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back to respect the original sandstone structure. A variety of guest room offerings have been designed across both the heritage and extension levels. In the existing building, rooms are designed to showcase the existing window proportions and minimise impact to the original structure while ensuring modern amenities are incorporated. Te interiors by BAR Studio embrace the existing built fabric and create a counterpoint to the once-utilitarian interiors. Te design aims to connect with the rationalism and functionality of the original architecture while weaving in design gestures that speak to the buildings’ era and origins, like the use of black steel and steel-framed glazed screens and doors that make a subtle reference to the Age of Industry. A recurring motif of timber or metal-framed portals plays an important role in the definition of spaces, finishes, art and objects.
A neutral base palette of grey stone, and dark and light timber takes its cue from the building’s original architecture and design elements while creating a sense of a soothing urban sanctuary. Era-inspired design features, such as the black and white marble floor, antique mirrors and introduction of contemporary arches throughout the
Left George McRae’s original concept drawings showed a rectangular garden at the heart of the plan
Top Capella Sydney’s Brasserie 1930
Above Capella Sydney’s interiors make a subtle reference to the Age of Industry
Right Each spa treatment room sits under a heritage roof lantern
drinking and dining spaces, are intended as a modern take on the elegance and glamour of the time. Te design signature of bold portals carries through to the guest rooms, with dark wood and metal framing elements of the existing building as well as ‘zoning’ the different areas of the rooms. Campaign furniture – rooted in the need for flexible travel pieces in bygone days – has inspired freestanding wardrobes and minibars, as well as an integrated leather screen.
Stewart Robertson, co-founder and creative director of BAR Studio, says: ‘Te heritage building that houses Capella Sydney provided us with the underpinning and inspiration for the interior design. Evolving from the continuity of space on the ground floor – linking the urban landscape of Farrer Place to the internal garden courtyard – we’ve used framing techniques to both connect and create a sensitive separation of public spaces. ‘Troughout the whole hotel, frames, arches and portals, together with the layered design, aim to create a space that feels like it has always been here and evolved over time, but is at once fresh and modern.’
makearchitects.com /
barstudio.com
TIM KAYE
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