CHRISTOU has received a commendation from the Australian Institute of Architects (WA) for the refurbishment of the front bar, cafe bar, and the creation of a rood deck, supper club and courtyard.

The project executes a coming together of the old and new to create spaces that each take on their own character with vibrant, captivating spaces that flow and blend into each other through the facilities.

The formerly open courtyard was re-organised into a space that can open or close to the elements, depending on weather conditions. The courtyard is a double height with louvered clerestory windows and a translucent roof. Via this courtyard patrons can access the mezzanine areas, an upper level roof deck, and the Supper Club (formerly the meeting and function areas). The courtyard also connects visually to the upgraded Café Bar, the Dining area, roof deck and the Supper club. The detailing of the bars, a collaborative process, involves timber, marble and metals such as steel, brass and concrete; all crafted to create distinct identities for each of the individual bars.