Nestled deep into the gardens, an approach through the famed Plane Tree Drive on foot allows the heritage rotunda to reveal itself slowly. A light-touch ensures the existing exterior character, heritage fretwork and detailing are restored and enlivened, while the carving of a new entry experience reinforces a sense of arrival. Inside, the previously traditional restaurant space is opened up to bring guests into the preparation experience, with a Japanese-inspired front row seat to the action. In the centre of the space, around a carefully crafted bar and under arched framed timber details, guests are invited to partake in the finery of creation, while dining. An arrangement of sculpted natives hangs overhead, and changes seasonally, bringing a literal and artful sense of the garden inward.

Builder _ Nic Mazzone

Joiner _ R and K Cabinets

Photographer _ Caroline Cameron