Polynesian Spa - Ra Cafe

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Our client required a refresh to their existing café in the entrance lobby of the Polynesian spa in Rotorua. Having been involved with the master plan Wingates understood the connection and importance of the café to the business. We reviewed the existing layout and proposed to relocate the café counter from the west window side to the south side achieving eye contact with the customer on arrival and a connection to the café as visitors passed through.

Scale was brought to the space by placing a canopy over the counter and by hanging the large sculptural wire lights. We kept the existing kitchen in the same location which enabled the customer counter and working area to be low height and open.

Location: Rotorua

Year Completed: 2017

Photography: Simon Devitt

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Established in 2004, Wingates is an award-winning Architecture & Interior Design studio.

With offices in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, the studio has earned a reputation for delivering successful solutions across a range of design disciplines. The team boasts extensive experience and skill in the areas of commercial architecture, interiors, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education, sharing the philosophy that optimum solutions are achieved using a combination of innovative thinking and open dialogue with all those involved in, and affected by the project. 

We have a passion for creating quality buildings, environments and products that respond to their client’s needs, user requirements and community expectations. The practice benefits from an extensive skills base that is constantly developing.

At Wingates we believe good design is an investment, and good design solutions are achieved through the application of informed and innovative thinking. Open inclusive dialogue with all those involved in, and affected by the project, will deliver the best possible solution.

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