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23.01.2022 FINALIST: The Soufflé by Foolscap Studio, for The Design Files Awards. .. We're honoured to have three shortlisted projects in the upcoming Design Files Awards. Our studio's first foray into soft furniture design and manufacturing, the Soufflé is a modular interior landscape adept for all types of living and work modes. .. Photos by Willem-Dirk du Toit... .. .. #foolscapfinalist #foolscapstudio #foolscapshortlisted #foolscapawards #thedesignfilesawards #thedesignfiles #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #furnituredesign #seatingdesign See more

22.01.2022 #foolscap10years White Rabbit Barrel Hall, 2015 .. .. 'Fermentation with Imagination' is the mantra of Victorian boutique craft beer producer, White Rabbit, sister brewery of Little Creatures. In 2015, we were approached to design a barrel hall that echoed the brand’s love of continual experimentation, following the relocation of their entire brewery from Healesville to Geelong's Little Creatures Village. ..... .. Our response was to design a space of comfort reminiscent of an inventor’s workshop, set deep in the forest, where the quiet hum of the distillery and enjoyment of a cooling ale go hand-in-hand. Situated in a former wool mill, White Rabbit Barrel Hall capitalises on the industrial beauty and generous volume of its historical red brick building. The project also builds on a place strategy, developed by Foolscap and @relativeprojects to enliven the precinct. .. .. The centrepiece of the ‘watering hole’ zone is the seven metre bar, made by Kyran Starcevich from a mass of charred Oregon timber beams reclaimed from the site. The space is populated with a custom designed-and-built fireplace and furniture pieces developed by us specifically for the space: chestnut bar stools; raw steel tables; and a variety of lighting pendants and fixtures. To complete the project, and achieve a comprehensive and coherent outcome, our studio also designed various extensions to the existing White Rabbit brand, including beer founts, print materials, leather-bound menus, environmental graphics, wayfinding and neon entry signage. .. .. Photos by Willem-Dirk du Toit http://foolscapstudio.com.au/work/white-rabbit-barrel-hall/ See more

22.01.2022 #foolscap10years The Pond, 2009 .. The precise term 'speakeasy' can be dated to an 1837 article in the Sydney Herald newspaper, which referred to them as "sly grog shops, called in slang terms 'speakeasy's' [sic]". The article went on to describe them as "receptacles for thieves, bushrangers, and stolen property". Part restaurant, part speakeasy-style bar, and housed in a historic sandstone farmhouse, The Pond's interior celebrated this layered history and the city's famo...us architectural vernacular. Downstairs, the old cellar was converted into an intimate space for jazz bands and other live music to set the atmosphere, grounded by reclaimed carpet tiles featuring a custom bat print by @craigandkarl. The direction of the bat print replicated their flight path overhead; the bats' nightly migration was easily viewed from The Pond's courtyard on balmy Sydney evenings. .. Photos by Daniel Boud .. .. .. #foolscap10years #foolscapstudio #foolscaprestaurants #foolscapbars #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigninspiration #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #melbourneinteriordesign #sydneyinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #raisethebar #sydneybars #sydneyrestaurants See more

21.01.2022 #foolscap10years - Proudly Celebrating 10 years of Practice Over the coming months, we’ll be revisiting past projects big and small to bring you a retrospective of the Foolscap journey. It’s a chance to celebrate our incredible network of clients, designers, collaborators, thinkers, innovators, developers, architects, builders, craftspeople and suppliers, all of whom continually inspire us to deliver game-changing projects that strive to improve daily lives, places and sp...aces. From hole-in-the-wall coffee shops to award-winning projects for global brands; communal spaces for passionate start-ups to 3000m2 workplaces; small bars to michelin star restaurants, the past decade has been a journey in delivering the measurable value of design. Next week, we'll be starting our journey with the project precursor that helped establish Foolscap as an agent for change in the Sydney small bar scene. #foolscap10years #foolscapstudio #awardwinninginteriordesign #foolscaprestaurants #foolscapbars #foolscapworkplace #foolscapresidential #foolscapcommercial #foolscapwellness #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigninspiration #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #melbourneinteriordesign #sydneyinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger

