DStevens has started work building a new outdoor area and renovating Lone Star at the north end of Shed 1 in the Inner Harbour.

The Lone Star restaurant and bar in the inner harbour is getting an extensive makeover as Eastland Port continues to upgrade Shed 1. The wharfside building, which houses The Wharf Bar and Grill at one end and Lone Star at the other, used to be an old wharf shed built in 1929. Work was completed by DStevens at the end of 2021 to strengthen the building.

The new-look Lone Star will have a conservatory extension out towards the river, replacing the existing sail-shade canopy. An extensive renovation includes the new extension, which will feature an opening louvre roof, alongside kitchen and bathroom upgrades and some interior cosmetic changes.

The renovation and new outdoor area, designed by architect Dan King of Architects 44, will be in keeping with the materials, detailing and proportions of the original wharf building. Large expanses of glass will maximise the views of the harbour and ensure the space is light and inviting. The material palette will be simple, based on solid exposed timbers and charcoal and white colour scheme. Old wood from Eastland Port is being repurposed to make furniture.

It will take around four months to build the extension, with work now under way. This work will be done in stages to allow the restaurant to stay open throughout.

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