Robata Restaurant Melbourne, Victoria Events Facility, Australian Interior Architecture Design Photos
Robata Restaurant in Melbourne
17 July 2022
Design: Ewert Leaf
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Photos: Jenah Piwanski and Jake Roden
Robata Restaurant Melbourne Interior Design
The client?s brief for Robata evolved during the design process, where they collaboratively arrived at a concept inspired by the 1982 film, Blade Runner. Drawing reference from the iconic scenes filmed in Frank Llyod Wright?s ?Ennis House?, its distinct geometry has informed and inspired the design detailing in the new Robata fitout. A fusion of futuristic Blade Runner references juxtaposed against traditional Japanese craft and detailing to create a unique dining experience that caters for over 120 guests.
What was the brief"

The evolving brief and concept was initially inspired by the 1982 film, Blade Runner. Iconic scenes filmed in famous architect, Frank Llyod Wright?s Ennis House informed the distinct geometry evident throughout the fitout.

A unique approach to lighting transports diners to both the streets of Tokyo and the future.

The predominate use of blue pigment is inspired by Aizuri-e (blue printed picture) referencing Japanese woodblock prints that are printed entirely or predominately in blue. The design sought to create subtle references to traditional Japanese craft and materiality in a reimagined way.

Given Gazi?s notoriety, the Robata fitout needed to be bold and...