21.01.2022 #foolscap10years Patricia Coffee Brewers, 2011 .. When long-time hospitality veterans, Bowen Holden (ex-Seven Seeds) and Pip Heath (ex-Dead Man Espresso), decided to open a café together, they had no idea it would turn out to be one of Australia's most popular coffee destinations. Named after their respective grandmothers, who coincidentally share the same given name, Patricia Coffee Brewers embraces a classic, understated interior, inspired by standing-room-only Italian c...offee bars from the 1950s onwards. The integrated branding produced in collaboration with Beyond The Pixels features a blend of Art Deco and contemporary elements, all housed within a heritage, boom-era chambers building. .. .. Photography by Ben Glezer, Nico Alary and Penny Lane See more

20.01.2022 FOOLSCAP FINALIST: JX8 Table, by Foolscap Studio x Hugh McCarthy .. We're honoured to have three shortlisted projects in the upcoming The Design Files Awards. The JX8 Table, named after its eight J-shaped base sections, was conceived and crafted by Hugh McCarthy to match the style and sophistication of a catered meeting room an intimate space within a large, executive-level redesign we're currently working on across multiple stages. Softly-turned timber moments reveal pol...ished brass junction details, elevating the experience of dining, meeting and breaking bread between friends and colleagues. .. Photos by Shelley Horan Table by Hugh McCarthy & Foolscap Studio .. .. #foolscapfinalist #foolscapstudio #foolscapshortlisted #hughmccarthy #foolscapawards #thedesignfilesawards #thedesignfiles #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #furnituredesign #tabledesign #boardtable #executivefurniture #australianfurniture #australianfurnituredesign #australiandesign See more

20.01.2022 #foolscap10years Vanishing Elephant, 2011 .. One of our earliest retail projects, Vanishing Elephant Melbourne, was the Sydney-based menswear brand's first brick-and-mortar store, located in the bustling retail strip of Albert Coates Lane, QV. This delightful project was a really collaborative experience with the Vanishing Elephant founders, whose creative vision aligned with our interior concept inspired by the epic 1985 romance, 'Out of Africa'. .. ..... Photos by Tom Blachford See more

20.01.2022 #foolscap10years Richmond Weekender, 2012 .. In 2012, after the success of The Doghouse in Sydney, we once again teamed up with our friends Right Angle Studio and Lendlease, activating an abandoned shell prior to its transformation into a new multi-residential development. The site was the former headquarters of GTV-9, but before this, was the purpose-built home to a piano factory. Our team created a makeshift bar and canteen, marketplace, cinema, and an alfresco barbecue ...and picnic zone (run by Fancy Hanks BBQ). These events took place every weekend over the course of a month in late summer, occupying the courtyard and several rooms inside the building. Expressing the temporal nature of the project, and the space in which it inhabited, rudimentary materials referenced ideas of construction, packing and unpacking. .. .. Photos by Martina Gemmola See more

17.01.2022 FINALIST: Gulnura Furniture Suite, by Foolscap Studio x Manapan Furniture. .. We're honoured to have three shortlisted projects in the upcoming The Design Files Awards. The Gulnura furniture suite, named after the mythical Lightning Snake, consists of a 16-seater board table, sizeable meeting table, custom credenzas and executive workstation, specially designed for the new executive zone at Melbourne Airport. Working alongside Manapan Furniture, the materials we selected ...native spotted gum timber and marble quarried in Queensland tell a unique story of place. Complemented by a saturated palette of lustrous, wattle-coloured carpet and spotted gum wall panelling, the scheme evokes a Golden Era of travel whilst recognising the site's context as an initial introduction to Australia. .. Client: Melbourne Airport Photos 2-3 by Tatjana Plitt Artwork by Brooke Holm Furniture by Manapan Furniture & Foolscap Studio Interiors by Foolscap Studio .. .. #foolscapfinalist #foolscapstudio #foolscapshortlisted #manapanfurniture #foolscapawards #thedesignfilesawards #thedesignfiles #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #furnituredesign #credenza #sideboard #boardtable #executivefurniture #indigenousdesign #aboriginaldesign See more

16.01.2022 Photo by Nicholas Wilkins

15.01.2022 #foolscap10years The Pond, 2009 .. Kicking off a longstanding relationship, we collaborated with Melbourne-based furniture maker and joiner Ky Starcevich (of The Makery Club), to produce bespoke bench seating and shared tables for The Pond's celebrated upstairs restaurant. .. Photos by Daniel Boud... .. .. .. #foolscap10years #foolscapstudio #foolscaprestaurants #foolscapbars #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigninspiration #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #melbourneinteriordesign #sydneyinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #raisethebar #sydneybars #sydneyrestaurants See more

