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Crown Hotel Lutwyche.

Hospitality

Location
Queensland

Client
Australian Venue Co

Designer
Newline Design

Date Completed
Oct 2021

Established in 1881, Crown Hotel is one of Brisbane’s heritage-listed gems.

A straight-on view of a stylish and well-stocked bar counter. The countertop is made of dark green marble with white veining. The front of the bar is clad in dark brown wood paneling across the top, and vertical light cream or white ridged panels along the bottom, illuminated by strip lighting. The back of the bar features a counter holding beer taps, a Guinness tap prominent on the left, and glassware. Above the counter, liquor bottles are displayed on a shelf set against a splashback of black, white, and gray geometric patterned tiles. The upper section has a shelf framed in black metal with brass wire mesh where various potted plants and greenery are displayed.
A warm, dimly lit traditional bar or lounge area with a central fireplace. The fireplace has a rough stone surround and a polished wood mantel. Above it, the wall is covered in dark blue or black glossy subway tiles, framing a central dark wood panel that holds a portrait painting of a man in an oval gold frame. To the left, a vertical wall panel is covered in orange and black vertical wooden slats, with a large, black flat-screen TV mounted on it. The foreground is filled with round wooden high-top tables surrounded by dark wood bar stools with dark green cushioned seats. The flooring is light wood.
Crown Hotel Lutwyche QLD

Established in 1881, Crown Hotel is one of Brisbane’s heritage-listed gems. Unita had the honour and pleasure of executing major renovations to the iconic hotel, giving it a new lease on life. The Unita team completed demolition works, structural work and refurbishment work for this hospitality fitout. Additionally, Unita completed landscaping works to create Crown Hotel’s brand new beer garden that features an incredible mural by Brisbane artist, Ash Taylor. A major part of the beer garden’s delivery was erecting the hotel’s brand new dining extension which was then elevated to form the beer garden’s hole-in-the-wall bar.

Stepping inside, the team at Newline Design beautifully preserve the hotel’s history (like embracing the pressed ceilings and antique wallpaper), while incorporating modern elements to create a timeless space that can be enjoyed by all pub lovers.

 

A bright, modern outdoor dining area on a deck or balcony, looking out onto a street. The deck has light wood-look flooring and is furnished with multiple square white tables with black bases and dark brown/black chairs with vertical slatted backs. A black metal railing with horizontal wires separates the dining area from the street, which is lined with lush trees displaying purple Jacaranda blossoms. The area is lit with small, strung outdoor lights and appears to be accessible via a large glass door on the right.
  • Services

Fitout and construction
Joinery manufacturing

A close-up view of a seating area in a restaurant or bar with an industrial design. The background wall is made of exposed red brick. Centered on the brick is a long, distressed brown leather banquette. Above the banquette hangs a large, ornate gold-framed rectangular mirror. The mirror reflects a ceiling with hanging green foliage and an opposite wall with a white-painted window grid detail. In front of the banquette are two square tables with white, textured tops and black bases, each accompanied by gray woven chairs. The floor is covered in gray patterned carpet, and the back of a pale green chair is visible in the foreground.
A symmetrical, straight-on view of a rustic and traditional interior likely in a pub or restaurant. The central feature is a fireplace with a stone hearth and a rough, dark stone interior. The mantle is topped with a rich, polished wood shelf. Above the mantle, the wall is covered in glossy, dark blue or black subway-style brick tiles. Centered above the fireplace, a dark wood panel frames a portrait painting of a man in an oval gold frame. In the foreground, there are two round wooden tables with pairs of dark wood stools featuring dark green cushioned seats on either side, framing the central fireplace. The floor is light wood.
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A close-up, artistic shot of a modern wall sconce in an indoor setting. The light fixture is designed in the shape of a stylized paper airplane or origami bird, made of white or frosted glass, with gold metallic accents at the base and tip. The sconce is mounted on a wall with a subtle, textured, painted-over window grid pattern visible to the left. The background is softly blurred, showing an exposed white brick wall with dark ceiling beams, another similar sconce further back, and trailing green foliage hanging down from above.
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A warm, richly decorated interior view of a bar or pub setting. The room features a decorative pressed metal ceiling painted in a cream or light tan color, and terracotta-colored tile flooring in the foreground. A long, dark wood bar is on the left, backed by an illuminated glass shelf display of liquor bottles. The seating area includes two dark round wood tables surrounded by a mix of matching wood and brown leather bar stools and chairs. The right wall is covered in dark brown wainscoting and vertical paneling, above which two large, black flat-screen TVs are mounted. A narrow, dark wood shelf runs along this paneled wall, accompanied by two individual brown leather bar stools.
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A bright, exterior photo of a contemporary outdoor dining or courtyard area. The space features light-colored paving stones and is furnished with several round, wooden bistro tables and matching tall bistro chairs with black and white chevron-patterned woven seats and backs and light brown bamboo-style frames. In the background, a black metal and glass balustrade staircase ascends diagonally. The white brick wall beneath the stairs is decorated with a large mural featuring white magnolia flowers and green leaves against dark blue and brown sections. Gold lettering on the wall lists directional options: "BISTRO BAR," "BISTRO DINING," "PAVILION DINING," and "COURTYARD," with an arrow pointing right. Green foliage partially frames the image on the right.
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