Ovolo Woolloomooloo.

Location
New South Wales

Designer
Hassell

Date Completed
October 2016

Set within the 100-year-old Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, this hotel fitout makes the most of natural light, harbour views and its cosmopolitan setting, transforming the historic structure into a space to be experienced, not just passed through.

A high-angle aerial view of a vibrant, multi-level indoor communal workspace or cafe area. The floor is light wood, and several artificial trees decorated with twinkling fairy lights are scattered throughout the space. Seating arrangements include small round tables with black metal chairs and larger tables with wicker chairs around a central, curved bench. On the left, a large, cube-like wooden lattice structure provides partial shade, and underneath it is a colorful seating nook where people are working on laptops at tables.

A grand, symmetrical view of a central reception area housed within a large industrial hall or atrium. The high ceiling is dominated by exposed white metal trusses and beams. The reception desk is built inside a house-shaped structure made of black-framed glass panels, illuminated by hanging bare bulbs. The desk itself is light green or brass-colored with a wooden base, and a sign above reads "RECEPTION." Behind the counter are two large, artificial trees with white blossoms and fairy lights. The floor in the foreground is light wood, and on the right, a lounge area with pink and gray upholstered seating is visible. — Ovolo Woolloomooloo NSW

The expansive footprint was broken into a series of smaller zones and pavilions, creating a more intimate environment that celebrates the building’s heritage.

Sunlit pockets and tree-filled spaces encourage a range of uses, inviting guests to settle in and stay longer.

A colorful and eclectic lounge area situated under a high industrial ceiling with exposed white metal trusses. The floor is covered by a vibrant rug with geometric patterns in shades of pink, red, and orange. The seating is arranged in conversation groups, including light gray armchairs with wooden frames and a bold pink/red high-backed sectional sofa on the right. Two large, abstract pieces of contemporary artwork hang on the back wall. Above the seating, a dark metal chandelier with exposed bulbs hangs down. The back wall features large windows and white paneling.

Fitout and construction

Ovolo Woolloomooloo.

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