Warrenheip
A biophilic vision for regional Ballarat
A gateway site on the outskirts of regional city Ballarat
offered the unique opportunity to deliver a landmark
architectural response and multi-faceted tourism hub that
responds to global tourism trends.
The site-specific design solution takes advantage of a
gently elevated topography to blend subtly into its
surrounds. A visionary combination of a hotel, cabins,
residential apartments and specialist provedores sets this
development apart as a unique tourism destination with no
local comparison.
Site elements are interlinked via a central hub, an iconic
structure in and of itself, with sculptures and gardens
setting the standard for what lies beyond. A 5-star hotel
with international drawing power is built upon biophilic
design principles, while self-contained ecologically
sustainable cabins with plunge pools, private gardens and
fireplaces are embedded and hidden around the site.
Carefully planned to avoid over-development of the site, all
buildings feature a sympathetic and complementary
architectural language and blend into the overall
environment.