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VIBE Hotel Adelaide
Loucas Zahos Architects
VIBE Hotel Adelaide completes the City’s master-planned ‘Flinders East’ precinct. The 123-room hotel blends modern design with community engagement, offering a vibrant destination for visitors to be immersed in local culture.
The hotel connects to Flinders Street and a landscaped, public plaza and above, Australia’s first suspended bridge pool links VIBE to ONE Apartments. Inside, a double-height foyer features curated local artisan elements that seamlessly integrate public zones. Reception, dining and bar areas open to the plaza via large, operable walls, uniting indoors and outdoors.
The architectural form responds to its corner site and upper levels have full-height glazing to capture spectacular City and Adelaide Hills views. A striking perforated façade and cantilevered roof enhance its distinct identity.
Sustainable features include low-VOC materials, natural timber and openable windows reducing air conditioning reliance. Delivered on budget and ahead of schedule, the hotel fulfills the Flinders East vision, enriching the precinct’s character.