“I have designed the restaurant in reverse. I’ve started at the end and worked back. My dream has always been to build a restaurant that creates no waste and now I believe I can achieve it!” – Joost Bakker
Last Friday, Romain & I had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast + a catch up with my dear friend Jenni at Joost Bakker’s GREENHOUSE. I’ve been a fan of Joost’s work since learning about him a few years back, and was so excited to hear via gourmet traveller that his latest venture was right here in Sydney. Over the years, Joost has been commissioned to design furniture, spaces, and vertical gardens in his signature style that brings together nature and industry. His focus on sustainability in all his projects is what drew me to his work, and it was such a treat to finally experience one of his creations in the flesh…
For me, stepping inside GREENHOUSE was like stepping into the heart of Amsterdam – from the use of space, colour, decor, and inventiveness – there is a wonderful air of the unconstrained, which is the very characteristic that I love most about Amsterdam.
While enjoying a doughnut and cuppa, I was fortunate to meet Georgina, one of the talented designers on the team. She spoke about the design and creation of the restaurant, and how they’d love to find a permanent place for it in Sydney (yes, please!). Thanks to the lovely Georgina, I also got a chance to meet Joost on the rooftop garden + bar…
The GREENHOUSE philosophy is about “lifestyle and the many choices that can be made; from material choices to fashion, food and ultimately waste.” This is evident through the space – everything has been made from recycled materials, including the bathroom doors and jar covered lights…
GREENHOUSE is only open for another couple of weeks, so if you live in Sydney, I highly recommend you go and check it out while you can. Sitting on Campbells Cove, just opposite the Opera House on the other side of the quay, it’s well worth it just to drink in the view on the rooftop terrace, surrounded by strawberries and herbs of all varieties…
Congrats to Joost and his incredible team, here’s hoping for a permanent GREENHOUSE in Sydney!
xx
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photos by Pia Jane Bijkerk & Jenni Booth.
wishing i was sitting in the greenhouse this very moment! beautiful.
March 9th, 2011 | #
Hello Pia! Great photos. I know where I will be going for lunch when I head down to see the Annie Leibovitz exhibition 🙂
March 9th, 2011 | #
am sending to nick and brett in Sydney now. what a gem….wish I could be there. joan, florida, usa
March 9th, 2011 | #
What a beautiful spot!
March 9th, 2011 | #
Wow, what an amazing place! We could do with one just like it here, in Barcelona!!
March 9th, 2011 | #
OK, SOLD …. this weekend I’m there !!!
March 9th, 2011 | #
What a great space – love the writing on the walls!
March 9th, 2011 | #
Oh wow, this is gorgeous! That place looks incredible and ideal. Your wonderful descriptions make me want to be there right this moment.
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful photos:)
xoxoxo
March 10th, 2011 | #
The greenery is so divine- I would be there in 2 seconds flat if it wasn’t a world away!
March 10th, 2011 | #
commendable work..team Greenhouse!! thats a lovely post, Pia!! hope to see you on my blog someday oon!! xx meenal
March 10th, 2011 | #
I love all the words! So pretty.
March 10th, 2011 | #
Hello Pia 🙂 I love these pictures, especially those macaroons!!! I wish I could have some now with my afternoon tea 🙂 yummy.
March 10th, 2011 | #
What a fantastic restaurant!! That cake and desert looks delicious…yummy.
March 10th, 2011 | #
I just found your blog. Lovely!
March 10th, 2011 | #
oh wow, rewind and i can be there…..oh and send through the petition for their permanent spot….i can get at least a gaggle of of antipodeans to sign it in london.
March 11th, 2011 | #
Everything here looks so tasty and the decor is wonderful. I love it.
March 11th, 2011 | #
this looks like a wonderful place and the view on the opera house is breathtaking! the design and decoration totally match my taste! would love to visit, but I guess Switzerland is a bit far away for a sunny Sunday afternoon at the GREENHOUSE!
Have a lovely weekend, Kristina
March 11th, 2011 | #
We never tire of seeing the world through your eyes, Pia.
The Greenhouse deserves to live on et de faire des petits!
xo
March 11th, 2011 | #
Omigoodness, doughnuts side by side with macarons? In such a cool environment? I wish I were there…
March 11th, 2011 | #
This place looks divine. I wish we had something similar in Canada.
March 12th, 2011 | #
oh my pia, this is a wonderful story! i wish i could visit this place and sure does look like amsterdam cafes… you were so lucky to have a chance to talk with the designer and meet joost!!! have a wonderful weekend! twiggs
March 12th, 2011 | #
What a fantabulous space. I totally want to be there.
March 13th, 2011 | #
Photos are lovely! Will definitely put this on my list of places to check out once I’m back home in Sydney! Thanks!
March 13th, 2011 | #
i really live in the wrong city… what a wonderful space and yes you are right… it’s like stepping back into the heart of amsterdam! hope you are well. mady
March 14th, 2011 | #
This looks like a GREAT place to hang out – it reminds me of the South Bank in London…which I miss…so thank you for this post, even though it is on the other side of the world it kinda reminds me of ‘home’.
March 14th, 2011 | #
wow, I would love to go there and experience this place. I am a designer myself so its always good to see stuff like this out there
Iva
Interior Designer
http://www.ilhamblossom.com
March 15th, 2011 | #
love these photos! what a beautiful place.
March 16th, 2011 | #
Happy to discover your beautiful blog. Your picture are so nice. This green house is very original, I like it !
March 17th, 2011 | #
Bonjour, j’ai découvert greenhouse via “hommage to the seed – http://sophiemunns2010.blogspot.com/” et j’ai adoré. je vis dans le sud de la France et c’est un plaisir de lire et de regarder vos photos. merci,
March 21st, 2011 | #
Wish i’d had the chance to visit Greenhouse. Particularly loving that wooden bathroom!
May 16th, 2011 | #
i’m in love with the vertical garden. I wish I visited Greenhouse when i was in Sydney. Maybe next time. Anyways, I admire your work. Cheers!
July 1st, 2011 | #