Hospitality
With a rich and textured history, the St Hotel was reimagined to meet the needs of a modern audience, while preserving the structure and character of the heritage building. Guided by a strategic approach, the project began with an Assessment of Site Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints, ensuring that the design was responsive to both the building’s historical context and the needs of the local community.
Using exposed distressed brick, a greenery wall, custom laser-cut steel and external cladding, the design highlights the building’s original character, balancing raw textures with refined details. The transformation resulted in a symbiosis of tradition and innovation with a separate restaurant, beer garden, whisky lounge and nightclub, each with its own atmosphere. This revitalisation offers a sophisticated, aspirational environment to cater to St Kilda’s evolving demographic.
