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Several idiosyncratic site constraints made the planning of Gemelli an interesting exercise! Access from street level and reduced head height meant mechanical and hydraulic solutions needed to be investigated in detail to determine if a viable plan was possible.

Like many good solutions the end result looks simple, the venue is easy to enter, dining spaces are broken down into different spaces on various levels allowing the venue to perform efficiently across various modes. Importantly the seating to the street always fills first resulting in a lively and active façade.

Gemelli was an established and popular brand prior to moving to James Street. Much consideration was given to ensure this new venture was at home in its new locale without losing the genuine personality and charm the owners successfully brought to their previous venues. The final design is modern yet comfortable, not too formal, not too noisy, lively, fun and serious.

Photography: David Chatfield

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Hogg and Lamb is an architectural design practice based in Brisbane and Byron Bay, with experience in award winning residential & commercial projects.

The studio combines the energy and enthusiasm of a new firm, with decades of experience designing and delivering high end residential & boutique interior projects.

Hogg and Lamb was established in 2016 by good friends and colleagues, Michael Hogg and Greg Lamb.

Michael spent more than 15 years at the renowned architecture firm Donovan Hill where he was involved in over 60 residential projects including the internationally published C House. He was Project Architect for the Robin Boyd awarded D House and numerous other published and awarded residential projects.

He has significant experience in the conceptual, schematic and design development phases of projects of varying scales from residential projects through to large commercial and public buildings.

Prior to establishing Hogg and Lamb Greg had worked at several firms in Australia and the UK. Over 25 years of experience has led to a knowledge base across a broad range of projects including; restaurants and bars, office fit-outs, hotels, health clubs and residential work.

A particular interest in human cognition and perception, combined with an expertise in the design of the custom fixtures, furniture and graphic design result in a total user experience which characterise Greg’s approach to the design environment.

Both Michael and Greg have been working in the industry since the early 1990’s and have a back catalogue featuring hundreds of projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Together Michael and Greg provide a high level of service to create unique buildings for discerning clients.

Nominated Architect NSW: Michael Hogg 11220
Nominated Architect QLD: Michael Hogg 3398