Bluetrain: Southbank, VIC (03) 9696 0111 or www.bluetrain.com.au Celebrating its 20th birthday, Bluetrain has discovered a new design direction with Melbourne-based designers Studio Equator. Defined as the ‘People’s Café’, Bluetrain’s concept of ‘Aussie Fusion’ cuisine and non-pretentious aesthetic energy create an attractive dining option as well as a casual café environment. Studio Equator has combined
The Common Room: www.crownmelbourne.com.au/the-common-room The West End at Crown Level 1, Clarendon St, Southbank VIC When Crown Casino knocks a wall through, its with real intent, and a decent budget. So it was when Melbourne’s gaming cathedral refurbished its West End, throwing $50m at the project, much of which we’ve covered in venue. From
Gochi Ground Floor, Crown Melbourne, Southbank (03) 9292 8888 or www.crownmelbourne.com.au/Gochi Gochi is a modern take on a traditional Japanese style restaurant, from Mim Design. Items such as the chopstick were transformed into feature custom-designed lighting which scale the walls. The ceiling structure made up of interwoven rope creates a textural element throughout. The
Jimbo & Rex The West End, Crown Melbourne, Southbank (03) 9292 8888 or www.crownmelbourne.com.au/jimbo-and-rex These are images of Mim Design’s work on Jimbo & Rex at Crown Melbourne. It’s the newest pub experience in the West End.