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CONTENTS CONTENTS

Project Concept & Brand Identity

The General Gordon Hotel

Sydenham Demographic

Mood Boards

Case Study - One Central Park

Case Study - Ruskin Elwood

Rooms List

Sustainable Technologies

Sustainable Materials

Betta Stone

Patrick Blanc

Plans & Layouts

Final Floor Plans

Sections

Renders

References

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CONCEPT BRAND IDENTITY

Hardy’s Hotel ties together the forms found within nature and the elegance of hotel living. It focuses on transforming city living from mass produced apartments and industrial spaces to a very natural and eco-friendly space. Biophilic design will be a strong focus and important factor to the hotel and the way that the hotel runs. The concept relates directly to the Bambu Indah resort in Bali and will show touches of Balinese design throughout the space.

John and Cynthia Hardy - Bambu Indah Resort

The Bambu Indah Resort is located in Bali, Indonesia. It was started in 2005 by John and Cynthia Hardy. The resort is self-sustainable and lives off of the sur rounding land. They promote sustainable and ecological living, which is something that I as a designer find very important and try to incorporate into all of my designs.

John and Cynthia Hardy hope to pioneer a sustainable future, which began at the Bambu Indah Resort and is now spreading to Sydney, Australia.

“The luxury of a natural environment and service of an intimate hotel”

Innerwest Council

The site burned down in 2018, it was re-built and opened again 3 years later in 2021. The site is heritage listed; the exterior cannot be changed. It is two levels:

- Ground Floor: Commercial space featuring a restaurant, bar, T.A.B. and gaming salon

- First Floor: Accommodation featuring 9 bedrooms, all with ensuites. Room sizes range from 24m2 (largest room) to 13m2 (smallest room).

The site is on a slope, with downwards going from Burrows Avenue to Swain Street. It is located next to the Sydenham train station, numerous food and beverage venues as well as surrounding parks and playgrounds.

SYDENHAM DEMOGRAPHIC

Sydenham is not considered a tourist destination as it is quite a small area, but its close proximity to the Central Business District makes it the perfect location to reside in.

Many houses and retail spaces provide examples of 19th and early 20th century exteriors. These exteriors have been preserved by council for decades.

Sydenham train station was originally opened as Marrickville train station, however when a Marrickville train station was actually opened in Marrickville, the station was renamed to Sydenham train station.

The population of Sydenham is estimated at around 1,145, as according to the 2016 Census. Of this population, around ¼ are families with children.

The average age of the population is 36, with a slightly higher male to female ratio.

The average age indicates a high population of middle-aged adults. The proposed hotel will provide the population of Sydenham and surrounding areas with a gathering venue for food and drinks and a place to stay for the night or extended period of time.

The small population of families with children will be catered for through a proposed outdoor dining area and indoor garden. As families make up ¼ of the population, their needs will be important to be met in the proposed plans to ensure that anyone within the Sydenham area will feel welcomed and accommodated.

ONE CENTRAL PARK

“This recognition solidifies Central Park’s place as a landmark development recognised across the globe as a beacon of what can be achieved with high density yet highly sustainable urban design”

Mick Caddey (2019)

One Central Park is a highrise building located in Chippendale, New South Wales. The building was originally a brewery and transformed into the residential, entertainment and retail hub that it is today. It was completed in 2013 and owned by Frasers Property Aus tralia. One Central Park is a structural piece with a very irregular architectural design. It features exterior walls and windows covered in greenery and plantation which stands out from the surrounding towers, warehouses and man-made design of Sydney’s Central Busi ness District. The site was designed by Jean Nouvel in collaboration with PTW, Smart Design Studio and Joichi Takada Architects. The partnership used to complete this building is what makes it such a unique and innovative design.

A vertical garden is one of the key features of One Central Park that makes it so significant to contemporary design. The incorporation of this garden was thought and designed by Partick Blanc who is “on a mission to green the world’s cities.” Blanc stated in an interview that the plants both on the interior and exterior of this building were planted in a “felt-covered frame” so as to eliminate the need for soil. Every plant and its position was carefully selected and thought-out in accordance with the wind, sun, growing conditions and so much more to ensure that the plants would continue to grow and thrive in a sustainable and long-lasting manner.

Sustainability was quite an important factor when designing this building and was portrayed in numerous unique ways. The site features a cantilevered heliostat that is designed to reflect the natural sunlight onto the lower levels where the light is blocked off by the height of the building. In doing this, the designers have reduced the need for artificial lighting and wastage of electricity. One Central Park has a “tri-generation plant” that uses a “green transformer” powered by natural gas to supply electricity and heating and cooling to the building.

Alongside this impressive generation of power is the building’s water recycling program. It recycles water from multiple sources such as the plant’s irrigation system and rainwater from the roofs. The recycled water is then used for up to 70% of the buildings non-drinking water activities such as air-cooling, washing machines, toilet flushing and green-wall watering. Jean Nouvel discusses his aim for One Central Park, “integrates the landscape architecture and that of the towers in an unprecedented way, and offers Sydney a new architectural icon that symbolises the sustainable future of the city.

