This Eatery was Formerly Head Quarters for Law Enforcement
Vasiliki Marapas — September 13, 2014 — Art & Design
References: welshmajor & dezeen
This former police station restaurant, renovated by Australian studio Welsh + Major, was recently shortlisted for the Australian National Architecture Awards.
The 19th-century station, located in a historical neighborhood of Sydney, now features a glazed extension and louvre entrace, which protrudes from the original brickwork. The original structure was designed by James Barnet, a government architect, in the 1880s. The building changed ownership and function frequently in the years following its closure. Vacant in 2009, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority commissioned Welsh + Major to complete the redesign.
The original facade, which spans two-storeys, was left as it was; however, the single-storey brick building it covered was modified for the sake of accommodating a future restaurant.
The 19th-century station, located in a historical neighborhood of Sydney, now features a glazed extension and louvre entrace, which protrudes from the original brickwork. The original structure was designed by James Barnet, a government architect, in the 1880s. The building changed ownership and function frequently in the years following its closure. Vacant in 2009, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority commissioned Welsh + Major to complete the redesign.
The original facade, which spans two-storeys, was left as it was; however, the single-storey brick building it covered was modified for the sake of accommodating a future restaurant.
Trend Themes
1. Renovated Police Station Restaurants - The trend of converting old police stations into restaurants presents opportunities for unique and historical dining experiences.
2. Glazed Extensions and Louvre Entrances - The trend of adding glazed extensions and louvre entrances to historical buildings offers opportunities for modernizing outdated structures while preserving their original charm.
3. Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings - The trend of repurposing historic buildings, such as police stations, allows for sustainable development and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can benefit from the trend of renovating police stations into restaurants, creating new and unique dining experiences for customers.
2. Construction and Architecture - The construction and architecture industries can take advantage of the trend of adding glazed extensions and louvre entrances to historic buildings by providing innovative design and construction services.
3. Urban Development and Preservation - The trend of adaptive reuse of historic buildings, like police stations, presents opportunities for urban development and the preservation of cultural heritage in cities.
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