A Touch of Italian Alfresco Dining Comes to North Canterbury

Italian Design Meets North Canterbury

One of the things we love most about our work is finding the right product for an unexpected context. This project brought a touch of Italian alfresco dining culture to a commercial space in North Canterbury — and the result was every bit as good as it sounds.

The Brief

The client wanted an outdoor-adjacent dining and breakout area that felt genuinely hospitality-grade rather than generic commercial. They'd seen the quality of Italian café culture — the warm colours, the tactile materials, the chairs you actually want to sit in — and they wanted to bring that sensibility into their own environment.

The Solution

We worked with our Pedrali range to find pieces that delivered the aesthetic they were after while meeting the durability requirements of a commercial environment. Pedrali's Italian manufacturing pedigree is evident in every detail — the weight of the material, the precision of the joinery, the way the pieces age gracefully rather than looking tired after 18 months.

The result is a space that encourages people to linger — which is exactly what great hospitality furniture does. When people actually want to spend time in a breakout area, the business benefits are real: more informal collaboration, better team connection, and a genuine sense of care for the people who work there.

Bringing It to Your Space

Whether you're refreshing a corporate cafeteria, a school dining room, or a commercial lobby, we can help you find the right hospitality furniture for your environment and budget. Contact us to arrange a consultation.