Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
This new venue helps to elevate Angelo Street as a desirable destination in its own right. The space is highly functional and flexible and can easily transition from day to night-time uses in future, without the need for significant further investment.
The design provides a range of different seating options – high stools, standing benches, regular tables, integrated seating, lounge chairs and outdoor dining under a large established tree – catering to various purposes and moods.
And it opens up to the adjacent courtyard – with its established jacaranda tree – to offer much-needed “respite” in this relatively urban inner-city location.
Inspired by the owner’s Mediterranean heritage, we incorporated terracotta and salmon hues, Italian travertine, warm timbers, and textural elements reminiscent of European seaside towns.
The venue has broad appeal for a range of patrons, contributing to the local community by increasing amenity in the neighbourhood.
In order to make Split on Angelo the best venue on the block, we aimed to offer the best coffee in a fresh, attractive space, to encourage new and repeat business.
This venture ties together our existing business – to meet clients and showcase offerings – and speaks to my European heritage and WA home. In future, we’ll transform it into a bar, to enhance and extend our offering.
The connection to a shaded courtyard doubles our capacity and provides an advantage over other operators. The café is comfortable, easily managed, and adaptable as we settle into Angelo Street.
Felice Burrows, Project Architect
Tamara Brestovac, Project Architect
Adam Bovell, Building Surveying Solutions, Building Surveyor, Building Surveyor
James McKnight, React Building & Maintenance, Builder, Construction Manager
Joseph Tilli, Hydraulic Design Australia, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydraulic Consultant
Sven De Jonghe, Link Engineering Consultants, Mechanical Engineer, Services Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
