Victoria
The Tote Bar and Restaurant project involved the adaptive reuse of a heritage listed betting building transformed into a contemporary hospitality venue for the enjoyment of the neighbourhood and racecourse regulars alike.
New materials and details were selected to harmonise against the original fabric with fresh, neutral curved masonry walls and fine black metal detailing providing a sleek and elegant transition to a clearly contemporary design language which does not seek to mimic or compete with the heritage form.
Whether the Tote is buzzing with post race energy or enjoying a quite Saturday neighbourhood lunch, the transformation of this significant piece of Moonee Valley history has given the building a future that reflects the evolving movements and developments of the neighbourhood. Its vibrant racing past has been honoured, respected and celebrated to create a holistic identity that will move it forward into its future.
Ashlea Hughes, Project Architect
Chris Barnes, Project Architect
Ascot Engineering, Hydraulic Consultant
Ascot, Electrical Consultant
Lovell Chen, Heritage Consultant
Measure Engineering, Structural Engineer
Meinhardt Group, Civil Consultant
Mitchell and Eades, Interior Designer
PLP Building Surveyors and Consultants Pty Ltd, Building Surveyor
Tango, Project Manager
Tract, Landscape Consultant
Tract, Town Planner
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.
