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Jinja Bar and Restaurant
by Archebiosis Architects

Jinja Bar and Restaurant

by Archebiosis Architects

Shortlisted: Restaurant - Asia Pacific Award

The International Hotel & Property Awards 2026

Archebiosis Architects delivered Jinja, a rooftop dining and bar destination that combines refinement with playfulness, perched above one of Australia’s largest pubs. The project brief called for an elevated experience distinct from the high-energy venue below, creating intimacy, glamour and energy across dining, cocktail and terrace zones that operate seamlessly from day into night.

Archebiosis Architects employed layered materiality, bold colour and sculptural lighting to create a venue that feels immersive, intimate and transportive despite its position within a large-scale hospitality precinct. Bold architectural gestures are balanced with refined detailing, while the integration of indoor spaces with the rooftop terrace enhances flow, functionality and connection to the outdoors. The design establishes a distinct identity above the venue below without competing with its scale or energy.

Precision detailing was central to the project, allowing services, ventilation and commercial kitchen infrastructure to be discreetly integrated. Specialist lighting, acoustic coordination and custom joinery were used to create atmosphere and preserve intimacy within the rooftop environment. The team carefully planned spatial layouts to accommodate a full commercial kitchen, bar and amenities within a constrained footprint, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining a strong visual and spatial connection to the terrace.

The result is a richly layered hospitality experience that feels theatrical yet elegant. Materiality, colour, lighting and detailing work together to craft a space that is at once functional and atmospheric. Archebiosis Architects successfully translated the brief into a rooftop venue that supports high-volume operations while offering a sense of retreat, comfort and sophistication, demonstrating a careful balance between dramatic aesthetics, operational performance and guest experience.

Location: Oran Park

Architect: Archebiosis Architects

Interior Designer: Archebiosis Architects

Hotel Group/ Developer: Momento Hospitality

Construction: DBMMJ (fitout)

Photography: Steve Woodburn

Archebiosis Architects has been shortlisted for Restaurant – Asia Pacific Award in The International Hotel & Property Awards 2026.

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