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Canberra’s award‑winning specialty roaster Ona Coffee has opened its first Melbourne café in Brunswick, and the space is as much about sustainability as it is about exceptional coffee. Behind the warehouse conversion on Ovens Street lies the creativity of Breathe Architecture and their close relationship with Form Brick, bringing back to life some waste product form Form Bricks brick cutting line.
Guided by its philosophy of Sustainability Through Simplicity, BREATHE collaborated with Form Brick to source and reshape 100% brick waste, diverting them from landfill and seamlessly integrating them into the café’s façade and espresso bar. The result is a vibrant, low‑carbon exterior that exemplifies Ona Coffee’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Project Information
Project Status: Completed
Project address: 22 Ovens St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
This collaboration demonstrates how thoughtful design and sustainable construction can transform urban spaces. By combining reclaimed materials with innovative techniques, Form Brick has helped create a café that is both welcoming and responsible, an inspiring model for future projects.
Award‑Winning Design
The architectural design of Ona Coffee Melbourne has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including:
- IDEA Awards 2021 – Editor’s Medal
- Sustainability Awards 2021 – Commercial Architecture (Small)
- DRIVENxDESIGN Melbourne Design Awards 2021 – Interior Design, Hospitality, On the Go (Silver)
- VIC Architecture Awards 2021 – Sustainability (Commended)
Form Brick’s Commitment to Sustainable Design
Form Brick specializes in sustainable brick and brick inlay solutions, minimizing carbon footprint by transforming discarded materials into durable, design‑driven façades.
Shaping Architectural Brilliance in Brick.
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