Located in Melbourne’s east, Cityfields is an all-day restaurant and bar spread across two expansive levels within a new dining precinct at Chadstone.

Our brief was to ensure the venue felt grounded and embedded in its environment, despite the scale and newness of the precinct.

The ground floor hosts the restaurant, a public bar, and a private dining room, all anchored by an open kitchen servicing both levels. Upstairs, the “Terrace” was designed to feel more elevated and luxurious—a flexible space for larger events or smaller, more intimate gatherings. It features a main dining area, an adaptable private dining room that can be opened or enclosed, and access to a rooftop and winter garden with sweeping views toward the city.

Working alongside Pasquale Cook, we approached the project as a series of interconnected spaces—each with its own identity and sense of intimacy, while still feeling cohesive as a whole. In contrast to the newness of its surroundings, we sought to bring warmth, character, and a sense of being “lived-in.”

Materiality played a central role: surfaces and finishes were selected to patina gracefully over time, and detailing—both architectural and joinery—was carefully considered to balance utility with refinement.

With a curated mix of custom, new, and vintage furniture, lighting, and objects, Cityfields offers a layered interior that feels inviting, enduring, and quietly expressive.