Light, Local, Sustainable
City Hill Coffee required a gourmet café for Canberra Airport with a full kitchen and a separate coffee counter. The interior needed to feel light and fresh, encouraging passengers to linger pre-flight while aligning with the airport’s visual guidelines and nearby tenancies. Sustainability was a core goal, with local sourcing prioritised to support ethical, future-proof operations across the fit-out.
Thoughtfully-designed Environment
Local architecture was referenced to shape signature features, including a feature light inspired by Parliament House and a white lattice canopy that defined the tenancy edge. A biophilic palette was set from Canberra farmland tones, pairing oak timber with moss green and warm neutrals. The kitchen was positioned around the existing services shaft, and the cookline was glazed to maximise daylight and operational efficiency.
Fresh and Efficient Airport Venue
The finished café delivers a bright, open environment that feels distinctly Canberra while operating smoothly in an airport setting. Separate coffee and kitchen zones support fast service and varied dwell times, while biophilic cues and a calm palette keep the space welcoming. Local sourcing and a controlled materials palette strengthen the sustainability intent, creating a durable airport café experience that sits comfortably within the terminal’s wider design language.
