DOMA has released plans to develop a new integrated commercial precinct in Newcastle designed to offer tenants and guests access to luxurious and practical communal spaces.

Under the plans which have been submitted for approval, 42 Honeysuckle Drive will be reimagined as a mixed-use vertical precinct incorporating DOMA’s award-winning Little National Hotel brand, a boutique 4,793 square metre office building, retail space and car parking.

DOMA Managing Director, Jure Domazet said the concept was inspired by the increasing pace of modern life.

“While we all know the benefits of getting away from our screens and desk, time constraints can make it difficult to even manage to leave the office for a meeting, yet alone regular exercise.

At a glance: 

• DOMA Group has lodged an DA for an integrated commercial precinct at 42 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle.
• The development is set to incorporate DOMA’s Little National Hotel brand, a boutique 4,793 square metre office building, retail space and car parking.
• DOMA is seeking to have its development application approved by the middle of this year and to have completed construction of 42 Honeysuckle Drive in early 2022.

“To address this challenge, we recognise the evolution of the “third space” for workers is aligned perfectly with the social and working facilities offered by hotels.

“As office buildings usually only operate during business hours, five days a week, have a set number of users and need to maximise tenancies, making a financial argument for including recreational and occasional-use facilities, such as meeting spaces, can be difficult.

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“Hotels, by contrast, welcome guests every day who expect to be able to enjoy a meal, workout, or simply relax and unwind.

DOMA is seeking to have its development application approved by the middle of this year and to have completed construction of 42 Honeysuckle Drive in early 2022.

Newcastle’s Little National Hotel will be the third in Australia, following the opening later this year of Little National Hotel Sydney.

DOMA Development Manager Alex Moulis said the design optimised the relationship between professionals and public space within hotels.

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“The 179-room hotel and office space will be linked via a podium level and tenants will have access to Little National’s facilities including a co-working lounge and library area, gym, end of trip facilities and rooftop bar,” he said.

"We believe in the future it will be increasingly common for hotels to provide more of the co-working spaces that are so highly sought after around the world.

“As with all our projects, sustainability is important to us and we expect to achieve at least 5 Star Greenstar and Nabers Energy ratings." 

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