AWARDS

The five fabulous venues shortlisted for Best Hospitality Interior speak to the possibility for engaging and original design to elevate the experience of being on the town.

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This page, clockwise from top right Pale Blue Winter Verso painting by Paul Ryan. Photographic artworks by Marnie Haddad. Spaces include private dining rooms.

STAMFORD PARK HOM EST EAD

Brahman Perera

CONCEIVED WITH the sensibility of a home rather than as its function as a hospitality venue and community resource, Stamford Park by Brahman Perera is now an outstanding contemporary homage to its origins as a country retreat. What was the brief? Built in 1882, Stamford Park is one of the few 19th-century homesteads in the area. Knox City council acquired the property in 1987 but it fell into disrepair until 2017 when a plan for its redevelopment began. The project spanned three years with rigorous consultation with heritage, local councils, and the community. The brief called for a compelling hospitality proposition to harness the full potential of the iconic asset. Council accepted my concept for a thoughtful restoration of time-honored furnishings, contemporary art, and signature design interventions for a highly functional venue fit for contemporary use.