Anyone who attempts a reno knows that it’s sometimes a large and hard task, but X-Bond makes that task just that bit easier. It’s fast becoming the preferred renovation companion for our clients, thanks to the following reasons.

Comprising an à la carte dining room, a brasserie, multiple open terraces and a cocktail lounge, Society is a multi-faceted dining experience entirely of its own. Nestled amongst designer fashion boutiques on the ‘Paris’ end of Collins Street, it’s a space which captured old-world elegance with an edge of contemporary Melbourne through an extravagant yet strikingly modern design profile.

Because we’re feeling nostalgic for the days when you could dine out, we’ve compiled a list featuring five of our favourites in hospitality design across Melbourne (a.k.a Australia’s culinary capital).

Last week we paid homage to interior design standouts in Melbourne’s retail scene, and since Alt’s second home is Sydney (or it will be, once our Surry Hills showroom is finished!) we thought this week it was Sydney’s turn.

The seamless uniformity of hand-troweled X-Bond Microcement on the flooring and walls contributes to a sense of openness, as each living area—from kitchen to dining to upstairs— visually flows into the next.

Hotel design is a balancing act of capturing the aesthetic of a place, whilst offering levels of hospitality and luxury you don’t just get everyday at home. In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of a new wave of Mexican architecture honouring concrete surfaces in all their glory…

Some are raw and organic, others sleek and refined, but the materials on this list all have at least one thing in common; they look fantastic paired with concrete or microcement surfaces.