Fiona Lynch commissioned to create cafe space at 8 Montrose Street

Developer Kokoda Property has commissioned interior design firm, Fiona Lynch, to create a schematic design for a world-class café, dining or wine bar at street level in its 8 Montrose development in Hawthorn East.

The plans now require council approval and construction.

Concept plans include mix of textures including leather, marble, natural stone, stainless steel detailing and mosaic tile flooring and will offer window banquette seating, central dining zones, a high bar area and a private dining area.

The concept plan for the expansive 241sqm space has provisions for 68 interior and 18 exterior seats.

Fiona Lynch said  it was an amazing opportunity to let our imagination run wild when creating the concept plan.

"The brief from Kokoda Property was to create a unique space that would be supported and enjoyed by the local residents,” she said.

“We wanted to create a relaxed space that had the ability to transition from day to night and were inspired by a mixture of spaces and functions; a place for morning coffee, a local brunch spot, long lunch, afternoon wine and an evening dinner. 

“My favourite design feature is the combination of dining spaces, because it allowed us to explore a range of furniture, design details and materiality,” Ms Lynch said