Blank Canvas Bar

Year

2022

Location

GOMA,

Brisbane QLD

Software

Revit

SketchUp

V-Ray

Brief

Research-driven design
Interactive experience
Open floor plan allowing good air ventilation
Disability access
Closed circle materials and sustainable design

Concept and Features

Blank Canvas is a multicultural interactive bar experience that focuses on embracing diversity. Located next to Brisbane City’s famous GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art), the structure of the new building takes on a minimalistic cube form with a dome ceiling attached.

The building is comprised of two levels, a ground-level floor and a mezzanine, where space planning has been carefully considered to be open with plenty of movability allowing easy disability access. The structure's high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of greenery, all contribute to good airflow circulation and quality. Considering disability access, an elevator was added near the staircase to provide an easy transition between the levels.

Interactivity is embedded into the bar’s design with themed cultural paint-and-sip classes located on the mezzanine level, that educate and celebrate different cultures. Mirroring the name ‘Blank Canvas’, the overall design style remains minimal with an earthy and organic undertone to help the transition between different cultural themes each week.

Sustainability was at the core of the design process, using all naturally sourced materials like the grey mosaic floor tiles, and implementing recycled and reused available materials to create an environmentally conscious bar design.

Blank Canvas provides an enjoyable, interactive experience for everyone, celebrating diverse cultures throughout the world all in one location.