Solera House Restaurant & Cafe
The new café is the first part of the building which visitors to Solera House see, so it was important our design created a positive and strong first impression.
Zoned design for a seamless dining experience
We created separate areas for different menu offerings to avoid long queues and congestion. The serveries include a theatre style hot meal station, grab and go counter and deli bar and a central contact cooled feature salad counter. Offices and meeting rooms are located around the café space to entice workers to head to the restaurant.
Inspired by industry: automotive details with a refined edge
The story behind this design was the automotive industry, so we created subtle patterns which reflect the design of car tyres and grills within the counter fascia and timber uprights.
Natural textures and biophilic touches bring warmth to the workspace
An open-plan layout has allowed for the food offering to be the main design feature and the use of natural woods, chalkboards and biophilic design has created a calm, welcoming hub central to the office environment.
Smart kitchen planning in a compact footprint
When it came to the kitchen design, one of our challenges was limited space which meant careful planning was needed when laying equipment out. With food being prepared and made on site each day, ensuring the kitchen had enough storage was also key.
Fully electric and future-facing with sustainability in mind
It’s a fully electric kitchen which utilises induction cooking and we used natural materials from sustainable sources, where possible.
