Drive-through coffee offers have grown rapidly in recent years, driven by consumers demanding both quality coffee and convenience.
Cocobrew Express is located on one of Rockhampton’s busiest intersections along Queensland’s national highway – the main artery between Brisbane and Cairns.
Nestled amongst several other fast food and drive-thru restaurants, this building relies on design and visual impact to capture the attention of coffee-drinking motorists.
Designed in collaboration with several local consultants and a local developer, Design + Architecture has created a functional and striking drive-thru.
The site can be easily and safely accessed from the highway as well as the neighbouring residential area, attracting custom from both the local catchment and passing trade.
With just over 52 m2of gross floor area, the building has a strong presence with a striking road-facing façade that maximises tenant signage opportunities and delivers a demanding ‘look-at-me’ visual impact to the passing traffic.
Design + Architecture’s design draws on three influences:
- nature
- the peacock effect
- paying respect to the surrounding residential neighbourhood
By using natural reflecting materials, the building is softened to complement and amplify the surrounding natural environment.
This is specifically demonstrated in the use of timber battens, not only to soften the space but also to create architectural interest along the main building facade.
The space surrounding the building features landscaping and turf to seamlessly transition into the neighbouring residential area.
To further enhance this transition, a large awning wraps around the main structure, reminiscent of the iconic Queenslander and Queensland Cottage style houses that are found in the neighbourhood.
Just as a male peacock spreads his wings to attract a passing female, this building relies on the arresting main facade to attract passing motorists.
Low maintenance was a key consideration in the design of Cocobrew Express, so robust materials including painted fibre cement sheets, aluminium, and timber cladding were selected.
Project Details
Site Area – 1,517 m2
Building Area – 52 m2
Project Budget – $800,000
Completion Date – 2021
Building Levels – 1
Project Team
Architecture
Design+Architecture
Design + Architecture is an award-winning architecture studio founded in 2013 in Rockhampton by Colin Strydom.
The firm focuses on modern and alternative architectural designs for all industry sectors throughout Central Queensland.
Photography
Cam Murchison
Cam is a Brisbane-based commercial photographer specialising in architecture and design.
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