What was your design vision for the space?
We were inspired by the Italian varietals from the King Valley region and the rustic authenticity and honesty of winemaking. We wanted to really take people there and educate whilst capturing their imaginations with simple, clever appropriations of wine related concepts – avoiding the obvious clichés and promoting a friendly, communal, contemporary experience not dissimilar to what you would find at a cellar door in the King Valley.
What is your favourite design feature of the King’s Vault?
The bar front – It plays with perception and defies logic.
What three words would you use to describe the space?
Spirited, playful, original
Were there elements of the existing space that influenced the design?
The space is lofty and the ceilings high with a character all of its own.
What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome designing the King’s Vault?
We had to think on our feet and make do with the limited resources available and a building in need of a lot of love.
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