The brief was to convert a disused rail line into a publicly accessible contemporary restaurant and bar venue that would not only sit comfortably within the surrounding heritage context but also contribute positively to the local residents and the tourist experience of Melbourne. 

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Architects: Jackson Clements Burrows

Location: North bank Yarra River, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Design Team: Tim Jackson, Jon Clements, Graham Burrows, Chris Botterill, Chris Rigney

Area: 1000.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: John Gollings

Builder: Rattray Group

Structural: BDD Engineering

Mechanical: Cortese Consultants
© John Gollings

The brief was to convert a disused rail line into a publicly accessible contemporary restaurant and bar venue that would not only sit comfortably within the surrounding heritage context but also contribute positively to the local residents and the tourist experience of Melbourne. 

© John Gollings

The design of a series of white polycarbonate box buildings responds in an abstract manner to the linear nature of the rail lines, platforms and the river. A central passage extends from the east entry to the west allowing for direct and efficient movement through the interior of the project. Refined timber lined...