The innovative ways that this project incorporates sustainability is very inspirational to me as a designer and the way that I create spaces. The designers have used a very environmentally-friendly ap proach to the building in a way that transforms city and commercial design. The use of rainwater and plant irrigation to supply to non-drinking water facilities is a very resourceful method of water recycling. The building will save on copious amounts of water wast age which inspires me to use similar methods of water supply for the spaces that I design.

The heliostat is also a brilliant way to provide sunlight to covered areas without the use of power or energy. It can be used to provide sunlight to interiors without installing new or larger windows, which is very inspiring to my current project. Working with a heritage listed site can be quite difficult, and a heliostat would be a brilliant way to provide sunlight to the interior without having to change the exterior of the building.

RUSKIN ELWOOD

“At the core of the project is a belief that considered design and construction is vital for a fossil fuel-free future”

HIP V. HYPE

Ruskin Elwood is a collection of four townhouses that were designed and developed by Fieldwork Architects and Hip V. Hype. The townhouses are located in Elwood Victoria and are next to the Elwood Canal. This project placed a very strong focus on sustainability and eliminating a space’s impact on the environment. Ruskin Elwood is a prime example of sustainable living and a great inspiration to many.

NatHERs is a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme that em ploys a 10 star rating system. It assesses the “thermal performance of dwellings across Australia.” NatHers is referenced all throughout the National Construction Code (NCC) for minimum star rating requirements for all new houses built in Australia. Ruskin Elwood features a 7+ rating, which is above the minimum requirements of 6.

The building’s exterior was heavily inspired by the history of Melbourne design and streetscape. Numerous design decisions were made to honour this history, including the bluestone cobbled drive way which is seen all throughout historic Melbourne housing. The facade of the site is quite soft in its material and shape choices, but it has a very architecturally detailed face. The image to the left displays the facade, and its incorporation of historical Melbourne design and natural earthy materials. These earthy materials include natural granite, warm timbers and light colured bricks. The landscaping of Ruskin Elwood was designed to provide a habitat for native birds throughout the area.

“Ruskin Elwood is able to be run on 100% renewable energy” and is the “best practice in sustainable residential architecture” states The Local Project. These buildings were very heavily thought out in a manner that allows for comfortable living whilst also eliminating the use of fossil fuels and carbon emissions. Just a few of the innova tive technologies used to power and run these townhouses include but are not limited to: Solar battery technology, rainwater collection tanks, high performance windows and an advanced energy recovery ventilation system (ERV).

The Tesla Power Wall System is one technology that was used that can be very easily incorporated into any home or space. It features a lithium ion battery that stores electricity from solar and allows for a house to run solely off-the-grid. It was originally designed in 2015 and has been upgraded since, it can now be stacked up to 9 times to supply larger quantities of power to a building. The Tesla Power Wall System has been used in Ruskin Elwood to allow each of the four townhouses to run off-the-grid to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy.

Passive solar design is also one that was used within the space to maximise the power of the sun in summer and winter. The Local Project states: Dual north-south aspect facilitates solar penetration in winter and natural cross-ventilation”. Through passive design, the designers have drastically reduced the need for electricity and manmade heating and cooling equipment. The impact of carbon emissions effects the globe, and reducing carbon emissions is not only for the financial gain of the inhabitants but also for the general good of the public and the environment.

Ruskin Elwood inspires me in many different ways, through its brilliant innovative technologies to create off-the-grid housing units that not only provide comfort for its inhabitants but also minimise the effects on the environment. Through these revolutionary technologies, design can be changed worldwide to better the planet and its environment. Sustainable design is a passion of mine and Ruskin Elwood has provided multitudes of inspiration for me as a designer and the projects that I work on.

ROOMS LIST

GROUND FLOOR

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

LEVEL ONE

Deluxe Bedroom with Ensuite and WIR

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite

Bedroom 2 with Ensuite

Bedroom 3 with Ensuite

Bedroom 4 with Ensuite

Bedroom 5 with Ensuite

Laundry & Supplies

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES

LED LIGHTING

LED lighting has quite a few sustainable benefits that make it such a popular lighting choice in today’s society. These benefits include a significantly lower energy consumption, low heat and recyclability. According to the Australian Government, “LEDs use about 75% less energy than halogen light bulbs and last 5 to 10 times longer. This drastically reduces energy and product waste whilst also cutting costs for its users.

SENORS

Tying into LED lighting is sensors. Sensors, not only on lighting but also on computers, water supply and much more, will allow for a significant drop in energy usage thus creating a more sustainable building. Innovation in technology has lead to sensors that can measure sunlight to determine whether an area needs to be artificially lit or not. Incorporating sensors into the proposed hotel will cut down on water and energy costs whilst also reducing waste to care for the environment. These sensors can be installed into computers at reception, taps in the bathrooms and kitchens, lights all throughout the space and even the lift.

