Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
Dandelion Bar, Kitchen and Distillery is multi-faceted hospitality venue that embraces the generosity of open space yet challenges the traditional shopping-center hospitality offering. This 720m2, 500 capacity venue spreads over two floors and looks over “The West Deck” precinct. The project design narrative explores the lifecycle of the Dandelion flower from germination through to maturity, mirroring the regeneration of the broader Karrinyup shopping centre.
Dandelion is a culmination of detailed finishes and functional joinery, collated with an eclectic edit of colour that breaks up volume and programme. It captures a warm, inviting footprint that cultivates a flexible space for drinkers, diners and staff alike, balanced in visual aesthetics to marry the guests other sensory experiences. Dandelion is a collaborative balance between design and function that embodies a benchmark for neighbourhood gatherings and genuine hospitality and social exchange.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
