Project Info

Grey Lynn Firehouse

Originally built in 1889 as the Grey Lynn Council Chambers and Fire Station, this landmark building has been carefully reimagined as a contemporary hospitality destination. Working alongside Studio Tatami, the project sought to preserve the building's civic history while creating a venue that feels established, welcoming, and distinctly local.

Location

Grey Lynn

Designer

Sector

Rather than contrasting old with new, the design allows each intervention to sit comfortably alongside the existing fabric. Original fireplaces, timber detailing, and masonry were carefully restored, while bespoke joinery, custom bars, and contemporary hospitality infrastructure were integrated with restraint. Every decision was guided by a respect for the building’s history and a desire to give it a meaningful new purpose.

The completed venue celebrates the character of the original architecture while providing a flexible hospitality environment designed to serve the Grey Lynn community for years to come.

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