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES

TESLA POWERWALL

The Tesla Powerwall 2 was released in 2016 and is one of many models of the new and innovative power storage units. The Powerwall works by using a lithium ion battery to power any building or area. The battery charges using solar power, and can be connected to solar panels for an extra supply of sustainable energy. The Powerwall can be stacked up to 9 times, allowing for vast amounts of power supply, depending on the size of the building and general use. The Tesla official website describes the Powerwall, “It controls connection to the grid, to safely allow any building to disconnect. This is very useful for a power outage as a backup power supply, however it is also a great contribution to creating a sustainable source of energy.”

It costs around $8,500 AUD to purchase and install, however in the long run it saves users a significant amount of money on power bills and is a much more sustainable approach to power supply than buying power on the grid.

RAINWATER TANKS

Rainwater tanks are a classic yet efficient innovation that provide its users with a multitude of benefits. Rainwater tanks run by collecting water on a catchment area and draining it to the rainwater tank. The tank stores the rain water to use for drinking, washing and outdoor use. Some of the benefits of rainwater tanks include taking pressure off main water supplies, reducing water bill costs, if cleaned properly can be used as drinking water, and reduces the risk of erosion and flooding by relocating the water into the tank. A rainwater tank can be used in the proposed hotel as a method of sustainable water sourcing as well as cost reduction. The water can be recycled and reused for most non-drinking water sources such as: toilet flushing, plant watering, clothes and laundry washing.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

BAMBOO

• Has very strong fibre

• Versatile and resilient

• Can be harvested and restored much more sustainably than most other materials due to its fast growth rate

• Only began being used as a building material in Australia quite recently, but has been used in Chinese building from around 7,000 years ago

• Hollow interior of the plant is what gives it its strength, as it is airtight

• The way it grows does not require fertilisers, pesticides or irrigation, and grows rapidly in 5 year cycles

• Bamboo can be planted on eroded land to give the land some stability

• https://www.plyboo.com/ Plyboo wall and ceiling panels bamboo, has acoustic properties

SUPPLIERS:

• House of bamboo

• Plyboo

• Mr bamboo

• Sydney slender weavers

• North shore bamboo

• Gracilis Bamboo Sydney

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

TIMBER

• One of the most sustainable building materials

• The growth of forests where timber comes from is what makes it such a sustainable material

• It uses significantly less energy in the conversion of raw products to usable ones and the recycling process

• Lowest embodied energy

SUPPLIERS:

• Mathews Timber

• Australian Sustainable Timbers

• Among the Trees

• Northern Rivers Recycled Timber

• Ironwood Australia

• Australian Architectural Hardwoods

CONCRETE

• Concrete has a long life-cycle, low costs and strong resilience against natural and man-made disasters

• Concrete debris can be a clever way to utilise waste concrete material, and cut down on resource consumption

• CO2 emissions have been drastically cut down over time, making the material more and more sustainable

• Concrete itself is not very sustainable but its ability to be reused and recycled makes it sustainable

• Recycled concrete can be used for roads, driveways, parking lots and much more

SUPPLIERS:

• Boral

• Green Concrete Products

• Gunlake

• Hanson

BETTA STONE

Betta Stone uses waste glass such as beer bottles, or vegemite and jam jars. They take glass that has been put into the recycling bin and turn it into stone benchtops that are suitable for commercial use

It takes 75% less energy to produce a glass product from recycled glass than it does from using raw materials

Crystalline Silica Free products

100% Australian company, based in Melbourne

Around 35% of recycling is glass

Betta Stone products can be repurposed and recycled after their use

Betta Stone is a Green Star Supplier

PATRICK BLANC

Patrick Blanc is a French botanist who works at the French National Centre for Sscientific Research, where he specialises in plants from tropical forests.

He is the modern innovator of the Green Wall, specifically, he invented the modern Vertical Hydroponics Garden. He designed the Vertical Garden in One Central Park.

Blanc believes that plants do not need soil to grow, provided they have something to attach themselves to. Light, Carbon Dioxide Water and Nutrients are mechanically dispersed to the plants and facilitate their growth and survival.

The approach to having no soil is an attempt to make it possible for plants to grow on buildings without compromising the structure of the building. This is to make a more “green” world without having to knock down or re-build buildings to accommodate the plants.

PLANS & LAYOUTS

SPATIAL LAYOUT 1 - GROUND FLOOR SPATIAL LAYOUT 1 - FIRST FLOOR

SPATIAL LAYOUT 2 - GROUND FLOOR SPATIAL LAYOUT 2 - FIRST FLOOR

SPATIAL LAYOUT 3 - GROUND FLOOR SPATIAL LAYOUT 3 - FIRST FLOOR

SPATIAL LAYOUT 4 - GROUND FLOOR SPATIAL LAYOUT 4 - FIRST FLOOR

LOUNGE

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DELUXE BEDROOM DELUXE ENSUITE

OUTDOOR DINING

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