technē’s biggie smalls restaurant brings a taste of new york to melbourne

technē’s biggie smalls restaurant brings a taste of new york to melbourne
all images © tom blachford 

drawing influence from the streets of brooklyn, ‘biggie smalls‘ (an ode to rapper notorious b.i.g.) is a restaurant in melbourne created by technē architecture and interior design. despite the specific geographical theme that runs throughout, the restaurant serves middle-eastern cuisine.

local graffiti artist painted the front façade

the combination of kebabs and hip-hop resonates in the colors and material palette. referencing a classic new york diner through stainless steel, vinyl, colored tiles and timber laminate. the space is colored with yellow upholstered booths – similar to the recognized taxi’s of new york – and finished with a black and white-chequered trim.

technē has created an interiors which explores the a worn out and retro aesthetic

overhead chrome luggage racks appear lifted straight from the city’s subway cars and sits above with five booths. stools lining a continuous bar that curves from point-of-sale across to the street facing window. bold artwork covers the façade by local graffiti artist jimmy b of graffix creative. distinctively standing out on the streetscape, the designers at techne have created an interior which portrays an american diner meets locals-only neighborhood bar.

the 85 square meter space seats 35 patrons

overhead chrome luggage racks appear lifted straight from the city’s subway cars

the restaurant is opened by acclaimed melbourne chef shane delia

stools lining a continuous bar curves from point-of-sale across to the street facing window

the interior space is inspired by the streets of brooklyn