Reine & La Rue

Location

Melbourne - Naarm

Date

2023

Designer/Architect

Akin Atelier

Description

This iconic + breathtaking restaurant by Akin Atelier is set within a neo-gothic 1890s cathedral in the heart of Melbourne.

Integrating historic detailing with modern materiality, the interior brings modern French dining to life in a celebration of warmth + texture.

‘The design intent for Reine and La Rue was to allow the grandeur + drama of the heritage site to be felt whilst shaping a warm + intimate dining experience’ – Akin Atelier

Luxurious banquettes feature Verona aniline leather in a rich earthy tan, highlighting the leathers’s natural features.

Product: Verona Nutmeg aniline leathers

Photographer: Tim Salisbury

Awards: Winner of the Hospitality Design Award at the 2024 Aus Interior Design Awards