Joker & Thief

Architecture Hospitality Terrigal, Australia

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Description

Madmen meets INXS. This is officially a new genre!
The interiors are a nod to mid-century styling with a touch of 80s glam rock.

We see The Joker and The Thief as the bar that is the perfect moment of escapism.
Balmy ocean breezes come through the window as the champagne flows.
This place is your lux black sheep. If you want your special night out you can get dressed up to the nines, and look perfectly placed next to your mate in ripped jeans and t.
Contrasting patterns, deep hues and almost no overhead lighting.
It’s flattering, moody and most of all fun.
This place does not take itself too seriously

- Designed in collaboration with Studio Stewart Highfield
https://www.instagram.com/studio_stewart_highfield/?hl=en
- Builder: Synergy Construction
https://www.instagram.com/synergyconstructionau/?hl=en

Questions and Answers

What was the brief?

Fabric Architecture were commissioned to design an exciting new bar and restaurant space in the old Hog’s Breath eatery along the esplanade at the Terrigal oceanfront. The design concept was left to us, however, the brief for the project called for something unique which the Central Coast had not seen in hospitality.
We brought Xanthe from Studio Stewart Highfield onboard to collaborate throughout the process and Xanthe helped set the narrative for the bar and selected all the furniture and styling.

What were the key challenges?

The bar is situated on a first-floor tenancy. Perfect for the uninterrupted views over the beach, not so great for the street presence. So getting the attention of people walking past was a key discussion.
The new layout also had to be centred around an existing kitchen and lift shaft.

What were the solutions?

We wanted to set the mood from the street and also create a visually interesting entrance. The idea to create this monochromatic tunnel, lit by LED strip lights that lead you up to the Maitre d' and welcome station.
The existing kitchen and lift shaft restraints set the direction during the spatial planning and were utilised by creating separate dining and bar zones.

How is the project unique?

For us, the bar is our favourite! and is definitely the hero of the fit-out creating a focal point for the space, highlighting the themes, styles and colours that have been incorporated into the project. The subtle curves, symmetry, timber cladding mixed with brass mirrors help play on the mid-century styling whilst creating this underlying relaxed atmosphere.
The best thing about The Joker and Thief is its ability to transform from a bright and airy day time restaurant to a sundowner bar, One that slowly changes with ever softening light of the sunset outside.

Key products used:

Bar Cladding: Porta Timber
Bar Top: Silestone Installed by Central Coast Granite
Back of Bar: Brass - That Metal Company
Wall Lighting: About Space
Paint: Porters Paint - French Wash
Furniture: Space to Create, Vorsen, Globewest, Life Interiors, Image Business Furniture

Details

Project size 300 m2
Completion date 2019
Building levels 1

Project team

Brent Fitzpatrick Director
Damien Furey Director
Fabric Architecture Studio Architects
Stewart + Highfield Collaboration + Furniture Procurement & Styling