
LE VELO
Positioned along the Paramatta River, Le Velo serves as a local bicycle pit stop and prime meeting point for locals and tourists passing through Wentworth Point.​
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The sweet​ aroma of coffee and inviting atmosphere of the precinct is irresistible, with large floor to ceiling windows covering the exterior that allow generous amounts of natural light to seep through, supplying both levels of the café with adequate lighting whilst providing a sense of warmth and freshness for patrons.
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The functionality of Le Velo begins with a small takeaway coffee bar that is positioned conveniently at the entrance of the venue for those who want to 'grab and go'. There is an array of small and large tables for those dining within the café situated right in front of Le Velo's main bar where food and drink can be ordered and on the upper level beside the gallery and bicycle repair shop.
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Le Velo dives head first into its industrial aesthetic - polished concrete floors, natural stone benchtops, rendered brick walls and stainless steel joinery is seen predominately throughout the venue. This hard, cool materiality is offset by the use of colourful furniture, indoor plants and artwork commissioned by Sydney local artist Katie Molloy, who specialises in minimal graphic design. Her artwork 'Smelling Summer' can be seen on the right wall spanning the full height of the venue and serves as a focal point against the custom commercial staircase, guiding patrons to the upper level. The upper level features an assortment of Katie's artworks in the gallery area, allowing patrons to contemplate them as they wait for their coffee or for their bicycle to be repaired.
PROJECT
Le Velo ​
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JOB TYPE
Hospitality & retail fit out in vacant premises
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LOCATION
48 Baywater Drive, Wentworth Point 2127 NSW​
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YEAR
2020
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CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
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Design within the existing two-level floor plan
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Ensure the space includes a café (must have a bar and kitchen)
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Must incorporate a bicycle repair shop
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Overall design must be industrial, colourful and feature artwork by a local artist
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SOFTWARE USED​​
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Revit
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Enscape
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Adobe Photoshop
LOCATION
The Bellagio



MOOD BOARD
Concept Development





INSPIRATION BOARD
Concept Development





MATERIALITY
Concept Development
Wallpaper I. Graphic Design Artwork.
Katie Molloy.
Large scale artwork on left wall of level 1 and 2.






Smelling Summer. Graphic Design Artwork.
Katie Molloy.
Large scale artwork on left wall of level 1 and 2.
Black Stainless Steel.
Atlas Steels.
Joinery.
Rocca Biana Stone. Honed.
Artedomus.
Benchtops.
Arterrazzo Assisi. Honed.
Artedomus.
Level 1 flooring.
Polished Concrete. Premium Service.
Hone Stone.
Level 2 flooring.
3D VISUALISATIONS

Ground Level Café

Katie Molloy Gallery
