AUSTRALIA. Emirates Leisure Retail Australia’s (ELRA) Hudsons Coffee brand has been awarded a silver medal in the ‘Interior Design – Hospitality’ category at the 2016 Sydney Design Awards and Summit.
Along with Sydney Airport and Torcasio Design, ELRA was recognised for its ability to implement a functional yet innovative store design within a small space. It was also commended for reflecting Sydney’s vibrancy and youthful nature while retaining the spirit of Hudsons Coffee throughout.
ELRA was also victorious in the ‘Airport Coffee Shop of the Year’ category at the Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards, held in Geneva in July. The award recognised the Hudsons store at Brisbane Airport, noting its ability to connect seamlessly with the rest of the airport. The store was also commended for delivering both expert functionality and striking aesthetic appeal, and for creating a strong Sense of Place while delivering impressive commercial returns.
Commenting on the wins, ELRA Managing Director Adam Summerville said: “We are thrilled that our Brisbane and Sydney Hudsons Coffee stores have won these prestigious awards. Creating a real Sense of Place at the Brisbane outlet using local Queensland materials and cleverly utilising such a small space by designing the outlet around the existing clock tower is testament to our commitment to creating concepts that deliver an outstanding F&B product.
“In parallel, the Sydney outlet was a great collaboration with the airport who wanted to see the spirit of Sydney coming through the store. Our great use of colour reflects the vibrancy of the harbour city and the energy of the Mardi-Gras and New Year’s Fireworks. We also hand-commissioned the painting of the walls to subtly show the iconic Sydney landmarks that are so globally recognised.”
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