The Design of Claremont Hotel Thoughtfully Brings Together the New and Old Elements

The Claremont Hotel project has achieved the design challenge of revitalising a well-known and established landmark in the Claremont Quarter precinct.  The design thoughtfully brings together the new and old elements and at the same time, maintaining the iconic presence of the heritage features.

The well-balanced indoor and outdoor spaces offer visitors a variety of open and secluded spaces throughout the building with the retention of heritage elements within the new interventions. The double height staircase with its skylight ties the new intervention into the existing building with a balanced, yet grand entry experience.

The links to the urban settings are achieved by providing openings, outdoor seating areas and direct lines of sight into the core of the venue, activating the public realm. 

The building reuses existing fabric and materials reducing embodied energy in renovation works. The vertical heat-ventilating operable skylight systems, external blind systems and large external opening areas help to maximise natural ventilation and minimise energy use. Glazing performance, solar aspect and thermal performance are all carefully balanced against outlook, accessibility and patron needs.