Melbourne coffee maestro Luke Mutton of Dead Man Espresso recently opened a new venture called Common Galaxia, collaboring with Justin Lamont of Life Space Journey on all the fittings: the lighting, tables, chairs, trolleys, shelving, cutlery holders, even the sink. The result is an almost entirely bespoke space featuring a mix of materials: raw steel, untanned leather chairs, copper coffee canisters, plus pastel powder-coated fixtures and fittings. For more, go to Common Galaxia.
Above: A Two-Piece Light by Light Space Journey hangs over a custom table.
Above: Life Space Journey designed the coffee-making system.
Above: The dining chairs feature untanned leather seats and backs wrapped on a steel frame.
Above: A bucket sink by Life Space Journey.
Above: Custom powder-coated steel shelving over the work sink.
Above: A custom drinks trolley.
Above: The walls are paneled in wood.
Above: All lighting fixtures were custom made for Common Galaxia by Life Space Journey.
Above: Copper coffee tins line a wall.
Above: Life Space Journey created the clever cutlery holders than hang off the side of the tables.
Do you agree with us that Melbourne is that capital of stylish coffee shops? Check out Market Lane Coffee, Fast Espresso for Slowpokes, and A Coin Laundry Turned Cafe and tell us if you think we're onto something!