Bad Frankie by Northbourne Architecture + Design

Bad Frankie

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Bad Frankie is a place that celebrates the maturity of Australia’s liquor industry whilst connecting to cultural roots through the evocative power of meaning. The design concept for Bad Frankie draws upon a quintessential Australian memory to provide a stage on which to exhibit some of Australia’s best food and drink. Through the use of texture and robust, locally sourced materials, fixtures and fittings, the space possesses a level of intimacy. It creates a comfortable place that evokes a sense of nostalgia, to enjoy delicious pieces of Australia. Framed photos of local Australian distillers with their stills provide insight into the diversity of products and flavours that are created by these distilleries, as well as celebrating their accomplishments in the industry to date. To ensure the concept of Bad Frankie is met with a space that represents this fair dinkum honesty, all finishes, fixtures and fittings are Australian inspired and locally sourced. Including the hand-made wallpaper designed by Northbourne from imagery collected from the owners and their families. The ropes within the space not only provide delineation between spaces, they invoke a historic memory of Australian colonial settlements. The twisting, braiding and knotting of the ropes are a reflection of Australia’s interwoven cultural diversity. What Northbourne Did: Hospitality design Interior design Custom joinery design Established brief & identified budget Conducted existing furniture audit & developed an upcycle strategy to capitalise on value Project management

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Northbourne Architecture + Design

Bad Frankie celebrates Australia's liquor industry with a nostalgic design that features locally sourced materials, custom joinery, and a unique blend of cultural elements, creating an intimate space for enjoying the best of Australian food and drink.

Bad Frankie is a place that celebrates the maturity of Australia’s liquor industry whilst connecting to cultural roots through the evocative power of meaning.

The design concept for Bad Frankie draws upon a quintessential Australian memory to provide a stage on which to exhibit some of Australia’s best food and drink.

Through the use of texture and robust, locally sourced materials, fixtures and fittings, the space possesses a level of intimacy. It creates a comfortable place that evokes a sense of nostalgia, to enjoy delicious pieces of Australia.

Framed photos of local Australian distillers with their stills provide insight into the diversity of products and flavours that are created by these distilleries, as well as celebrating their accomplishments in the industry to date.

To ensure the concept of Bad Frankie is met with a space that represents this fair dinkum honesty, all finishes, fixtures and fittings are Australian inspired and locally sourced. Including the hand-made wallpaper designed by Northbourne from imagery collected from the owners and their families.

The ropes within the space not only provide delineation between spaces, they invoke a historic memory of Australian colonial settlements. The twisting, braiding and knotting of the ropes are a reflection of Australia’s interwoven cultural diversity.

What Northbourne Did:

Hospitality design
Interior design
Custom joinery design
Established brief & identified budget
Conducted existing furniture audit & developed an upcycle strategy to capitalise on value
Project management

4700h 13m

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“We came across Northbourne Architecture + Design during an online search. We had never worked with an architect or interior designer before so didn’t really know what to look for or what to expect, but we really liked their past work and was impressed with the clarity of their project approach.After talking with the director Sally over the phone, her thorough questioning and genuine interest in the project gave me confidence that Northbourne was the right fit to design and implement the renovation and interior design of our 3 bedroom home in Griffith. Before any design work commenced, Sally put together a tailored questionnaire to help us narrow down a project brief. Although this did take some time to complete, the whole process helped us to think about all our options and figure out what we really needed. Having the clear brief outlined also meant Sally was able to provide a design that we loved and provided all our needs so there was no going round in circles or awkward conversations! Northbourne also put together the interior design scheme for our house, which included all the materials, fittings and furniture selections. We are very pleased with the end result and feel the interiors are now harmonious with the architectural style of the house and our lifestyles. When it came time to build, Sally put forward some builder recommendations. This was a godsend as we didn’t know of any trustworthy builders. Sally liaised with all the builders and organised quotes on our behalf. She also facilitated meetings so we could meet each of the builders, which made the decision making process easier. Sally dealt directly with builder during construction. This meant we didn’t need to be on call all the time to answer the builder’s questions. This suited us because we work full time and didn’t want to be burdened with the stress! However, if there was something that required our feedback, Sally would always discuss these with us before directing the builder. Sally also reported back to us regularly during construction so we were up to speed with the progress which gave us peace of mind during this phase. Now that the renovation is complete and all the furniture has arrived, we have been enjoying our enhanced lifestyles and wake up every morning with a big smile! The furniture Sally selected works beautifully with the overall design and has exceeded our expectations. The design details and craftsmanship are beautiful and top quality. We are absolutely delighted with the end result and very much enjoyed the process. I would highly recommended Northbourne to anyone – in fact, we have already recommended them to friends!”

Paul Johns