The 17-storey dual towers will feature a public rooftop infinity pool and comprise 200 hotel keys, 110 residential units and a ground floor restaurant adjacent the District Docklands, the new name for the recently launched Harbour Town shopping precinct. The hotel also includes ground-level commercial space and vertical garden while the curved form of the tower will reduce wind and overshadowing.
Sleek, sculptural, sophisticated. The architecture of Marriott Docklands presents a new landmark of luxury inspired by the timeless style of the city at its door.
Taking cues from the aerodynamic contours of yachts moored around Docklands, DKO has envisioned a building of graceful curves.
A translucent screen wraps around the building, providing wintergardens enclosed in glass, with the curved façade providing multiple and enviable aspects of the water, the city and the Bolte Bridge.
“To find inspiration for the form of the building, we only had to look to the luxury yachts around Docklands. Our architecture is imbued with a similar elegant, curved design.” Jesse Linardi, Design Director, DKO.
The hotel comprises of two interlinked towers that intersect with a level of vertical greenery that will provide some privacy between the two towers. Each petal-shaped tower will be 17 floors tall, topped with an incredible rooftop infinity pool boasting 200-degree views over the city.
Upon entering the rooms, the evocative colour palette reveals itself in darker tones which have been inspired by Melbourne’s traditional use of bluestone. Metallic joinery and timber flooring provide polished accents in the design, while guests can enjoy abundant natural light streaming in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
The hotel will be part of the mixed-use development that includes The Docklands Residences, and will include restaurants, a rooftop infinity pool and bar, executive facilities and state-of-the-art function spaces.
As Melbourne continues its evolution as one of the world’s premier destinations for commerce, major events and tourism, the Marriott Docklands hotel will be known as the finest place to experience its distinguished culture from a new landmark address. The hotel will be a flagship in Australia and a true example of the Marriott brand’s sophisticated style and innovative functionality.
YEAR
2020
STATUS
Construction
CLIENT
Capital Alliance, Marriott International
LOCATION
Docklands, AUS
SCALE
1,270m2
DWELLINGS
200
DISCIPLINE
Hospitality
EXPERTISE
Architecture Interior Design
Photographer: Nicole England
DKO is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning design practice centred on creating ingenious spaces that are driven by the needs of the user, site opportunities and the dynamic process of translating design intent into built outcomes. Founded in 2000 by Principal Koos de Keijzer, its operations have expanded from Melbourne to studios in Sydney, Perth, Auckland, Ho Chi Minh City, and Brisbane. DKO has remained committed to the same underlying principles since day one. Its multiple teams spread across the Asia-Pacific region are solidly united behind the same grounded and humble approach taken to each project, big or small.
Keeping minds open to any possibility, DKO always focuses on finding the best idea, regardless of where it came from. By encouraging the personal growth of each individual within the organisation, DKO plans to become a globally oriented entity, consistently forging ahead in both business and creative objectives. DKO embraces the role of architecture in shaping a more sustainable future. As a practice, it never loses sight of the most fundamental quality that connects all great design – people. Through human understanding and nurture, DKO seeks to continually maximise its potential and deliver architecture at its utmost excellence.