Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced plans to open four new properties in the Asia-Pacific region this year. The new openings will bring Sofitel’s regional portfolio to 42 hotels in operation. Sofitel’s plan is to be present in all of the world’s major cities, with a target of 150 hotels by 2015. “Asia Pacific is
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle Marine Terrace, Fremantle 6160 (08) 9432 4000 or www.esplanadehotelfremantle.com.au Primewest has appointed Rydges Hotels and Resorts to manage the 300-room Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. It is one of Western Australia’s major conference, corporate and leisure hotels. Changes set to take place over a period of time will include the introduction of
Good-looking furniture from Chairbiz, shot in revealing poses. Tria (top) is a table range made entirely of metal, available in an aluminium, black, white, red and orange painted finish. Manufactured by European design brand Area Declic and designed by Matthias Demacker. Simple (bottom) is a modular seating range whose minimal silhouette allows seats to be
Bacchus South Bank, QLD 4101 (07) 3364 0843 or www.bacchusrestaurant.com.au Here are a few shots from Bacchus in Brisbane. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant was recently launched by Masterchef’s Matt Preston, who praised it for bringing a spark back to Brisbane’s foodie scene. Designed by LA-based Tracy Beckmann, Bacchus has a bar and a pool as well.
Stokehouse Sidon Street, South Bank QLD 4101 (07) 3020 0600 or stokehousebrisbane.com.au Stokehouse is one of five finalists from around the world for Best New Restaurant by the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2013! Designed by Queensland-based architecture and interior design firm, Arkhefield, the restaurant is the only Australian restaurant to be a finalist in this category. Completed in November 2011
Captain Melville 34 Franklin St, Melbourne (03) 9663 6855 or www.captainmelville.com.au After 160 years in service, Melbourne’s oldest coaching hotel has been transformed into a new dining destination, Captain Melville. Renovated by Breathe Architecture, the vision for the new venue was to resurrect the experiences of the coach house in its early days, reflecting the 1850s
The Coffee Club Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 www.coffeeclub.com.au The new-look Coffee Club café at Indooroopilly is the first in a series of newly-designed cafes that incorporate styling elements including Ceasarstone. The new modern design utilises warm, natural colours and textures to create a casual and relaxed atmosphere for customers
Satelight 96 Hudsons Road, Spotswood VIC 3015 (03) 9399 5805 or www.satelight.com.au With more than a nod to the old Edison style lamps, the Filament pendant light draws on a rich history. As the name suggests, the design is inspired by the intricate wire looms. The light fitting has been made by using a computer
St Ali North 815 Nicholson St, Carlton North www.stali.com.au The much-anticipated St Ali North is now open. Co-owner Salvatore Malatesta of St ALi recruited Jessie Gerner (Anada, The Aylesbury) as co-owner, and with the help of Velo Cycles’ Harry Fishman, has assembled a superhero team of coffee and food specialists to lift the lid
Mitchell Ogilvie: 168 Edward St, Brisbane QLD www.mitchellogilvie.com Every self-consciously upmarket commercial centre aims to have one: a standout precinct of luxe retailers. Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, Ferragamo, Gucci… the list is as familiar as it is exclusive. Brisbane’s Edward Street plays host to a deluxe conga line of prestige marques, including an interloper, a