Biggie Smalls - Melbourne Airport

Taking on the heavy hitters of Melbourne Airport's dining scene, Biggie Smalls brings the heat with a vibrant take on Hip Hop's golden age.

Drawing interior inspiration from the streets of the 90's and the New York sub-culture throughout, Studio Y. curated a diverse take on Brooklyn design culture that contrasts perfectly with the modern Middle Eastern menu. ⁠

The finer details were important in this project where the client requested visual consistency with other restaurants in the line. Curated with a diversity of textures, the interior employs fixed stool elements with resounding American diner vibes contrasted with stainless steel details and vinyl upholstered seating. ⁠

⁠Street art by local artist @jimmy_dvate was layered over brick-facing tiles in a nod to Brooklyn. Layered to depict a moody alleyway, tiled walls and internal street lighting draw 90's inspiration from the New York subway.⁠

Consistent with the urban diversity we see in metropolitan cities, the space represents a layered coming together of contrasting style and era elements to create a level of authenticity throughout.