Located in Fremantle’s historic West End, Vin Populi’s architecture pays tribute to the affluence and optimism of the gold rush era. Fremantle, known for its rich cultural heritage, features a distinctive architectural landscape where restored colonial buildings from the 1800s stand out.
The building honours its storied past as the former home of the Roma restaurant, a Fremantle dining institution for over 50 years. Rezen Studio’s design strategy for Vin Populi involved highlighting the building’s early 20th-century heritage by stripping back years-worth of accumulated finishes and introducing new materials, finishes, and furnishings with a notable Italian influence.
Dowel Jones Volta High Stools and Chairs, with their solid brass details and tubular frames, reference the venue’s portside location, while the tiled and Formica tabletops evoke a clear European influence.
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