“After twenty years, the brief was to give the Drake Cafe a fresh look that transitions throughout the day from morning coffee to late-night wine,” says Lo. “We worked with Company Company who consistently brings a design rigour to their practice. The result is a clear vision that plants The Drake squarely looking ahead while maintaining key elements that define the brand.”

Standout features include terracotta tiling, Douglas Fir millwork, a soapstone countertop, leather-inspired banquettes, custom tables, denim feature wall, original terrazzo and exposed brick..”