Hotel Marvell | HGA Studio

Hotel Marvell | HGA Studio | Photographer: David Chatfield

2025 National Architecture Awards Program

Hotel Marvell | HGA Studio

Traditional Land Owners
The Bundjalung nation of Byron Bay – Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people
Year
2025
Chapter

New South Wales

Region

Regional

Category
Commercial Architecture
Builder
Rawcorp
Photographer
David Chatfield
Peter Tanevski
Project summary

Located in the heart of Byron, renowned for its vibrant culture and landscapes, Hotel Marvell stands as a boutique sanctuary with 24 rooms. Situated between Marvell Street and Marvell Lane, its design incorporates a double-height ‘laneway’ through the site, allowing a new public hangout and passage through the development. Lush vegetation hangs through the laneway, adding to the pursuit of ’Tropical Brutalism’. Strong Concrete detailing and warm robust rendered surfaces add warmth to the palette. the hotel is an oasis that merges the public and private realms to create connections between hotel guests and locals enjoying the space. Its rooftop consists of both a bar and a pool that provides a unique perspective on the coastal landscape.

Being our first hotel we had top learn on the go. HGA Studio pushed our thinking and allowed a greater public interface in ato the site. By creating a pedestrian lane through the site we got more activity, a surprising event space, and lot more locals hanging around having a beer and a snack. We are proud of the collaboration wth all involved and are loving to see people enjoy this new offering in the bay.

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Hotel Marvell | HGA Studio | Photographer: David Chatfield

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