Over all Inspiration collage

For the over all inspiration I'm going for is the blending between the old and the new

 

The time period the building was built, to bring back the historical architectural beauty and to emphasise it, as well using the structural method of the building as inspiration to construct the new design elements in the space. Elements like architectural detail and material finishes in the building will be used in new designs but in a contemporary way.

 

When designing these new elements to the building they will also be influenced by patterns and textures from selected cultures in the time period we live in today as a different South Africa as what is was when the building was built.

 

These new design elements to the building will tell a story of where we came from as South Africans and who we are today...

 

Because in my design I want to tell a story throughout my space, a historical story of the buildings life, what has happened around it over these 149 years its been standing on Fleming street...

 

As one of my target groups, this will be a wonderful dinning experience in Port Elizabeth where they can learn more about us as South Africans as well as the architecture and history of Port Elizabeth...

 

As the chameleon blends in with its surroundings

So do we blend in with our circumstances as things around us change, like how South Africa has changed from 1994 and how we all adapted to that beautiful change..

 

Seen in this picture below you can see how everything's blends, yet so different but works so well together!!!

 

This image in a combination of Xhosa, Kio-san, Indian and European cultures, displayed with patterns, textures and colours than moving together to create new contemporary design elements in the restaurant.

A beautiful blend...