The Specialty Coffee Aesthetic

Jan 13 2010

I'm really loving the current aesthetic trend in specialty coffee houses and roasteries in melbourne. A mix of factory and science lab. Stainless steel, wooden crates, army greens, amber jars... The juxtaposition of cold, clinical metals and warm, comforting woods. I swear, if not for an unavoidable caffeine aversion I would be hanging out at these places all the time.

Above: St Ali's Outpost at 9 Yarra St, South Yarra. Designed by Hecker Phelan Guthrie Interior Designers, whose impressive portfolio is definitely worth a perusal or two. I love everything they do! (Photos by Thom Rigney)

Below: Market Lane Coffee in Shop 13 Prahran Market- 163 Commercial Road. Designed by Claire Larritt-Evans. Check out more pics of the project on her blog. I just love the attention to detail.

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(For pics and info on Sensory Lab, see this review at Broadsheet)

Ok, I'm curious, is this style limited to Melbourne or is this an international thing? Let me know!

posted under Interiors,Melbourne Chic,Drink.

Comments

Christy said on Jan 13, 2010
Thanks for this post!! I've always wanted to know who designed The Ivy in Sydney, Bistro Guillaume, Sensory Lab, and Outpost. Turns out they're created by the same people!! I'm heading over now to ogle at their portfolio. Thanks again!!
rosanna said on Jan 14, 2010
I LOVE this place, sooooooo stylish!!!!!
Sad it's so far from here, I'd be happy to be in.
Thanks for showing us there are such fantastic places in the world.
Terrific.
Debbie Hoshide said on Jan 14, 2010
This place is awesome. I would love my 2008 Kona cupping contest winning coffee to be sold in a hip...well designed shop like this one. Kudos to you. Congratulations, on such a wonderful coffee shop.
Melanie said on Jan 14, 2010
Big big fan. Great portfolio - thanks for sharing! :)
Jetsetting Joyce (MEL: HOT OR NOT) said on Jan 14, 2010
I love how you've designed your post! Did it take long to do all those ripped paper bag photo frames and graph-paper tags? As a non-graphic-designer I'd love to know some quick tricks to spruce up blog entries.

Jetsetting Joyce
Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Jan 14, 2010
Jetsetting Joyce- I actually start off with stock imagery that I've purchased then edit the colour/dimensions/effects etc. in photoshop to suit each post. I buy to save time but you could just as easily scan in or take photos of various paper samples- ripped, crumpled, grid paper or otherwise, then edit them. There are a lot of free photoshop brushes out there to enhance the effects, for example, grunge brushes. Hope that was helpful!
Penny said on Jan 17, 2010
Amy, your blog is divine, you certainly are a talented gal.

In the movie 'It's Complicated' Meryl Streep's character owns a gorgeous cafe/bakery that is stylish in the extreme. Although it is merely a set (I believe) I do think similar sorts of places do exist in the US (having visited a couple there's one in Calabasas I particularly loved) - but in my opinion, their coffee is not a patch on ours! :-)
Cannelle Et Vanille said on Jan 17, 2010
how beautiful!
m.e (cathie) said on Jan 18, 2010
oh my, what a gorgeous site you have!!
love visiting, will be back for more ?
La Vie said on Jan 19, 2010
looove that floor! so cute!
Marte Marie Forsberg said on Jan 20, 2010
I have heard so much about this place. One of these days I will just have to pop by.
Great shots:)
renee @eatliveshop.com said on Jan 20, 2010
amazing places! the decor is unreal!
Theresa said on Jan 20, 2010
I always love the places you find out about. Just wanted to say that I LOVE love love the layout of this blogpost. Great job!
Thank you for those nice pictures.
Yours, Theresa

Eat Drink Chic

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