Pump House Point

Location: Lake St Clair, Tasmania

Scope: Originally constructed as part of the Hydro Electric scheme, the facility on Lake St Clair in the Tasmanian Central Highlands was built to pump water from Lake St Clair to the adjacent St Clair Lagoon to feed the Tarraleah Power Station. However this use was never realised and after half a century the pump house was decommissioned and subsequently remained unoccupied for twenty further years.

It wasn’t until 100 years after the establishment of the Hydro Electric Commission that the now heritage-listed art deco buildings of the industrial facility finally whirred to life,  not as a pump house but as a unique accommodation experience suspended over the pristine lake.

 In keeping with best heritage practice and the values of the World Heritage Site in which it is located, the design is focused on environmental stewardship, sustainability and minimal site impact. To achieve this objective, new guest suites have been constructed within the existing building envelopes.

The commercial adaption of the building in line with best heritage practice and the values of the World Heritage Area in which it is located, has protected and enhanced the iconic property for the appreciation of generations to come.

Architects: Cumulus Studio    https://cumulus.studio/

Products Supplied: 1 x Cheminees Philippe Radiante 800 for the Pump House  1 x Cheminees Philippe Radiante 800 for the Shore House 

The Radiante 800 French fire offers the simplest of silhouettes. The understated elegance of the firebox with its fabulous wide panoramic view of the fire, ease of use, along with its brilliant efficient heating make it a very popular choice for those looking for an uncomplicated fashionable fire.

Awards: The project won the 2015 Tasmanian Architecture Awards: Award for Commercial Architecture, Gourmet Traveller Regional Hotel of the Year, and the Property Development Award (Tasmania) and Heritage Property Award (Tasmania) at the 2015 API Excellence in Property Awards.