A lodge in Hobart’s bustling Salamanca Place is about to quadruple its lodging capability, following the Metropolis of Hobart’s approval of a $30 million growth.
The approval permits a significant extension to the prevailing boutique Moss Resort, which opened in 2019 and is housed inside a heritage facade. The venture will contain the elimination of surrounding non-heritage constructions at 6–8 Montpelier Retreat to accommodate a recent addition of 4 storeys – including 69 rooms to the prevailing 20, for a complete of 89 rooms.
Designed by Altis Structure, a brand new entry, reception and lounge can be launched on the floor degree of the lodge, whereas a restaurant, a bar, a restaurant and multipurpose room for features and occasions can be included on the primary flooring. The higher portion of the constructing can be devoted to visitor suites and facilities.
In response to the architects, the design underwent a rigorous evaluate course of with the Hobart Metropolis Council City Design Evaluate Panel and was endorsed by heritage consultants Lovell Chen following their historic evaluation of the positioning.
The brand new exterior incorporates layered supplies supposed to enhance the prevailing nineteenth-century sandstone heritage facade, together with brick, ceramic screens, inexperienced veils, sandstone and glazing.
Consistent with the encompassing constructed context, the constructing will prolong proper to the lot boundary with no ground-level setback. The brand new addition sits atop a sandstone base, whereas the highest degree steps again and is totally glazed. New sandstone detailing is organized to visually distinguish the unique stone from the up to date.
Internally, a glazed atrium will run from the doorway by all ranges, drawing pure mild into the constructing and creating visible connection between restored heritage particulars and new additions.
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The proposal was exhibited in October 2025.
