By Porter Architects
The Western Hotel Redevelopment proposes additions and alterations to an existing Victorian hotel. The area to the east of the existing hotel proposes a light filled, open pavilion which opens out to a large open and sun lit beer garden. The existing ground floor hotel proposes to restore the existing bar to its original condition. A new contemporary bar and joinery is proposed with improved circulation and service. The Western Hotel was completed in August 2013.
Location: Ballarat
Year: 2013
Size: 800m2
Photos by Greg Elms
Porter Architects is a multi-disciplinary design based studio located in the regional city of Ballarat. The practice focuses on cultural, community, residential and commercial projects providing full architectural services. Director Nathan Porter is a registered architect in the state of Victoria and is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Porter Architects opened in early 2012 and has established the practice locally and regionally in Victoria. The practice is focused on developing thoughtful, contemporary and crafted buildings in sensitive heritage, community and natural contexts. This includes commercial/ public projects alongside finely crafted residential projects.
Nathan developed his comprehensive project experience at some of Australia’s premier architectural Melbourne based practices over the past 12 years. This has helped form a worldly maturity and mastery in his craft of architecture.
Porter Architects buildings encompass thoughtful detailing, attention to materiality, rigorous planning, thorough consideration of site, context and sustainable design. The result is a clear, honest, purposeful and warmly crafted building.
Porter Architects believe the creation of a building begins with a strong understanding and collaborative relationship with the client. This approach embraces the idea that the architect should be the interpreter for the client’s ideas and goals for a project.
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