QT Newcastle, Sydney

Shading Systems

Custom printed Drapery, Drapery Tracks, Sheer & Blockout Roller Blinds & Straight Drop Awnings

Services Supplied

Turner Bros. estimation, project management, supply and installation services.

Project Details

Set within the heritage listed former David Jones building in the heart of Newcastle's revitalised East End, QT Newcastle is one of the city's most distinctive luxury hospitality destinations. As the first regional QT hotel, the 104 room property blends historic architecture with contemporary design, featuring premium accommodation, Jana Restaurant & Bar, event spaces and Newcastle's highest open air rooftop bar overlooking the harbour and coastline.

Turner Bros was engaged to deliver a complete window furnishings package throughout the guest rooms and public areas, supplying and installing manual sheer and blockout drapery, chain operated and motorised sheer and blockout roller blinds, and straight drop awnings.

With a project of this scale, the challenge wasn't simply installation. It was delivering highly customised solutions that respected the character of a heritage listed building while supporting the ambitious design vision behind one of Newcastle's most talked about hotels.

A key feature of the guest room design was the custom printed blockout drapery. Throughout the accommodation levels, a horizontal painted datum line formed an important architectural detail within the interiors. The custom print on every blockout curtain needed to align precisely with this line, creating a consistent visual outcome across all rooms. Working closely with our printing partners, Turner Bros coordinated custom printing of the drapery fabric based on the varying datum heights on each level, ensuring every curtain was produced and installed to the exact requirements of the space.

The building itself presented another unique challenge. As part of the heritage restoration, many of the window openings and walls incorporated curves and irregular forms that could not be accommodated using standard systems. Our team engineered and installed bespoke drapery tracks with custom bends and curves, manufactured on site to follow the contours of the building and achieve a seamless finish.

The heritage listed nature of the structure added further complexity. With strict limitations preventing fixation into elements of the original building, every installation detail required careful planning and problem solving to maintain the integrity of the building while achieving the performance expected within a luxury hotel environment.

High ceilings throughout both the guest accommodation and public spaces also required specialised access equipment and installation methods, with our team coordinating works carefully to ensure exceptional outcomes across every area of the property.

QT Newcastle is a project that perfectly combines technical expertise, craftsmanship and collaborative problem solving to deliver solutions that enhance the architectural vision of a space.
Every detail was considered to ensure the window furnishings complemented the character, functionality and guest experience of this landmark Newcastle destination.