The Stanley • 2015

The Stanley Bridge Tavern, Verdun

The Brief: Once upon a time in the Adelaide Hills, there was a little old pub that needed to work out just what to do next. Like a diamond in the rough, the raw material was there, but, as can happen in business, suddenly it seemed something was missing. “How can we build new custom, without disconnecting from existing loyal customers?” said the owners…

The Solution: A makeover that respectfully leveraged the best of the existing physical and non-physical assets, to create a truly unique environment and atmosphere. Adored by stalwart locals and new visitors alike, the business was re-imagined and now again grows with the passion and energy of its many patrons. A very modest budget necessitated big impacts from small changes, and involved creative and resourceful collaborations to achieve full space makeovers for single-piece budgets, keeping loyal locals and new visitors happy and intrigued.

Services: concept design and development, project management, material sourcing, curation and production

Images by: Darren Clements Photography

  • Client: Stanley Bridge Tavern, Verdun, Adelaide Hills
  • Date: 2015