Patchy grey surfaces and concrete fixtures appear inside this bar in New South Wales, which Australian studio Pattern has designed to reflect the "raw beauty" of late-night eateries in Mexico.

The space formally played host to a popular nightlife spot, but has been given an understated makeover by local studio Pattern to feature grey-tone surfaces and just a handful of furnishings.
Named Locura the eatery is situated in the beachside town of Byron Bay, serving South America-inspired small plates and cocktails.

Intended to "discreetly reference the humble character and raw beauty" of late-night venues in Mexico City, the studio wanted the restaurant's aesthetic to veer away from "simplistic or culturally appropriated" imagery typically associated with South American cuisine like sombreros and cacti. They also wanted to avoid the look of the typically overdone look of other eateries in the area.

"We wanted to respond more sensitively to the bar's context, and thought it fitting that aesthetically it reflect and celebrate the region's natural beauty and imperfect charm," Pattern told Dezeen.
"We don't feel it is necessary to use design or decoration to constantly remind people they are in a world-famous beach-side location, so there are no paintings or framed photos of the local surf breaks adorning the walls."

Walls in the main bar room have been completed in two different colours – while the lower ha...