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Le Velo Cafe

Location: 

48 Baywater Drive, Wentworth Point, NSW, 2127.

Pre-Design Condition: 

The building is the bottom 2 levels of a pre existing apartment complex. 

Client Brief:

- Bold colour

- Cater to local community and passers by

- Relaxed, casual, electric and playful atmosphere

- Open plan for maximum flexibility

- Cater to the avid runners and cyclists

Software: Revit, Photoshop, Hand Sketching

Concept and Features:

Le Velo Café is located at the base of 'The Bellagio' at the waterfront of Wentworth Point in Sydney. The coffee culture here mirrors the rest of Sydney, with locals expecting nothing less than a perfect brew and a welcoming space to relax, socialise, and enjoy a meal.

 

The café is fully equipped with essential staff amenities, including a kitchen, bar, and restrooms. The kitchen is designed to handle everything from preparing hearty meals to crafting delightful pastries, offering patrons the perfect accompaniment to their coffee.

 

The main dining area on the lower level features a mix of standing tables and large group seating, making the most of the café's open-plan layout. Additionally, there is ample space in front of the beautiful stone-and-wood bar, where customers can place orders or wait if they prefer not to sit.

 

Given the athletic nature of the local community, many residents and passersby are either finishing a run or in the midst of a cycling workout. To accommodate this, the café offers several bike racks directly outside the building, ensuring that cyclists can securely park their bikes and enjoy their coffee, whether for five minutes or an hour.

 

Surrounding the café, the pathway is lined with bold, comfortable chairs and an elevated, undercover platform, providing an ideal setting for those who wish to savor their brew while enjoying the outdoors.

Concept Development

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Le Velo outdoor seating

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Lower level dining area

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Bar. dining area, inlcuding stairs

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Material board explaining the choices for the overall restaurant.

The client wanted strong local Australian artists to decorate their space.

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Hand-sketched upper and lower level floorplans.

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