Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Location
Queensland

Designer
Collectivus

Date Completed
March 2017

Unita partnered with Spotless to deliver a hospitality fitout to help change the stigma around food offerings in hospitals.

A close-up view of the interior of a CIBO Espresso coffee shop counter. The service counter has a dark, textured metal base and a dark gray countertop. On the left, a barista is working at the espresso machine. In the center and right, two refrigerated display cases are filled with various pastries and snacks. The wall behind the service counter is a striking bright red, contrasting with white subway tiles. White menu boards hang from red piping above the counter. The right end of the counter features a decorative panel with a black and white chevron pattern. Large windows look out onto an atrium or outdoor area.
An exterior view of a large, circular cafe or restaurant building with striking contemporary architecture. The building features a facade wrapped in horizontal wooden slats. The structure is sheltered by a wide, open-sided canopy roof made of a combination of dark metal framing and a ceiling of light-brown wooden slats. In the center of the frame, the cafe serving area is visible through large open windows, where staff are working. The foreground is filled with an expansive outdoor seating area featuring numerous square white tables and matching dark gray chairs, set upon a light gray paved ground. The surrounding area outside the structure is visible on the left, showing trees and open space.
Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast, QLD

This approach inspired the design and build of nine new venues at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital – Epicure Kitchen Café, Sushi Sushi, The kitchen,  Boost Juice, CIBO Retreat, Merlo Coffee, Alice & George and The Container.

A modern, well-lit indoor dining or seating area with a long window wall on the left. On the right, a long, built-in booth features a high back paneled in light blue with white trim and a contrasting long, brown leather bench seat. A row of dark, rectangular tables runs parallel to the booth, accompanied by bright red wire-frame chairs lined up on the left side of the tables. The floor is light gray speckled tile, and the ceiling features wooden slats with lighting.
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A striking, modern CIBO Espresso coffee kiosk located in a large, bright, open atrium or lobby area. The central service counter is large and rectangular, finished in dark, textured metal paneling with a diagonal pattern. A large, professional espresso machine is positioned on the counter, surrounded by black dispensers and a stack of bright red coffee cups. A cluster of five pendant light fixtures with round, exposed bulbs hangs directly above the center of the counter. Behind the counter, a tall red wall section features the 'CIBO Espresso' logo in white. To the left, a black sign also displays the logo. The floor is light-colored speckled stone. The surrounding area is bright with tall windows and columns, and wooden acoustic paneling on the ceiling, with people visible sitting in the background.
A bright, modern cafe service area with a curved counter. The front of the counter is finished in small, white hexagonal tiles, topped with a gray countertop holding an espresso machine and other supplies. A chilled display case for food is built into the counter. Behind the counter, the wall features large, white subway tiles on the left and a decorative section on the right with a large, green hexagonal pattern and the name 'RetrEAT' in white text. Three small pendant lights with exposed bulbs hang over the counter. In the foreground on the left, a built-in dark gray leather booth runs along the wall, accompanied by two small round wooden side tables on single posts. Dark gray square floor tiles define the cafe area, contrasting with the lighter tiles in the surrounding space. A horizontal window cut-out in the back wall provides a view into another room with seating.
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A wide shot of a cafe service counter designed to resemble a blue shipping container, named 'CONTAINER BY THE KITCHEN.' The serving counter features a dark gray and white zigzag (herringbone) pattern on the lower front. The counter is fully stocked with an espresso machine, jars of sweets, and two refrigerated display cases holding various pastries, cakes, and sandwiches. To the right is a small, glass-fronted beverage fridge. The main structure is paneled in a matte blue. Overhead, two industrial-style metal pendant lights hang down. The ceiling in the background features light wood slats with integrated lighting. Large windows on both the left and right sides look out onto an outdoor or atrium area with additional seating.
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A modern, indoor cafe area designed to resemble a shipping container, painted in a deep matte blue with vertical paneling. The structure, named 'CONTAINER BY THE KITCHEN,' has a service window and a counter. The service counter front is dark gray with a black and white zigzag (herringbone) pattern. A chrome espresso machine and stacked coffee cups are visible on the countertop. To the left of the container, there is a small seating area with a built-in wooden bench and several white tables paired with bright red wire chairs, situated next to a long wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a planting area. The ceiling above the seating area is decorated with exposed wooden slats.
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A bright, contemporary coffee bar called 'Alice & George Coffee.' The counter has a curved front with light wood paneling, black framing, and a white countertop. A chrome espresso machine is prominent on the counter, surrounded by supplies like stacked coffee cups and potted greenery. The back wall is tiled with white subway tiles, featuring hanging black chalkboards with menus and the 'Alice & George Coffee' logo displayed in blue and black text. Above the counter, an industrial-style black metal frame holds several exposed light bulbs. To the left, there is a customer seating area with light wood benches, stools, and a wall decorated with small wooden planters containing green plants. A large black vertical sign on the right also reads 'ALICE & GEORGE'.
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I would like to recognise the strong and close working relationship that Spotless and the Unita group have shared for in excess of 5 years. Providing a full end to end solution incorporating Design, through Build, and all permit applications provides a strategic benefit to the Spotless model. One that is scalable to our needs from small re-fits of outlets through to fixed price large scale contracted works. The Unita model of project management adds additional benefit to us as maintain full visibility over projects from inception to delivery. Unitas exposure to multi-disciplined clients, and high profile landlords is equally of great benefit due to the critical nature and high profile of our works.

Matthew HillNational Retail Manager (Spotless)