Kaurna
South Australia
Reno’s is a lobby café servicing the espresso rush, long lunches, and evening events. Gloss, chrome, and sculptural cues draw from 1970s Milan and suburban delis, reimagined through Italo futurism. Classic hosting. Espresso ‘til late.
Located within the lobby of a refurbished commercial tower, the venue operates as a public threshold rather than a tenant amenity. The venue balances speed with social occupation, accommodating high turnover coffee service alongside longer stays.
Spatial compression transforms the lobby into a hospitality setting. A cinematic light box frames the experience, with daylight animating the space and artificial light defining evening use. Reno’s reframes the perception of a commercial lobby as a shared civic interface through hospitality.
Reno’s is where the building comes alive everyday from the morning rush for the coffee fix, to the quieter moments for sitting down and hosting meetings or aperitivo.Â
ÂWe needed a space that could handle fast service without losing that personal touch. It’s efficient, yes, but also welcoming. Every detail from the layout and materials to the lighting creates that experience.
Naming it after Reno, my father, keeps us grounded in heritage but with a reflection on who we are.Â
This place is about connection, between the building, the city, family, and everyone who walks through the door.