Seven Mile Beach Resort
Overlooking the idyllic Seven Mile Beach coastal reserve in southern Tasmania, the Seven Mile Beach Resort refurbishment and expansion creates a village atmosphere and reflects the coastal and wild locations that typify Tasmania.
As part of the redevelopment, the existing 20 apartments were refurbished, and a further 40 were designed, with new accommodation being a mix of one, two, and three bedroom apartments across a variety of suite types. Rooms have been designed to feel open and spacious, particularly within the luxurious penthouse and presidential suites.
The existing buildings were upgraded by adding courtyards of varying designs across each of the villa types to offer resort guests shelter and protection from the elements and a closer experience with nature. A large reception area was also accommodated, along with an owner’s lounge, porte-cochère, and the refurbishment of the existing pool, sauna, gym, and bathroom areas.
Stage A works included the refurbishment and extension of an existing two-storey classroom block as well as the construction of a new covered walkway through the centre of the school.
PROCESS
As part of the redevelopment, the existing 20 apartments were refurbished, and a further 40 were designed, with new accommodation being a mix of one, two, and three bedroom apartments across a variety of suite types. Rooms have been designed to feel open and spacious, particularly within the luxurious penthouse and presidential suites.
METHODOLOGY
The existing buildings were upgraded by adding courtyards of varying designs across each of the villa types to offer resort guests shelter and protection from the elements and a closer experience with nature. A large reception area was also accommodated, along with an owner’s lounge, porte-cochère, and the refurbishment of the existing pool, sauna, gym, and bathroom areas.
AWARDS
2009
Master Builders Tasmania
Awards Resort Design – Winner
2009
American Resort Development Association
New Construction – Excellence
TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND
The Paredarerme People
COMPLETION
2008
LOCATION
Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania
CLIENT
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
PROJECT CONTACT
PHOTOGRAPHY
Guymer Bailey Architects
VALUE OUTCOMES
“GB-A were an absolute pleasure to work with. The team on site and in the office never cut corners and were committed to delivering a very high quality project.”
Jim Spainard, Golburn Enterprise
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology. Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy.
PRINCIPLES OF PASSION
During the design process, our project team not only considers the physical context of the designs but also examines the social and cultural context. Through every design, we look for ways to inspire positive attitudes, behaviours and emotional responses in people to encourage the responsible use of resources, increase cooperation among occupants, and communicate the values of society and cultural diversity.
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology.
We design built environments from a holistic, sustainable perspective: each project reconciles ecological and social impacts within the current economic climate. We holistically evaluate environmental, cultural and financial sustainability in every task we undertake.