14.01.2022 #foolscap10years Sixpenny, 2012 .. Such a pleasure to revisit the much-loved (and everlasting) Sixpenny restaurant in Sydney's inner-west. Originating in the UK, the term ‘sixpenny’ refers to the traditional 19th-century meal that could be bought for exactly that. Brought to Australia in the 1850s, it provided a simple economic meal of meat, vegetables and bread to a growing urban workforce. While the cuisine and quality of everyday dining has certainly shifted since then, ...the creators of Sixpenny Dan Puskas (ex- Tetsuya's and Marque by Mark Best) and James Parry (ex- Noma and Rockpool) wanted to celebrate this classic moment in Australian history. They came to us to refurbish a heritage building, with the idea of providing a relaxed, informal and comfortable environment for lunchtime and post-work dining. .. .. Photos by Maja Baska & Harvard Wang http://foolscapstudio.com.au/work/sixpenny/ See more

14.01.2022 #foolscap10years Dry Land, 2010 .. Back to Sydney, where in Redfern, friend and client Roy Leibowitz realised his dream of owning and running his own small bar. .. The name 'Dry Land' was evocative of a rather nautical narrative, brought to life by using objects from Roy's vast collection of old-world curios. Cosy booths were made from bent plywood, similar to curved timbers used in boat building, with ambient lighting provided by salvaged ship's lanterns mounted on a deep... blue backdrop. Dry Land was also a reference to the nanny-state liquor bans that resulted in a somewhat deserted cultural landscape, before NSW's small bar licensing overhaul (behind which Foolscap Director Adèle was a driving force). .. Photos by Carine Thevenau .. .. #foolscap10years #foolscapstudio #foolscaprestaurants #foolscapbars #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigninspiration #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #sydneyinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #raisethebar #sydneybars #sydneyrestaurants #smallbar See more

14.01.2022 #foolscap10years The Pond, 2009 .. The Pond became a destination for Darlinghurst's local residents and Sydneysiders from further afar; think of the American sitcom 'Cheers', and you'll begin to understand the significance of this little watering hole (where it really did seem like everybody knew your name!). Honoured to have worked with the incredible graphic design team Craig and Karl on The Pond's brand identity, including a unique carpet design featuring a custom bat de...sign printed on reclaimed carpet. .. Photo by Daniel Boud .. .. .. #foolscap10years #foolscapstudio #foolscaprestaurants #foolscapbars #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigninspiration #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #melbourneinteriordesign #sydneyinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger #raisethebar #sydneybars #sydneyrestaurants See more

13.01.2022 #foolscap10years Celebrating the Incredible Foolscap Team ‘I’m forever inspired by the collective genius of our amazing team. With a focus on collaboration not a singular vision it’s an honour to work every day with such an inspiring, talented and committed team, present and past. Adele Winteridge, Founder and Director, Foolscap Studio Footage taken from a film by Gavin Green in collaboration with Studio Hi Ho. Courtesy of Milieu Property

12.01.2022 #foolscap10years Waffee, 2014 .. 'Waffee' a fun-filled interior to reflect a rather canny portmanteau (waffles plus coffee!). The all-important display counter at Waffee's Emporium outpost was poured in-situ, using a framed mould and waterproof fabric to create waffle-like undulations. We also designed the store's façade with a ply and batten grid to reference the colours of the criss-crossed grill marks found on the surface of these tasty European treats. Concealed led ...lighting allowed the shopfront to glow just like a golden hot waffle. .. .. Photos by Sarah Anderson Branding and signage by A Friend Of Mine See more

11.01.2022 #foolscap10years St Ali Group, 2011 .. Back in Australia's coffee capital, one of St Ali Group's earlier ventures exhibited a series of farm-to-cup 'sensory experiences', all housed inside a custom fit-out within Melbourne Central's Dining Hall. .. ..... Interiors by Foolscap Studio, Jennifer Lowe (of Ohlo Studio) and Brooke Thorn. Photos by Tracey Lee Hayes See more

11.01.2022 #foolscap10years Some words from Foolscap Studio's Founder and Director, Adele Winteridge .. "As we look back over an amazing 10 years, I want to take this moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been on the journey with us. From our incredible clients, to our talented and inspired designers, collaborators and partners, the journey has been with you, and I'm honoured and inspired, every day, to be part of each and every collaboration. With the human experience a...t the heart of our design approach, wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We exist to create inspiring, beautiful, efficient and sustainable places, spaces and businesses, that aim to change and improve the way we experience space. Today, Foolscap looks to the future, forever pushing the status quo, while always celebrating a timeless style that allows new and challenging ideas to grow." .. Photo by Nikki To See more

