Mosaic Hotel

Football Park, Adelaide’s previous home to the AFL, was recently demolished.

But the portion of the stadium that originally housed the Checkside Tavern was kept.

Studio Nine Architects transformed it into a modern, light-filled, multi-use ‘new local’.

Breathing new life into the venue, the revitalised hotel responds to the influx of 3,000 new residents to the area as a result of the WEST Residential Development.

Studio Nine Architects’ inspiration for the hotel’s transformation began with the need to create an outdoor area and visual connection to the street.

Working within the existing venue that was built as part of the football stadium meant there were very few windows and the internal space was club-like, dark, and uninviting to the general public.

The positioning of the new alfresco space along the main façade provides an external area that can be utilised all year.

That changed the face of the street elevation and enabled natural light and ventilation to penetrate deep into the building.

The general concept was to open-up the overall floorplan, with no physical or visual separation between the bar, restaurant, and alfresco areas.

A seamless connection now exists throughout the venue, with zones formed through the change in floor finish, screens and glazing.

The colour and material palette draws inspiration from the surrounding suburbs, utilising three key materials — timber, stone, and tiles.

Honest and authentic, the space is unrecognisable as a former stadium hospitality offer and feels inviting and welcoming to its existing loyal patrons while attracting a stream of new clientele.

Project Details

Completion Date – 2020
Building Levels – 1

Project Team

Architecture and Interior Design

Studio Nine Architects

Studio Nine Architects are based in Adelaide, Australia.

They are a solutions focused design studio built on strong collaboration.

The practice is led by John Galluccio, Tony Zappia, Mandy Goehr, Andrew Steele, and John Cucchiarelli.

Their collective ambition is to deliver outcomes that add value and exceed expectations.

To do this, they draw on a rich depth and diversity of project experience, responding to each brief with a balance of evidence and innovation.

www.studionine.net.au

Photography

David Sievers

David Sievers has lived photography since 1995. Known for his simple yet striking compositions and attention to detail, he is one of South Australia’s most awarded photographers, and has received the designation of Master of Photography twice (M.Photog) from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).

www.davidsievers.com