Capella Sydney is an exemplar of adaptive re-use, successfully celebrating the original architecture of this grand, heritage-listed building while transforming the once utilitarian government premises into a world-class, luxury hotel.
The design team focused on restoring and refurbishing the original architecture while re-imagining the interiors to integrate the modern amenities and facilities expected from a luxury hotel. Architecture and interiors now provide a coherent design that speaks to the buildings’ origins and takes guests on a journey through the building.
Throughout the whole hotel, a language of layers and framed portals, create spaces that feel like they have always existed, but are also completely modern.
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Open to the public for the first time, Capella Sydney now accommodates a total of 192 grandly proportioned guestrooms; the Auriga Spa and wellness centre on level 6; and a variety of new publicly accessible restaurant and bar venues and event spaces on the ground floor.

CAPELLA
SYDNEY
COMPLETED
2023
TYPOLOGY
Hotel Conversion
AREAS
- Public Areas
- Guestrooms & Suites
- F&B
- Event spaces
- Leisure / Wellness
SCOPE
- Master Planning
- Interior Design
- Furniture Design
- Lighting Design
PHOTOGRAPHY
Timothy Kaye
GALLERY
AWARDS
AWARDS
SELECTED PRESS & MEDIA