The Clean-up Begins

Our house has been empty for two years and was looking a little forlorn when we finally returned. However, through the dust, grime and rubbish we think she still shows plenty of promise and we can't wait to give her a new lease of life! This is the central courtyard and will form the heart of the restaurant.

This balcony on the second floor
overlooks the courtyard.

We plan to open up the wall on the
opposite side to form another
balcony and create a feeling of
openness and flow throughout
the space.

This is the pile of rubbish left behind for us by the previous owners, collected from various places around the house. This was also added to by generous neighbours who had chucked their garbage through the roof, leaving an appetising mix of dried fish heads, egg shells and ancient lemon rinds. Rest assured this will not be on the menu when we open!