A Revival of a Golden Age

The design service focused on analysing the project brief, research options, and develop decoration proposals for three areas within the site with International Appeal. The client wanted the New Decoration Scheme to be inspired by Contemporary, Indigenous and Local Art and Sustainable Design that embraces new material technologies and cradle to design principles where possible.

The proposed design aimed to celebrate the area’s heritage, as well as meet the era and connect to the moment, more accessible to all who visit and keen to experience the hotel. Also, the hotel itself is a time capsule going back to reconnect their fame as the grand hotel in the southern hemisphere.

Through the many years, The Carrington Hotel went through many changes; redecoration, restoration and rebuilding and with that its identity has been lost. The main objective of this project was to bring it back to its formal glory with a look at that reflected its heyday in Victorian Era.

The main principle of the transformation was in terms of redecorating into a modern Victorian Style Grand Hotel for the 21st Century with special attention paid to the landmark area which is World Heritage list, Blue Mountains, and the neighborhood Katoomba.

The hotel is strongly linked to the history of Australia, Blue Mountains and Katoomba which are the guiding principle. The design solution was brought to renew the direction and to stimulates the visitors to enjoy a nostalgic experience.

To enter 19th century’s masterpiece is step back in time into a golden age - An old world full of charm from the Victorian Era. A big amount of nature and values that the precious history from the aboriginal who inhabited this land in Blue Mountains and surrounding area for thousands of years. The rich establishment of the town, Katoomba, from tourist attractions and economical boom from mining industry back in the time.

In order to bring life back to these monumental space, the coexistence is the main key for the proposal and it respects what’s been happening in the neighborhood. The Carrington Hotel wants to bring its revival and neighborhood’s revival at the same time as the way The Great Western established in 1883 in Blue Mountains initially.

The extensive refurbishment will introduce the strong appealing of Victorian era cooperate with the original building architecture style into the interior space having indulged in a grand excess of ornaments with modernized and abstract way. They will take a very traditional charm under control not to overwhelming of the overlaying ornaments. We will look out for the original architectural features that we can incorporate into each spaces in the Victorian Deco.

The hotel has a long and rich history with a unique neighborhood Blue Mountains and Katoomba, which is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Australia. For Domestic, International tourist and Local visitors, The Carrington Hotel will provide more than just hotel, it holds a special place in the city as well as in the hearts of people with their own stories.

Most of the common areas in the hotel was re-purposed to incorporate the local community and promote the local businesses in order to attract tourists and support the local community. It was also intended to serve as a catalyst to the community, promoting inclusion of local artists in the Library. From that, the hotel can reconnect with part of the locals and inviting them to experience the best what the hotel has to offer.

Technique

• Hand Drawing
• AutoCad
• Revit

Features

• Toilet
• Living room

Client

Carrington Hotel, Blue Mountains