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Using the site and structure of an abandoned church I was to develop a design concept that generated income and provided a benefit to the surrounding community. The original church structure was to remain intact with any new additions to be adapted to the rear of the building only. Using information gathered after conducting a site analysis, the new building operation was to be a microbrewery. Having applied creative thinking methods a concept was developed for the look of the space which took inspiration from California and the tropics in a self-proclaimed style named ‘The Brass Palm’. To achieve the look, special consideration was put on the selection of materials and the inclusion of a large custom light fixture over the bar.

The Dunn Microbrewery

Brisbane, Australia

465m2

Role: Designer

Software: Sketchup , Indesign, Photoshop and Enscape

Date: December 2018

Note: Academic Work

HOSPITALITY

design intent

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Hand Sketch

Church Exterior Concept

Artist Impression Only

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Inspiration Board

Images Referenced

The space gained inspiration from Palm Springs architecture and a tropical style in addition to the rustic state in which the church was in. 

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Mood Board

Images Referenced

concept development

Site Analysis

Images Retrieved from Brisbane City Planning 2014

To develop a strong concept, an in depth side analysis was done to understand what and how the site was positioned and how this would affect the design.

Spatial Planning

Artist Impression Only

Hand Sketch

Sunken Patio Concept

Artist Impression Only

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Hand Sketch

Interior Concept

Artist Impression Only

final concept

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1. Breezeblocks - Room Dividers

Material Board 

Site Plan

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Site 

Contour

Ramp

Access

Driveway

Entrance

Car Park

Ramp

Walkway

Retaining 

Wall

Grass

Area

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To enhance the look of the space,

a custom light fixture was designed and is located above the central bar. It will act as a focal point as users enter the building.

Hand Sketch and Collage

Custom Light Feature

Artist Impression Only

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2. Terrazzo - Main Flooring

3. Timber - Secondary Flooring

4. Brass - Fixtures and Features

5. Red Leather - Bench Seat Upholstery

6. Green Tile - Bar Exterior

7. Concrete - Exterior Facade Detail

8. Tropical Fabric - Chair Upholstery

9. Green Velvet - Chair Upholstery

10. Red Velvet - Bar Stool Upholstery

Outdoor

Patio

Roof

Overhang

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Floor Plan

Not to Scale

Side Patio

Storage

Booth and Low Table Area

Walkway

Bar

Brewing

Area

Bar Table

Area

Rear Patio

WC

WC

Access to Grass Area

Side Entrance Stairs

from Grass Area

Main Entrance from

Carpark

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Right Elevation

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Left Elevation

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Door to

Side Stairs

Entrance Door

Front Elevation

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Rear Elevation

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Booth and Low

Table Area

Bar Area

Custom 

Light

Brewing

Area

Booth and Low

Table Area

Bar Area

Custom 

Light

Bi-Folds to

Rear Patio

Bi-Folds to

Side Patio

Booth and Low

Table Area

Storage

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