Architectural Review Asia Pacific

PRIVATE DINER

The beloved Melbourne CBD staple Lucy Liu emits a busy and bustling atmosphere.

Despite it being nestled almost inconspicuously on Oliver Lane, you can generally gauge where the lively and energetic crowd milling near the laneway are venturing – up Lucy Liu’s steps for a cool, classy and sultry night out, where delectable food and sleek intimacy are the headliners.

Technē senior interior designer Emma Phythian’s design methodology is rigorously narrative- and values-driven. She says the vision from client George Sykiotis,

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