DESIGNING FOR OPEN KITCHENS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Masterchef introduced drama to the kitchen, sparking the modern era of food appreciation and literacy. Open kitchens and live entertainment are taking centre stage, blurring the lines between culinary artistry and theatrical spectacle.
Expressive plating, tableside cooking that ignites the senses, and cocktail mixology that dazzles with every pour. New restaurants, bars and venues are seeking design solutions which centre on the customer without impacting services and back-of-house operations.
In practise
Award-winning Lady Banks Rooftop Bar at Bankstown Sports Club doesn’t rest on the laurels of breathtaking panoramic views from the city to the Blue Mountains. It’s a full-sensory affair with indoor and outdoor seating practically encircling the central cocktail bar and open pizza kitchen.
Meanwhile, outdoor barbecue grills and fire pits create ‘side shows’ of interest. Paynter Dixon’s design expertise was key to optimising the rooftop space of a commercial tower
Learn more about the project https://www.paynterdixon.com.au/project/lady-banks-rooftop-bar-hospitality-club/
With flood damage triggering a major refurbishment, Lismore Workers Club seized the opportunity to configure dining and seating areas for sensory stimulation. Seating directly faces the open kitchen, while the adjacent open pizzeria – where dough spins through the air – competes for attention.
Learn more about the project. https://www.paynterdixon.com.au/project/lismore-refurbishment/
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