The design was to create a warm and welcoming space, complimenting both the contemporary building and the clubs heritage. A co-design approach was used on much of the interior, to ensure the needs and wishes of the existing 600 members were meet. Reclaimed industrial lighting decorates the entrance, together with polished stainless steel handrails and fittings, influenced by the marina location. The large vast ceiling is broken up with timber coffers, taking inspiration from boatbuilding yard adjacent. The semi circular bar’s sweeping curves is designed to lead the eye to the amazing view and the low-level lounge seating adds a contemporary feel whilst not competing or blocking the scene. The window is framed with a bespoke timber lighting raft and elegant wave curtain panels. The main lounge and bar is a flexible interior space, with sliding acoustic partition walls creating a separate auditorium when required. A raised snug area complete with wood burner and decorative timber paneling creates a warm cozy soft seating area with elevated views over the harbor. The exterior balcony is an extension of the interior to take advantage of the panoramic outlook.

St. Austell brewery wanted to promote a slice of ‘Cornish life’ at Glastonbury for the first time and asked 3idog to design a space which could be installed quickly on site and be robust enough to last the 4 day festival. Old surfboards were given wings to given the impression of flying through the space. Mixtures of brewery barrels were used to make bespoke, flexible bench seats and tables and discarded pub furniture were sprayed in fresh, vibrant colours. Cornish myths were reinterpreted through the use of illustrations, which formed the backdrop to the bar.

3 Amigos Mexican restaurant on Falmouth high street wanted an inviting and lively outside eating area. Whilst at a busy end of the town they did not have an outside presence and were often overlooked with low levels of passing trade. The injection of bright seating and planters reflects the Mexican flavor. Separating the boundaries of the restaurant gives a clear definition to the space.

Located in Oxford this busy first floor restaurant offers a mixture of European cuisine with a Pan Asian Buffet. To create the overall look, elements of the colonial past and contemporary Asia were fused together. The main addition to the restaurant was the new conservatory to the front, allowing natural daylight and ventilation during the day and creating a window onto the nightlife in the evening. The two-toned timber bar with overhead LED lighting provided an entrance focal point and a separate zone away from the dining areas.

The new owner introduced a new exiting menu, ‘Cornish Tapas’. With a limited budget creativity was the key to enhancing this two-story café. A flexible space was required as in the evening the venue doubled up as a bar. Some of the existing furniture was updated with new colours and fabrics. Instead of artwork on the wall, the wall became the artwork. A street scene of Penzance was graphically applied to the main dining space. The overall scheme had injections of colour, which took the form of cushions made from recycled tea towels.

The objective was to have a venue / hub of outstanding quality which was welcoming to people from all backgrounds. No airs, graces or pretence – just a relaxed atmosphere with something different to offer from the norm, an extensive range of teas. The design of a simple palette complimented the timber furniture and vintage pieces, helped to create a calming natural space.

We worked in collaboration with Momentum (link) furniture and Individual Furniture.

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