“You can’t be in Melbourne long and not know Cookie. Thanks in part to its versatility, as well as its location right in the middle of the city, this is one of Melbourne’s most popular bars.” Broadsheet
Designed in 2001. It has been said of Cookie that it is a version of its predecessor, Revolver, for grown-ups. This is an apt description in some respects, however, the design of Cookie is really a celebration of the role of the architect in guiding and controlling a project through from the point of initial (deep) research to the point where it is fully realised as a unified whole. There is nothing accidental or left to chance in Cookie. Every detail and junction between each of the materials in this beer-hall/ eating-house/ disco was carefully considered, although the overall effect may bely this.
By carefully orchestrating a close fit between building and interior in which the palette of materials inherited in the building were extended and mixed with new elements, a timeless quality was produced. The monumentality of some elements in the design reflect some of the qualities inherent in the façade of Curtin House.
Cookie has been designed for hard wear and tear. One of the criteria for selection of materials apart from visual and historical appropriateness, was durability and the capacity of the material to be maintained and easily ‘refreshed’ if necessary.
All feature lighting and the solid brass and glass display cases were custom-designed by the architect for this project.
1st Floor, Curtin House | 252 Swanston Street | Melbourne 3000