EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $30M-$80M

L.U. SIMON BUILDERS

Project: Le Meridien Melbourne, Melbourne

Website: www.lusimon.com.au

Designer: Peddle Thorp Architects

Photographer: Jaime Diaz Berrio Photography —Jaime Diaz-Berrio

The Le Meridien Melbourne development is a state-of-the-art, purpose built, 5-star hotel located at the site of the former Metro/Palace Theatre within the Bourke Street heritage precinct. The design and construction of this flagship hotel incorporates the history of the previous building and pays homage to its previous uses as a theatre, cinema and nightclub. Works included the demolition of the existing theatre and rebuilding a new 235 roomed hotel including executive suites across 12 floors with sweeping views across Parliament House, the MCG and to the Dandenong Ranges. Public amenities include a restaurant, bar, café, two function rooms for events, multiple meeting rooms and breakout lounges, a gymnasium and a signature outdoor pool overlooking the entire Bourke Street and Parliament House.