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Penfolds Adelaide Airport

Penfolds

Australia

Award-Winning Wine Bar And Retail Experience at Adelaide Airport

In collaboration with Emirates Leisure Retail, greater group delivered a premium bar, restaurant and retail destination for Penfolds at Adelaide Airport. The project translates the Magill Estate experience into a high-impact aviation setting, blending hospitality, retail and brand storytelling within a light-filled terminal environment.

 

IndustryHospitality
Project ExecutionAustralia
Project ScopeDesign Documentation & Procurement
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01 - Project Brief

Bringing Magill Estate To The Terminal

Penfolds wanted a premium airport venue combining wine bar, dining, and retail at Adelaide Airport. The objective was to create a luxurious point of presence for Penfolds within Adelaide Airport, reflecting the prestige of the Magill Estate brand. The design needed to leverage the high ceiling and natural light from the full-height glazing, while remaining lightweight and cost-efficient.

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02 - Our Approach

Three-in-one Venue

Clear zones for tasting, service, and dining were planned to protect circulation and bar efficiency within a compact footprint. Materials and furniture were specified for durability and ease of maintenance in a high-traffic environment. Documentation, design management, and procurement were managed to maintain control over detailing, cost, and brand alignment across the programme.

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03 - Project Outcome

An Award-Winning Premium Destination

The completed venue offers travellers a seamless blend of bar, dining and take-home retail. Tasting, dining, and retail functions work together through clear zoning, strong sightlines, and an efficient bar arrangement. Layered seating, sculptural lighting and the signature rope installation create intimacy within the open terminal setting. The project was recognised with a Gold Melbourne Design Award, affirming its success in elevating Penfolds’ presence within aviation hospitality.

 

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The Penfolds Red Rope

A bespoke red rope installation runs from the black louvred canopy to the tasting bar, evoking wine flowing from bottle to glass. Each rope is finished with a Penfolds wine cap, turning a functional overhead feature into a signature brand moment that anchors the space and draws attention from the terminal flow.