The Corner Store

The Corner Store Cafe

Project Address: 113 Sylvan Road, Toowong QLD 4066

Architect: Richards and Spence

Architectural Team: Adrian Spence and Ingrid Richards

Consultants:

Structural/ Civil - Intelara

Hydraulic - BRW Enterprises

Electrical - Dave Parsons

Certification - McCarthy Consulting

Brick/ Manufacturer: PGH - Dry Pressed - Mac Arthur Mix

Masonry Contractor: Jason Bold - Bold Bricklaying

Builder: Lambert's Sheet and Metal

The Corner Store Café is an aptly named conversion and extension to an existing corner store. The existing building was refurbished taking care not to lose the charm of the original building. New external terraces were added to both sides of the existing building and a small produce garden planted at the rear.

The existing store was reorganised with a central, open plan kitchen and barista station allowing patrons to walk through encouraging interaction with the kitchen staff. A large covered external dining terrace makes the most of Brisbane's hospitable climate.

The existing building, previously detached from the sloping site, is given a new plinth connecting the interior to the garden. The choice of brick for the new landscape terraces is a familiar reference to the residential context.

The completed project has successfully restored a much needed convenience to the local community. The new building provides a contemporary solution, honoring the tradition of the corner store with humble, straight forward materials and detailing.

Photographer - Alex Chomicz

Phone - 0421 022 155

Email - obscurefilms@me.com