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Architects: COX Architecture, H&E Architects
- Area: 876 m²
- Year: 2022
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Photographs:Anson Smart, Steven Woodburn
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Manufacturers: A Design Studio, Contempo & Co, Creative Lighting Solutions, Cult, Design by Them, Diamond Shine, FLOS, Grazia and Co, Jardan, LightCo, Living Edge, Mint Floors, Mobília, RBW, RC+D, ROYAL STONE, Ross Gardam, Solis, Terra Nova, Thonet, +1
An Epicurean Playground – The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar and Tiva open at 66 King Street. The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar celebrates city elegance and art deco splendor, with the interiors toasting to life lived well. Downstairs is Tiva, a basement lounge that looks to bring back the glory days of sophisticated debauchery. COX Architecture and H&E Architect`s most recent collaboration has achieved a design that pays homage to the past, while celebrating the future of Sydney`s world-class hospitality scene. Interior Design services were completed by COX, with H&E providing interior architecture and construction services.
“Informed by the conceptual narrative of ‘Future Nostalgia,’ our design takes cues from the building’s rich heritage, reimagined through a contemporary lens. All three venues, while unique in offering, create an evocative sensorial experience.” COX Director, Brooke Lloyd. Stripped back to its shell, keeping only the heritage features intact, the existing 1930’s ACA building has undergone a generous transformation. Working with the highly skilled team at Etymon Projects, the three unique spaces exude excellence in detail. European in provenance, they capture layers of food and beverages, served 21 hours out of the day. “Integrating four new commercial kitchens and bars into a highly regarded heritage building was not without its challenges. Early planning focused on staff & patron workflow and balancing the integration of the new and existing services required to host the offer. “ H&E Director, Chris Grinham.
Entering via King Street, patrons are greeted with layers of velvet curtains with a dimly lit concierge – curating the arrival experience, whether being guided to the grand brasserie or the bar a vin. The grand double height volume of the brasserie is tied together by a sculpted joinery stair heroing local craftsmanship. The bold central banquette in Tibero stone occupies the ground floor and gazes toward the open kitchen to take in the theatrics of the dining experience.
Adjacent to the grand brasserie sits the bar a vin, an intimate space with wine bottles lining the windows, drawing in intrigued walkers by. The bar a vin complements the grand brasserie, curating The Charles experience. You can start with a wine at the bar, moving to a long lunch in the grand brasserie, and down to the club to end the night. The basement lounge, Tiva, is accessed through a separate entrance to juxtapose the classic authenticity of The Charles. As you descend into the basement, the space reveals a rough lux character, balancing the exposed layers of raw concrete with slick crafted elements. This exclusive lounge welcomes the voyeur, where voluptuous banquettes frame the central lounge.
