Our aim was to create a uniquely ?Canberran? hotel that responds both to Griffin?s original vision and its unique position as the gateway to the Canberra Airport. After studying Griffin?s plan of Canberra we worked with his geometry of circles and axes to create a gateway to the new airport terminal. The interior is aesthetically integrated with the architectural expression of the hotel, creating a holistic approach to the building expression.

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Architects: Bates Smart

Location: Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

Architect: Bates Smart

Design Team: Philip Vivian, Matthew Allen, Robert Graham, Jeffery Copolov, Tonie Maclennan Tanya Gordon, William Miller, Claire Pettitt
Area: 12000.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Rodrigo Vargas

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From the architect. Our aim was to create a uniquely ?Canberran? hotel that responds both to Griffin?s original vision and its unique position as the gateway to the Canberra Airport. After studying Griffin?s plan of Canberra we worked with his geometry of circles and axes to create a gateway to the new airport terminal. The interior is aesthetically integrated with the architectural expression of the hotel, creating a holistic approach to the building expression.

© Rodrigo Vargas

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