Award Winning Project 2008 Building Designers Association of NSW Winner - Best Use of Colour Commendation - Non Residential Alterations and Additions Commendation - Commercial Interiors Finalist - Commercial Buildings

PARK BEACH RD COFFS HARBOUR

Project Statement :

The owners wanted to modernise this rundown, dark dingy and dated restaurant they had just purchased in a beachside area.
They knew the kitchen needed a revamp and wanted the entrance to be towards the street and had decided the cuisine was to be modern Australian. The logo was completed with inspiration for the name coming from nearby Macauleys Beach and the owners asked us to be mindful of this when formulating design ideas. Budget guidelines were to only do what was necessary!!!
The design solution was to replace bullnose verandahs with a parapet roof at the front immediately transforming the look of the building, and a skillion at the rear. Double front doors made the restaurant more welcoming with new timber bifold doors replacing the old timber windows. Painting the roof, rendering the old brickwork, introducing new modern fencing, feature lighting, polished concrete, a water feature and new landscaping added to the fresh new look.
Inside, near new carpet, straw ceiling and quirky ball lights were retained. Ugly “telegraph” poles were wrapped in timber and new stone and metallic kitchen, reception and bar benches gave an instant lift. Bathrooms were fully revamped and given splashes of colour. Extensive new lighting, a touch of vibrant colour, dried beach grass features and photos of Macauleys Beach, have created a modern relaxed ambience.
Macauleys Restaurant renovation in Coffs Harbour presents a perfect example of the creativity of design studio 22’s work. Taking out the Top Award for Best Use of Colour at the NSW Building Design Awards with Commendation Awards for Commercial Interiors and Non Residential Renovations and Additions;