Voco

Exemplar design on Melbourne’s rural doorstep.

A holistic hotel and leisure concept with boutique values provides guests with a Yarra Valley experience like no other.

Voco hotel, aerial render of the wood-toned curved building in a terraced landscape

Voco hotel, dusk render of the tilted slatted building with a sun glow beside lavender rows

Voco hotel, wide dusk render of the rounded slatted building above rows of lavender

Voco hotel, dusk aerial of the sloping roof set among rows of lavender

Architecture

A site not without its challenges, Hachem has created a spectacular response that pushes the boundaries and questions convention. The hotel is shaped like a horseshoe, soaring at one end and turning away from the road. The massing design is focused towards the Valley’s glorious views and wraps itself around a serene, private courtyard.

Revealing hidden pleasures at every turn, the development sits amongst spectacular lavender plantings and includes a boutique distillery, signature restaurant, conference spaces and spa. Voco has been conceived to impart a unique and memorable experience, and capture the imagination of a new generation of travellers.

Voco hotel, grey render of the slatted facade across an open terraced landscape

Voco hotel, grey render of the curved terraces stepping down around the building

Voco hotel, close-up aerial of purple lavender rows covering the site

“Revealing hidden pleasures at every turn, the development sits amongst spectacular lavender plantings.”

Voco hotel guest room, open wardrobe with timber shelving and wine bottles beside the bed

Interior

The Voco brand exhibits a respect for individuality and upscale comfort. For the interiors of this landmark hotel we adopted “hidden pleasures” as the narrative, in recognition of its secluded location on the doorstep of an idyllic rural playground.

Unexpected shapes and angles are hallmarks of the interior form, with the lobby, guest rooms, entertainment spaces and even corridors featuring concealed passages and snug recesses. Both natural and artificial light are used in ways that create a sophisticated mood.

Voco hotel guest room, open clothing rail above timber drawers beside a bed and window

Voco hotel guest room, timber-panelled headboard wall with sheer curtains and an open wardrobe

Voco hotel bathroom, walk-in shower with curved vertically tiled walls and black fittings

Leather, natural concrete, gold panelling and weathered timber in fixtures and furniture evoke warmth and luxury, while textures of wicker and rough-cut stone are set against polished tiling and exposed aggregate surfaces to create endless visual interest.

“For the interiors of this landmark hotel we adopted “hidden pleasures” as the narrative, in recognition of its secluded location on the doorstep of an idyllic rural playground.”

Voco hotel bathroom, arched backlit mirror above a timber-base vanity with a dark basin

Voco hotel bathroom, oval bath on a curved fluted plinth beside floor-to-ceiling glazing