytechne…
5 years ago we started our Instagram page and began with a photograph of this special project which was nearing…
Espy Design Series 6: On the first level with the patron dining and bar areas spanning three interconnecting rooms overlooking…
We have spent about 20 years designing booths of various types in bars, restaurants and pubs. We love this one…
A light filled kitchen designed and styled by Techne. A delicate balance of form, detail and materials. #australianarchitecture #designbytechne #australianinteriordesign…
We have created some well loved pubs in Melbourne. A little over 12 months ago the @villagebellehotel was relaunched after…
Espy Design Series 5: The Terrace Bar. This space at the entry of the Espy involved a significant amount of…
On the Mornington Peninsula we created this delightful holiday house which balances and integrates the traditional design of the existing…
As we count down the final hours of 2018 we reflect on our successes for the year and the progress…
Espy Design Series 4: Green Room Cocktail Bar. This space is located on Level 1 and other than being a…
Biggie Smalls Windsor A narrow heritage-listed building, posed a design challenge; how best to maximise functionality within a restricted, split-level…
Ivanhoe House Photography @blachford Styling @lucybock Construction by @built.by.guild
Espy Design Series 3: The Espy Kitchen and associated dining and bar area was created by converting the venue’s old…
Espy Design Series 2: The Ghost of Alfred Felton. These spaces are imagined as Victorian era parlours. A series of…
Espy Design Series 1: The Studio. Creating the Espy was similar to working on 15 projects at the same time….
In 1999 Justin Northrop and Nick Travers collaborated on their first project together which was a pub in West Melbourne….
Great to see our much loved Espy project featured on @thedesignfiles today. This was an incredible project to be involved…
The reinvigorated venue has a total area of 3,000 square metres: 12 bars, two restaurants and numerous discrete spaces. The…
Hospitality
Hotel Esplanade Down a flight of stairs from the Public Bar, is ad-hoc space for live music and performances –…
Hotel Esplanade Photography @shannonmcgrath7 Client @sandhillroad | Build by @hutchies1912 | PM @semz_pa_pm | Interior Stylist @eleishagray |@hotelesplanadestkilda
Mammoth Café, Armadale A variety of seating styles capitalise on the natural nooks that are created by the site’s irregular…
Early morning in Hong Kong ahead of our last project pitch for 2018. Photographic inspiration from @blachford and his night…
The original rooms of the Edwardian house have been retained and renovated. A custom-folded steel-plate staircase is a central feature…
Two Johns Taphouse, Melbourne Airport Photography @blachford Build @schiavelloconstruction
BTS Shooting @hotelesplanadestkilda with @shannonmcgrath7 #myatiger #theespy #technearchitects
Developing a new commercial project in the studio at the moment post planning approval. Love this little design exploration sketch…
Brunetti Flinders Lane – emphasising Italian design influences and materiality while providing a highly theatrical hospitality experience. @brunetticaffe Photography @earlcarterstudio…
