Designed by Loucas Zahos Architects and developed by GuavaLime, Vibe Hotel Adelaide was Highly Commended in the New-Build Category.

The judges said: “This is a beautiful contemporary design seamlessly blended between interior and exterior architectural expression. A masterful balance and interplay between space, materials and architectural features.”

“A great example is the serpentine chandelier delicately set against the raw horizontal concrete slab and the vertical zig zag perforated curtain skin. A restraint but masterful use of natural material colours skilfully offset and layered against each other.”

“The position and function of the sky pool as a link between two buildings is a stroke of genius. A very well-deserved commendation.”

The Australasia-Pacific Hotel Design Awards celebrate excellence in hotel interior design for projects located in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific (including Hawaii) completed and opened during 2023.

The four awards – for new-build properties, conversions, refurbishments and an overall winner, the Paul Davis Award – recognise exceptional projects that demonstrate design innovation, a commitment to sustainability design practices and deliver exceptional guest experience.