10.01.2022 #foolscap10years Shortstop Melbourne (2015) & Shortstop Sydney (2016) .. Donuts and coffee: a timeless pairing. Through simplicity in structure, form and materials, our team formed a design language that created enjoyable, calming spaces for patrons to enjoy, and reflected Shortstop’s core points of difference: quality and authenticity. .. Photography by Penny Lane & Tom Blachford http://foolscapstudio.com.au/work/shortstop-sydney-2/

10.01.2022 #foolscap10years Harry & Frankie, 2013 .. A welcome addition to the bayside suburb of Port Melbourne, Harry & Frankie was an owner-operated wine retailer and neighbourhood bar created as a place to share and enjoy your favourite wines, while discovering a new drop along the way. .. The focus of the design conveyed the story behind each bottle in an unpretentious, honest and beautiful way. The centrepiece of the space was a stunning lead-light window featuring a cust...om H&F monogram, both developed along with the Harry & Frankie brand identity by our in-house graphics team. .. .. Photos by Penny Lane and Martina Gemmola Custom ceiling/menu graphic by Craig & Carl See more

10.01.2022 #foolscap10years Wiseman Street, 2015 .. Situated on a three acre site in Hawthorn, Wiseman Street was transformed from a boom-era, Victorian workers cottage into an expansive family home. The design scheme reflects the architecture: a meeting of classic and contemporary. Fine handcrafted joinery and custom textiles, overlay stone and timber surfaces to produce highly refined yet very liveable spaces. The experience frames family life and pays respect to the history of th...e site and context. .. Photos by Kate Ballis Interior Decor by Foolscap Studio Architecture by Modernismo Pty Ltd http://foolscapstudio.com.au/work/wisemanstreet/ See more

09.01.2022 #foolscap10years Shebeen, 2013 .. It feels like such a long time ago that this bar existed in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. A labour of love for all involved, including social entrepreneur, friend and founder Simon Griffiths, now of Who Gives A Crap. Shebeen was a not-for-profit bar, where the profits from each drink went to a social project within that beverage's country of origin. Basically, buy a drink and help people who are less fortunate than you. A wonderful idea, w...hich we got behind all the way! .. .. Photography by Martina Gemmola and Paul Barbera Graphics by Tin and Ed See more

08.01.2022 #foolscap10years Gordon Street Garage, 2013 .. Located in the semi-industrial, city fringe suburb, West Perth, this former mechanic's workshop was transformed into a favourite hospitality destination for local Perthies. The huge space was zoned to create a wide range of dining experiences across day and night; faster at the front, slower at the back, while the intimate mezzaninecomplete with fireplaceis dedicated to cosier, family-style lounging. .. ..... Photos by Penny Lane and David Cruse See more

02.01.2022 #foolscap10years Tiny, 2010 .. With room for only eight customers, Tiny embraced a Japanese-style efficiency of space. The project activated an under-utilised storage space belonging to a design agency on the building's first floor. The staircase allowed for (unofficial) seating spillover, while custom flip-down tables were just big enough for the essentials. .. Photos taken by client, Michael Pham... .. .. #foolscap10years #foolscapstudio #foolscapcafes #foolscapcommercial #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #interiordesigninspiration #interiordesigners #interiordesignideas #australianinteriordesign #melbourneinteriordesign #interiors #interior123 #interior4all #interiorlovers #interiordesire #instadesign #interiorsideas #designelements #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #interiorblog #interiorblogger See more

02.01.2022 #foolscap10years Bluff Town, 2015 .. At Bluff Town, diners were able to bask in Sandringham's bayside sunlight, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows. Positioned opposite, along an uninterrupted wall, the café's central bar referenced local geology through a striated language of salvaged timber and brass, sandwiched between layers of raw and pigmented off-form concrete. .. As part of our full design service (brand identity and interior fit-out), we selected the name ‘Blu...ff Town’ in acknowledgement of the area's old colloquial name. 'Bluff Town' referred to Sandringham’s many steep banks and naturally formed bluffs, with nods to this history still found today on historic buildings and street names nearby. Drawing on this, our team designed an elemental brandmark, featuring a geological logo and simple typeface, which was reflected across signage, packaging and business cards. .. .. Photos by Martina Gemmola See more