The renewed exterior of the Kingston Hotel demonstrates how a heritage shell can be respectfully uplifted without losing the patina and character that locals recognise. The building’s original brick massing has been retained and strengthened through a bold, midnight-blue finish — a colour chosen for its ability to modernise the façade while still allowing the texture of the brickwork to remain legible. White trims outline windows and architectural features with precision, echoing the graphic lines of the hotel’s Art Deco origins.

A gently curved entry canopy marks the hotel’s threshold, introducing a streamlined modern gesture that blends with the building’s 20th-century geometry rather than competing with it. Integrated lighting beneath the canopy ensures a warm, welcoming arrival in all weather conditions. Perforated breeze-block screens at the ramp and terrace reference mid-century detailing, adding porosity and pattern while providing a sense of enclosure.

This exterior update forms a deliberate prelude to the interior transformation. While the interiors offer a contemporary hospitality environment, the façade ensures a seamless narrative from street to bar. The layering of historic elements with modern finishes creates a sense of continuity: the hotel feels renewed, but never unrecognisable. The design approach maintains the venue’s social legacy, presenting a confident new identity to the community and positioning the Kingston Hotel as both a local anchor and a refreshed destination in Tasmania’s evolving hospitality landscape.