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The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieIn a suburb of Sydney, Australia, a former church that has undergone several transformations has recently been renovated and converted into a restaurant. Originally, the Methodist church was built in 1908, and it was then converted into a library in the 1970s. The latest renovation of the church resulted from a collaboration between owner Mario Kalpou and design studio <a href="http://www.heckerguthrie.com/" target="_blank">Hecker Guthrie</a>, who helped transform it into a restaurant called <a href="http://www.theoldlibrary.com.au/">The Old Library</a> in honor of its past.1
The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieThe designers took the original structure of the building.2
The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieThey developed a series of rooms inside rooms to form a modern area within the building.3
The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieThey re-imagined the interior.4
The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieThey kept the exposed beams and timber lining.5
The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieThey also incorporated oak, linen, white timber and steel to create a touch of contemporary style.6
The Old Library by Hecker GuthrieDespite the cavernous space of the building, Hecker Guthrie encourages a sense of intimacy in the restaurant.7
