about us

The best creative work is a blend of different perspectives, ideas and experiences.
We dream, explore, work together to inspire, stay humble and be fearless.
Pairing the right skills within our creative network to achieve results everyone is proud of.

about us

TORCA is a creative interior design studio, project management and building practice.

Specialising in hospitality; restaurant, hotel, pub, cafes, retail, special projects, plus residential design and construction. We are uniquely skilled with a depth of experience able to provide full turn-key services no matter your project, commercial or residential.

Founder, Patrick Torcasio, is an award-winning Designer and registered Builder with over 30 years experience. Leading a multi-disciplinary team, TORCA produces truly unique spaces with personality that genuinely responds to each client’s dreams, business objectives and site-specific needs. From start to finish we stand-by our clients working to achieve the best results for them.

Our enthusiasm for personalised design solutions positively engages with people. We deliver creative, playful designs with enduring appeal that leave positive long-lasting impressions. We always openly collaborate with our clients to ensure the commercial viability of each project and spend time on site providing the right design solutions in response to the challenges and opportunities that each project presents.

TORCA offers passion, commitment, experience and professional execution to achieve stunning results.

In addition, we have the added advantage of truly understanding the complexities of doing business by way of managing & operating our very own restaurants. It’s tough and not for the faint hearted, requiring a combination of business acumen, market intelligence, expertise, attention to every finite detail and exciting quality design to glue it all together for the right vibe.

At our peak we offered 600 seats, serving up to 3000 meals per day (peak summer) and employed 100 staff across both seaside locations.

As a result we have developed the ability to appreciate client needs, evaluate expectations, and understand customer behaviour, the importance of location, operational planning, marketing, social media, brand awareness, attracting great staff, etc and how all these many elements need to work together for that winning experience and financial success. This makes TORCA a valuable asset to any project.

our services

• Interior Design and Architecture
• Concept Design
• Space Planning
• Lighting Design
• Colour Consulting
• Finishes & Material Selection
• Bespoke Furniture & Custom Joinery
• FF&E Selection and Procurement
• B.I.M & Construction Documentation
• 3D Renders and Video
• Project Management
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Residential Design & Construction
• Owner Builder Consultation Services
• Townhouse Development

awards

Short-Listed
2019: Australian Interior Design Awards
Hospitality
Forest Kitchen (Food Hall)
Northern Beaches Hospital

Winner – Silver Medal
2019: Sydney Design Awards (Driven x Design)
Interior Design – Hospitality – On the Go
Forest Kitchen (Food Hall)
Northern Beaches Hospital

Short-Listed
2017: International FAB Awards
Airport Food & Beverage offer best reflecting ‘sense of place’
James Boag’s Upper Deck
Launceston Airport

Short-Listed
2017: International FAB Awards
Airport Coffee, Non Alcoholic Beverage Shop of the Year
Hudsons Coffee (Airside)
Sydney International Airport

Short-Listed
2016: International FAB Awards
Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year
Brisbane River Grill
Brisbane International Airport

Winner
2016: Drinks International Travel Retail Awards
Best Airport Bar of the Year (Global)
Brisbane River Grill
Brisbane International Airport

Winner
2016: International FAB Awards
Best Airport Coffee Shop of the Year
Hudsons Coffee
Brisbane International Airport (Airside)

Winner – Silver Medal
2016: Sydney Design Awards (Driven x Design)
Hospitality
Hudsons Coffee
Sydney International Airport (Airside)

Finalist
2015: Eat Drink Design Awards
Best Restaurant Design
Brisbane River Grill
Brisbane International Airport

Finalist
2014: Sydney Design Awards (Driven x Design)
Hospitality Design + Retail Experience
Cooper Alehouse
Sydney Airport

Finalist
2014: Sydney Design Awards (Driven x Design)
Hospitality Design
Limestone Bar
Canberra Airport

Winner
2014: International FAB Awards
Worlds Best Bar (within an Airport)
Cooper Alehouse
Sydney Airport

Fitout of the Year
2008: GPT ecoretail
MUEVE shoes
Dandenong Plaza