project: Hatherley Birrell Collection – Pods
location: Launceston, Tasmania
awards: 2017 Business Excellence Awards : Outstanding Visitor Experience
2017 Business Excellence Awards : Excellence in Marketing
2017 HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence
2016 Business Excellence Awards : Outstanding Visitor Experience
2016 Australian Institute of Architects : Peter Wilmott Award
2015 Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania : Finalist in Unique Accommodation
2014 Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania : Unique Accommodation, Bronze Award
2014 Master Builders Australia Excellence in Construction Award
2012 Gold PICA : Design:
2012 Launceston City Council Heritage Awards – Commendation
description: Rebecca and Jack Birrell have developed this accommodation, art and design fusion as an extension of their design practice. Hatherley Birrell Collection is a collection of art suites, featuring contemporary artwork, architectural and design elements, this unique luxury accommodation offers a highly individual and exceptionally stylish experience.
New to the collection are two garden pavilion rooms within the heritage gardens of Hatherley House. The pavilions are innovative in design, contemporary, eco-friendly retreats inspired by Chinese lanterns. Art filled and featuring moon windows within origami like roof forms, private outdoor areas complete with private outdoor bath each set within an exquisite garden setting.
category: heritage