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In a first for Urban.com.au, the subject of this article is a new Westin branded hotel not for Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or even Perth. Instead, the Bates Smart-designed Westin will be developed in the Northern Territory's capital city Darwin.

Located right on the waterfront, the hotel has been designed to form important and meaningful connections between the city and the water, with the dual aim of enhancing the precinct and providing a gateway to the natural wonders of the Northern Territory beyond.

According to architects Bates Smart, the vision for the Westin Darwin Hotel is "the creation of an iconic tropical hotel that embodies the rich natural and cultural heritage of the location."

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/m12069_n4_webview.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Westin Darwin Hotel. Image: Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/m12069_n4_webview.jpg?itok=8dgdrN8d" title="The Westin Darwin Hotel. Image: Bates Smart" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Westin Darwin Hotel. Image: Bates Smart</figcaption></figure>The design team studied the geographic story of the site, the historic context and the requirements of the climate, with the design response producing a curved form which references the layered histories of the waterfront. This embeds the hotel with a strong sense of place and a response to its context.

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The lower levels are inspired by the nearby rock formations and capture the spirit of the local landscape through the use of natural stone, complemented with lush landscaping and water features.

Areas for rest and reflection are aided by verandas and breeze ways which respond to the tropical environment, but also reference the heritage buildings within Darwin.

The upper levels of the hotel are inspired by tree canopies. Dark metal and timber screens create dappled patterns of light, but also provide valuable shading for the humid temperature.

Importantly, the design incorporates a seawall which is designed to protect the hotel from significant weather events and cyclonic wave activity, but that at the same time provides a generous pedestrian path and access to the waterfront for the local community.

- Bates Smart
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A garden restaurant and bar provides patrons with an authentic Northern Territory dining experience, supported by a rooftop garden accommodating additional restaurant facilities, and infinity pool providing expansive views over the waterfront. The hotel's rooftop can be accessed via a skywalk from Goyder Park.

Additionally, the hotel includes a diverse range of function and conference facilities with new spaces for events for Darwin locals and visitors.

High-quality materials and detailing have been provided throughout the interiors complemented by a neutral palette of soft tonal textured finishes which add a tactile quality to the spaces.

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Our intention is for the hotel to embody the spirit of Darwin, the land and nature and to create an identity that is uniquely connected to the Northern Territory.

- Cian Davis, Bates Smart Studio Director
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<figcaption>Westin Darwin Hotel will be located right on the waterfront. Image: Bates Smart</figcaption></figure>The design of the Westin Darwin Hotel will achieve the following:

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<li>Iconic tropical hotel that embodies the rich natural and cultural heritage of the location.</li>
	<li>Connects the city and the water, enhancing the waterfront precinct.</li>
	<li>A generous pedestrian path provides access to the waterfront for the local community.</li>
	<li>The design references the historic context and the requirements of the climate.</li>
	<li>The hotel offers tropical luxury with beautiful rooms and iconic dining offerings.</li>
	<li>A diverse range of function and conference facilities provides the people of Darwin with new spaces for events.</li>
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Laurence Dragomir

Bates Smart designs new Westin for Australia's top end

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After only buying Glebe's historic The Retreat 10 months ago, Kevin Rudd's former press secretary Lachlan Harris is selling the waterfront home.
Harris spent $4.85 million on the sandstone Georgian property in April and is now seeking $4.9 million.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-glebe-124735514" target="_blank">1850's waterfront</a> on 803 sqm is wrapped in gardens and return verandahs and looks out to Rozelle and Blackwattle Bay.
Comprising four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home was restored by Lucas/Stapleton &amp; Partners along with G &amp; C Waller Master Builders. 
There's also a wine cellar with a tasting room.
BresicWhitney agents Andrew Liddell and Ivan Bresic have a March 18 auction.
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Lachlan Harris does one big switch by listing Glebe waterfront property

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The Slater &amp; Gordon chairperson John Skippen has sold his modern Gladesville waterfront, Four Winds for $6.5 million.
Set in resort style gardens, the three-level entertainer has around 500 sq m of internal space.
It comes with <a href="https://www.blackdiamondz.com.au/listing/293_31-delmar-parade-gladesville-2111" target="_blank">five bedrooms and five bathrooms</a>. There's a wine cellar, gym, a gas heated swimming pool and spa overlook the floating pontoon and speed boat ramp. 
It has 180 degree water views across Glades Bay from its terraces.
Skippen paid $2.45 million for the 620 sq m property in 2003.
Black Diamondz Tim Le had the listing of Skippen who has been a board member at Slater and Gordon since 2010 and was appointed chair of the board in 2012.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Gladesville waterfront Four Winds sold

