African project Striped Horse – South Africa
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back of the bar features porthole-shaped shelving also laser cut from raw steel and backed with bronzed mirrors to further strengthen the naval reference .
The exterior roadside Striped Horse bar signage was created in plaster relief akin to traditional hotel bars , while the Striped Horse beer logo was hand painted on the beach facing exterior wall for an authentic , vintage finish .
The outdoor tables and benches and round tables and stools were designed to be a simplified expression of traditional beerfest furniture made from galvanised mild steel and marine plywood .
The final result is a distinctive and iconic space that encapsulates the bold craft beer brand , quickly gaining popularity with the locals and fast becoming a drawcard for tourists and out-of-towners for its novel design . AD