The Woollahra Hotel
The Woollahra Hotel is an iconic Art Deco building constructed in 1938 by Tooth and Co. The pub went through a series of transformations before being acquired by our client in 2019.
Based on their brief to create a venue with an enduring legacy, we set out to design a public bar that responded to the venue’s iconic restaurant Bistro Moncur, the Art Deco heritage and its prominent position in the neighbourhood.
The interior was inspired by the spirit of a classic Australian pub with tiled walls, polished timber bar and terrazzo floors. The venue has far greater presence on the street with new steel framed operable glazing and high gloss teal façade tiles.
The hotel now has a genuine sense of permanence with a pub that is designed to last generations.
Richards Stanisich
Richards Stanisich is an interior design and architecture practice based in Sydney. We take on projects across retail, residential, hospitality and commercial sectors.
Our intention is simple: we want to create spaces that make you feel something.
We believe every project is an opportunity to build on existing ideas and rethink new possibilities. We do this with intention and integrity—without compromising on craft and beauty.
When you work with us you receive large-firm experience whilst being guaranteed the dedication of a boutique firm. Design directors Jonathan Richards and Kirsten Stanisich are hands-on across the life of a project. In the spirit of genuine collaboration, you receive complete access to their creative passion, technical know-how, industry connections, and supplier relationships.
Credits
Client: Woollahra Hotel & Bistro Moncur
Designer/Studio: Richards Stanisich
Country: Australia
Photographs: © Felix Forest
