Bay Leaf Restaurant

An empty shop in a new lifestyle centre, turned into a restaurant that stands out, from logo to compliance.

The brief

The client came to us with an empty white box and a simple request: a plan to submit to the owners of the shopping centre.

Our advice

We could draw the plans, but a restaurant in this centre could not simply be furnished bit by bit. We quickly put together a concept that would make the visit far more pleasant than the older style of restaurant the area was used to.

We showed the owner that a thoughtful design would cost little more than an improvised one, but would set the restaurant apart: drawing in new customers while still welcoming the regulars.

What we did

Working with Tasnur Interiors, we designed the interior: deep green walls with arched palm panels, orange banquettes, a green-tiled serving counter under a timber trellis of hanging plants, and patterned floor tiles throughout.

Our role went beyond design. We negotiated with the landlord on the lease, took the fit-out through municipal compliance, and even designed the restaurant's new logo.

The result

The restaurant opened in 2023 to a full house. The gallery shows the space as we found it, our concept render, and the finished restaurant on opening night.