Kaurna
South Australia
The redevelopment of the heritage listed GPO and surrounds reinvigorates one of Adelaide’s most historically important precincts. What was once Australia’s telecommunications connection with the world has been reshaped into a new hospitality and commercial precinct.
The redevelopment breathes new life into the significant heritage building, creates and completes a permeable, inviting precinct; and introduces a restrained, elegant and respectful contemporary building to complement the original GPO
Reuse of the grand heritage spaces coupled with the new tower cantilevered above accommodates the 285 guest-room Adelaide Marriott Hotel. The restrained, elegant façade of the tower is deliberately set back to allow the historic clock tower to hold its presence as a landmark at the corner of Victoria Square.
The project provides key landscaped connections through the site along both axes. Neighbouring buildings and precincts are linked into the central plaza space that flows into the public spaces of the hotel.
The redevelopment of Adelaide’s heritage-listed General Post Office revitalises this historically significant precinct, transforming it into a vibrant hub for hospitality and commerce. The project introduces a refined, elegantly proportioned tower that complements the carefully preserved heritage fabric. With meticulous detailing, inclusive laneways, and a strong architectural response, the design not only honours Adelaide’s history but also contributes meaningfully to its urban future.
Mariano DeDuonni, Design Architect
Adrian Kenyon, Project Architect
Dani Cutts, Interior Designer
Anoushka Menon, Interior Designer
Bettina Manuele, Graduate of Architecture
Ned Connelly, Graduate of Architecture
Gabrielle Seymour, Design Architect
Illia Karagianis, BIM Manager
Samee Sultani, Design Architect
Duana Fisher, Design Architect
Christie Bailey, Design Architect
Paul Suter, Design Architect
Greaton, Developer
WGA, Structural Engineer
Bestec, Services Consultant
Lovell Chen, Heritage Consultant
Aspect, Landscape Consultant
Woods Bagot, Interior Designer
Make, Interior Designer
RCP, Project Manager
Inhabit, Facade Engineer
Art Corporation, Art Consultant
ETC, AV Consultant
Sangster Design Group, Kitchen Consultant
KD Certifiers, Building Surveyor
Electrolight, Lighting Consultant
Holmes Dyer, Town Planner
RLB, Cost Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
