SITE ANALYSIS:
Byron Bay: This site is located on 3/18 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay, just a short 3-minute drive away from the beautiful Byron Bay beaches, surrounded by amazing restaurants, bars, cafes, gyms, and local retailers. This site will ensure you have the most ideal beach vacation. With private parking, a beautiful open planned living space, this two-story guest house is waiting for you. This ideal location has access to a historic train, taking you directly into the heart of Byron whenever you like. There is also access to public buses, Ubers, taxis, or even electric bikes available for hire. This location is just a short 3-minute walk to your local grocery store, alongside a bottle shop to satisfy any cravings you may have. This pixel will provide you with the most ideal oasis, gifting you with the experience of our ‘no news, no shoes’ policy, where you can enter complete relaxation, this pixel will ensure you will escape from the hustle, with no distractions, and a completely unique experience enhancing the rich vintage history of what the site once was. The Oasis will guarantee our guests with a unique and relaxing experience.
In the map to the left I have shown the pixel's location in regards to its surroundings. The red location points show the best local restaurants, cafes and bars. These localities are all within walking distance of the pixel. The blue location points are showing were all shops are, this includes super markets, chemists bottle shops, and clothing stores. the green location points show were all recreational localities are, this includes gyms, hairdressers and yoga retreats.
Guests can indulge in these services whenever they desire as they are all within a 200 meter radius.
DEMOGRAPHIC
Byron Bay is home to the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung nation, ‘Cavanbah’ (meeting place) was the Arakwal name as it was the northern and southern tribes in which the Bundjalung nation met. Byron Bay is known for its relaxing culture, chill vibes, sunny days, beautiful beaches, and friendly people. There is no better place to kick back and relax.
It is the most Easterly point in Australia, accommodating Byron’s famous surf culture, attracting a huge range of tourists, averaging at approximately 2 million per year. Byron Bay is located 772km north of Sydney and 165km south of Brisbane. It is 35km from Ballina, which holds the closest airport, just a short 30 minute drive. Byron Bay is right at the north tip of NSW. With a population over 9,000, the city is one of the least populous places in NSW.
SITE AND ZONING
This space is perfect for a spaced out one bedroom boutique, offering the culture from the previous retailer who once owned the space, accommodating that ‘vintage’ vibe, this site will keep the characteristics from the history they once had to offer.
The building size is roughly 20 meters by 14 meters, with an internal living area of 370m2. This Oasis has two car parks provided with a front courtyard area included.
The pixel is located on a somewhat quiet street, with trees along the front, and bamboo along the side to enhance privacy from the neighbouring blocks, as well as providing the perfect ratio of sun and shade. This location is ideal for our ‘no news, no shoes’ policy, we can guarantee that this pixel will keep you completely relaxed, this easterly facing block will ensure a salty sea breeze, keeping you cool in the summer.
This site will guarantee you have no distractions from traffic, or street lights, this getaway will provide you with a quiet, peaceful experience, while you travel through the history of this site, indulging in the vintage aspect of the old furniture store it once was.
PRECEDENT STUDY: RAES HOTEL
With prime location, located discreetly in the cove of Wategos and only a short drive to the main beach of Byron Bay, this five star experience has introduced services tailored to each guest’s personal preference. From a culinary itinerary to a detailed list of experiences surrounding the local area, including private beaches and trails to secret natural wonders, Rae's provides the utmost of exclusivity, class and personality in boutique hotels.
Rae's is located in a superb location, there is a 5 star restaurant connected, with a private pool, beach access, free breakfast, parking spaces and Wi-Fi, along with complimentary bathrobes, room service, a minibar, and a concierge to welcome you.
The staff now introduce services tailored to each guest’s personal preference. For example, each guest is now welcomed with a curated itinerary, and share all their local knowledge of Byron Bay from walks, private beaches, and waterfalls to restaurants in the hinterland.
Rae's is located right on Wategos, which is a very popular beach and tourist attraction, it becomes very busy during the summer holidays, decreasing the essence of privacy when exploring the surrounding sites, this can be seen as a weakness when trying to escape from the hustle.
