GAZI
2013
‘To pay homage to the craft of clay ware, a striking assemblage of 3874 suspended pots hung from the ceiling, evoking the grandeur of sweeping vaults that gracefully danced around windows and doors.’
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant, post-industrial district of Athens sharing its name, Gazi embraced a rough, hedonistic aesthetic. The old Press Club restaurant that previously occupied the space had its hidebound environment stripped bare, its raw bones exposed, and then meticulously reimagined in the stylised forms reminiscent of ancient urns and vases.
To pay homage to the craft of clay ware, a striking assemblage of 3874 suspended pots hung from the ceiling, evoking the grandeur of sweeping vaults that gracefully danced around windows and doors.
This unique installation immersed diners in a warm, inviting ambience that was both familiar and impossible. Strategically packed at different intervals, the pots accommodated lights and services, either cascading through the porous vaults or concealed behind its earthen allure. Supported by an intricate system of fourteen steel rods of varying length, the ceiling strikes a balance between order and chaos.
The furniture exudes minimalist charm with steel tables, elegant plywood tops, and Daniel Barbera's complementing chairs. The bar is a folded sheet of black steel, while Tasmanian oak booths offered a casual counterpoint to the earlier incarnation of the space. This blend of refined and carefree captures the restaurant's essence, inviting diners to a world of ancient allure and culinary pleasure.
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RESTAURANT
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COMPLETE
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WURUNDJERI | MELBOURNE | VICTORIA
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BUILDER | CBD CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTUCTURAL ENGINEER | CO-STRUCT
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MARK ASHKANASY
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