Date
January 2026
TAVIRA BAKEHOUSE
Location
Sydney Fish Market, Sydney, NSW
Scope
Bakery & Cafe Design
Project Type
Bakery Interior Design
Café / Bakery Interior Design at Sydney Fish Market
Tavira Bakehouse was imagined as a contemporary bakery and café experience that balances warmth, sophistication and everyday accessibility within the highly active environment of Sydney Fish Market. Designed by 3Xi Studio, the project draws inspiration from the Portuguese town of Tavira, blending traditional flavours with a modern Australian interpretation while drawing influence from coastal European bakeries and artisanal food halls.
The result is a refined hospitality interior centred around craftsmanship, theatre and connection — creating an inviting customer experience within one of Sydney’s most iconic food destinations.
Contemporary Bakery & Café Interior Design
The design focuses on elevating the traditional bakery experience through a carefully layered material palette and highly considered spatial planning. Curved display arches, warm walnut fluted timber detailing, textured lime-washed walls and natural split-face limestone work together to create an environment that feels timeless yet contemporary.
Bronze mirror accents and brushed nickel detailing introduce a subtle sense of refinement, while integrated lighting enhances the warmth and tactility of the interior throughout the day and into the evening.
As a hospitality interior design project, the space was carefully planned to balance customer flow, product visibility and operational functionality without compromising the overall aesthetic experience.
Bakery Display & Customer Experience
At the heart of the design is the bakery display itself, envisioned as a theatrical focal point that places freshly baked goods at the centre of the customer experience. Open shelving, illuminated niches and transparent display cases create moments of visibility and interaction, allowing the preparation and presentation of products to become part of the spatial narrative.
The seating area was designed to provide a more intimate and welcoming experience within the larger marketplace environment. Custom banquette seating, layered textures and warm walnut timber finishes soften the surrounding industrial shell of the building, encouraging customers to pause, gather and engage with the venue beyond a purely transactional experience.
Material Palette & Spatial Identity
Materiality played a critical role in establishing the identity of Tavira Bakehouse. A restrained palette of limestone, marble, textured render, timber and deep coastal blue upholstery references both the surrounding maritime context and the authenticity of traditional European bakeries.
The balance of tactile finishes and clean architectural forms creates a space that feels elevated yet approachable — combining the warmth of a neighbourhood bakery with the sophistication of contemporary hospitality design.
Hospitality Interior Design by 3Xi Studio
Tavira Bakehouse reflects 3Xi Studio’s approach to hospitality interior design in Sydney — where storytelling, atmosphere and functionality are seamlessly integrated to create memorable customer experiences.
The result is a warm, culturally rich bakery environment that celebrates heritage, quality and creativity in every detail while establishing a strong visual identity within the Sydney Fish Market precinct.
Date
January 2026
Scope
Commercial Interior Design / Hospitality Interior Design
SYDNEY SEAFOOD SCHOOL
Location
The New Sydney Fish Market, Glebe, NSW
Project Type
Educational, Learning, Hospitality, Bar, Function Space
Commercial Hospitality Interior Design Project Design Description
Sydney Seafood School in Glebe is designed as a layered, immersive environment that moves beyond a traditional teaching facility. The space balances the demands of a high-performance culinary setting with the experience of a hospitality venue, allowing it to function seamlessly as a place of learning, connection and shared experience. The design is guided by a narrative of The Earth, The Land and The Sea. Rather than being interpreted literally, this concept informs the spatial planning, material selection and overall atmosphere, creating a cohesive interior that feels grounded, refined and connected to its context.
Our Commercial Interior Design Approach For The Hospitality Industry
The project is conceived as a sequence of interconnected environments, each with its own identity, unified through a consistent material palette and carefully considered detailing. Spatial planning establishes a clear progression, from more enclosed, grounded teaching areas through to open, light-filled spaces that engage with the harbour. This transition supports a natural shift from focused learning to more relaxed, social interaction. Material selection plays a key role. A restrained palette of timber, stone, metal and textured finishes balances durability with warmth. This approach allows subtle moments of contrast and refinement, while ensuring the space performs within a high-use environment.
Spacial Experience
Auditorium
The auditorium is designed as a grounded, intimate space that supports focus and engagement. Warm timber joinery, layered textures and integrated lighting create a controlled yet inviting environment. Tiered seating ensures clear sightlines and strong interaction between the instructor and the audience. The result is a highly functional teaching space that still feels comfortable, refined and engaging.
Kitchen & Bar
The teaching kitchen balances durability with design refinement. Stainless steel workstations deliver performance, while surrounding joinery introduces warmth and continuity with the broader interior. At the centre, a curved bar acts as both a functional hub and a social anchor. Its softened form encourages movement and interaction, while vertical timber detailing and integrated lighting give it a crafted, furniture-like quality. Above, a sculptural ceiling feature adds rhythm and texture, referencing organic forms in a subtle and controlled way. The space is designed to perform under pressure while remaining warm, inviting and highly social.
Dining& Function Space
The dining and function area shifts the atmosphere to something lighter and more open. Oriented toward the harbour, the space becomes expansive and outward-looking, with a softer material palette and subtle blue tones reflecting the surrounding environment. A considered ceiling installation and mosaic detailing introduce texture and visual depth while maintaining a cohesive design language. Designed for flexibility, the space transitions seamlessly from daytime teaching and casual dining to evening events and private functions.
The Outcome
The result is a cohesive, multi-functional interior that supports education, hospitality and social interaction without compromise. By balancing technical performance with a strong spatial identity, the design delivers a space that is both functional and elevated, durable and efficient, yet warm, engaging and connected to its context.
