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