By Maddison Architects
Hophaus is a cosmopolitan reinvention of the great Bavarian Bier Halls for Melbourne. Familiar elements are treated with a contemporary slant, creating a simultaneously recognisable yet new atmosphere. Texture and warmth are created by using crafted and hand-finished materials throughout, from brick to steel, timber, and stone. Versatility was required to enable large groups to gather and smaller intimate settings. Separate lounge, front bar, dining, and terrace areas, adaptable to patron numbers, would allow for a layering of uses as needed. The spaces and their relationship to one another required a crafted and considered approach. This is seen in the plan and the undulating levels of soffits throughout. Zoning of services and lighting also attempted to enhance the sustainable approach to this large venue.
Peter Maddison is a multi award-winning architect and Director of Maddison Architects, a practice he started in 1989.
We are an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects. Dozens of industry awards and strong media coverage has followed our practice because of the relevant, contemporary nature of the work we produce. We have delivered over 200 projects of great diversity in scale. The work undertaken has been predominantly hospitality, commercial, educational or residential in nature. Our hospitality projects have distinguished the practice, because of their commercial viability and profile. We are proud to have many of our clients return for ongoing or new projects. This is due to their satisfaction with the service we provide and the healthy relationship nurtured.
A unique aspect of Maddison Architects is our ability to integrate a multi-disciplined approach to all of our projects, drawing on strong in-house resources involving architecture, interior and landscape architecture. We are a collaborative practice, and embrace the opportunity to engage with other experts in branding, identity, art installations, storytelling - all of which contribute to building outcomes with more meaning.