The Hat Hotel

Preserving the past, shaping the future — a heritage icon reborn through Hickory’s innovation, precision, and commitment to excellence.

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  • Location:

    Level 1, 101 Devonshire St, Surry Hills 2010

  • Completion Date:

    2028

  • Client:

    Hanave Pty Ltd

  • Architect:

    TZG

  • Project Managment:

    APM

  • Building Services Engineer:

    Blacket Maguire + Goldsmith

  • Structural and Civil Engineer:

    Northrop

The Hat Hotel is a transformative redevelopment of the historic Henderson Hat Factory site at 7–15 Randle Street, Surry Hills. Originally built in 1912 as a Federation-style warehouse for R.C. Henderson’s millinery business, the building was a cornerstone of Sydney’s fashion industry for decades.

The new nine-storey, 123-room boutique hotel will integrate salvaged materials such as charred timber posts, original bricks, and the factory’s fire bell into its interiors, creating a narrative of resilience and continuity. The design emphasises adaptive reuse and urban activation, with a brick façade reinstated to match the original Edwardian detailing and a contemporary cladded screen for privacy and acoustic control.

Strategically located near Sydney’s Central Station and the new Metro entrance, the project includes a pedestrian link to enhance connectivity and aligns with the City of Sydney’s vision for Tech Central precinct revitalisation.

Features

Heritage façade reinstatement with original proportions and detailing

Integration of salvaged elements (charred timber, original fire bell) as design features

Public art and interpretation strategy to celebrate the site’s 112-year history

Future-proofed for Sydney Metro connectivity, with a through-site pedestrian link