Studio Design + Architecture were engaged to provide architectural and interior design services for the design and fitout of a new 133 seat restaurant and bar in an existing Sofitel hotel, Queenstown. The client wanted to incorporate a Jervois Steakhouse (JSH), a well recognised restaurant within Auckland, that not only connected to and stayed true to the brand but also transformed into a restaurant that Queenstown patrons would relish. The new steakhouse was designed to be part of the hotel building but also engages directly with the street, meaning it is perceived differently from an in-house hotel restaurant.