West on east

West Coast Bar & Grill

A touch of the West Coast on the east means Cantabrians can enjoy the best of the west without the long drive.

How do you convert a Dick Smith’s diverse electronic store into a flowing cohesive Bar & Grill Restaurant? Demolish and reconstruct… with care!

Briefed to create a truly unique venue with the theme centred around the history and ‘present day’ West Coast of the South Island, the new West Coast Bar & Grill in Main North Road, Christchurch definitely brings the west coast to the east coast.

The ambitious change in building purpose resulted in a challenging demolition, followed by a reconstruction project focused on creating an atmosphere of warmth and welcoming uniqueness that brings out the true West Coast flavour and spirit. Resene Woodsman penetrating oil stain tinted to Resene Nutmeg (golden brown) and hues of Resene Fossil (beige) and Resene Woodburn (bracken brown) complement the rough hewn timber substrate and raw exposed timber and stone.

A touch of the West Coast on the east means Cantabrians can enjoy the best of the west without the long drive.

Building Contractor: Dave Whyte Construction
Designer: Bree Thomas, The Design Team
Painting Contractor: Competitive Painters
Project Manager: The Design Team
Resene: Haydn George, Christchurch Architectural Services Representative
From the Resene News – issue 3/2009