The site, just up the roadfrom (and replacing) one of the first Gelato Messina stores, is narrow, withjust enough space to fit a small rear counter and circulation on either side ofthe gelato freezer.

Our idea was to use someelements from diners and classic gelato bars; timber panelling and a checkeredfloor but add some modern details, with a robust and timeless finish.Interested in the recyclability and availability of aluminium products, weadded aluminium detailing to the warm timber cladding and contrasted it withthe more practical stainless elements.

We used responsibly sourcedtimber veneer and high-quality tiling throughout, with reusable and recyclablematerials such as aluminium and stainless to tie everything together. Theclients were owner-builders, with their own joinery workshop around the cornerin Marrickville at Gelato Messina HQ, they built the wavy counter and all thejoinery and project-managed the build with their trades.

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