Copper Vines

The site of a former sunbed shop with residential accommodation on the first floor in a prominent location within the Standish Conservation area. Due to its position within the conservation area, the planning consent had numerous conditions regarding the materiality and design of external doors, windows, etc ( all designed in hardwood, sliding sash windows to first floor, all to a heritage standard) and the location of extract flue form the commercial kitchen. MGI completely stripped out the interior of the site and reimagined it as a high-quality wine bar and bistro.

Extensive structural works to the existing building were required in order to open the space up and introduce a new mezzanine level providing a link between the ground and first floors and creating an impressive double height space. Furthermore, some existing features such as the timber beams have been retained in order to maintain the heritage of this building. All Finishes and Furniture specified were carefully chose to create a rustic/ reclaimed feel to the interior of the site with industrial elements introduce through use of exposed steel, scaffold poles and scaffold planking. In addition, to soften the space, extensive real and faux planting has been used throughout the interior . At the rear courtyard has been extensively remodelled to include an aluminium and glass canopy over a decked veranda, an external bar, stone paved patio, copper panels and laser cut screens to perimeter walls and Festoon lighting