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Joe Elias, owner of the Wild Boys Afloat strip joint, has bought on the Gladesville waterfront paying a record $7 million plus.
Elias, who currently resides in the Putney home bought with wife Rosie around 10 years ago for $1.5 million, paid $7,095,000 result.
The 1200 sqm deep waterfront mansion with a private jetty and pontoon had nine registered parties.
The three-storey property was listed with a guide of $6.5 million to $7 million through McGrath agent John Paranchi.
Paul Kearney, who heads up the animal health products group Autopak-Vetlab, bought its 20 years ago for $1,365,000.
The previous suburb high was set next door at $6.1 million in 2008 when it was bought by Chinese herbal medicine practitioner Qi Xin Chen.
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Wild Boys Afloat owner Joe Elias buys Gladesville waterfront

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Hotel investor Anthony Medich and his wife, Juliana have listed their Woolwich home.
More than $9 million is tipped for the four bedroom home through McGrath agent Tracey Dixon.
The couple have resided at Leicester since 2007.
Leicester is a rare survivor of the Woolwich foreshore from the early 1900’s with gardens to the water. It is said to have been built by Henry Budden, as a Federation style bungalow.
Positioned above sandy shores, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-hunters+hill-120669925" target="_blank">the 1031 sqm property comes with pool, private boatshed and jetty</a>.
"This palatial home is the epitome of coastal luxury," Tracey Dixon said.
It has city skyline views. Medich is the son of Roy and nephew of Ron Medich, but they are not involved in the pub group.
Medich has recently cashed up with the sale of three pubs worth about $50 million, with the latest being his own local, the Woolwich Pier, Woolwich which was bought by the Laundy family.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Anthony Medich lists Woolwich trophy

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The Swiss private equity firm Sumner Capital has bought more on the Walsh Bay, Sydney waterfront, buying Pier 8 &amp; 9 prior to scheduled auction for $8.25 million.
The strata lot - 1000 square metres over two storeys - is the largest commercial development on the Hickson Road heritage precinct.
The sale price reflects a yield in the mid 6 per cent range through Knight Frank and LJ Hooker who marketed the property on behalf of Michael Williams' W Property. 
One of only three commercial lots, the building is leased to architects Jackson Teece, Deluxe Australia and design practice HASSELL.
Sumner already owns other lots at Walsh Bay, which is on the northern fringe the new $9 billion Barangaroo development.
The firm has provided the opportunity for investors who want to own Australian real estate since 2008.
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Walsh Bay buy by Sumner Capital

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The 1952 Thurlow House, Blakehurst has been listed for sale.
It's been described as a Mad Men style home, being virtually untouched.
Family members have described it as a "forgotten modernist original."
<img src="/images/2015/05/08/700_thurlow.jpg" alt="" width="591" height="359">
The <a href="https://www.modernhouse.co/listings/thurlow-house/" target="_blank">9 Stuart Street offering</a> sits on a 1336 square metre block.
No price from the Modern House agency, but around $2.5 million has been tipped.
The 1952 house by architect Harry Seidler is being marketed as part of the important collection of early houses by one of Australia’s great architects.
"Research indicates Thurlow House as being number sixteen of eighteen houses completed by Harry Seidler within the first five years of his coming to Australia," the marketing advises.
<img src="/images/2015/05/08/700__thurlow2.jpg" alt="" width="585" height="355">
Built on a waterfront site sloping down to the Georges River, in Sydney’s south, its split-level interior offers soaring voids, textural stone and timber-lined walls, and a seamless connection from inside to a deep covered verandah overlooking the river.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, a study and bathroom, all looking out to the river.
On the lower level is a spacious living area, dining room and kitchen, all connecting to the covered balcony.
Off the kitchen is a laundry opening to a north-facing drying courtyard and garden.
While in mostly original condition, the house is in need of some repair, but offers design hunters a rare opportunity to rejuvenate a brilliant Modernist house on the waterfront.
<img src="/images/2015/05/08/700_thurlow1.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="352">
Little is known about how David and Marjorie Thurlow came to commission the design.
Soon after Thurlow House was built, it was published in a French magazine, l’architecture d’aujourd’hui, celebrating work by young architects from around the world.
Marjorie Thurlow called this house home until 2011.
Penelope Seidler recalls Thurlow House as “a real gem”, and we would encourage its next custodians to connect with the office of Harry Seidler &amp; Associates to help undertake works that maintain its original design integrity.
<img src="/images/2015/05/08/700_thurlow3.jpg" alt="" width="586" height="356">
Photography: © Michael Nicholson
 
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