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Austral Hotel, Colac

Austral Hotel, Colac

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Redevelopment of the historic Austral Hotel in Colac, Victoria, enhancing the bar and dining areas while preserving original textures and improving natural light and circulation.

A historic old regional Victorian pub located in Otway area of Colac.

The redevelopment proposes additions and alterations the existing old local gem. The main southern section of the existing hotel where the bar and dining are located is revitalised into a comfortable contemporary food and beverage experience.

It captures and embraces the old pub with its existing textures of woods, bricks and glass and adds to the experience by opening the pub to daylight/ improved circulation, new joinery and textures.

Location: Colac, Victoria
Year: 2019
Size: 1200m2

Photos by Greg Elms

1150h 13m

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“We recently engaged Nathan to support us through the renovation of our house and the construction of a studio in the backyard. We were extremely happy with overall outcome and the manner in which Nathan worked with us throughout the build. Nathan's vision for the studio has exceeded what we thought would have been possible as it nestles beautifully into our block and serves as a great space to work from and host guests. One of the things that impressed us most was Nathan's commitment to making sure the whole package of work came together aesthetically and functionally. We always felt Nathan was happy to help us make good decisions about even the most simple of design elements. We are very thankful for Nathan's work and have recommended him to friends.”

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