Untapping potential at a Hobart institution.
Formerly the site of a long-standing South Hobart bakery, Bear with Me retains references to the building’s past, while revealing the unrealised potential of its location.
The addition of space and light were fundamental to the project, led by the broad expansion of the café floor. To the building’s rear, views of kunanyi/Mt Wellington are framed by expansive new windows, while playful wall lighting gives the café added warmth and personality.
Unrealised potential.
Perhaps the strongest indicator of the site’s baking history, an old industrial rangehood now exists as a unique sculptural element above the dining area. Original French panelling under the exterior windows has also been retained, informing the contemporary, contrast panelling used within the café interior.
With a refined material palette reflecting the blue and grey hues of the surrounding natural environment, this south Asian-inspired café is a fitting addition to the popular mountain-side suburb.
