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Reclaimed parquet

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Project • By Alessio Nardi • Bars

Smokey Kudu

Sleek and intimate, Smokey Kudu revolves around a central horseshoe bar with a sky-high back bar set against an arched mirror geometrically framed with dark oak wood. Claire Menary The bar design draws inspiration from early 20th-century continental train station cafes featuring a brass over-head with glistering glass display and an Italian rose stone countertop with scallop edge in contrasting marbles. Claire Menary Green velvet booths with deep burgundy marble-topped tables are set against burnt umber walls humbly showing the textures of old bricks and arched metal structures. Low tinted mirrors and hand-glazed tiles in a diamond configuration are adding a sparkle to the cosy seating area.    Claire Menary To c... More

Project • By Baynes & Co • Hangers

Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell Aerodrome was opened in 1928. It comprised of a Club House & aircraft hangar, with grass runways. It was enlarged during WW2 to allow for aircraft manufacture & training. During the 1960`s the Club House was converted into a Motel, with first floor accomodation added. Restoration & conversion of the Club House into The Aviator Bar & Restaurant commenced in 2001. The first floor was removed & a glazed tower with viewing deck added. Original W20 pattern steel windows were fitted along with stainless steel canopies & aluminium fascias. New Sto render was applied throughout. The interior was completely replaced with reclaimed parquet floors, cherry panelling, new bars & 1920`s furniture & lighting. Following on from this came the ne... More