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Will wrote:I'm going to go against the trend and state that I really do not like the glass box addition. It looks like Opalfield House!

CML Hotel Conversion: JPE have been appointed as architects and interior designers for the $35m conversion of the historic CML building at 45 King William Street. Originally built in the late 1920's and early 1930's as offices for Colonial Mutual Life, this wonderful Adelaide landmark is ideally located to become one of our great hotels. We are working with Adabco, the owners and operators of the hotel. The basement, ground and first floors will house public facilities such as bar, restaurant, reception, high class retail, function rooms and meeting rooms as well as back of house services. An executive lounge is planned for the top of the building with an associated outdoor terrace enjoying stunning views across the city. Our design inspiration comes from the style and grace of the existing building as well as references back to the era of the 1930's. A grand curved staircase of polished stainless steel with rich red carpet connects the three public floors. Onyx stone in large slabs will be used to create the reception desk, the concierge desk and bars as another rich unifying element within the hotel. Adabco were also our client for the Wave and Edge projects and we thank them for their continued loyalty to JPE and commend them for their ongoing commitment to the City of Adelaide.

Will wrote:From the JPE website:

CML Hotel Conversion: JPE have been appointed as architects and interior designers for the $35m conversion of the historic CML building at 45 King William Street. Originally built in the late 1920's and early 1930's as offices for Colonial Mutual Life, this wonderful Adelaide landmark is ideally located to become one of our great hotels. We are working with Adabco, the owners and operators of the hotel. The basement, ground and first floors will house public facilities such as bar, restaurant, reception, high class retail, function rooms and meeting rooms as well as back of house services. An executive lounge is planned for the top of the building with an associated outdoor terrace enjoying stunning views across the city. Our design inspiration comes from the style and grace of the existing building as well as references back to the era of the 1930's. A grand curved staircase of polished stainless steel with rich red carpet connects the three public floors. Onyx stone in large slabs will be used to create the reception desk, the concierge desk and bars as another rich unifying element within the hotel. Adabco were also our client for the Wave and Edge projects and we thank them for their continued loyalty to JPE and commend them for their ongoing commitment to the City of Adelaide.

Vee wrote:I can't wait to see this iconic building refurbished and operational. It is a real landmark and deserves to be restored and upgraded to become one of our best buildings in the city.
Such a waste to see it languishing for so many years now.

The Adabco mentioned as the owner/operator also operate the boutique hotel in Wakefield St?
This building has intrigued me but I have never ventured inside. Has anyone got any information/insights on this hotel?
http://www.adabcohotel.com.au/index.php

joy wrote:Development was approved on Monday by ACC DAP but not without wretched ill considered comments by a certain councillor! who tried to kill the project.

Thank god for people with vision and intelligence on the panel.

Close call though Adelaide.

joy wrote:Development was approved on Monday by ACC DAP but not without wretched ill considered comments by a certain councillor! who tried to kill the project.

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