Black Hide Steakhouse

Client | Gambaro Group

TYPE | INTERIOR DESIGN

SECTOR | HOTELS + HOSPITALITY

STATUS | Completed (2018)

Location | Brisbane, QLD

Photography | Toby Scott

AWARDS
2019 Eat Drink Design Awards - Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2019 Interior Design Excellence Awards - Hospitality - Shortlisted

Continuing the Gambaro family legacy in a heritage building: an ambient design response captures the senses.

Housed in Brisbane’s historic Treasury Building and designed around the concept of paddock-to-plate, the space delivers a unique sensory dining experience celebrating the building’s history.

Driven by the senses, the design is layered and multi-faceted; luxurious finishes and bespoke details unite to create a divinely rich atmosphere.

The team were strongly inspired by all elements of the prime product of the well-known ‘Black Hide brand’ – meat; from the prior history of the site as an agricultural headquarters, knives and butchery, as well all the bi-products of the cow.

This inspiration was translated throughout, where the feature of traditional, metal butchers hooks and meat cleavers were juxtaposed against sumptuous leather detailing, soft brushed brass features and lasso inspired shapes – creating unique and interesting moments throughout the restaurant.

The designers chose to embrace the building’s rich history, celebrating the heritage elements and emphasizing key features of the space. The ornate architraves were accentuated by white paint to contrast against the midnight ink blue colour of the walls.

The original fireplaces were enhanced and the surplus original floorboards were reinstalled to celebrate the tradition of the space. Custom lighting created a warm and authentic atmosphere balanced by solid, heritage timber doors.