botanical hotel
Overlooking Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, the Botanical Hotel, known locally as "The Bot," has been a Melbourne icon for years. By the time of this refresh, its design had become tired and needed a complete rethink. Interior design firm WEBB+ was brought in to revitalise the venue, and Designer Doorware's architectural hardware and special finishes were a natural fit for their vision.
project brief
The owners wanted an all-day dining venue with real presence that kept its serious pub credentials. The priority was an inventive, high-quality dining experience inside a pub, and the whole job had to be turned around in five months.
response to brief
With a timeframe that tight, WEBB+ needed efficient partners who could still deliver the quality the design demanded. The aim was a timeless, warm interior rather than one that was fashionable or funky.
architectural door hardware solution
The door hardware had to suit the classic styling, with simple, bold shapes and a design that was robust but elegant. Polished Black Chrome, with its black lustre and mirror effect, gave the hardware a signature finish that carries through the whole venue.
- Entrances: Door pull handles, round G2010 entrance handles in polished Black Chrome
- Sliding doors: Neo blade pulls 5283 and 6283 with cut-out hand grip in polished Black Chrome
- Joinery: 2006 cabinet handles and custom-made semi-circle cabinet handles in polished Black Chrome
- Bathrooms: Custom-designed push plates with male and female cut-outs
WEBB+ specialises in gaming, hospitality and leisure. Its work balances aesthetics, function and commercial viability through a collaborative process built around each client's goals and budget. The design called for high-quality door handles in a Black Chrome finish, which led WEBB+ to Designer Doorware's range of door furniture.
