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The first So by Sofitel in the Pacific region. Striking design reflects the three states of our volcanic history – solid, liquid, and vapour. The conversion of the Reserve bank building also provided the opportunity to reflect the history of this iconic building.

Key Team: Vee Kessner, Dave Sweatman

Awards:

  • Best Design Hotel, Oceania
  • Best Luxury Hotel, Oceania

Photography: Tessa Chrisp

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Space Studio is a boutique interior design studio specialising in luxury interiors throughout New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2004, we are a collaborative practice and work on innovative projects to create outstanding environments that achieve a successful outcome for the owner and operator. Our work demonstrates a passion for cultural engagement and we are committed to design responses with a strong sense of place. 

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.