Byron Australia
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Project • By HGA.Studio • Hotels
Hotel Marvell
Hotel Marvell is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Byron Bay, offering a boutique hospitality experience like no other. Comprising 24 meticulously crafted rooms, the hotel reflects an unwavering commitment to quality through robust finishes and carefully curated amenities.
David Chattfield
Peter Tanevski
At the heart of the design lies a serene double-height laneway, gracefully winding its way from Marvell Street to Marvell Lane. This striking feature, enhanced by a glass roof enshrouded by heavy planting, is purposefully designed to mitigate heat while serving multiple roles. Beyond its function as a circulation route, the laneway transforms into a vibrant space for live music, a public gathering spot, an extens... More
News • News • 16 Sep 2022
Phoenix House by Harley Graham Architects becomes a metaphor for a personal rebuild
Situated in an old part of Byron, Australia, an early 1900s Queenslander home became filled with water and significantly destroyed by southerly storms. In undertaking a repair and renovation the resulting Phoenix House became a metaphor for the architect’s personal rebuild with a team of engineering, landscape designers, and contractors rising alongside Harley Graham Architects to the challenge.
Andy MacPherson
Stripped back, with non-rotting components retained and reassembled, the project is described by the architect as a ‘sustainable jigsaw puzzle’ of sorts. Old casement windows were transformed into kitchen splashbacks, dark rich teak decking used to clad bedroom walls, and so on.
Andy MacPherson
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