Light Years Asian Bar and Diner by Studio Plenty was celebrated as the Commercial Project Winner of The (Emerging) Designer Awards, presented by Artedomus and The Local Project, last year. Recognised for its original use of material and space, sustainable principles and innovative thinking, it became an exemplar of hospitality design, with its superior approach to tone and tactility and a design vision that expresses the venue’s animated spirit. Watch the video feature here.

Studio Plenty in a small practice based in Byron Bay. We opt for sensibility in design above all else. ‘Plenty’ is our opposing attitude to the common state that more means happiness. Our ideology is an antithesis to this mindset. Simply put, ‘That’ll be plenty, cheers’.

The word ‘plenty’ is ubiquitous in Australia and often exercised graciously in response to offers of seconds at the dinner table – ‘That’s plenty, cheers’. Having ‘plenty’ – an abundant, yet not excessive amount – defies the common belief that more means happiness. Our ideology is an antithesis to this mindset and our appetite is for rational design, avoiding overindulgent tendencies and encouraging an obsession for functionalism. Essentially, we seek to evoke happiness, which we believe is achieved through considered design.