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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

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Austral Hotel, Colac

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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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