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Two women are seated at small circular tables in a semi-circular booth area of a cafe or restaurant. The booth has deep red, upholstered seating and a low wooden wainscoting surrounds the space. The women are engaged in conversation, both holding drinks. The flooring is light wood. In the background, there is a dark ceiling and an upper level or mezzanine with a railing adorned with potted plants. Signs with white text on a green background, reading "CHEERS CHARLIE" and "YES MILORD," are visible above the seating area.

Brisbane domestic airport Brisbane.

Hospitality

Location
Queensland

Client
Brisbane Airport Corporation

Designer
Various

Date Completed
April 2024

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) engaged Unita to deliver a major upgrade within the Domestic Terminal, including rejuvenation works across multiple Virgin Australia gate lounges and critical base-build preparation for incoming retail and food tenants.

A wide shot of "The Common" café counter in an airport terminal, featuring a long, white counter with an illuminated orange base.
A bright, modern airport restaurant and bar area. In the foreground, there is a long, oval-shaped communal table with a wood top and high brown leather stools, featuring a decorative white metal frame suspended above it. The flooring transitions from wood to a geometric pattern near the large, curved bar area, which has a prominent light green/yellow base. Several people are seated at tables or standing near the bar, suggesting a busy atmosphere. Large windows are visible in the background, showing a view of the airport tarmac or boarding area.
Brisbane Domestic Airport Brisbane QLD

With works taking place in a high-risk, high-foot-traffic live environment, Unita’s rigorous processes and coordination were essential to keeping multiple work zones running smoothly and safely across the nine-month program.

Over the course of construction, our team completed a significant scope of works, from refreshing three gate lounges and rebuilding the Virgin service desk to defitting nine tenancies and upgrading the food court. Despite the complexity of delivering across numerous active sites, Unita met all deadlines and delivered the project on budget, including additional client-requested variations.

Sustainability was central to BAC’s vision. To accurately quantify the project’s footprint, Unita partnered with Pangolin Associates to measure emissions generated through staff travel, trades, materials transport and site activity. The audited footprint totalled 181.3 tonnes of carbon, which was fully offset through certified reforestation projects via Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM). This reinforces BAC’s long-term commitment to responsible, future-focused growth.

The result is a revitalised terminal delivered with care, efficiency and environmental accountability. BAC expressed strong satisfaction with Unita’s adaptability, organisation and high-quality delivery which is a reflection of the team’s ability to manage complex, multi-site works while upholding both operational and sustainability expectations.

Read more on our blog here.

A modern, brightly lit cafe and bar called "The Aviary" located indoors, likely in an airport or shopping center. The counter is L-shaped with a light beige, textured tile finish, and the floor is speckled terrazzo. Two staff members are visible behind the counter: a woman on the left preparing drinks and a man near a white and gold espresso machine in the center. Above the bar are open metal shelves holding several white potted plants and a variety of liquor bottles. The sign on the front right corner reads "THE AVIARY CAFE + BAR."
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Approvals and compliance
Cost planning and pre-construction
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Joinery manufacturing
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Value engineering

A café seating area with terracotta-colored round tables, white wire chairs, orange banquette seating, and indoor plants.
The counter and menu stand of "The Common" café, featuring modern lighting, orange accent tiles, and a palm plant.
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A close-up shot of three rectangular menu posters hanging side-by-side against a dark wall. The menus are suspended from a black rail by brown leather straps and wooden dowels. The central poster is teal/dark blue with large, stylized gold lettering that reads "YES M'LORD" and includes a faint, light outline drawing of a man (likely Lord Lamington, as indicated by the small text at the bottom). The two adjacent posters are white with black text, listing menu items and prices. The left poster is a "BREAKFAST" menu, and the right poster lists "SALADS" and "ALL DAY SANDWICHES."
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Café featuring a white tiled counter and curved hanging metal shelves overhead.
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A modern café counter with a glass display of bottled juices and sodas, menus on screens, and an illuminated orange textured wall.
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Two women are seated at small circular tables in a semi-circular booth area of a cafe or restaurant. The booth has deep red, upholstered seating and a low wooden wainscoting surrounds the space. The women are engaged in conversation, both holding drinks. The flooring is light wood. In the background, there is a dark ceiling and an upper level or mezzanine with a railing adorned with potted plants. Signs with white text on a green background, reading "CHEERS CHARLIE" and "YES MILORD," are visible above the seating area.
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A view of a busy, modern open kitchen pass in a restaurant. In the foreground, there is a counter with a dark wood panel base and a stainless steel top, where a tall stack of white plates is visible on the right. Above the pass, a large, dark blue/black metal exhaust hood dominates the left side of the frame. Several chefs in white uniforms are actively working behind the counter, preparing and plating food, with two prominent chefs facing each other across the service line. The background shows glimpses of the dining area and an arched window structure, suggesting the restaurant is located near a travel hub like an airport.
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A display case showing toasted sesame seed buns filled with bacon and fried eggs on small white plates.
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A wide interior view of a spacious liquor store with a distinctive ceiling decorated with dozens of upside-down wooden wine barrels. The store has white painted brick walls, a light speckled floor, and rows of black shelving units stocked with various wines and spirits. A long, dark wood bar counter with black stools is visible on the right. A green, cursive logo above the central aisles reads "Liquor."
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The modern logo for "THE COMMON" café, featuring black and blue geometric shapes that form the word "COMMON" above the kitchen window.
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A close-up, centered shot of the counter for "The Aviary Cafe + Bar." The main counter is a smooth, curved light peach/beige color with large, illuminated white letters spelling "AVIARY" and smaller text above and below reading "THE" and "CAFE + BAR." The floor is speckled terrazzo. Behind the counter, a blue wall panel has a cursive quote that says, "a little birdie told me." White potted plants and liquor bottles are displayed on suspended white shelves with a dark blue metal frame, and wine glasses are hanging underneath.

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