Located in Terminal 2 of International Departures at Melbourne Airport, ST. ALi sits facing the tarmac, quietly nestled away from the busy concourse. It offers a unique moment of respite from the busy airport where one can watch the planes arrive and depart.
An already well-established and loved Melbourne coffee house and brand, a key driver of the brief was to capture the organic ‘found’ and eclectic aesthetic of the original ST. ALi South Melbourne. The aim was to leave travellers with a taste of the rich Melbourne coffee scene while creating a sense of the ‘Melbourne punk’ attitude inherent in the ST. ALi brand.
The compact 115 sqm site is styled with bespoke booth seats and aviation style cantilevered benches. These are teamed with Australian-made tables and chairs, illuminated by hand-blown glass and brass decorative light fittings.
