A dilapidated red brick building with substantial rear lean-to and north-facing terrace suggested a multi-faceted and multi-experiential response from the outset. The convoluted series of Victorian proportioned rooms informed a layout which offers many different dining experiences to suit individuals, couples and groups for occasions ranging from a quick office lunch to a formal celebration. The layering works in plan and section as the multiple levels and ceiling heights amplify the appreciation of discreet spaces.