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henry jones art hotel 2004
hunter street, sullivans cove, hobart, tasmania
The inter-relationship of the historic
and the dramatically new in this
project has forged a unique union,
setting the scene for an exciting,
creative partnership with artists and
architects. Few hotels invite artists
to interpret the notions of hospitality,
accommodation, itinerancy or travel
– the basic characteristics of a hotel.
Fewer still consider the potential for
artists and designers to interpret the
history of a hotelʼs buildings, site, locale or previous functions. Despite two
decades of neglect, the Hunter Street site and its buildings were rich
with the remnants of past industry and development.
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The materials from which the buildings were constructed offer a
wonderful array of textures, colours and wear and tear that is visually
interesting, and MN+A orchestrated the involvement of artists to assist
in bringing their vision into reality. Art and design have been
incorporated into the fabric of the Hotel, as well as furniture and
works on walls.The Hotel has already
attracted avid art-lovers from all
corners of the globe, and acclaim
from some of the world's leading
newspapers and travel journals.
National Finalist, Interior Design
Awards 2005
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