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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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How to Bring Middle Eastern Style to Inner Sydney
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How to Bring Middle Eastern Style to Inner Sydney

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Located in the heart of Sydney, Nour is offering a new dining experience that channels the Middle East through light, design and cuisine.


Inspired by the changing nature of light, Nour is a fresh, relaxed and contemporary restaurant in Sydney’s Surry Hills – offering a mix of Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine with an aesthetic to match. Natural light fills the space during the day through large arched windows that at night help the space transition seamlessly to an intimate, clean space.

Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living

“Flooded with natural light from both the street front and the terrace – Nour (meaning light) became the name, and the over-arching principle of the concept,” says designer Paul Papadopoulos of DS17, “It was such a unique character of the space that we really wanted to make the most of it. From there our way of thinking was to achieve the correct layout for both the operation and the experience of the diner, and merging that with inspiration from Middle Eastern landscapes and architecture for a fresh, contemporary and new brand and interior.”

Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living

The result for Nour is a harmonious blend of rich and muted hues, recalling Middle-Eastern landscapes and a combination of dusty pink tones – bringing a relaxed and contemporary sense of balance. Subtle pink hues and a mix of earthy and airy shades challenge traditional interior perceptions of colour and serve as a visually arresting, yet never distracting aesthetic.

Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living

“The rich and muted hues inspired by Middle-Eastern landscapes, which are used throughout the space in feature wall finishes furniture, furnishings and tableware, add depth and warmth to a very fresh and clean base palette of grey and white concretes, white tiles and light timbers” says Paul.

Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living

Natural Oak, marble, copper detailing, and woolen fabrics play off one another to build to a fresh and sophisticated result. The furniture throughout Nour carries and sense of lightness and ease, mirroring the literal light that fills the space throughout the day, adding to patrons feelings of relaxation in the space. The variety of seating arrangements too, from the bar to the open dining areas and the private dining room, have been considered to create a sense of welcoming calm.

Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living

An antidote to an overly bustling Crown Street, Nour uses cool and soothing Middle-Eastern styling to create a feeling of wellness to match its cuisine.

Nour
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DS17
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Words by Andrew McDonald.

Photography by Bob Barrett.

Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living
Nour Sydney - DS17 | Habitus Living

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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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